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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-12
l5O NAX PLANES
 DOWNED BY REDS
Axis AirfieIdS Hammered By More Than 700 Rus
 sian Ships
By HENRY SHAPIRO

United Press Staff Correspondent
 Moscow, June 12.-(UP) More than 700 Russian planes hammered Axis airfields Thursday night in the greatest single strategic operation ever undertaken by the Red air force, a special communique an- nounced today
 At least 150 enemy planes were destroyed or damaged on the ground and 10 others were shot down in aerial combat to boost the toll of enemy aircraft in three nights of shattering raids on German air fields to more than 300
 Our crew members observed huge fires among planes dispersed on the ground and among hangarS," the communique said. Fires and eX- ploSions also were observed among fuel and ammunition dumps in the vicinity of airhelds. Nineteen of our aircraft failed to return
 The night-after- night pounding of German airfields was cutting deep into Germanys dwindling air strength at a time when the Axis was preparing for large-scale sum mer operations, either in the nature of final offensive before the AL lies open a second front in Europe or of a defensive stand against a Russian attack.
 The Germans put a considerable number of intercepting fighters into the air in an attempt to break up the Soviet formations Thursday night, but escorting Russian fight CTS engaged them in combat, en- abling the SovIet bombers to place their bombs effectively.
 The Germans also were active last night, attempting to bomb the So- viet arms center of Gorki, 250 miles northeast of Moscow. for the fourth time in five nights. Russian fight CTS and anti-aircraft gunfire sat tered most of the raiders over the approaches to Gorki, but some reached the city and started fires in residential areas. At least seven German planes were shot down, but no Soviet aircraft was lost
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-12
More Local Teachers May Retire Shortly
New Pension Laws Expected to Be Inducenent Before Next School Year Gets Underway; Four Sub=
 init designations Recently

Although only four teachers of the city have announced retirement plans within recent weeks, the new state pension laws are expected to induce numerous others to take ad- vantage of the new payment SyS- tenn in the near future. Superin tendent of Schools Thomas J. Con- don said no further resignations have been submitted, but it is re- ported several teachers who have fulfilled the terms of tine law may announce resignation before the next school year gets underway.
 Under the new ruling, teachers who have served in the state for 20 years and are at least 50 years old may obtain payments. Pre- viously the age was set at 65, Pay mentS amount to 40 per cent of the average salary of the last five years and one per cent more is added to every year served over 20. The sum is in addition to the $500 an- nual pension paid by the city.
 Since the new pension law does not take effect until Oct. l. it is reported eligible teachers are unwill- ing to submit resignations until they are certain they will be covered by the more liberal regulations.
 Under state law, teachers who reach the age of 70 are compelled to retire. Many of those in that category will receive state pension between 60 and TO per cent of their regular pay under the new set-up.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-12

noted.
 Symbolic of the change was Luis The Chief" Verdusco, 27-year-old master of an eight-suit Foot ward robe. Jailed earlier this week he wore a rect outfit and the ducktail hairdo of the Foot clan.
 Appearing yesterday for arraign- ment on a charge of violating the deadly weapon act, he had a neat haircut and a regulation suit.
 I'm through with Zooting,' he said.
 Army and Navy officials earlier had called off soldiers and sailors who had been ripping the clothes of the Foot suffers in an attempt to halt the fighting
 Mai Gen. Maxwell, commander of the southern sector of the West CID Defense command, said ade- quate punishment by military court would follow for soldiers guilty of street fighting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-12
ALL-0UT ATTACK
 ON SICILY LOOMS
Allies Not Expected to Waste Much Time on
 Lampedusa
By HARRISON SALISBURY Limited Press Staff COrrespOndenD

London, June 12 CU.PD - Capitulation of Lampedusa an all- out air attack on Sicily and pos sibly a surprise blow against an- other of the Axis Mediterranean islands probably will be the next moves in the Allied offensive against southern Europe, reliable sources here said today.
 The Allies are not expected to waste much time on the rocky out cropping of Lampedusa off the Tu- nisian east coast The surrender of Pantelleria, 90 miles to the north west, yesterday sealed the fate of Lampedusa and the Italii-. garrison is not expected to have much heart for prolonged resistance.
 British commandos made recon naissance raid on LampeduSo last Sunday to test he tiny islands de- lenses, but there was no immediate indication that this would be fol- lowed up by a full-scale landing at tempt. The island might be left to its fate while operations are inten- sified against more vital objectiveS farther north.
 The northeWest Africa and mid- dle-eastern air forces are expected to hurl full weight of their might against Sicily with it's important airdromes and harbors. Some of the bonbers and perhaps protective fighters probably will operate from the neWly-Won airtield on Pantel- leria, only 60 miles southwest of Sicily.
 Other air targets lie in the Dode- canese Islands and Crete, guarding the approaches to Greece and the Balkans.
 Sicily is believed too large to suc- cumb without landings, but the lack of offensive spirit among the Italian garrison of Pantelleria, and, before that, in the coffin corner of Tu- nisia, indicate that full-sca sea, air and land assault would not take too long time in overcoming re- sistance.
 In this connection, it was recalled that the German airborne attack on Crete overwhelmed the British and Greek defenders within four Java
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-12
ALLIES SHELL
 KOEPANG, TIMOR
Lifting Weather in Island North of Australia Aids
 15 LiberatOr Raiders

Allied Headquarters, Australia, June 12-(UP) Fifteen liberators turned Koepang, Timor, into mass of flames and other Allied bombers hammered Babo, Dutch New Guinea, and Rabaul, New Britain, yesterday in the heaviest series of attacks on major Japanese bases in weeks. communique said today.
 Lifting weather in the Island Arc north of Australia enabled the raid- CTS to turn out in force, spokes- man said
 Forty-two tons Of bombs were dropped in Koepang, wrecking the powerhouse, destroying gas and oil dumps and tearing up the water front. sn
 Returning aircraft reported the town a mass of flames the con- munique said.
 Meanwhile, other liberators, fol lowing up a flying fortress attack, hit Rabaul six times in two hours. concentrating on Vunakanau and Rapopo airdromes for the second straight day. Nineteen tons of eX- plosive, Augmentation and lire bombs were d,opped, touching oil fires.
 At Babo. Catalina flying boats set fires that appeared to be in parked aircraft and in the barracks area The flames could be seen 50 miles away.
 Salamaua and nearby Komiatum, on the New Guinea northeast coast, was hit with low-level bombing and strafing attacks while single bombers hammered at Dill, TIrlor the Gasmata airdrome and anti aircraft positions in the Madang' New Guinea area.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-12
NO DECISION IN
 RUMFORD ACTION
Ruling Expected Shortly on Kellogg Lodges Petit
 ton for Guidance

Decision was reserved by Superior Court Judge William H. Comley yesterday afternoon on the will in- depreciation case instituted by Henry c. Griggs of Waterbury, exc cutor of the will of the late Mary Elizabeth Rumford. a domestic en- ploye of the GriggS family for TO years. The action was instituted to determine the disposition of be- quest to the Kellogg Lodge, No 5, F. & A. M. It was pointed out the lodge is not incorporated and the court was asked to decide whether the money should be turned over to the grand lodge of the state if legal rules prevent the local lodge from obtaining it.
 The local woman left an estate ot about 3l2,0O0. with one-Quarter willed to the organization. Defend- ants in the action are 38 members of ths local lodRa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-12
Handed Three=MOnth Sus= pension as Pleasure
 Driving ViOlatOr
PENALTY STARTS WHEN
 NEW COUPONS ARRIVE
Used All Coupons for Pres ent Period Before Ap=
 bearing for Hearing

Violators of the pleasure driving ban will not score a point in their favor by using all their valid gasoline cou- pons before appearing for a hearing, it was disclosed yes terday when one local driver, who presented a completely tailored book when his case was called before Commis- sioner Walter w. Smyth, was granted a suspension of ration privileges to start when his new coupons take effect. Ten other persons appearing at the first hear ing session conducted yesterday in the common pleas courtroom, re- ceived suspensions ranging from a week to five months. One other case was dismissed and one was con- tinued for later hearing.
 Albert Rosato of 126 Hillcrest ave nue received an immediate Suspen- sion of three months after he ad- mitted he drove four miles to go swimming. but when OPA officials examined his ration book they found all his coupons were gone and the suspension in effect would not serve as a penalty. The decision was re yoked and a threemonth suspension to start July 22 when his new priVe leges were to start, was imposed.
 All violatorS were forbidden to buy, sell, or use gasoline during the period of suspension, and to make sure their cars will remain off the road the OPA required them to sub init the mileage figures registered in their cars. Their ration books will be kept by the ration board un- til the suspension period ends.
 Lightest penalties were imposed on two motorcyclists who were ap- prehended last Sunday at SaVin Rock. The pair, Ray Lord of Vol colt, and Gino Primus of 24 South Riverside street, claimed they did not know the ban applied to motor cycles. Ration privileges of Lord were suspended for a week and of Primus for 10 days. They were the only drivers who offered a special defense
 Rose Ciofani of IA Chase Park avenue lost her ration privileges for
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-12
Munster Also Shelled as Allies Renew RhineIand
 BOmbardment
PRE=INVASION ATTACK
 COSTS 43 BOMBERS
Australian and Polish Squadrons Participate
 in l2=HOur Raid
BY WALTER CKONKITE UInitel Press Staff CnrreSnOndentl

United Press Staff Correspondent
 London, June 12. - (UP) - The greatest force of Brit iSh heavy bombers ever hurled against Adolf Hitler's European fortress smashed vital war targets in Dussel- dorf and Munster last night and blazed a path of fiery destruction through Ger many's Ruhr and Rhineland.
 Forty three bombers were lost in the terrific assault, which followed by less than 12 hours double-bar- reled American daylight raid yeSter- day on the German U-Boat centers of WilhelmShaven and CuXhaven.
 Refreshed by Knight Hull in the bomber commands preinVasion of fensive, huge formations of RAF four-engined bombers loosed their main attack on the arms center and inland port of Dusseldorf while a smaller force attacked Munster.
 A highly y-concentrated attack was crowded into one hour over Dussel- dorf and preliminary reports told of great damage to the city, site of the huge Rhein metal, iron and steel works and other key war factories, an air ministry communique an- nounced.
 Great results also were reported from the raid on Munster, the min istry said Other targets also were blasted in the Ruhr and Rhineland industrial areas, but no details were given.
 British intruder patrols also were out over France during the night and one enemy aircraft was de- stroyed over Holland.
 The air ministry described the bomber force engaged in last night S raid as of "very great strength"
 The bomberS ran into strong anti aircraft defenses over Dussel- dOrf at the start of the raid, but the weight of the attack saturated the gun batteries and searchlight posts
 Dusseldorf is a key communication center as well as production center for guns, tanks, shells, bombs, mines, torpedoes and U-boat parts. The Rhein works turn out arms at a rate comparable to the more famous
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-12
huaid Carried To Safety m Rooming House Fire

Providence, R. l., June 12-(UP)- One man was suffocated, an invalid was carried to safety and nearly a dozen other persons fled early today when fire swept three-story wooden building housing a roaming house and several business eStab- iShmcntS.
 The victim was identified as Julian Boucha, TT, occupant of a bedroom on the third fioor-the sec tion of the establishment in which fire started. Bremen found his body on the floor of his room after the blaze had been controlled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-12

Charles McKenna, 6l, an invalid, was carried to safety and hospital ized while occupants of IA other rooms in the building that accom- modated 42 persons fled to the street.
 The fire, which started in the third floor bedroom occupied by Jack Morton. was confined to the upper floor but smoke and water caused severe damage to rooms and business establishments on the sec ond and first floors.
 The property is owned by Max Rosen of Providence.
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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-29
Dodge Drops
Twin Bill To
Turpin Team

Turpin AC won a doubleheader
Sunday at Goldberg Field, defeating
Dodge Local No. by to l in the
first game. and banking the white
boys, 30 in the nightcap. The wins
marked the fifth straight for the
Turpin team.
Little Dean was on the mound for
Turpin in the first game, and held
the Dodge batters in check. George
Smith hurled the second game. The
Turpin lineup was strengthened by
the return OF big Pat Malone to
first base and Mitchell behind the
plate.
The Turpin lineup included ].
Smith, IS; Hall, CT; w. Thomas. 30;
Malone, lb: Mitchell. c; Coleman,
RI; A. Thomas. 2b; Little Dean, p.
Turpin will play in Windsor, Sun
day. At the same time Owner Hen
derson Turpin states that his team
is ready to meet any semi-pro team
in the state, including the Motor
City Giants.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-29
Motor City Giants Await Coming
OF ABC's For Two Double Headers

Star second baseman, Is another
power hitter with the club, and also
daring base runner Leo Hannibal,
formerly with the Homestead Grays
IS holding down the berth at third
base.
One OF the mainstays OF the pitch
ing staff is Pee Wee" Watts, labeled
The smallest pitcher in Negro base
ball" Watts is also known as the
"strikeout king because OF the
large number OF batters he has lef;
al the plate.
There's also on the club Bennett
Charleston. a relative OF the great
Oscar Charleston.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-29

tional league. occurred when the
Cleveland Buckeyes used a men,
Der of the Baltimore Elites in their
lineup last year.
This wrangling by the owners OF
the two leagues would have been
avoided IL the owners could agree
on commissioner. man who
would guide the destinies OF the
two leagues, enforce all rules and
regulations. and prevent the re-
currence Of such mess as is now
shaking the very foundation OF
Negro baseball.
But this suggestion Is just SC
much wasted breath as the owners
have no intention of employing q
high commissioner. The employ
ment of high commissioner WOULD
take control OF baseball out Of the
hands Of select few. and these
men are opposed to losing contro
OF the game.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-29
KANSAS CITY
BEATEN TWICE
BY CLEVELAND
Buckeyes Take First On
Two Errors, l To 0;
Win Second, 5 To 4

KANSAS CITY. Mo.-The Kan
sas City Monarchs. 1912 world
champions. ran into some bad luck
in the first game OF double
header with the Cleveland Buckeyes
al Rupert stadium here Sunday,
May %. The Monarchs dropped
the opener to 0 and the nightcap
OF seven innings. 5 10 4.
A fly ball lost in the sun and
which fell safe allowing o. Smith
to reach second. paved way fol the
Monarch first loss. Brown gathered
in Taylor's long fly in center field
and pegged to the plate but Frank
Duncan's error allowed o. Smith to
count.
The firest game saw Hilton re-
lieve Satchel Uaige. In the second
game, the Buckeyes hit Booker Me-
Daniels hard with him on the
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-29

Totals II ~
MMARN- rhree.hase hits: williams
Tvo-hase hits: y. Smith. Double plays:
Srrrell To Williams, 0netl; Riddle To Ware
struck out: Ry Page .. by H. Smith I ::
nv 7. Smith 3. Bases on balls off Paige
lSundleyl
CLEVELAND ........ 001 90 n-S 10 n
N0NARCHS ......... .021 0iO o-a4 .
Batteries Bremmer and Taylor: McDsniels
and Haynes.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-29
Grays Whip
Newark, 60

WASHINGTON.-The Washing
ton Homestead Grays thrilled 5000
dyed-in- the-wool spectators wEo
braved Indictment weather Thurs
day night. as they turned back the
Newark Eagles. so. in the first
night game for Negro National
League clubs at Griffith Stadium
John Wright, right-hand ace OF
the Gray's staff, beat Leon Day.
the leagues strike-out king.
Wright scattered eight hits and
was given superb support. Day was
nicked for eight hits in six frames.
lie was relieved by Jake Elan who
allowed two bingles and a run in
two frames.
The Grays clinched the game In
the second when they pusncd across
four runs. Josh Gibson doubled.
sammy Bankhcad tripled, and
Wright doubled for the big blows
OF the inning.
The Grays play another noe
turnal contest az Griffith Stadium
on Monday night MAY 80 when
they engage the Baltimore Elite
Giants under the arc lights.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-29
Paige Will Face
Auto 9 In Toledo

Satehcl Paige. the worlds most
famous baseball pitcher. will start
On the mound for the Kansas City
Monarchs, world colored champions,
when that club faces Detroit Auto
club. world amateur champions, In
Toledo Wednesday night. June 2.
The game to De played under lights
in Swayne Field, home OF the To-
ledo Mud Hens, is scheduled to
start at $50 pm.
"Ole Satchmo," hero OF many a
thrilling mound duel, is expected TO
tace Tony Bukovich, who literally
pitched Auto club to the National
Baseball Federation championship
asst season.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-29
Miller Wins
2 Meets In
Track Field

The Miller high school track
team won two meets last week to
herald the debut OF Leroy Dues as
track coach at the school Tuesday
the Miller thincladj trounccd Cass
Tech 671s 10 Al. Thursday Miller
won a triangle meet from Pershing
and Highland Park with 81 points.
Cleo Caldwell led the Miller team
to victory as he s-ored victories in
the 100 and 300 in both meets, run
ming the century in los seconds
against Pershing and Highland
Park. and turning in II seconds
against Cass. He ran the furlong IN
24.l.
Adam Houghton picked up three
firsts in the meet against PershinG
and Highland Park, winning the
high jump at feet 7 inches, the
l2O-yard high hurdles in l6 seconds
and the l20-yard 10y; hurdles.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-29

Pope Is a stablemats Of Sammy
Aneott. AL Reasoner. Hines. H.
lightweight, knocked out Roy
Lewis. Muncie. Ind.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-29
VIRGINIA Do1nhin To Be Crowned Miss Queen Pin
Bill Bell At
Tuskegee Air
Base School

TUSKEGEE ARMY AIR FIELD.
Observation-Disclosures TO the
Tuskegee Army air field from the
artillery school at Fort Sill. Okla-
is William big Bill" Bell. former
Ohio State university grid star who
has given up coaching for the dura-
ton to enter the armed forces OF
his country. He is now Pvt Will
liam M. Bell OF the 3lsth Air Base
squadron at this post. The genial
ex-Florida A. and NJ. college mem
tor. who thrilled thousands In Els
college days with his uncanny foot
ball acumen. hung up his athletic
laurels TO don the khaki OF the
greatest team in the greatest game
of all time. This time he is playing
for keeps.
It's typical OF the great Bell to
be modest. Fans, players ana
coaches all over the country have
often expressed their admiration
Of this quality in the 200 FOUNDER.
so il was only natural that when
questioned as TO his reasons for
giving up a lucrative coaching JOB
to Join the army, his answer was,
Most OF my boys arc in the service
or expect to be at any time now,
and wanted to be with them.
What a coach! In peace or war.
the greatest mentor ever to direct
the athletic destiny OF the famous
FAMCEE teams wants TO be in
there witk his boys. With such
spirit il is small wonder that the
former All Big Ten star was able
70 achieve the enviable record OF
winning eight football champion
ships out Of nine years coaching
experience.
Since leaving Ohio State, the big
private ha5 coached at Howard.
Claflin and Florida. During this
time his teams have won PRACTICAL
T. every major football champions
SID. he has leu liiS w W -
SI.C and national championships.
But il was the FAMCEE teams
that brought most laurels to the
Ian OF the good-natlred Bell While
AZ the Florida institution, his ag-
eregations garnered four STAG
titles and laid claim TO three my
thical national crowns.
Bells extensive athletic expert
ence and ability will be used IN
the important physical training pro-
gram at the Tuskesee air base
Instead OF training men for N.Y.
,hical championships, the former
Grid star and coach will aid gettns
the men who fly in good physical
condition for combat. This he Is
doing in an effort to do his part
towards striking death blows at The
Axis.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-29
Willie Williams
KayOed In Fifth

CHICAGO-Willie Williams, De-
troit heavyweight, was knocked out
in the fifth round OF scheduled
eight-round bout with Al Jordan,
Chicago heavyweight. at Marigold
Gardens, Monday night. Tommy
Bell. Detroit welterweight. deci-
stoned Willie Russell, Chicago.
Freddie Pope. Columbus. Ohio.
teatherweight, outpointed Al
Adams. Chicago. in the main bout.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-29
ROOSEVELT HIGH JUMPER
- INDIANA CHAMPION

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. - Brown
o, Roosevelt high OF Gary. Ind.
son the high jump in the state
prep championships here Saturday,
May %. His jump OF 8 feet, "a inch
vas best. The Roosevelt S80-yard
clay team was second in the first
,a,f OF the half-mile relay race.