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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17

The Soviets also were overrunning all opposition south and southeast of Kharkov, nearing the moment when they will have encircled Axis forces once estimated at 250.000 men fleeing from Rostov and the Donets basin. At the western end of the Salient, the soviets were within 50 miles of the Sea of Azov.
 The midday communique report- ed that Axis troops southwest of Voroshilovgrad, at the eastern end of the Salient, were abandoning one town after another under par- alyzing Soviet blows.
 "Tn the streets of one populated place alone, about 200 Germans were counted" the communique said. "In another sector. Soviet tanks disabled three German tanks and dispersed and mostly annihil- ed 0 large column of infantry"
 400 Germans Killed
 Another 400 Germans were kill- ed in a futile Axis counter-attack near Krasnoarmeiskoye Q short dis tance north of Stalino, at the northwestern corner of the Donets Salient. Field dispatches reported that a big town was captured in this area. Stalino, important indus trial center was inperilled.
 South of the Salient, Soviet forces pounded westward upwards of 45 miles. The midnight communique disclosed that the forces farther south had pushed 18 miles beyond Rostov along the Sea of Azov coast and captured Sinyavka, only l7 miles northeast of Taganrog, anchor of the Axis 1941-1942 winter defen- sive line.
 Also enveloped in the Soviet ad. vance, the midnight communique said, were Chaltyr, 12 miles west of RoStoV, Krim, l2 miles north of Chaltyr, and Bolshckreplnskaya, 30 miles northwest of Rostov.
 Soviet troops also were hammer. ing out new advances north of Kursk. ll0 miles north of Kharkov. The mid-day communique reported the capture of number of ulniden- tified towns, including one in which the German garrison was annihil- ated after refusing to surrender. The bodies of 100 Germans were counted in the streets.
 Reserves in Action
 Soviet press reports said that the capture of Kharkov resulted from a flanking movement whereby Lieut.. Gen. K. s. Mosalenko by- passed the city from the porthwest and southwest and appeared in the western outskirts while the main strength of the enemy still was con- centrated east of Kharkov.
 The Germans were said to have thrown all available reserves into battle, including one SS division which had left France Jan. IA.
 "The enemy massed strength in narrow, individual sectors and counter. attacked continuously, as ried out upwards of 100 plane sor- many as six times daily, and car- ties in the last few days" the army organ Red Star said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17
STRAND

Now showing at the Strand The ater is the 20the Century Fox hit. ''The Immortal Sergeant, starring Henry Fonda and Maureen O'Hara. From all the far4flung fields of battle, there has come no more stir ring story than the heroic epic Of Libya.
 The Immortal Sergeant Is that rare cinematic gem-a picture whose authenticity and execution matches its magnitude ftheme. The time Illness of the film, focused on the crucial battle fields of Africa, coupled wit hits romantic appeal, puas 1t on a high plane.
 If you haven't already seen this smash hit, plan to do so before the picture ends Its engagement here to- morrow evening.
 On the same program is another smash hit, Moonlight in Havana, a musical hit featuring Allan Jones and Jane Fra4ee at the head of an imposing cast.
 Romance, music, laughter and a brand, new Hollywood star team are listed as the ingredients calculated to attract spical favor for Universal's Moonlight in Havana.
 Emphaslzed in the picture are numerous new dance specialties and Q score Of tuneful song hits.
 Opening . three day engagement ct the Strand on Saturday are "I5eayt Of the Golden West" starring cowboy favorite Roy Rogers, and the mystery hit. ''Dead Man Walk. Be sure to attend and see the first Waterbury showing of these two big hits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17
HOLLAND RESIGNS
 DEPUTY WAR POST
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Holland, former Kansas City bus. lrAsss man who came here July 10, said he expected to stay in the cap- ital while ito clean up some odds and ends'' but thab his plans were indefinite otherwise. He said he had not been offered another govern ulent job.
 He said in his letter of resignation Co Nelson that because the small business program "is now well under way ! cannot help but feel that the recent action involving the man. agembnt of the smaller war plants corp. Is detrimental to the cause of small business and the war effort"
 Eberstadt, meanwhile. regarded his custer as @ closed issue and was prepared to join the army. He has asked that employees who were as- Hocia1ed with him remain at WIPE, but 1t was learned that Fred Searls, who headed the facilities bureau, has resigned and will return to the war chipping administration.
 Eb0rstadt, @ former New York banker, defended hs policies during the five months in which he con- trolle6 allocation of scarce materials Co war manufacturers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17
STATE

One of the greatest hits of this or any year began its engagement at Warmers State theater this after. noon when "The Hard Way" COG starring Ida Lupino, Dennis Morgan and Joan Leslie arrived in Water bury.
 A powerful story of woman's misguided devotion for her young sister "The Hard Way deals with one Helen Cherne11, @ woman with great innate potentialities who is forced by unfortunate circumstances to remain in a grinly, sordid town where everything is touched with the gray dust of the coal mines.
 Disguised and embittered with her miserable lot, she is determined that her lovely young sister shall fare better. Her opportunity arises when a second rate vaudeville team, Runkel and Collins (played by Jack Carson and Dennis Morgan) ap. pears at the local vaudeville house. She takes advantage of Albert Runkel's admiration for Katherine to foment a marriage between the two, and when the troupe leaves on a tour Helen and Katherine are aboard.
 For then on 1t is no holds barred for Helen. Armed with Q fierce love for her sister and dogged deter imitation she sets about getting what she wants. Those in the way of her goal are ploughed down with mechanical ruthlessneSs.
 Katherine. with the aid of Helen, climbs higher and higher, achiev- ing success after success until, aware that there will be no surcease from her sisters ambitions for her, she puts an abrupt stop to the whole thing.
 Ida Lupino is superb as Helen Chernen. Watching her in her steady pursuit of success. her single mindedness of purpose, one is moved despite her tactics, in admir- ation, then pity, for clever, mis- guided woman.
 Joan Leslie gives a moving per f0rmance as young. unspoiled Kath- erine, eager for life. Dennis Mor- gan. as Collins, cynical. ever aware of Helen'S purpose - yet fascinated in spite of himself, and Jack Car son as simple. home-loving Albert Runkel who should have been farmer, yet forced by queer sort of fate to be in show business. give memorable performances. An able supporting cast featuring Gladys George, Faye Emerson. John Cav- anaugh and many others make this film one of the seasons fines.
 "The Hidden Hand" Q real thril- ler-diller of the first order, Is the second hit of the program and and features Craig Stevens, Eliza. beth Fraser and Julie Bishop.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17
C Compensation Agreements

The following agreements for weekly payments during disability or for specific payment in case of permanent injury were approved today by Compensation COmmis- siOner John J. O,COnnell:-
 Louis Avitabile of 55 New Haven avenue, Waterbury, against ScoviIl Mfg. O., $2S beginning Feb. 6, supplementary payments, injury to two toes of left foot.
 Frank B. WesOlowskl of Tor ringtOn against American Brass O., TorringtOn branch, $25 begin- ming Feb. 10, fracture of ribs.
 TOrsten M. Olson of -OrringtOn against American Brass O., Tor ringtOn branch, $25 beginning Feb. 6, injury tO left knee.
 Edwin Emanuel of TOrringtOn against American Brass Co.,, Tor rlngt0n branch, $23.36 beginning Feb. 8, strained back.
 Celeste DeGrandis of Torring- ton against American Brass Co.,, T0rrington branch, $25 beginning Jan. 29, injury to three toes of left foot
 Ventura Marques of Naugatuck against Eastern Aaalleable Iren Co. of Naugatuck, slS.e7 for three weeks. 70 per cent loss of use of right middle finger.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17
BERNT BALCHEN
 AWARDED MEDAL

washington, Feb. IT -(UP)-- Lieut.. Col. Bernt Balchen, noted Arctic flyer, has been awarded the Soldiers Medal and Oak Leaf Clus- ter for heroic rescues of fellow Air Corps flyers in Greenland.
 The War Department announced that the original decoration was given Balchen for sharing with Navy flyers in a rescue last June of Q Flying Fortress crew that had been forced down in an isolated sec- ton of Greenland.
 The War Department also an- nounced award of the Soldiers S Medal for heroism in Greenland to Maj. Frederick E. Crockett, 133 Commonwealth avenue, Boston, and Sgt. Hendrick Dolleman, 129 Winter street, Manchester, N. H.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17
DUTCH QUISLING
 FEARS FOR LIFE.
Organizes ''HOme Guard'' for Protection of Fellow
 Traitors
By JOHN A. PARRIS limited Press Stan COrrespondentl

United Press Stan COrreSpOndent)
 London, Feb. 17--(UP)-Dutch Quislings Anton Mussert, driven to the verge fo panic by averaging pa. triots who had assassinated three of his most highly prized henchmen and tried to assassinate a fourth, was organizing a ''home. guard" to protect the lives of his fellow trail tors and himself today.
 Radio Brussels revealed today that prominent traitors in Belgium were being assassinated, too. It said that Maurice Dessain. superintendent commissioner of police. had been attacked and died of his wounds.
 Mussert revealed in broadcast speech that 8 band of patriots, sworn to kill the leading members of his party, had attempted to as- sassinate" the attorney general of Amsterdam.
 The Netherlands News Agency, reporting Mussert's speech said a Dutch Nazi named Fruil1 was norn- mated attorney general on Feb. 10, but since the attack was appar- ently made before that date, Fruin was not believed the intended vic- tim.
 There was some indication, how ever, in the fact that new attor- new general had been nominated on Feb. 10. that the assassination might have been at least partly successful.
 Mussert discussed the shooting of two members of his "secre tariat of state"-Lieut. Gen. Hendrix A.. Seyffardt, commander of the Dutch Nazi legion, and Dr. H. Reydon, propaganda chief. He admitted that Seyffardt had been killed, but said Reydon had mot yet died" Mrs. Reydor, however, was killed.
 Since Mussert spoke. the killing of o. Van Ravenzwaai. Mussert's secretary for social affairs" has been disclosed,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17
EX-MARINE OFFICER
 TELLS EXPERIENCES

Former Marine Corps oficer Richard 6. Burr told Of the history Of the Marine Corps and his excit. ing part in the Nlcaraguan cam. paign. at . meeting of the Unlyers slty club at the Elton last night. Mr. Burr ls at present employed as an engineer at the American Brasg company.
 The meeting was preslded over by !. Heartt Raubb. president q the club and supper Uas served hD the club rooms.
 Tine WpmenS committee of the club Wiil sponsor a game and party program at the nexk meeting, WIth supper at e;Do and tho meeting co a;i6.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17
SAFE CRACKER IS
 GIVEN 5 YEARS

Cambridge, Mass, Feb. 17.-(UP) Arthur L. Du Bois, 22, of Black stone was sentenced to five years and a day in Concord reformatory by Superior Judge William 0. Giles today for breaking and entering with intent to commit a felony, and with breaking safe.
 The prosecution claimed that last Sept. 27, three men broke into g Howard Johnson restaurant in birmingham, smashed open a small safe and removed strong-box con- taining 1475. Authorities said the trio later opened the box with an acetylene torch and threw 1t In Q pond.
 Another of the men. Francis J. Martin of Woonsocket, R. I. already is in the reformatory and the third member is serving another sentence in Rhode Island state prison.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17

can evacuation of Gafsa, 67 miles from the Gulf of Gabes, did not represent serious setback. Gafsa, they said, was important to the Americans when they thought they could use 1t for a thrust to the coast to cut of the Afrika Korps. 1nas- much as such a thrust failed to de- velop. its worth had been greatly leSsened.
 Evacuation Necessary
 If the Americans had not evacu- ated Gafsa, they probably would have been cut of by the Germans.
 United Press Staff Correspondent Edward W. Beattie, at Allied North African headquarters, said the Ger mans advances through relatively thin American lines. like all present action on the African front. was ''small-scale stun, of no lasting irn- portance."
 The German advances, did, how ever, emphasize the fact that when the Allies begin their final campaign to throw the Germans and Italians into hte sea, 1t must be a quick, de- cisive blow. beyond question of suc- cess from the start.
 An American ofiicer just returned to London from the Tunlslan front said the Germans had brought ID about 30OO0 achievements by air since the start of the campaign. and continued to fiy them In. de- spite heavy losses.
 At the same time, he said, the Germans were managing to pour guns, tanks and more Teintorce- Inents into Tlnlsia through the ~. lied naval blockade. Adolf Hitler apparently ignored his loeses, 70 long as he cot some men through, the olAcer said. Nevertheless. he was extremely optimistic.
 @Ehera arc lok og things nln uIl- able to dssclose. which. ll you knew, undoubtedly would make you op- iimlslie.n 70 naId.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17
POLI'S

Opening today at the LoeW Poll theater for two days only is tk0 very popular Tommy Reynolds and his band. This band which has been making q great name fog it- self is becoming known atl over tie country ae the hand of tomorrow. They play your fayorike tunes in the way you ike them best. ln addition aa all extra addod attFaes ton We present T'ile original noop- h0opsa-ooop niDger of popular n0nss. the one and oElly Helen kaile. Here's your chance % hear vouE laEoEifo aones sung in fl4T oHn say which ls imaa10InIa 1t copy. GaIn1
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17

expressed fears that the British coincidentally intended to flank the line and swamp Axis positions.
 Allied fighter-bombers raked the Axis rear guard with bombs and machine gun bullets west of Ben Gardane, which the British had captured yesterday. Torpedo planes from the middle east left an enemy tanker roaring inhames in the Sicilian narrows the night of Feb. l6-16, and allied aircraft pressed their incessant attacks against rail- way lines in Sicily.
 Two Axis planes were shot down over Sicily; the allies lost only one from all operations.
 The admiralty announced in Lon. don that British submarines in the Mediterranean had destroyed six Axis supply ships, probably sunk a sveenth, and damaged an eighth.
 One submarine boldly surfaced of the coast of Northern Sicily and scored many shell hits on a train standing in the station at Sam Ambrogio.
 Italians TerrOrized
 While such tactics undoubtedly terrorized the Italians, the sinking of Axis supply ships was making ever more costly the supply and reinforcement of Axis troops in Tunisia. An officer recently return ed from Tunisia said in London yesterday that the Axis lost prob ably half of the endorsements 1t sent to Tunisia before they arrived.
 The latest successes brought to 54 the number of ships Allied subma- rines have sunk in the Mediterran- can since the North African canl- paign opened last November. Thirty six more have been probably sunk or damaged, and the figures do not include the ships that Allied planes have been sinking or damaging in almost daily raids. --....
 A dispatch from Allied North Af- rican headquarters said the first American counter-attack, which had driven the Germans finest tanks back west of Faid Pass, had nearly run it's course. But the dispatch pointed out that the action had pro- tected important high ground east of Sbeitla, some 70 miles northwest of Faid Pass, enabling the Ameri- cans to regroup, and with reinforce ments, strike again.
 The Germans had widened the escape corridor for the efnbattled remnants of the Afrika Korps by their two thrusts on the central Tunisian front, and Radio Berlin expressed the tacit fear that they would soon need 1t.
 A Trans-Ocean agency dispatch broadcasting by Radio Berlin said the numerically superior tank and motorized formations" of the Brit lsh Eighth Army was preparing 6 blow 10 swamp the Mareth line.
 The Eighth Army, having caps EuEed Ben oardane. Tunisia, nov was 45 miles or less from Nenenin, so-called "verdun Of the MaTeth line." The Trans-ocean dispatch said several divisions had been cons eentFated around Ben 0ardane for . drive. and 70 group Of enemy forces farther to tho south evis dentaly was preparing to threaten the right flank of Field Marshal Erwin Rommel's troops"
 Moreover, the dispatch said. re- connniasance and shock troop actlv- lty extended far into the desert Fe- glun C Tunisia. indicating that the EIahfh Army gaG about ready @ slFlke with all q had.
 AfFican cbssFyeTs sald ihe Ameri-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17
DEMONSTRATION ON
 USE OF GAS MASKS

Chief Air Raid Warden James Curtin announced today that dep- uty wardenS and their assistants will meet Friday evening of this week to receive instructions in the use of gas masks. When these peo- pie have learned how to manipulate the paraphernalia, they, in turn, will instruct four or five thousand people to do the same, he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17

branded merchandise is in line with tho unconcealed antagonism of certain Washington New Deal- CTS, with whom the governor long has been close, against advertis. ing and brand promotion in gen- eral-that 1t is an attempt to work out here, where shipping short- ages provide Q handy excuse, an experiment in teaching consum. CTS to live without labels and to accept whatever happens to be in the standard package placed by government upon a store shelf.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17
PAPERS RECORDED
 ON FORECLOSURE

A foreclosure action will be filed in superior court by the Waterbury Savings bank against Lucy D'Andrea of Waterbury, 1t was indicated by papers returned to the office of the town clerk. The litigation involves five mortgages or Union street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17

P r o m the standp oint of business, t h e 1 m D 1 c ations a r e o b vious, whether or not Governor Tug. W ell intended 1t so. Process qors wl10 have
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17

canned peaches muSC content GleSeIvss now VIII zSe Eagle or Blue Eagle labels everything except for such items as are dubbed "victory Brand"
 There is nothing to indicate to buyer or seller whose product is in @ can package. There IS no assurance that the canned item bought tomorrow will taste like that purchased yesterday even though the labels may be identical.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17
RU51y0 Rico;s Little New Deal
Famed U. s. Merchandise Brands Go NameleSS In Puerto Rico
By s. BURTON HEATH NEA Service Stan Correspondent (Third of Five ArtiCles)

San uan R. Feb l-aovsrnor Eeora e. Ins%s % isss % a M shipping shortage the bulk of everything that is brought in shall be unbranded ,- =, ,. ,,.. spinach "Tastemore hams and Exeo
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17

Hartford, Conn. Feb. 17-(UP)- The senate completed action today on a resolution calling upon con- gress to immediately adopt 8 pay as-you-go tax plan and sent 1t to the governor for transmission to Washington.
 The resolution did not mention any particular plan, and merely en- dorsed the pay-as-you-go principle.
 The senate also acted favorably on the appointment of Eugene Lam phier as @ Litchfleld county com- missioner, while the house approved the appointment of Chauncey Hutchings for similar post in Litchfield county.
 Several liquor bills went into the house on unfavorable judiciary con- mittee reports. One bill would have prohibited the sale of hard liquor advertised over the radio, and an- other banned the sale of liquor within Q mile of any military res- ervation. A bill prohibiting bar sales after II p. no.. slso was AnfsvoSahly ccrCs1eS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17

The disclosure came from Quar- termaster General John D. Dona- hue, the two leased armories are at West Hartford and Manchester.
 The judiciary committee held a lengthy hearing on various bills pro- posing changes in the staet's elec- ton laws:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17

%RY A DEMOCRAT WANT AID
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17
HOUSE CONSIDERS
 BILL TO ABOLISH

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17
TANKS TO OPEN
 TUNLSLA DRIVE

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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-02-06

and anguish IN her neart
But this Christmas proved 90 be-
a different story indeed Inc daft
ed mothers son received a mcdI-
cal discharge; he now Is nome
with her and able 60 hold a GER
tain type Of position. The neigh
Dor, the young wife who was 50
unsympathetic and socially mind
ed, has become a draft d wife
herself - Ffer husbanE having
been induc1ed into the service Iust
five days before Christmas. In her
Sueaen distress she turned to the
woman whom she previously had
ignored. The drafted mother At
once forgave all former hostiiities,
and graciously invited TINS yong
wife and her child q srTrr
Christmas dinner with her and her
SON. Wien 1 inquired Of .er how
SFe r~u'd Be - f-~~Ivi~~. Sre
quickly answered, We are in
war. We women must pull l9get1-
er, because there's lots Of work eOr
US TO do in helping 10 win IL After
all my neighbor didn't understand
what she does today. now that her
own husband is IN the army, too.
Anyway, always say to myself,
Father, forgive them; for they
know not wnat they do
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-02-06

which offered her a better posi-
ton than the one she had for
many years. In house on one side
of the cottage she rented, lived a
young couple and their small
child. However, the wife proved
to be anything bat friendly. Yet
Withal. on one occasion when the
drafted mother received news
that her son was injured in an air
plane accident and confined 10 an
army hospital, she ran next door
and unburdened her heart to this
young wife, But the wife. VINO
felt this mother was not of her
social sphere, showed little inter
est. She merely said, Other moth
ers often receive news like that
bit they don't become emotional
about it. Are you any different
from the rest? After all, we have
to have boys like yours in the
armv."
Obviously the drafted mother
kept her sorrows to herself there
after. And on Christmas day she
was quite alone. She shed many
bitter tears, while she heard the
mcrrymaking of these neighbors
who, in their seeming security
from the sacrifices war imposes,
refused to understand the vacuum
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-02-06
MRS. PAPY HOSTESS
70 CHURCH GROUP

Mrs. g. c. Papy was hostess to
members and visitors of the
Woman'S Auxiliary of the Pres
byterian Church on February 4
A good representation of men,
bers and four visitors were pres
ent to enjoy the luncheon given
at II o'clock.
Being Foreign Mission Day, a
special offering was collected for
Foreign Missions.
After short business meeting,
Mrs. Edgar Engle led the devo-
tionals, and Mrs. c. A. Staples,
who had charge of the after
moons program called on Mrs.
Black, Miss Baldwin, Mrs. Dahle,
Mrs. Whitley and Mrs. Lyerly tc
report on chapters from the book
for the day, ION This Founda-
ton.
Two new members were added
to the roll. A rising vote of
thanks was rendered Mrs. Papy
for her hospitality, after which
the meeting closed with the Miz-
pah Benediction.