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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-15
BIRTH CONTROL
 GOES TO COURT
Hearing May Lead to Yer. dict On COnstitutlOnality
 of OfConnecticut Laws

washington, Jan. iB-(Up)-The supreme court may have to decide soon on the relative moral merits of two types of birth control-the '.rhythmich calendar method and tho llee of standard prescribed con. tFaceptives.
 Arguments for both systems were nrgued before the court yesterday ta Q hearing that may lead to Q de. cislon on the constitutionality of tho Connecticut anti-birth control jaws.
 The court has not yet decided on lts iurlsdlctlon in the case, brought by Yale University Medical Professor or. Wilder Tileston, but yesterdays lleafiiiga touched on morality as well As on Jurisdiction.
 Tiieston Is appealing state sue preme court decision which upheld the law prescribing pail terms for doctors who give corltraceptlve ad- vice Co women, including married ones whose lives may be endangered by pregnancy.
 Connecticut states Attorney Abraham 8. Ullman said, the law does not forbid any means of pre- venting conception except those in- volving drugs medicinal articles or instruments. It was designed to up- hold morality, he said, and the state logislAture doubtless wGs aware of the school of thought which advo- oates the natural" or rhythmic method based on the cycle of fer. tility.
 Tileston's attorney, Morris L, Ernst of New York, replied that the law was passed during the le70's, when the rhythmic method was un- known. He charged that the stat ute's effect was to frustrate mar riage and to lead to "perversions within the marriage ard prostitu- ton outside the marriage"
 Tileston's brief in the case con- tended that the states refusal to recognize "any exception for the indispensable needs of life and death" had made the law unconsit- tutional. He had cited thre case histories, all of them women for whom pregnancy was dangerous, in his case before the Connecticut court, which ruled three to two that the law prohibited contraceptlve advice In the cases,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-15
Infantry Routed, Tanks Smashed By Russians
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Russian tanks broke German battle formations and routed 1000 German sacrific troops who tried to make Q stand.
 Six Lower Don inhabited places had fallen to the Russians In yes. terday's fighting. Tn taking these places the Russians killed about 1 l,000 Germans and knocked out % tanks and two armored cars.
 Tn another Lower Don sector, the Germans after suffering heavy losses regrouped and started counter-at- tacking again. Russian infantry, tanks and artillery joined in break ing them.
 Storm parties had taken several central resistance points in the Stal- ingrad factory area yesterday, along with 32 dugouts and block houses. They killed 500 Germans and cap. tured seven field guns and 24 ma chine guns, the midnight communi- que said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-15
|LENINCRAD SCENE
 OF BITTER BATTLE
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spring.
 It appeared that Timoshenko's main attack was from the south against the Notifications which the Germans under Field Marshall Georg Won Kuechler had been strengthening for months around Schlusselburg.
 At the same time a Russian tank force was reported advancing north westward toward a point which would bring it to the banks of the Neva, west of SchlusSelburg, to join with the Leningrad garrison.
 Observers here watched the Len- ingrad situation closely because of It's potential importance. They warned that no expectation of sen- satlonal Russian gains should be en- tertained. The Germans had had IS months in which to strengthen their positions and that their formidable defense force had rested throughout last summer in Estonian and East Prussian camps, ready for winter campaign.
 Schlusselburg lies on marshy ground at the junction of the Neva and Lake Ladoga. It is an old czarist fortress proected on the lake side by two islands. Under the czars 1t was turned into Q prison and the brother of Nikolai Lenin, father of Soviet Russia, was hanged there. German broadcasts continued to be deliberately obscure. but hinted with increasing clarity that the Ger man people must be prepared for bad news.
 "In the nothern and central sec- tors the situation is very clear" said one Berlin broadcast. But begin ming from the Don and farther be. Iowit the situation begins to be con- fused at several points. It is true that the Soviets have learned ioi from the Germans, but they have not succeeded in reaching their ob- iective."
 ''The Russian offensive Is rolling on against the European defenss lines all along the eastern front. said another. 'sThe Russians ars suffering heavy losses. however more losses than during their of fensive last winter. These Increased losses are caused by 6 special Ger man rapid fire gun, especially con. structed for winter warfare.
 Despite the fact that the Rus slams are attacking everywhere witk mad fury, the German command I' confident as to the future course oI the fighting. The end of the Rus sian offensive is expected tn Berlin military quarters before any con. elusive judgment can be passed oE It,"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-15
Compensation Agreements

The following agreements for weekly payments during disabil. ity we're approved today by Com. pensatiOn Commissioner John J.. O'COnnelI:
 Gertrude Lubak of 56 LOunsbury avenue, Waterbury, against Wa. terbury Button O.. Sl4.61 begin- ming last Nov. 19, strain of left foot.
 Frank InsOlia of 2Sl Bank street, Waterbury, against 4. IA. Wells & O., Inc, of Waterbury, S23.33 beginning Dec a. sprain of right ankle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-15
Librarian

Deadline for the campaign is March s, at which time the books will be delivered to American sol- diers, sailors, marines. coast guards men, and merchant seamen.
 Emphasis in this years campaign is on quality as well as quantity. A year ago, officials complained that almost half the books collected had to be discarded eventually, being unfit either in condition or content for the men in the service.
 Recent fiction. and worthwhile non-fiction are especially desired in the collection this year, Miss Bar rett stated. Adventure stories. mys- teries and pocket editions of classic are acceptable.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-15

(C0ntinueQ on rage N Spitfire reported destruction of Q Messerschmitt i09.
 From all these operations four Ale lied aircraft were missing, the com munique said, but one pilot was saved.
 The communique said there had been no change in the ground situ- ation. Continual rains that made the ground almost impossible for vehicles delayed land operations.
 Supplementary reports showed that P-4O Warhawk fighters ace counted for two enemy bombers shot down Wednesday and that they also destroyed an enemy fighter.
 One P-40 unit reported six vic. tories in the past SIX days.
 There was no fresh news of the progress of French operations in the mountains around Kairouan, but Allied patrols continued active all all the front, feeling out the en- emy's strength and attempting to determine his gun positions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-15

tax; increased rationing and houS. ing.
 Making recommendation to the members of the General Assembly, the letter urged the state officials to keep Q sharp eye oil the United States Congress and to speak out against National bills which threat en Labor's rights and would de. stroy unity necessary to win the war. Included in the letter was the full text of the CrO State Coun. cils legislative program aS adopted this summer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-15
CIRAUD-DE CAULLE
 AGREEMENT LOOMS
BY c. R. CUNNINGHAM United Press Staff Correspondent

NOAsAtGN &Ngo9 StesAA NVAAVeA1VAktAShhOl
 Alglers, Algeria, Jan. l4.-(UP)- (Delayed) - Responsible quarters predicted today that Gen. Henri Honore Giraud and Gen. Charles Dedaulle would soon reach an agreement for 0 defacto government in North Africa, and that one of the first to lose his job in e result ant housekeeping of vichy elemenst would be Yves Chatel, Governor General of Algeria.
 Harold MacN1illan, British Min ister to North Africa, had said earl- fer at press conference that Gi- raud and DeGaulle were expected to meet "very soon" with the bless ing of the British and American governments.
 He said they may meet in Algiers, and probably the fundamental issue between them will have been set- tied previously by intermediates.
 The purge of Key Vichyites still holding power in Algicrs appears to be awaiting settlement of @ bigger issue between Giraud and DeCsaulle, Some changes ip high places may occur before DeGaulle and Giraud meet, but they will certainly be linked with that development.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-15

Actress Frances Farmer, mo. mentarlly Subdued after Q series of outbursts against police, smokes Q clgaret In Che Los Angeles jail. The judge imposed Q sentence of lSO daysNOn the actress for vl0lat. ing her prObatlon--speclilcally for falling to pay Che final installment of Q S2BO fine assessed for con. vlctlon of driving charges and operating Q car with bright head. lights In Q dlmmed-Out area. Her hair awry, the tempestu0us 2D- year.old actress frequently shouted at the judge that she had been drinking "all the liquor ! could get my hands on." She also shouted that she had been taking Q drug Stlmulant. Later, sCream- ing and kicking, Miss Farmer had to be carried to her cell by two policemen, one of whom was knocked down In the schuffle. The police alleged, also, that Miss Farmer dlslocated her halrdress- CTS jew and lost her sweater In Q violent night club argument
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-15
ANTHRACITE MINE
 STRIKE CONTINUES
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 on strike against the national no- strike policy and against the wei fare of the nation in time of war.
 The strike has been vigorously denounced by Secretary of the In- terior Harold L. Ickes and by mem- bers of Congress.
 Ickes said the strike was highly reprehensible and in reckless dis regard of national welfare and the strikers patriotic duties." and that the government ought to takes over he mines if he strike is not settled soon. Later he asked the anthracite industry to concentrate shipments into the eastern states where the fuel oil shortage is serious and ar- ranged for deliveries of soft coal into other areas where anthracite ordinarily is used.
 Truman's senate committee which has been Investigating the war effort studied the strike for more than an hour in an executive session Members declined to comment but said they would not investigate further unless the board hearing today develops reasons for action.
 The @ day wage increase some Of the miners are asking was dis cussed by Truman in the senate. He said that if anthracite miners got an increase it would create a dinerential between anthracite and bituminous mines which might cause strikes in the soft coal mines.
 Earlier, the six New England governors called for an immediate settlement of the strike to ease the serious hard coal shortage.
 Hazleton, Pa, Jan. l5- (UPl - The decision Of the tri-dlstrict gen- eFal mine committee that It's mem- bers should continue work pending a meeting with the War Labor Board disslpated today the threat of e strike by 10000 more anthracits miners.
 The committee. which the parent United Mine Workers of America does not recognize. had threatened to cali . strike today for a @ . day wage increase.
 Meeting last night. the commit. tee decided, after three hours ol heated debate. to inxruct It's 20.00l members to remain at their jobs.
 During the meeting. a telegram arrived nom John L. Lewis. prcsi- , cent of the UAGWA. asking the lri- district committee not to strike. Il uaa tnnaaA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-15
Y.M.C.A. Notes

The Vultures 0ra-Y Club held its weekly meeting last night at the Central Y. M. 0. A. President Pat German called the meeting to order at 7siS p. m. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved by Al postaler, club secretary. The bus- inese meeting was devoted to forth. coming club program, among which the group decided to hold a social daEco at the "Y'. Those present were: Pat German, Ed. McGrath, Al postaler, John Murphy, Ray Wells, Ken Theroux and Robert Colby. The meeting adjourned at S:l0.
 A new 0ra-Y Club was formed at the '. M. c. A. this week. The group met for the first time with Bill Carr, Younger Boys secretary. The club name was chosen at the preliminary meeting (The Plains. menl Gra-Y Club and election of ofiicerS was held, the following boys were elected: President, Charles MacWilliams; vice-president, John White, secretary, Waldo Robison; treasurer. Sydney White. Other members present were Robert Stra- chin. Donald Kingsley, Richard Burmeister. The group decided to hold its club meetings in their own community which is in the Mill Plain section of the city. The group will have a team in the Gra-Y baS- ketball league.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-15
QUALITY DESIRED
 IN BOOK DRIVE
100 Volumes Donated to Local Campaign Librari.
 an Reports

About 100 volumes have been con.
 tributed to the Victory Book Cam paisn In Waterbury In the drive which began on January 6, 1t was noted today ct the silas Bronson Library, depot for local collections. Miss Emelyn Barrett, librarian, said that an active campaign will get under way in the city shortly, In which the U. s. O. the Red Cross, and the library will work together.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-15
RUDY EvON SUICIDE

Darien, Conn.,, Jan. l5-(UPl-- Rudolph Evon, 32, committed suicide today by shooting himself through the heart, according to police. :.
 Evon, sent home from his war job after complaining of feeling i'll, talked a few minutes with his brother, James, and then went out orto the porch and shot himself. James said he had been Respondent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-15
MORGAN WEDDING GUEST

Brookline, Mass, Jan. i6-(UP)-. J. F. Morgan, who once had 0 spe- cially.designed automobile built in England 50 that 1t could accommo- date both himself and his top hat, arrived for Q relstive'S wedding here yesterday wearing c soft hat and riding In 0 taxlcAh,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-15

main Rostov-Baku line.
 To take Suvorovskaya, the Rus. sians broke through counter. attack. ing Germans and stormed the sta- ton at the bayonet point, killing 800 Germans.
 Formations Broken
 Tn another north Caucasus sector, the midnight conmunique said,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-15
TRATE HUBBY JAILED

st. Louis, Mo. Jan. iS.-(uPl- When Mrs. Ella Painter asked her husband, Chester for a new bonnet, he slammed . pot Of chicken stew on her head, she told Justice of the Peace Roy Erickson.
 Painter is now serving co days tn jail.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-15

Charles Do 0aulle, leader of the Fighting French, that he had taken more than 700 prisoners, 70 guns, ia tanks, many trucks and Q consider able stock of arms and ammunition thus far In his drive from the Chad region,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-15
MARTHA RAVE OVERSEAS

Algiers, Jan. IS. (UP) - Four American actresses, Carole Lan. AS, Kay Francis, Martha Rave and Nit zi Mayfair-have arrived here to en- certain the troops.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-15
AE. O. SCOTT HoNORED

Hartford. Conn. Jan. is.-(UPl-- New members elected to the Con- necticut Funeral Directors Associa- ton late late yesterday were Joseph A. Valade, North 0roSvenOrdaIe: Robert A. Petke. Bristol: Joseph E, Biega, Mid6letown; and Merrill O. Scott. TsrTyville.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-15

E. A. Vidler, who 60 years ago paid Robert Louis Stevenson 800 for all publication rights in Treas ure Island, died recently in Mel- bourne, Australia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-15

During the recently cold spell in Mexico City police found in one night three men frozen to death while trying to sleep in streets and doofwags.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-15

China has banned the serving Of alcoholic hQunr in roztnalrantA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-15
.SOUSSE, SFAX
 HIT BY PLANES

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-15

In the program suggested to Con- necticut Congressmen, the open let ter recommends support for passage of the Tolan, Pepper, Kilgore bills winch provide for centralized, na- tion-wide economic planning" end of the Dies Committee; no sales
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-13

With Ypsilanti taking tlrsts in all
events but the back stroke and div
ing. the locals overpowered Pom
tiac's class A swimming team in
the Y.H.S. pool Friday 1924.
Ypsilanti's medley relay team 10
which Lawrence Koppin swims the
backstroke, Briggs the breast stroke
and Drake the Crawl. came within
two seconds OF the state record in
winning that event, and with two
more weeks to practice will be gun
ming for the 1880 state mark in the
State meet two weeks from today in
Ann Arbor.
Bill Briggs, holder OF state rec
ords in the breast stroke and indi-
vidual medley won the breast stroke
In 400 which is very good time,
but his medley title may go unde.
Tended TO allow him to swim in the
relay.
Meanwhile. Duane Drake, winner
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-13
Braves Take First on All
Events Except Back Stroke

OF the individual medley IN Fridays
meet will be cunning for state hon.
ors in that event.
Preston Tucker and Bob Houck
30 and 100 yard free styles respec'
lively also won their events with
quite good times and should be
strong contenders in the state.
Lawrence Koppin may. be counted
on 20 do well In any event IN which
be completes, particularly the loo
and zoo yard free style events, win.
ming the latter IL 9:24 Friday.
Fred Wolter, who. only a few
weeks ago was playing varsity bas-
ketball has forsaken the courts for
the pool and has done right well,
placing third IN the 80 aud swim
ming the first leg Of the free style
relay.
Next Friday, the Warriors will
swim L. High Of Ann Arbor ~ the
local pool In a meet which will 90
a long way toward deciding the
State title for these two teams are
the leading contenders. Ypsilanti
and L. High have met once preyi-
ously this season and I. High led
all the way only to lose after being
disqualified in the relay.
The summary:
so yard free style-first, Tucker
(Y); second, Miller (P); third,
Wolter (Y). Time, 27.5.
100 yard breast stroke-tirst'
Briggs (Y); second, McGrath (PG
third, Cosgroye (Y); time LILO.
200 yard free style, Koppin N);
second. Potter (P); third, Smith
(Y): time 2;24.
100 yard back stroke first. Heath
(P); second, Tower (Y); third
Schlief (Y): time l:l7.4.
100 yard free style, first, Houek
(YD; second, Hit (Y); third, Wood
(P); time l:05.5.
Individual medley, first Drake
(Y); second, Miller CP); third, Nc
Grath (P); time, 1886.
Diving first. clifford (P); sec.
ond, st. John (P); third, Cazier
(Y).
Medley Relay. Won by Ypsilanti
(Koppin, Briggs, and DraRe). Sec.
oud. Pontiac Heath, Rand and
Wood. Time 1882.
Free style relay, won by Ypsi,
lanti (Wolter, Cosgroye, Houck and
Tucker): second, Pontiac, est. John,
Clifford, Potter and sutton; time
l:52S.
Final score-Ypsilanti so, Pontiac
81.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-13

Trojan Laundry
Hardin 52S, Wheelock 1893. Plum.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-13
Rough Riders
Taste Defeat

Lincoln High School basketball
quintet defeated Roosevelt on its
home ground by a score OF 70 to
81 Friday night.
Lincoln got off to a lead In the
first quarter by scoring eight while
Roosevelt scored four points. In
the second quarter Roosevelt forg-
ed ahead and was leading the score
by a margin OF two points, the to-
tails then being 10 for Roosevelt 20
eight for the winners.
At the beginning OF the second
half Lincoln reached the high
point OF its scoring success, chalk
ing up FIVE goals.
Both teams shared honors in the
last quarter, each scoring six
points. With two points chalked
up for free throws. Lincoln ended
with a total OF % points and Roose-
welt with one free throw converted,
with a score of 81.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-13
OIds, Committee
Finish Program

DR.. L. W. Odds, chairman OF the
National A.A.U. Track and Field
Committee, and committee men
have completed the final draft OF
the Physical Fitness Program and
have forwarded the same TO Lyman
Bingham, Chicago, assistant to the
president OF the National A.A.Up
who is in charge of the administra.
ton program starting about April
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-13

NJ T. =. NO.
Bulah 1917 A. Brown $50, Schrep.
per 5l5, Conlon i3l, Leuter 452.
Totals S73, 1875. 763-243l.
Congdon Hardware
st. John 3SS, Beitman 572. Math.
ews 49,. Gildard 4SS, Shuttle 1873,
Handicap III. Totals 800, $50, $50
2542.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-13
Normal Track
Men Compete

Michigan Normal today had en-.
tered approximately twenty men In
the State Relays at East Lansing
The team will compete 10 distance
medley. the two.mile relay the
sprint medley and the shuttle re-
lay.
Ted Webb will enter the pole
vault, Herbert Roehrs the shot put,
Charles Walters and Charles Hollo'
sy will enter in the IS yard dash.
John Eisley. Jack Edwards and
William Smiley will be in the bur
dies. Paul Hansen will be in the
mile run.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-13
Cave Goes to
L. S. Service

Word has been received today
that William Cave, Monroe, star
Quarter.miler on the Huron squad
will leave for service in the Army
today. 1t will be hard blow to the
team as Cave is one OF the best run
ners OF the squad, coming within
$40 seconds OF the college quarter
mile indoor record, which is held
by Ria Arnold, now director OF the
Detroit Western YMCA. Arnold was
a former Detroit Western High
School runner.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-13
RUSH REPORTED

Jackson, Feb. 13-Friday Jack
son merchants reported an UMPIRE
cedented rush in buying OF mems
and women's apparel since shoe ra-
tioning started Tuesday. They es-
timated that sales have increased
500 per cent over the normal sales
for this time OF year, and that.the
buying orgy still continues. Some
retailers report they are replen-
ishing stocks by telephone orders
TO manufacturer and jommers.
Stocks won't last long under this
buying pace" said one leading
retailer. 1T looks now that Wen
get only about so per cent OF goods
that we have ordered"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-13
REFUSES DEFERMENT

Cheboygan. Feb. 10 Nineteen
year-old James Gauthier. Cheboy-
gan, indicted Friday at Fort Gus
ter, was offered a deferment until
September so that he could finish
high school but refused H. He
said his brother John was captured
by the Japanese at Hong Kong
and he IS in hurry 10 get over
there and set nim free.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-13

cliffs
Ring iS3, Bates ass, Fredericks
46i. V. Schwall 40, H. Schwall $50,
Totals 79S $50, 500 245S.
Mass. Mutual
Waiting 454, Signor 452. Begole
4l2, Wallace 497, Williamson $50.
Handicap 81. Totals sol, S2i, S04-
2429.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-13
APPEAL MADE

Greenyille, Feb. 10 In Green.
Vile shoe merchants and the daily
newspaper here were making ap-
peals Friday to persons who pur-
chased shoes last Sunday either
TO return the merchandise or sur
render rationing coupons. SIX
local shoe merchants opened their
doors for business SUNDAY after
noon. saying they understood
stocks we're 10 be frozen at mid
night. according 10 the ONCE "
Price Administration. The pro
prietors sponsored a paid adve!-
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-13
DR.. Jay L. Drummond
OPTOMETRIST

announces the removal of his office from
216 w. Michigan Avenue "a. Green, Jewellery
To
Room S. Unity Bldg, 81 N. Washington Street
Opposite Martha Washington Theatre and Huron Hotel
(sulte formerly occupied by Windsor S, Davies N. D.
Telephone: Ypsliantl $50
Tentative Schedule 10 a. m. to $3.50 p. m.
Service by appointment Tuesday and Friday evenings
No examinations Wednesdays, after Saturdays
Residence: 34s41 East Elm Street Wayne Phone toos-R