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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17
American Smelling
 Nearly Point Lower
Stocks Volume Small Today; COppers Easier; Oils
 FractiOnalIy Down; Amusements Mixed

New York, May l7.-CUP)-Stocks made an irregular decline today with volume small.
 Steel shares held better than other sections with U. s. Steel unchanged at 54 3-4 and Bethlehem up IA at 63 3-8. Bethlehem preferred was up 5-8 at 118 5-8. Coppers were easier with American Smelling nearly a point lower.
 Chrysler lost 1-2 to 72 7-8 and General Motors was off IA to 51 Ia in the automobile section. Oils were
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17
WILLOW ST. STATION
 ROBBED LAST NIGHT

Inspector Joseph P. Stevens directing the investigation of tht break which occurred last night the Gulf gasoline station on tht corner of Willow street and Hillside avenue. The police were notified al 8:25 this morning of the incident.
 Charles c. Royce, owned anc operator of the station, said thai $40 in cash was taken from the reg ister. He added that the thieI gained entrance to the garage by breaking the window of the real door and turning the door key frcm the inside The place was pretty thoroughly ransacked, said MI Royce, but that was all that was stolen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17

But his enemies will not submit and the war will continued. He will shout, Disaster will make them fall, because I am the conqueror.
 '"The second phase of the war will be as long as half of the first phase. It will be known as the period of diminishing, It will be filled with surprises which will terrify the world as 20 warning nations will meet in combat. Midway in this phase, the smaller nations submitted to the conqueror will shout: Give us peace! Give us peace!' But there will be no peace for these na- tions.
 Tt will not be the end of these wars, but the beginning of the end. Hand-to-hand fighting will take place in the fortress of fortresses. Then will be the time when the women of his country will revolt and will want to stone him to death. But great wonders will also be ob- served in the Orient.
 "The third phase of the war will be the shortest of the three and the conqueror will have lost faith In his soldiers. It will be known as the phase of invasions, because by just retribution, the land of the conqueror, for reasons of his in justice and his atheism, will be in- Vaded from all sides and sacked.
 About the mountains, torrents of blood will flow That will be the last battle. The nations vii lsing hymns of gratitude in the temples of God and will thank the Supreme Being Tor their deliverance, because by then the warrior who will disperse the troops of the conqueror will have appeared.
 The conqueror's troops will be annlhllated by an unknown and fr1ghtful illness. This illness will discourage the conqueror's soldiers and the nations will say The Hand of God is there. It is just Chas- tisement.'
 Nations will believe that the end IS near. The sceptre will change hands and my people will be over loved. Because God is just, even though He allows depravations and cruelties at times, - all the nations who vii lhave had confidence in Him VIII be returned all that they lost and more in addition, as their earthly reward. Regions without number which have been set afire and covered with blood will be saved ln providential manner by their heroic defenders.
 The region of Lutece will be saved because of it's blessed noun tains and it's pious women. All this will hoppen even though all will have believed that the region was doomed to disappear. Then the na- tons will go to the mountains and will thank the Lord because man will have seen such abominations In this war that their generations will not wish to see another.
 "Maledlction, nevertheless, in these days, to those who will not fear the anti-Christ, because He is the Father of those whom crime does not Tighten. He will give birth to new murderers and more tears will be shed
 But the period of peace under arms will have arrived and the two Joined under the cross, because in crescents of the moon will be seen those days frightened man will adore God in all his Truths and the sun will shine with an unusual bril- liance."
 Uutece former name of Paris.) i
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17
cOLORED YOUTH FACES PENALTY
New York Police to Check on Record; Assault Con-
 demned By Judge

The case of Campbell Singleton, 16, colored, of 51 Pearl street, held on charge of assault, caused Judge T. E. Conway great deal of con- cern In the municipal court today.
 It's a serious situation when sev- eral boys "gang up" on one indi- vidual, declared the judge, finding Singleton guilty. Such an act as this is cowardly and unfair and 1t Is my duty in this court to do some thing about it, he added strongly.
 Singleton is charged with aiding several other youths in beating up young manAn an alley of Bron- son street.
 Judge Conway felt that he didn't want to penalize the accused se- verely since the accused claimed that he had no previous record, however the judge did want to set an example for others who may have the same thing in mind.
 Singleton was freed on a $2, 500 bond and the probation officer was instructed to search for records, if any, with the police department of New York, where the accused lived previously. The case was continued for two weeks.
 Raymond Lent, 29, of 165 South Main street, charged with breach of the peace was continued to May s1.
 The case of John ODonnell 40, of 57 East Clay street, charged with non-support, was also granted a continuance to May 31.
 An absolute nolle was entered in the case of Joseph Leone, IT, of 404 Watertown avenue, charged with breach of the peace.
 Charged with robbery, James w. Smith, 29, colored, of 409 South Main street, was granted a contin uance to May g. A bond was set at $2500.
 George Brewster 32 of Spring Road, Prospect charged with non- support, was ordered by Judge Con- way to pay his wife $28 per week. The judge also sentenced the &C., cused to 60 days in jail, but sus- pended the sentence and placed him on probation for one year.
 The case of Sam Stevens, 28, col pred. of 162 Bishop street, charged with operating motor vehicle while his license was under sus- pension, was granted a continuance to May g.
 Benjamin Gouveia, 43, of PIT Or ange street, charged with violation of motor vehicle law, rules of the road, was granted an absolute nolle.
 A nolle upon payment of $5 was granted to John Minor, 29, of 19 Magill street, charged with viola ton of rules of the road.
 Albert Breccia, of All West Main street, charged with assault and non-support, was ordered by the court to pay his wife $20 per week. The accused was placed on proba- tion for one year on the first count The second count was nolled
 William J. Bellemare, 38, of 38 Baldwin street, charged with breach of the peace, was given suspended sentence of 60 days in jail and placd on probation for one year.
 Prosecutor William K. LaWlor said in the municipal court today that he would recommend more severe penalties for persons who violate the city ordinance of illegal refuse dumping.
 Freddie Thomas, IS, of r Burr street, was charged with that vio lation of the city ordinance, and was granted nolle on payment of S5. However, all future cases will De treated harshly, warned Pros. Atty LaWlor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17
Ceiling Prices

Dollars and cents ceiling prices on 125 varieties of canned fruits, vegetables, and baby foods took effect in the Hart ford trading area today, as the OPA staff continued to work on a specific schedule for the Wa terbury area. Adoption of the new schedules will bring the specific maXimumS to q high percentage of the average shop per's weekly food dollar, the OPA states.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17

fractionally lower. AmusementS wers mixed with Warner of slightly and Paramount firm. Utilities eased.
 Douglas lost point to 67 IA in the Aircraft section which generally was lower. In the rail section, leading issues sold of while few preferredS notably Nickel Plate were up slight ly.
 Vulcan Detinning declined Ia points to 1O2. American Can lost 8 point to 82 1-2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17
DRIVE IN NEW
 GUINEA WIDENS
Allies and Japs Throwing Aerial Punches in MubO=
 Salamanua Fight
By DON CASWELL United Press Staff COrreSpOndent)

United Press Staff Correspondent Australia, May IT. (UP)-The New
 Gen. MacArthurs Headquarters, Guinea campaign broadened today into land-air battle with both the Allies and the Japanese throwing strong aerial punches in the fight for the Mubo-S -Salamaua area.
 In an effort to cripple Japanese air strength. three flights of Allied planes attacked the enemy airdrome at Lac, key base on Huon Gulf above Salamaua, a communique re- ported.
 The attacks occurred Saturday, coincident with heavy raids by al- most 100 enemy planes on Allied po- sitions at Wau and Bobdubi. Both of these points figure in the land fighting through the jungle trails of northeast New Guinea, which has been growing steadily for days
 At Lac APO attack craft and two flights of B-25's bombed and Strafed at least 10 enemy planes parked at the airdrome and kindled many fires without meeting any intercep- tion.
 Heavy planes, meanwhile, blasted at Rabaul, New Britian, airdrome and single planes bombed Gasmtaa and Cape Gloucester, both on New Britain, and Kavieng, New Ireland all of which have airbases from which New Guinea can be reached
 The communique today did no mention the ground fighting. Las reports indicated the battle-in- volving small units of both sides ir the toughest kind of jungle coun- | try-was bitter. Above Lac, an Al. lied plane bombed bridge neal Madang and another hit at Finscf harbor.
 The enemy's determination tt stop the slow but relentless Allied advance in New Guinea was evi. dent The communique said enemy bombers struck at Morobe, recently cleared of Japanese troops, but theil explosives fell harmlessly. Off Cape Ward Hunt, Allied B-25's ran into two enemy bombers and 12 fighters They fought them off, damaging { bomber and shooting down fighter
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17
U. s. Senator Danaher
 In Stirring Address

rather will promote mutually-ad- vantageous economic relations among them; and
 4. Should seek to achieve an ac- cord to result in appropriate in- ternational and domestic measures relating to production, employment anG the exchanging and consump- tion of goods which are the mat>N- ial foundations of the labor and welfare of all peoples"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17
OPA Inspectors Here

OPA investigation of local gas oline violations is continuing, with several inspectors reported to have visited in this city yesterday. Meanwhile the local ration board has received instructions to re- view supplemental and non-high- way gasoline ration allowances with the aim of cutting down al lotmentS.
 Checking was conducted at sev- eral local gasoline stations yester- day in an effort to uncovo' illegal flow of ration stamps, it was dis closed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17
Spotlighting Brass City, News
More Spuds Coming

Waterbury's potato shortage had a brief respite over the weekend due to q special ship ment of the California product Friday and Saturday. One large down town store reported 10,- 900 pounds were gone by mid afternoon, although sales were limited to three pounds per per son, and other dealers likewise reported brisk sales.
 Further shipments from Cal ifcrnia are expected here this week and the scarcity felt here for many weeks is expected to be gradually removed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17
Building Permits

The following permits were issued today at the office of Inspector John T. Hartley:
 MacDermid company, elevator installation, Eagle street. Cost $20O.
 Louis COscia, demOlish frame barn, TOrOS avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17
POLICE CARS SENT
 TO TRUST COMPANY

FALSE ALARM was the happy verdict given by the Waterbury po- lice who answered the burglar alarm that went off shortly after noon today in the Waterbury Trust company on Grand street. Five patrol cars answered the alarm which was accidently caused by an employe who tripped over the signal device.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17
WOMEN IN h A
 SERVICE

Auxiliary member Sadie A. Coury, 25, daughter of MT. and Mrs. M. T. Coury of Torrlhgion Is member of the second detachment of WAACS to arrive in the North Africa war theater. She was graduated from Torrington high school and was employed at Colts Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing company in Hartford before her enlistment. Auxiliary Coury received her training at Day. tona Beach, Fla.
 Private Elizabeth M. Hamernick of the Marine Corps Women's re- serve has received orders to report for training today at hunter Col lege in New York City. She was the first woman in Waterbury to en- list in the women's reserve of the Marine Corps. Miss Hamernick was born in Minnesota and came to this city from San Francisco last Octo- Der. At the time of her enlistment, she was employed at the Water bury Tool Company Her sister, Margaret, is e member of the WAVES at Norman, Okla. She also has three brothers in military serv- no.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17
More New Citizens

Naturalization officials from Hartford and Boston arrived in Waterbury this morning to con- duct examination sessions at the county courthouse building on Kendrick avenue. The sessions will be held through Thursday, with specific appointments made for prospective citizens. The next nat uralization session will be held in the court in September
 The police patrol travelling west on Center street, came to a sudden halt at LeavenWOrth street last night and wouldn't continue any farther. The tank guagc read empty" The un- steady passenge rwas informed that he would have to make the rest of the trip to the station via coupon No. F.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17

London has over 17000 ambu- laucAA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17

Staff Sergeant Edward A. Marke- vich, son of MT. and Mrs. Anthony Markevich of 919 Highland avenue Is reported to be with sn Aruay unit
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17

A promotion to the rank of petty officer, third class, was recently granted to Joseph A. Marine, son of MT. and Mrs. George Marine of 5 North Leonard street at a Navy station in Norfolk, Va, where he is a student in the quartermaster school there.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17

Corporal Tehcnician John R. Cole. son of Mrs. George Cole of Crescent street has been transferred to Mat tatuck, L. l. from his post at Pater- son N J.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17

Paul A. Laureni of 92 Burk street and Joseph w. Tobin of 105 Louns- bury street were enlisted in the U, S. Navy as apprentice seamen last Saturday. according to a report re- ceived today by Chief Specialist, Ed win Perkins, local recruiter.
 Both young recruits gre IT years of age.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-08-13
NEGROES LAY BLAME FOR RIOT
ING ON WAR STRAIN

Harlem leaders are in agreement
regarding the basic causes of the re-
cent race outbreaks. They see them
as expressions Of the pent-up feelings
of Negroes against discrimination,
the high cost Of living and segrega-
ton all over the country-not just
in the past year and a half OF war,
but reaching back through the de-
preston years.
The major factor melting the dis
turbances, however, they say, is Jim
Crowism practiced against Northern
Negro soldiers in camps in the South.
In some camps these soldiers have
conducted a letter-writing campaign
informing the Harlem residents OF
the widespread discrimination prac-
ticed against them. The months
long accumulation of letters, sent to
thousands of relatives and friends
piled the kindling of resentful emo
lions high and the incident of the
slight wounding of Negro military
policeman by white policeman ap-
piled the match, they explain.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-08-13
PAPER SHORTAGE

A new paper shortage, this time
real, now appears in sight. This
time 1t is obviously no false alarm
like the phony shortage of a year
ago.
1t will be remembered that pa
per scare was preciptated nearly two
years ago when WPB officials esti-
mated that the war would run the
need for paper in the United States
UP. to something round 26,00O,OOO
tons a year, considerably in excess of
the paper industrys capacity OF
round 100000 tons.
The result was heavy forward
buying of paper, which sent the pa
per mills up to capacity operations
for many months.
During the rush there was a Wig
orous campaign to gather in waste
paper from the public. This waste
paper accumulated in the spring and
summer of 1912 as the authorities,
apparently unwilling to admit their
error, did not officially call off the
collection but let it fade out as the
public gradually came to realize
that there was no true paper short
age.
This incident may make it difficult
to launch another waste paper col
lection campaign, though one may
be needed.
Basic cause of the impending
shortage of paper is the actual short
age of paper pulp. This is due
chiefly to shortage of lumberjacks
in the Pacific Northwest and in Cana
da. The men have gone off to the
war or to the war industries, or have
been diverted to the production of
lumber.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-08-13
Cities Given Right to
Build Postwar Funds

Wide interest of the nations mu-
inequalities in preparing now for
the postwar era is reflected by 1943
legislation giving cities and towns
legal authority to build up cash re-
serve funds for public works con-
struction after the war.
Seven state legislatures gave their
local governments such authority
this year, raising to 16 the number
of states where local governmental
units have been given legal authority
by the state to lay money aside for
the future, the American Municipal
association reports.
States taking action this year were
Arizona, Connecticut, North Caro-
lima, North Dakota, Minnesota,
Pennsylvania and Rhode Island. The
nine states enacting the legislation
previous to 1913 were Oregon, Cali
fornia, Nebraska, New York, Michi-
gan, Washington, Kentucky, New
Jersey and Massachusetts.
Three of the latter states-Michi-
gan, New Jersey and Oregon
broadened their previously enacted
statutes this year. Oregon, the as
ISOLATION pointed out, was the first
state to authorize municipalities to
build up reserve funds, taking the
action in 1881. Reason for the move
at the time, a reason which the as
ISOLATION says holds good today, was
to help cities out of situations where
they would be paying off long-term
loans long after the projects for
which the money was borrowed had
worn out.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-08-13
Genius Mature

Although some great works of
genius have been produced rather
early in life and some artists mature
early, one study reveals that the
average age at which group of sci
entists produced their outstanding
accomplishment was Al and for nov
elists 46, the masterwork of philos-
ophers occurred at an average age
of about 81, for historians, 81, and
for jurists, 3d. Outstanding skill in
statecraft and political leadership is
in particular shown during advanced
years. AS surveys by engineering
and chemical societies have indicat-
ed, professional men show ability
to maintain high earnings until well
over so. If the viewpoint of the old
is more conservative than that of
the young, it tends also to be more
tolerant and less egotistical.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-08-13
Saudi Arabia Fills Allied
Gap in Mohammedan World

Saudi Arabia, latest addition to
the long list of nations receiving
Lend-Lease aid from the United
States, fills the final gap in the Unit
ed Nations front in the Arab world.
The large and strategically situat-
ed desert kingdom occupies the
lions share of the Arabian penin-
sula.
Saudi Arabia has long coastlines
on the Red sea and the Persian gulf
both important Allied supply ar
teries. Across the Persian gulf to
the east is Iran, whose corridor"
Is keeping Russia supplied with
American war goods.
Two holy cities Of Mohammedan-
ism, Mecca and Medina, are in the
Hejaz portion of Saudi Arabia. De-
vout Moslems try to make the pill
grimage to Mecca at least once a
lifetime. Every year thousands of
these tourist-pilgrims make the trip.
They provide the Hejaz with its
greatest income. Mecca and Jidda,
its seaport As miles west on the Red
sea, almost live on this trade.
Recently, oil has been struck by
American engineers at several
places in the kingdom. A pipe line
connects one field with Ras Tanura,
new Persian gulf port. Concessions
and royalties for the "black gold"
are greatly increasing Arabia's rev.
enue. Pearl fishing on the east
coast is also profitable.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-08-13
Housewives Should Know
Grades for Wise Shopping

The thrifty housewife should know
food grades. This war period is no
time to buy 'pig in a poke" When
shopping for the fanily's food, it is
very important that she know as
much as possible about groceries.
One way to know what you are
buying, is to get foods with u. S.
government grades whenever pos
sible. Government grades are ac-
curate. BY purchasing such graded
foods you can get what you want at
the price you want to pay. If you
get the grade-labeled can, the label
tells you whether the food, is of A,
B or c quality. The growers con-
slider size, ripeness, freedom from
blemishes, tenderness and uniform
ity in making up the grades.
Grade c canned goods are of good
quality but they are not as carefully
selected as the first two grades.
However, they may have the advan-
tage in food value because the fruit
or vegetables may have been more
mature when harvested. You don't
need high-cost, Grade A peaches, if
you are going to cut them for sal
ad or cobbler.
Buying the grade that suits your
use is simple way of cutting down
on the food budget. 1t is the thrifty
buyer, who buys the lower grades,
which are less expensive, when the
fruits and vegetables are to be cut
up or combined with other foods.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-08-13
Old Silver Center

In the 10th century, the Spaniards
obtained great amounts of silver
from Potosi, Bolivia, now the center
of the major tin-producing area.
They transported it across the At
lantic to bolster their military opera
tons in Europe. The wealth of the
Potosi district has been legendary
since the days of it's "silver age
the days of by-gone centuries. Reck-
less, adventurous men fiocked to the
adobe town on barren terrace 49,
600 feet above the sea. Potosi, in
those early times, was a 'boom
town." Spaniards and Indians
crowded the steep mountain trails,
prices of necessities scared; flour
and eggs were more valuable than
silver. Silver dust was wantonly
scattered in markets of the little
towns narrow streets.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-08-13
CRIME CONTROL GROUP

To cope with the many problems
facing the country in the law enforce
ment field both now and in planning
for the postwar period, Gov. H. r.
O'Conor announced formation of a
Council of State Governments Com
mfttee ON Crime Control. The Hon
orable Robert w. Kenny, Attorney
General of California, was designated
by Gov O'Conor to act as Chairman
At the request of Council officials,
Gov. O'Conor, who formerly was
President Of the National Associa-
tion Of Attorneys General, will serve
as q member of the committee.