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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-28

I In the past, 1t has been customary
to withhold judicial appointments
until the closing days, or even the
closing hours of the session, but
the procedure Is changed this year,
Confirmation of five gubernatorial
nominations to high judicial posts
were obtained yesterday with q
noticeable absence Of pickering and
procrastination.
Indications are that the battle for
local judgeshipS will be a three cor
nered affair with T. E. Conway (R)
virtually assured Of reappointment,
and John l.. Gaffney cd contend
ing with Charles r. Summa (R) for
the remaining post. Judge Gaffneys
support in Democratic circles is
strong, and 1t is understood that
when the showdown comes, he will
receive the approval Of Republic
cans. He received his court appoint
ment four years ago during Cover
nor Raymond e. Baldwin's incum-
bency.
Rumors in political circles reveal
that Summa'S Republican backing
Is uncertain, and many party lead
ers are reported as reluctant to
throw their weight behind his cam
paign. They are said to disapprove
Of what they term his "party vacil-
lation." Summa is the brother of
Senator Francis Summa Of the ju-
dietary committee, a group instru-
mental in all judgeship approvals
or reflections.
Yesterday, the Senate submitted
to the judiciary committee resolu-
lions for Harold l.. Logan (R) as
Judge, and Raymond King (R) as
deputy Judge Of the Wolcott town
court, and 1t Is taken for granted
that both men will receive unani-
nous approval.
| A Republican-sposored bill for q
sixth compensation commissioner in
the state Is considered to have a
good chance Of gaining the approval
Of both branches. The bill, similar
to the one rejected in the last ses-
sion, provides that the appointee
shall serve as circuit commissioner,
travelling around the state to fill in.
The name Of j. Warren Epson, local
Republican leader has been prom
inently mentioned in connection
with the job.
Hearings were scheduled today on
the bills Of Representative John
Membrino Of Waterbury: one to ex-
tend the time limit for receiving
amendments to the charter Of the
Waterbury Industrial school; an
other giving the same privilege to
the Waterbury Institute Of Graft
and Industry; and a third to vail
date a deed given the Waterbury
Farrell Foundry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-28
HITLER'S FRIEND
RUMORED U.S.. AIDE
'Putzi' HanfstaengI Re-
ported Working for State
Dept. in Washington

Washington, Jan. 28-(UP)--Re-
liable sources said today that Ernst
("PutziC Hanfstaengl, one-time in
innate friend Of Adolf Hitler and
former Nazi Foreign Press Chief,
had been doing work for the state
department for several months.
There was no official confirma-
ton. State department officials, after
declining to comment on the report,
said they had no record of his hav-
ing been formally employed by the
department or any record that he
was so employed at the present
time.
Government officials--not at the
state department-said they could
not deny his presence in this coun-
try or that he Is working for the
state department. There appeared
to be a possibility that Hanfstaengl
might be doing work for the state
department on an informal basis. 1t
was assumed that If he had been, it
would be as an advisor on Nazi
matters.
The office Of war information, in
formal statement issued shortly
after publication of the reports, said
Hanfstaengl was not employed by
owl nor have his services been
utilized in any way"
HanfStaangl is a lanky six foot
six graduate of Harvard college. His
son, Egon, also Harvard graduate,
enlisted in the U. s. Army year
ago.
He broke with Hitler five years
ago under mysterious circumstances
that never have been revealed.
After brief residence in Switzer-
land he went to England where he
was informed when the war broke
out in 1899.
He was transferred later to con-
centration camp in Canada.
In the early days of Killers strug-
gle for power. Hanfstaengl was one
of the influential members o. Hit
ler's inner circle. Hitler was fire.
quent visitor at the home OF Hanf-
staengIs mother who had advanced
funds to the Nazi party. At a token
of his gratitude. Hitler made her son
press chief when the NaziS came
into power.
Hanfstaengl is a striking man
blonde. heavy eye brows and un"
usually large hands. He is an ac'
complished pianist and while he was
in Hitlers favor, spent many hours
entertaining him by playing Wag-
merriam music Of which both were
very fond.
He last was In the United States
in 1884 when he attended the 25th
reunion OF his class Mt Harvard.
About that time the stories finely
started TO develop OF why he fled
the Reich.
According 10 sources close 20
Hanfstaengl IN 1887 his flight from
the Reich was prompted BY the dis
eOyery that he was marked" for
action" by a detachment OF Hitier's
elite guards. His predieament was
prompted BY his haunting remarks
Of the Nazl Propaganda Minister,
Paul Joseph dUeRzels and Joachim |
Won Ribkcntrop. then German Am.
baESadcF 10 London, Hanfstaengl
was said 10 have criticized 0oebbelr |
failure 10 halt adverse foreign
pFese comment and % have referred
" tie Ambassador % "bFleketls
drpps-eF dropplna bFleka - thp
Wrpne hinA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-28

A months mind requiem high
Mass will be celebrated at 10 o'clck
at st. Michael's church Saturday
morning for the late Mrs. Margaret
Gill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-28
DIVORCE ACTIONS
HERE
Three Waterburians Plain
tiffs; Cruelty, DesertiOrl
Basis Of Complaints

Two women and one man, all Of
waterbury instituted divorce ac-
tions in superior court yesterday
afternoon. 4
Marie H. velte seeks a divorce
from Roy X. velte Of Middlebury,
whom she married July 81, 1924.
She charges her husband with in
tolerable cruelty. In addition to a
divorce she seeks custody Of two
minor children and alimony.
Newton H. Leas has filed an ac-
ton against Isabel Bloudin Leas,
also Of this city, charging cruelty.
The couple married July 8, 194l,
in Plainville.
Desertion is the basis Of the suit
brought by Sadie Gilligan Becker
against Edward H. Becker or parts
unknown to the petitioner. The
complaint states the marriage was
performed May 10, 1910, and the
plaintiff was deserted March l,
1920.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-28

Nominated
Thomas F. Cavanaugh said today.
He was among the first to e: list for
military service and has been In
training for more than year. Be-
fore his leave of absence, Neil was
attached to the Walnut street en-
CINE house.
BUY WAR BONDS, STAMPS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-28

Rehearsal Of st. Paul's Episcopal
church choir tomorrow evening at
z O'Clock. Rehearsal of Grace Meth
odist choir tomorrow evening at 1880
o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-28
SEGUR APPOINTED
ON G. 0. P. GROUP

Earle H. Segur of Waterbury
has been named by ]. Kenneth
Bradley, chairman of the Republic
can State Central Committee, to the
reorganized finance committee. The
group includes all the old members
with several additions. not all
named as yet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-28
Attorney

Next Sunday afternoon at 4 p.
m. the Turn Verein VOrwarts, Wa
terbury, in its gymnasium at 1881
North Main street, will hold dedi-
cation exercises Of the Honor Roll
Of lie members now serving in the
various military and naval
branches Of the United States.
Brief talks will be made by Joseph
Wlnterhalder, president Of the
Society, and Attorney Emil Hum
mel.
In connection with said exer-
discs patriotic songs will be sung
under the leadership Of william A.
Wehrle by the entire chorus Of
the singing section Of the Turn
verein known as the Lyra Sing
ing Society.
The society now has In the serv-
Ice some Of its best athletes, GYM
nasts and singers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-28
NEIL DISCHARGED
FROM ARMY DUTY

Raymond w. Neil Of SO Wood
street, for 20 years member of the
fire department will return to work
shortly after being honorably dis
charged from the Army, Chief
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-28

A months mind requiem high
Mass will be celebrated at 9 o'clock
at st. Michaels church Saturday
morning for the late John M. Lynch.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-28

LIVERY of the day Anaconda Copper Mining Company and
- its Associated Companies stepping up production Of copper
zinc manganese and other metals metals in mounting
tide to- meet country's needs.
The production achievements which have earned honors
have been greatly by the cooperation ably foed by Victory
which unconing Anaconda
plants For organzatons ability maintain day and night SEIZED
ue credit is likewise due the many uppier of materials
and equipment which vital continuous about operations
That many Of their former fellow employees serving n]the
armed force-702o Of Nov 3Oh-s constant spur all
ALI told members Of Anaconda
organization working mine and furnace press and bench bo
tory desk the tide of metals flows faster and faster victory
Gm
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-28
MRS. JOS. SEERY
ENTERTAINS CLUB
Months Mind Mass Will Be
Saturday for Late John
N, M. Lynch
WATERVILLE
Correspondent: Mvs. william z.
Rooney, 100 Dwight 81.
Telephone 3-S475

Waterville, Jan. 28--Mrs. Joseph
seery entertained her bridge club
last evening at her home on Thorn
aston avenue. Prizes were awarded
TO high scorers. Lunch was served.
Present were: Mrs. Francis Whelan,
Mrs. Thomas Buckley, Mrs. William
Heaney, Mrs. Emma Moran, Miss
Josephine LaChance, Mrs. James
German and Mrs. James McAree.
An anniversary requiem high
Mass will be celebrated Saturday
morning, st. Michael's church at 8
O'Clock for the late William j..
Moore.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-28
COP May Monopolize
Minor Court Judgeships
disappointment Of Judge Conway Here Seems Certain;
Judge Gaffney, Attorney Summa Facing Test

The neutrality-suspicious. Connecticut Legislature
Yesterday launched upon its biennial task of appointing
minor court judges throughout the state and action con-
cerning Waterburys municipal court setup for the next
two years expected soo perhaps before the end OF next
ruAcE
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-14

Now, In As month Of SepHernbeE, is your great oppoE
AuNiEY 10 help support the NvASIoN-nos with your
blood not even with gill, but just by making the
safest investnent in the world
Your part 10 ~ least extra 500 Bond during
1he Dzivo-ot least 500. That's IN addition 10 your
regular War Bond purchases. Everyone who possibly
can must invest a4 least $780, Some Of you must invest
thousands In order meet national quota Invest
ows income Invest Of idle and accumulated funds
Nis Is how you can follow "old olesY" right inaO
asO hoasG Of Europe
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-14
Worlds Safest Investm ents

DATED States Wax Savinss Bends
Series e. gives you back So for sveEY$S
when the bond natures. Interest, 2.e%
year, compounded semiannusllY, If held
10 maturity. Denominations.$05 $50, 500,
$500, $1,000. Redemptions any time 80
days after issue date. Price, 75% Of ma
furifY value.
avs Treasury Bends % Iss4-Issss readily
marketable, acceptable as bank collateral,
Eedeemable at par and accrued interest
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-14

for the purpose Of satisfying Federal
estate taxes. Dated September IS, Ie4y,
due December IS, 1869. Denominations.
$500, $1,000. $4,000, $4,000, 100000
and 100000. Prices par and accrued
interest.
Other secuxlslsss Series &C" Savings
Notes, vs. Certificates Of indebtedness,
o% Treasury Bonds Of Ie5l.le5S, United
States Savings Bonds Series ''F'', United
States Savings Bonds Series "G''.
Evening star., 1943-04-10

power is conveying a large num-
ber Of transports, with their
destination, for the time being,
uncertain. The Japs may either
try to capture Guadalcanal or
attempt to strike farther south
toward Espiritu Santo or New
Caledonia, considered as impor-
tant operational bases.
Admiral William E. Halsey, jr.,
is fully prepared to receive the
Japanese as he has received
them in the past. But it must be
realized that the South Pacific is
large expanse of water which
cannot be thoroughly patrolled by
surface ships and aviation.
Should the enemy fleet be able
to conceal its movements and
reach its destination before it is
sighted, it has chance of success
If our own forces are concen-
trated and waiting for them
somewhere else, hundreds OF
miles away.
News Of Japs Is Scanty.
News Of the Japanese, even II
We are able to follow their move
ments, is scanty. Our high COM
mand in that area is not likely to
communicate with anybody since
messages are being intercepted
and Admiral Halsey must keep
all the information he has to
himself until he can engage the
enemy. It is conceivable that
Wednesdays important air en-
gagement may have been only a
feint by the Japs to induce us to
concentrate in an area which
they do not really intend to at
tack.
Ever since the last Japanese
defeats at Guadalcanal and New
Guinea there has been a di-
vergence of opinion among the
various naval strategists.
In some quarters, 1t was be-
lieved the Japanese would not try
to interfere with our lines of COM
munication with Australia and
New Zealand, and would concen-
trate on some other area-either
against Western Australia or
China.
The price they paid in the Solo,
mons struggle was so heavy in
ships and lives that it was doubt
full that they would butt their
heads once more against the
American wall in the South Pa
cific. This was a logical conclu-
sion, based on sound strategy.
Australia Still Secure.
other qualified naval men,
however, did not share this point
of view. They believed that loss
Of face was far more important
Evening star., 1943-04-10
BY NORMAN BELL.
Associated Press Statf Writer

WITH THE UNITED STATES
FLEET IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC,
April 10.-I've seen pipeftter sew
up a sailor while the surgeons
looked on.
And another assistant. who called
himself the real hero of the opera
ton because I do the dirty work. -
until last June was employed in the
credit department of building
materials company at Gary, Ind,
They are SAMPLES of American
youths adaptability-a major factor
in the Navy's triumphs over the Japs.
Big Edward ]. "Pudgy" Purcell,
the 25-year-old pharmacist mate
who did the sewing, expects to re-
turn after the war to his job as a
pipefitter for the Providence (R. -
Gas Co.
Richard E. Redding, %, hospital
apprentice, thinks that instead of
going back to his Gary credit job,
he may apply the avy-acquired
knowledge to some civilian line. He's
had a year at the University of
Indiana.
Mr.. Purcell, who was an amateur
wrestler during and after his days
at Central High School in Provi-
dence, was chief assistant to the
surgeons. He took the needle and
Evening star., 1943-04-10
British Middle East Chief
To See turkish Leaders
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
ANKARA, Turkey, April 10.-Om-
cial quarters here said yesterday that
Gen. Sir Henry Maitland Wilson,
British commander in the Middle
East, would arrive in Turkey next
week for a conference with Turkish
military and political leaders.
British Embassy sources refused to
comment on the purpose of the visit.
But in the words of the communique
which followed Prime Minister
Churchill's visit to Turkey In Feb
ruary, 1t was generally assumed the
general would discuss details "of the
manner in which Britain and the
United States can help Turkey con-
sohdate her defensive security"
Gen. Wilson was present at Mr..
Churchill's conference with Presi-
dent Ismet Inonu at Adana.
Evening star., 1943-04-10
I'D Rather Be Right
Problem Of Postwar Education of Germans
Is One Thot Seems to Have No Answer

futures. It is democratic to that
extent.
The other view, that the German
people are purely victims of mis-
fortune, that we are coming, clip
pety-clop. to save them fQOm bad
men, and that when we finally ar
rive we shall treat them kindly, but
like idiot children, with democratic
schools and hot lunches and every
thing, is not in the least democratic.
It takes all responsibility from the
German people for what they are
doing at this very moment, and 1t
promises them future regardless;
except that it shall be a future we
shall invent, while they lie inert, like
a mattress, and wait for it. We
will write the textbooks.
The seemingly harder approach
is actually much kinder. 1t denies
that the Germans are mental de-
linquents, who have to be the wards
of somebody. either Hitler or us.
It says to them: "You got into
this. now get out of it,"
We have set revolutionary tasks
for the Czechs, the French and the
Poles. We do not in the least say
that we love those Czechs, French
and Poles who are content with
Hitler. We say quite frankly the
reverse. To set the Germans the
same revolutionary task Is to invite
them into the same brotherhood.
The way to bring the Germans back
into society is not to tell them that
we love them, regardless Of what
they do, but to tell them quite
frankly that We have the same
feeling about a German who ac-
cepts Hitler as we have about a
Frenchman who accepts Hitler.
Should Make Things Clear.
That is infinitely more demo-
cratic than to tell the Germans
they are victims of misfortune, who
have somehow been brought up
wrong. and that even if they try to
kill us for the next 10 years, it will
not matter: we shall be there with
our schoolmarms and our lunches.
II the Germans can make a revo-
luton, they can probably make an
educational system. If they can't,
we can't teach them. If Germany
does not make a revolution, Ger
many Is going to be shambles, re-
gardless of all our theories. There
is no door that opens out. but that
one.
The only possible kindness toward
Germans Is to let them know this.
IN the f1rmest, harshest, most en-
phatic and undertaking terms.
Evening star., 1943-04-10
Former P;pef;tter Stitches Up
Sailor After Doctors Operate
Naval Hospital Corpsmon, rs, Has Assisted
In 63 Surgical Cases; Prefers Old Job

thread and completed suturing the
lncision after the surgeons had fin
ished the more delicate part of the
operation.
1t. q. g. c. r. Little of Cedar
Rapids, Iowa, the Junior medical of
f1cer, called attention to the deft-
ness with which Mr.. Purcell han
died the needle with his big hands.
Hospital corpsmen, DR.. Little ex-
planned, are encouraged to get as
much practice as they can, because
IN battle they'll probably have
plenty of sewing to do"
Mr.. Purcell, with his white can
and mask removed following the
operation, looked the part of the
genial. 220-pound pipeftter.
He said his job with the Proyi-
dence company had been principally
laying gas mains and making house
connections and that he must have
been pretty good because didn't
nave too many complaints"
He doesn't know just why he was
picked for the hospital corps when
ne enlisted in the Navy. Il guess
they just needed somebody and ]
filled the BILL" he said.
ne has assisted at63 operations.
But" he added, Il guess III 20
back to pipefitting-if the wal
doesn't last too long. was doing
all right at it,"
Evening star., 1943-04-10

prices, the fat might easily have
been in the fire Presumably the
various agencies of the Govern
ment dealing with wages, prices
and transportation will be guided
by the Presidents order. Ger
tainly public opinion will rally
strongly back of the Chief Ex-
ecutive, even though some groups
will resent the action.
The Senate voted overwhelm-
ingly to send the Presidents veto
of the Bankhead farm bill to the
Agriculture Committee. There
1t will rest in all probability until
and If wage increases and indus
trial prices are given a boost.
The farmers have had the little
end of the stick. Other factors
that go into the cost of living
mounted very greatly. Farm
prices did 60 up. but they had
good way to go to reach the So
called parity prices. Congress,
and especially the Senate was
prepared 10 go ahead with the
Bankhead bill despite Presi-
Dental disapproval. But it was
obvious to many that such action
would have had a bad psyche
logical effect. The case has
been settled temporarily at least,
not on its merits, but because of
the feeling that it was no time
to start another spiral of in
creased costs.
New Tax Plans Advanced,
1mpinging closely on the cost of
living is the tax situation. When
the House short time ago
. showed itself unable to reach any
action on a pay-as-you-go method
OF collecting the income taxes,
which now affect A 1000, 900 Amer
leans directly, the country was
discouraged. The country has
been heard frcm in various ways
on this subject. 1t looks now as
though something will be done
to revive this necessary legisla-
ton, first in the Ways and Means
Committee and then in the House
itself. It seems incredible that
some rational plan cannot be
worked out to meet the demand
for pay-as-you-go tax payments
and withholding of the taxes at
the source.
1t would have been silly to
postpone 1t until next January,
as was the plan of the Treasury
Department and Chairmana
Doughton of the Ways and Means
Committee dealing with this i'm
portant matter. Already several
proposals are being advanced to
meet the situation. Further, it
would not react we'll in the coun-
try for Congress to take an ad-
Journment for the Easter holi-
days, as has been planned, with
this issue thrown into the dis
card for the time being. The
Democratic leadership in the
House, represented by Majority
Leader Mccormack, has wisely
moved in the matter. The Re-
publicans will be unwise not to
go along.
Politics Up Again.
Politics are never downed for
Evening star., 1943-04-10

defeat. There is no getting around
this point. In the long caravan of
war aims, that for foreign super
vision of German education is the
f1attest tire of them all.
Where. then, do we 60 from here
on the problem of German educa-
tom? We go nowhere. 1t is a
blind alley. Sometimes the answer
is that there is no answer. We can
solve the education problem
only by solving the German problem.
When we take one splinter out of the
German problem. that of education,
and isolate it. and try to solve it by
itself, it turns out to make no sense.
Naturally, for the approach makes
no sense.
Straight Ultimatum Needed.
The average liberal, in contemplat-
ing a future Tor Germany, is both
curiously soft and curiously brutal.
The suggestion that we are making
war on the German people, as well
as their leaders, pains him. In this
field he Is soft. But then he skips
lightly to plan for taking over
the German schools, which is ex-
quisitely cruel, a plan for the great
est humiliation any country could
undergo.
BY comparison, a straight ultima
tum to the German people that
we consider them all our enemies
until they show enough spunk to
make a democratic revolution, knock
over their leaders, and clean house
is kindness itself.
That is a kind Of compliment to
the German people, for it holds
them, in some degree, responsible
for their own plight and their own
Evening star., 1943-04-10
Gag Writer Wins $4,000
In Suit Against Fields
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES, April lo.-A jury
today directed Comedian w. C.
Fields to pay Harry Yadkoe, Ho-
boken IN. j. hardware merchant
and amateur writer, 5000 for the
use of some of Mr.. Yadkoe's gags in
movie.
Mr.. Yadkoe had sued Mr.. Fields
for $4,000 damages, contending the
actor employed his material tn the
picture. you Can't Cheat an Hon.
est Man." and had not paid for 1t.
The jury deliberated an hour and
five minutes.
Mr.. Fields denied using the Yad-
koe material, and his attorneys said
Mr.. Yadkoe must have been in
fiuenced In his writings by hearing
Mr.. Fields on the radio or seeing
some Of his Aims.