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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-23
5 Jap Villages
Heavily Bombed

UNITED NATIONS HEAD
QUARTERS IN AUSTRALIA,
Feb. % INS).-Fifteen tons of
bombs were dropped on five
enemy-occupied villages and the
Malahang Airdrome in a heavy
daylight aerial attack Monday
against japanese installations in
the vicinity of Lac. New Guinea,
General MacArthur'S headquarters
reported today.
Other Allied bombers raided the
oft-bombed japanese base at
Rabaul, New Britain. and for the
fifth consecutive night attacked
enemy airdromes at BUN and
FaiSi, in the northern Solomons.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-23
Asks independence
For BROOKLYN, NY.
Registered U. s. Patent once

ALBANY. Feb. % QNS).-A
proposal to make Brooklyn an
independent municipality was be-
fore the state legislature today.
Declaring Brooklyn has been
subject TO the whims of Man
haitian. Assemblyman Fred G.
Merritt introduced a bill 10 APP
point a commission TO investigate
the question of Brooklyn seeding
from the city of New York.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-23
We Still Face Reuerses, Roosevelt Tells Nation
4th Term Trend
Raped by Rick

many-know from actual re-
suits that those manufacturers
who have retained the incen-
tive plan, report that their eN-
periences under actual produc-
tions conditions prove TO them
that they would lose so per cent
effectiveness II their employees
were on the straight 4O-hour
week and hourly rate.
FEWER ABSENTEES
Further, these same manu-
facturers also report notice
ably lower absenteeism i'm their
plants, than In plants where
only hourly rate men are en-
ployed.
LET our labor leaders become
leaders in fact as well as name,
and take advantage of the great
opportunity that is theirs and
ask Congress 10 repeal for the
duration only that section COW
cring the weekly hours of The
wage and hour law. hut use the
present hourly rate as a basis
for pay or wages.
NOT ATTACKING UNIONS
"Why don't these labor lead
ers omit monthly dues and
initiation fees now for the du-
ration for all union members
particularly, I'm view of the fact
they have millions in their
Golfers.
IL am not attacking unions.
I am attacking cancerous con-
ditiOn in our body pOlitic-the
attempt to impose one code of
conduct on the mass of Ameri-
cans, and different--special
code for the benefit of the priv
LEGGED few"
Riekenbacker said he had NJ
political ambitions and explained
his attitude toward manufacturer
and industrialistS. He said:
MEN FROM THE SOIL
"And again, I frankly state,
that i much prefer 10 break
bread with Henry Ford-the
Fisher brOthers--the X. T. Kel-
Iers of Chrysler-and the Charlie
ketterings of General Motors
for here are men who have
come from the soil and given
the world one OF the greatest
gifts humanity has ever received
In history--the automobile.
Yes, l would rather sit down
with these men than with those
who are living In the laps Of
luxury at the expense of the
sweat and toll of millions of
honest men and women"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-23
u. 5. Attorney Here
In War Land Cases

Attorney Robert r. Macleod,
representing the department OF
Justice. arrived in Detroit today
from Washington TO handle l9
cases where property owners have
objected to prices offered for land
the government wants for defense
housing.
The disputed property IS near
Willow Run. Inkster and Ypsi-
lanti, according TO United States
District Attorney Lehr, who said
the cases will be heard soon be-
fore Federal Judge Lederle.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-23
SYSTEM CoLLAPsEs

Congressional leaders concurred
in the findings of the Maloney
committee that the system OF call
culatine the fuel oil ration had COLI
lapsed. and there were many who
agreed with the recommendation
THE committee believes that
a simple flat percentage cut adj
justed for temperature variation,
with discretion In the ration
boards 10 alleviate hardship,
would have worked adequately"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-23

Henry Wis Six Unlucky
Wives. A new Collection OF Re-
markable FulI-Color Portraits
Of the Philandering Old Mon
arch's Bevy of Troubled Spouses.
Don't Miss This Unique Page In
The American Weekly With
Next Sundays Issue of The
Detroit Sunday Times.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-23
Boards Now Refuse
Officers Candidates

LANSING. Feb. 23.-No fur
Their applications for volunteer
officers candidates in the army
will be accepted by local draft
boards, state selective service
headquarters announced today.
Applications now on file will I'M
doubtedly be procesSed, it was in
dicated
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-23
Slain in Rations Row

ELWOOD, Ind. Feb. % CINS)
Harrison Holmes, 50-year-old
grocer, was held today in the kill
ing of Morris Solomon, AZ. OF
Sharon. Pa. who was shot in a
fight over rationing.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-23

AGAIN TIE greatly over
rated Marshal Rommel is re-
ceiving undeserved publicity.
This Nazi general is in no sense
o,It of the ordinary. He is Just
an average German commander:
An examination of his record OF
major strategic accomplishment
shows distinctly against any
great efficiency.
The majority OF Nazi sue
cesses have been more Que 10
lack of proper United Nations
defense than 20 the efficiency OF
Axis attack. This definitely is
the case with Rommers success
full drive when he forced the
British back into Egypt. AT that
time the Eighth Army was IN
sufficiently manned, equipped
and sadly lacking in much nee
essarv armament. Therefore, his
first much-heralded success must
be entirely discounted.
RoMMEL' Us SECOND major
engagement definitely demon
strated that he lacked great
strategic knowledge or ability
IL marked him a failure in the
art of war. -,
When the British stopped him
at FL Alamein. il left his army
in a greatly exposed and
elongated position. with his en-
tire left flank resting on the
Mediterranean.
With characteristic Nazi con-
ceit he felt he could take a
breathing spell. replenish his
army and then drive through TO
Suez and the conquest OF the
Middle East. But during the
breathing spell the Eighth Army
was properly reinforced and
equipped. The United Nations
air force sprang into size over
night. with the result that Rom
mel was overwhelmingly de-
feated and thrown back.
NOW ROMMEL is supposed
20 be in Tunisia. and here ma
ture is in favor Of the Axis
forces. Through planning, or by
luck. they are making their last
stand in Tunisia and the terri
tory they are occupying is a
natural fertilization.
The west Ct their defense area
Is protected by mountains
through which there are only
three passes Of size, The south
of their territory is made almost
impossible by an east and west
line of salt marshes
General Montgomery may be
forced 10 attack through two
narrow corridors. One is at the
Mareth Line. Is miles across;
and the other between the east
ern salt marsh and the Gulf ol
Gabes, about Is miles wide. This
is a most difficult attack propo'
sition.
Rommel. within his defense
area. which is the best thai
nature could provide IS fran
tically trying 10 improve his 20
sition. But regardless Of efforts
he and all the AXIS forces there
will be defeated.
They will be cNterninatcd.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-23
S Ships Launched in Day

BOSTON, Feb. % S).-Five
werful escort ships were
launched yesterday at the Boston
Navy Yard and the Bethlehem
bingham Shipyard, in observance
of Washington. Birthday.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-23
REACTION SLOWER

Thierwethter added that, be-
cause of Detroit's geographical
situation the city did not react"
TO fluctuations in wholesale prices
as readily AS other cities.
He said jobbers caught by the
freeze order were planning an ap-
peal to Washington OPA officials.
Meantime. prices at Eastern
Market were reported TO have
jumped as much as 80 per cent.
Cabbage had edged up 10 cents
10 new $1.35 figure. Carrots had
gained % cents on the bushel.
Jonathan apples had been in
creased by % per cent for a new
level of $3.50 & bushel.
Harold p. Chamberlain. assist
ant director of the City Bureau of
Markets. indicated these increases
were legal.
"As i understand the Wash
ington order, IL exempts the pro-
Queer from any price control
he said.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-23
Subs Sink
Or Hit Z
Axis Ships
FEWER ABSENTEES

LONDON, Feb. % (INS).-
British submarines we're disclosed
today TO have sunk or damaged
seven enemy ships in the Mediter-
ranean,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-23
Tbe----
War Today
Tunisia Clashes
Mere Preliminary
To Big Battle
By MAI. PAUL c, RABoRG
written Expressly for Init Ns"s Ss'>l"

wu,,,u Expressly for Init News SeNics
THE FIGHTING within Tu-
nisia Of the past few days Is
merely the preliminary Sk'r-
r1ish 10 the terrific battle YET
10 come.
The Axis forces know they
are surrounded ny oVerwhoiIn-
inc numbers of United Nations
troopS. They arc frantically en-
deavoring 10 improve their posi-
lions before this battle OF mag
nitude is started in earnest
In the reverse. General Elsen-
hover holds in his possession
the ability 10 make any attack
of any size AZ any time.
The Eighth British Army ana
the French are hammerinG al
the southern gate 10 TuniSla -
the Mareth Line. The Flrst
British Army is maSSed against
northwestern FTaHisia, and the
United States Fifth Army has
taken its positions adjoining the
southwestern border Of this
Nazi-occupied French colony.
THE INITIATIVE belongs Ia
the armies Of the United Ma
tions. and they arc so strong
that the high command does not
need 10 commit himself TO any
minor action which does not
effect his long range plan oil the
conquest of Tunisia and inc
rains are still continuing IN me
northwestern portion OF TINS
battle area.
General Eisenhower viii not
commit himself, regardless OF
minor reverSes. 10 any major
moves until his plans are COM
pfeted and hrs troops and sup
plies are in position.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-23

ALBANY. n. Y. Feb. % (INS).
The national administration
should set an example of the unity
II seeks. Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker
lnsited today after indicating his
opposition 10 a fourth term for
President Roosevelt.
Addressing a joint session Of the
New York state legislature last
night during which he also called
on Congress 10 clarity our labor
laws, Rickcnbacker said:
"You cannot demand that the
mass of common folk shall think
only of winning the war IL the
aristocracy of labor unionism IL
thinking only Of more dues and
more power-and the inner
clique of bureaucracy is thinking
only of fourth term.
MUST SET EXAMPLE
amy administration that de-
mands unity must begin by set
ting an example Of unity. Any
administration that talks az
equality Of sacrifice must hon
estly mean sacrifice by all, not
sacrifice by the many for the
financial and political advantage
OF the few"
During the course of his address
which he delivered as q guest OF
the legislature, Rickenbacker- ac-
cused labor "racketeers and para
sites" of hindering the war effort
and called for 4S-hour work
week without overtime pay. He
also urged that labor leaders be
compelled TO stop collecting dues
or transform such funds into war
bonds.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-23
iICzdr Accused
Of Pend|izing
Less Prosperous
Detroit Time. washington Bureau

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-Con-
gressional circles were seething to-
day over charges that the OPA
deliberately had Disseminated
against millions of Americas less
families in rationing
the fuel oil they so desperately
need TO heat their homes.
The charge was contained in q
report by the special committee
investigating the gasoline and fuel
oil shortages, headed by Senator
Maloney of Connecticut.
OLD HOMES PENALIZED
TnterOffice memoranda Of the
Office of Price Administration
show that IL was the purpose Of
the ratiOning regulations 10 Pc
nalize most heavily the old house
with the old oil burning system"
the report said.
Tn this way, the memoranda
state, persons with this type of
equipment will be forced 10 con-
vert Ito coal burners).
THE memoranda show that
the price administration was un-
willing 10 take a fortnight posi-
ton 10 force conversion OF equip
mept TO coal, because he felt
that no matter who was required
to convert, the rules would be
attacked as unfair.
Instead, a vicious regulation
was devised 10 force conversion
by those who are least able to
do 80, and least able 10 pro-
test"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-23
REVIEWS SLOWDOWNS

He spoke of 1.-The perpetual slow
down in war industry and how
lin the Boeing factory alone, the
day following Christmas 20 per
cent of the employees were absent
and in the Douglas plant there
was an absenteeism of II 900 en-
ployes the day after Christmas,
and continued:
1--WE hear lot nowadays
about the shortage OF manpOwer
hours. Ii il not the shortage OF
manpower hours that Is slowing
up the badly needed production
of our war weapons and supplies.
No-but IL II the shortage OF
productive manpower hours, for
again none of us are producing
so much that we cannOt--all OF
us-produce a little more.
"For experienced production
men--and thank God we have
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-23
Peg Price
On Eggs,
Vegetables

Continued from Page One)
cost the jobbers S2.23. In addi-
ton, Detroit firms must stand
the expense OF repacking the
green vegetables
The jobbers' spokesman said the
ceiling here would be s.
for crate of IS pounds. Most
recent purchases from growers
have been made at Sc.
Mexican peas. said Thierwether
will be listed at maximum prices
of $3.50 to S25. dependent on the
jobber's quotation. Replacement
stock of peas have been costing
$3.50 TO $4.35.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-23
Axis Peoples
Disintegrdting,
President Says

WASHINGTON. Feb. % tINS)
President Roosevelt told the ma
ton last night in Washington
birthday address that the people Of
Germany, Italy and the captive
nations chained TO the Axis arc
"diSinteGrating."
But the President solemnly
warned that many misfortunes and
reverSes face the United States
before final victory. He spoke at
the end OF a day in which further
.reverses were suffered in TuniSia
and the navy announced loss Of
$50 lives in the sinking of two
trnnp-laden transports in the
North Atlantic.
VICTORY IN l943
Vice President Wallace, in an
other WaShington'S birthday adj
dress, held out hope for victory
over Germany by the end of 1913.
Wallace said men in position 10
know believe that If the United
States and Britain put forth the
same about, united effort that is
being displayed by Russia, Ger
many can be defeated in l943.
Both the President and vice
president dashed out at skeptics
and political-minded critics in
time of war. The President drew
a parallel bewteen the war against
the Axis and the American Revo=
luton, placing critics OF the war
program and aims OF the United
Nations in the same class with
the pro-British Tories of 1875.
SHEER AT WAR EFFORT
To-day there are many
Americans who sneer Mt the
determination 10 attain freedom
from want and freedom from
fear on the ground that these
tutulS pC ftdhLCut
Mr. Roosevelt said
There are Americans whose
words and writings are trum-
peted by our enemies 10 per-
suade the disintegrating people
OF Germany and Italy and their
captives that America Is dis
united - that America will he
guilty of faithlessness In this
war and will thus enable the
Axis 10 control the earth"
In TIT. Mr.. Roosevelt pointed
out. the victory over General Bur.
goyne's army at Saratoga led
thousands of Americans ito throw
their hats in the air. proclaiming
that the war was practically won
and that they could 60 back 10
their peacetime occupations and
'normalcies.'
PREMATURE CHEERING
To-day" he said. "the great
successes on the Russian front
have led thousands of Americans
to throw their hats In the air
and proclaim that victory Is just
around the corner.
"Others among us, still believe
In the age Of miracles. They
forget that there Is no Joshua
/ I'm our midst.
1--WE cannot count on great
walls crumbling and falling
when the trumpets blow and
the DeoDles shout"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-06
MASTER PLUMBERS TO PRESENT FILMS
Education Talkie-MOvie Show Arranged; Dr. GOl-
 frey to Speak

As a means of informing the pub- lie on the danger to health of im- proper and unsanitary plumbing the Waterbury Master Plumbers as- sociation in conjunction with the Connecticut Master Plumbers as- sociation has arranged to show a talkie-movie film at the Wilby high school auditorium next Thursday night at 8 o'clock. Admission is free.
 The public is invited to attend the showing and to take part in a ques- ton and answer period following the showing of the film. Health Of- ficer pr. E. J. Godfrey and Plumb ing Inspector James R. Walker will be present to answer any questions during the period.
 Theodore Kurtz, president of the Waterbury nssocia jon, and Chris tian Braun, president of the state association head the committee of plumbers on arrangements.
 The picture, entitled "The Om- inous Arms Case" described as the plumbing industry's first movie hit,
 Ao ANAAA6AJ oASS'Soo4d dA AAA 0A oAAAeh- tizing @ serious lesson so simply and entertainingly that audiences find 1t fascinating" said MT. Braun. He said the film shows as witnesses for the plaintiff in the trial, "a doct.r, plumbing inspector, hydraulic en- gineer, contracting plumber and others, who add to the testimony which fiM:s on an apartment build ing owner the responsibility for ne- glect which caused the childs ser- ious illness"
 MT. Braun added that although the film exposes his hidden dangers which threaten the edith of ma jority of those who rely upon hither- to accepted plumbing installations, the picture Is not scare progagan- da', nor will 1t be so regarded by the audiences who see It."
 MT. Braun said the picture clear ly shows how "back-siphonage' can contaminate drinking water.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-06
KIN SHARE IN
 ABBOTT ESTATE
Waterbury's Grand Old Lady Died at Age of lO2;
 Perry Will PrObated

Two wills were filed yesterday in the Probate Court with Judge Pat rick Healey.
 One was the will of the late Charles H. Perry of Mlddlebury who died February 24, and left his com plete estate to his wife, Mary Lamb Perry, who is also named executrix.
 It was stipulated in the will that in the event Mrs, Perry should pre- decease him by sixty days, $20,000 would go to the late MT. Perry's brother, William B. Perry, Jr., of Lakeville. Tn the event that William B. Perry did not survive, the money was to be left in trust with the Waterbury Trust Company to pro- vide for Marion H. Perry and Will liam B. Perry.
 The other will filed was that of the late Frances A. Abbott, who died January 2l, naming The Citizens and Manufacturers National Bank of Waterbury to execute her estate. Mrs. Abbott died recently at the age of 102.
 The will bequeaths $4O0 to the Oak Cliff Cemetery; money of the deceased left at the Home Trust Company in Derby to be distributed, as she instructed, by Benjamin L, Coe. This amount named in the will is $2,550. To Ada c. Gyette she willed $500. To Benjamin s. Coe, $500. To Benjamin L. Coe, $5,000.
 One-sixth Of the estate is pro- portionately willed to Marie Mack, Catherine Folger, Esther Wheeler, Douglas Coe and Anson Coe. One- sixth to John A. Coe, Herbert w. Coe and E. Louise Coe. One-twelfth to I. Jennette Johnson of Brookline, Mass. One-twelfth to Henry Tol- man of Ansonia, Conn. One-sixth to her brother, Benjamin L. Coe. One-twelfth to P. Fred Abbott ot Middlebury. One-twelfth to include two nephews, Edmund J. Abbott and Arthur Abbott of Bridgeport.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-06
LOSS OF COUPONS
 MAY BE PENALIZED
Local RatiOning Board Finding Complaints Be-
 coming Too Numerous

With reported losses of fuel oil ration coupons increasing steadily. Fred A. Webb, local fuel ration ad- ministrator, indicated today stricter requirements may be made for ob- taining replacement of coupons Three or four losses are reported each day, he said, and since re- placement takes only few days 1t has been comparatively easy for persons who Hose" their books to get new ones.
 A l5-day waiting period has been suggested for requested replacement and it is believed it would discour- age consumers who report a loss as a means of securing extra allow ances. Until a month ago only 10 losses had been reported. but during the past few weeks Waterburians have been losing" their coupons at @ high rate.
 Approximately 300 calls remain on the emergency office records at the present time, and anticipated shipments of 10000 gallons today is expected to reduce the number con- siderably. Earlier in the week the backlog had been only about 200.
 MT. Webb urged consumers to ob- tain dealers signatures on all de- liveries in accordance to O. A. regu- lations. Non compliance will allow a leeway for illegal transfer of cou- DOnS. he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-06
RABBIT BREEDERS
 BANQUET TONIGHT
Former National President to Broadcast Talk From
 Hotel Elton

Members of the Connecticut Rab- bit Breeders Association will con- vene at The Elton tonight at 2 o'clock for the annual banquet at which the main course will be domestic rabbit pot pie. A speaking program to follow the dinner will be featured by a radio broadcast at 8:30 o'clock in which Garry A. Miles of the University of Connecticut will interview Oscar Schultz, of Norwalk, former national president of the association. Munson H. White will act as master of ceremonies.
 The object of the association dur ing the coming year is the promo tion of domestic rabbit breeding on a wide scale to aid in solving the meat shortage. According to the or ganization bulletin, the Department of the Interior is backing the pro gram, with the suggestion that wherever possible, families raise rabbits in their ownba kc- arftht rabbits in their own back yards.
 A booklet sponsored by the aSso- citation carries recipes for fried rab- bit salad, stew, pot pie, etc., and maintains that 82 per cent of the rabbit carcass is edible. Rabbit meat, the bulletin states, is "all white, tender, fine grained, and has delicious flavor"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-06

and included in the list are body repair men, electricians, welders, general mechanics, motorcycle mech- anics, raoio repair men and sheet metal workers.
 Most of the dealers in the city and vicinity are short of help and are at the same time forced with an increase in business stemming from wartime conditions, The Democrat was told. The knowledge that no new ( IS will be available for the duration impels many drivers who ordinarily would not bring their cars in for anything less than a major repair job to seek expert service.
 During the recent cold spell, the association spokesman said, repair men had a difficult time meeting increased demands for service with an increasing shortage of help. At one of the larger establishments the pickup service was discontinued after three motorcycle drivers were drafted for army service in success sion.
 Anther strain on the services of repairmen has been created by the increased hauling of heavy goods for the war effort.
 Trucks on the road day and night and overtaXed by heavy loads rapid ly deteriorate,. Buses carrying