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Evening star., 1943-06-15
Legion Of Merit Given
3 Generals for Work
In North Africa
Three Of Officers Cited
By>Wor Department
Are From D. G. Area

Eight general off1cers, including
Brig. Gen. Edmond H. Leavey' of
Washington, Brig. Gen. Howard A.
Craig of Silver Spring, Md, and
Brig. Gen. Arthur w. Pence of
Alexandria, Va, have been awarded
Legion of Merit citations for "ex-
ceptionally meritorious conduct" in
the North African operations, the
War Department announced last
night.
Gen. Leavey, who served as chief
Of staff and later as commander of
the Mediterranean Base Section,
was awarded an Oak Leaf Cluster
for second Legion of Merit cita-
ton. His home is 3637 Upton street
NV.
His skill, energy, foresight and
insiStence upon cooperation and
service have contributed in marked
degree to the success of the North
African campaign" the citation
read. Gen. Leavey served with the
Mediterrean Base Section from the
time 1t was first established.
Gen. Craig's home is BIS Islington
street. The citation said: Gen.
Craig participated in the planning
for the landings in North Africa
from an early date. After the land
ings and during the Tunisian cam
paign he served on the staff of the
senior air officer, finishing the cam
paign as chief of staff of the Med
iterranean Air Command. His
marked ability, practical skill and
foresight have rendered him invalu-
able in the Allied air activities in
North Africa, and enabled him to
make an outstanding contribution to
the successful termination of the
Tunisian campaign"
Gen. Pence, of 905 South Wash
ington street, has been promoted
from colonel while in North Africa.
He organized the Eastern base Sec
ton, taking over the then existing
supply facilities that were in op-
Grafton in the combat area without
interruption of the service to the
troops.
The citation said Of him: I'm spite
Of increasing demands upon him
and his installation, Gen. Pence
has succeeded in building a smoothly
functioning organization whose effi-
cheney has increased by leaps and
bounds. The final successes OF the
United States troops involved in
the Tunisian campaign have been
due in large measure to the logis-
tical support given by the Eastern
base section"
Evening star., 1943-06-15
STAR WASHINGTON, TUESDAY,

within the descriptions Of policy
makers.
Senators Mead. Democrat, of New
York, and Hatch, Democrat, of New
Mexico made a futile effort to de-
feat the bill, but series Of roll
calls made 1t clear Senator McKellar.
Democrat, Of Tennessee had sub
stantial majority, drawn from both
parties, supporting him.
The substitute of Senator OMa-
honey, Democrat, Of Wyoming, was
beaten A to 80. 1t sought to elimi-
nate the broad application to all
jobs paying $4,000 or more, and
confine confirmation to policy
makers, with the Civil Service safe
guard.
Effort to Exclude IVA Fails.
An effort to exclude the Ten
nessee Valley Authority failed. So
to Is. A last-minute effort by Sen
ator Mead to send the bill TO the
Civil Service Committee for further
study was rejected, Al to 20.
Opponents of the bill called 1t a
step away from the merit system
and in the direction Of patronage
appointments.
Supporters charged in the ma
jority report that IAN alarming
number" of employees are being ap-
pointed in emergency agencies with
out regard to civil service. The
debate indicated the bill as passed
would not exempt from confirmation
those blanketed into civil service by
executive order or by the non
competitive examination.
Backers of the bill also con-
tended that many employees "by
virtue Of authority which has been
either assumed or subsequently dele
gated to them are, in effect, en-
acting legislation by means of rules
and regulations which drastically
affect the entire Nation"
If Congress arranges a summer
recess early next month no House
action is likely before fall. Some
opponents of the bill are hoping
it will be shelved in that chamber,
but this is only the beginning of
the present Congress and the bill
would not die unless delayed until
December, 1914.
Thirty-four Democrats, Joined by
8 Republicans, passed the bill.
Voting against the bill were 20 Re-
publicans, 8 Democrats and / Pro-
gressive.
Evening star., 1943-06-15
Filipino 'QuisIine' Pays
Official Visit to Jupon

BY the Associated Press.
, The Toxic radio, in a broadcast
recorded by the Associated Press,
reported today that Leon G. Guinto,
Mayor for Manila under the regime
set up in the Philippines by the
Japanese, had arrived in Toxic at
the head of a Filipino inspection
party"
Guinto, former Governor of Tay-
abas Province in Luzon and also a
former commissioner of public
safety, was quoted as Expressing
deep appreciation for Japan's mag
unanimous leadership"
Evening star., 1943-06-15
Delayed U. 5. Airmen
Raid Germany Alone;
Down -Four Fighters
Texas Pilot Makes
Dead Landing
When Motors Fail
By the Associated Pres,

BY the Associated Press.
AT A UNITED STATES BOMBER
BASE IN ENGLAND, June 15.-
Forced to return to base because of
mechanical failure, Flying Fortress
crew hurriedly boarded another
bomber and streaked out to catch
up with their unescorted Germany
bound raiders, it has been disclosed
here.
Then, unable to rejoin its squad
ron, the bomber rode above the
tight-hying American formations to
help bomb the German naval bases
of Wilhelmshaven and Emden May
81 and shot down at least four Nazi
planes.
The Fortress was exposed to at
tacks from swarms of enemy fight
ers in its precarious upstairs" posi-
tion. But the sturdy ship, although
badly damaged and with three of
its crew wounded, was piloted safely
home by Capt. John T. Ford, "a, of
Crockett, Tex.
The Texan made a dead stick
landing when the last OF his dam
aged engines failed just before the
bomber reached base.
Heavy cloud formations had forced
the raiders to change course and
Capt. Ford found them only after
he crossed the German coast and
was nearing the target.
When the Germans spotted his
plane in the unorthodox lone posi-
tion they went after him and q
furious battle ensued.
"As we started on the bomb run, >
said Second 1t. Joseph w. Turner
n, OF Lubbock, Tex, and Springfield
Ill, the co-pilot. I'VE saw fighters
climbing at us from all directions
The sky seemed filled with then
and we counted over 100. Durins
the bomb run flax hits tore a hol,
Evening star., 1943-06-15
New Argentine Regime
Viewed as Cooperative
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
Argentina's declaration of will
ingness to conclude a petroleum
agreement with the United States
was regarded in official circles here
as evidence that the new Buenos
Aires government is moving toward
closer cooperation for continental
solidarity.
Under the proposed plan Argen-
tina would supply petroleum to her
neighbors, all of whom are putting
materials into the United Nations
war chest.
Evening star., 1943-06-15
U. S.-Canadian Union Idea
Not Official, Premier SAYS
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
TORONTO, June 15.-Premier
Nixon of Ontario said yesterday
that Maj. James H. Clark Of Wind
sor, speaker of the Ontario Legis-
lature. was expressing ''his personal
opinion and not that of the gov
ernment," when he said at Detroit
Sunday night that 40 to As per cent
of Canada's citizens would vote for
union with the United States If an
election were held at this time.
Mr.. Nixon declined further com.
ment on Maj. Clark's Detroit speech.
Evening star., 1943-06-15
Fisher Gets 'Chunqe Post

BALTIMORE, June is (R.-Frank
Fisher of Frank B. Calm g. Co. was
elected vice president of the Balti-
more Stock Exchange yesterday at
the annual meeting. He succeeds
Howard R. Taylor, who was elected
president last week.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-19
HOwLOng Will the War Last?
SIowness tNot Speed of North Afreon Victory Convinces Mitory Experts World Conflict
 Hos Yeors to Go-Borrine ImponderobIes

regions. Although our new fighters will greatly help escort heavy bombers, bomber production Is less satisfactory to us than improving antiarcraft defense is to the Nszs Conservatives believe they won't be bombed out this year, or next
 Nor starved out. The occupied countries will be starved to the epidemic-line, to weaken them lest they help an Allied army of liberation and to keep the Germans strong. Nor her oil shortage, though 1t is becoming rather serious.
 "Germany's hour is not yet say those who add up these factors. Perhaps 1944-late-but also, perhaps, l945"
 JAPAN'S 1000 OOO- SQUARE-M FORTRESS
 Nor Japans She too, holds the citadel of a fortress the outermost of whose million square miles we barely touch from Australia For recon- quering 1t the Antipodes are unsatisfactory base remote still underequipped and undermanned- many of whose supplies travel 7500 miles. China is even farther, blockaded, its many soldiers pitt fully under-equpped Alaska is nearer, but not fully developed and handicapped by the Jap Aleutian foothold. Siberia, nearest of al will re- main neutral certainly until Hitler Is beaten Any major military blow may have to await that con- summation, plus greater superiority by sea and es- pecally by air More promising than costly island- hopping Is attack by large air-borne infantry and artillery forces-Whch need much training and many planes and glders
 By more air-power and better bases can best support our submarines in whiting Japans precious shipping and cargoes of ron tin oil rub Der and food from her prated empire Given time to exploit and fortfy that empire, she believes she can hold on and tire us out in Its white-ma killing jungeS. Her army, like Htlers, Is still more ex- perenced than ours and at least well led. It has had no Tunsia Japan is bedecked with posters This war will last one hundred years" And in- deed If Hitlers war lasts two more years, Tojos may last another two to l947-given the time needed to transfer forces from Europe.
 So say those who can scan wars ponderable factors, military and economic. Yet war is con- flict, not of mathematical formulae, but of human beings, and the winner is often old General lm- ponderabe. His strategy turns upon questions like these The Doolitte raid nearly drove Japans e%citable people crazy. How about getting bases and equipment to repeat it-time after timer Ger mans can crack, their backs once to the wall How about more surrender propaganda among them2
 But unless enemy morale cracks, It still look' like long war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-19

that the six weeks of intensive training & soldier here goes through not only familiarizes him with every phase of gunnery but that If he doesn't score marksman he is washed out. And they remember that in the old days of the border there was none of the mathe- maticS that goes with todays shoot ing in the air they are learning down here"
 The U. s, Army figures 1t would be worthwhile for other Americans to get to know aerial gunnerS as well as these borderllne Texans do, That is why it virtually turned over the school to William Pine, Paramount producer, who brought n Hollywood contingent here and made a feature. Aerial Gunner" which Is ready to be shown in the aterS throughout the country.
 Today men in this town may be seen wearing ten-gallon hats and toting side arms, some of them showing old-school pearl handles jutting out of holsters. They arc law-abiding citizens, many of them ranchers who have been accustomed to six-shooters or automatics since childhood. They have great respect for aerial gunners, and laughingly admit they would "hate to think" what would happen to the toughest of the old outlaws If one Of these boys ever went to work on him"
 own Sh0otin' Contest
 Typical here of such law-abiding citizens who tote guns is Pryor Dil- lard, A rancher, he also gets around once month here and in Mer- cedeS to auctioning Of cattle in $l00,000 consignmentS. Pryor can't remember when he first started shooting, but he never went to school to learn it. When the mo- ton picture, Aerial Gunner" had It's world premiere here recently under the auspices Of Col. J. R. Morgan, commanding officer of the gunnery school, and while visiting celebrities and guests from Holly wood and Mexico were on an in- spection tour, Pryor and his friend Staff Sgt. Hal Peterson, an ace gum nery instructor staged "a little shooting contest of their own"
 On the schools l6-mile range targets were set up. The sergeant got behind his aerial gun while Pryor mounted his horse and start ed swinging his automatic. Of course. Peterson won, but this rancher, who Is dead ringer for Gary Cooper, rated applause from aerial gunners who were watching the show. After taking quick look at the sergeant's target, Pryor shook his head, eXclaiming, "Phew! I'm glad this is friendly"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-19
POWERFUL DEFENSES

EOWEhfOL DEfENSES
 Its outworks are defended first by shore -based aviation, which has proven formidable against war ships or transports, then by myriad submarines, then by Notifications in successive belts whose strength varies but adds up, manned by the worlds most formidable army which can oppose our per- haps 25 experienced Allied divisions, hundred as experienced and probably better led supplied by railroads and roads forming network of interior lines.
 We and the British must skirt those interior lines to supply our hundred-odd fronts the long, hard way, by ships or bottoms there are never enough. Submarines are delaying our moves Though this year the Allies build 25000000 tons they will not fully solve the supply problem To have solved the biggest production problem in his- tory Is wonderful, but we must get the products where they arc' needed-and when There can be no invasion without supplies-l000 900 different kinds
 And invasion in prevailing American military opinion, there must be, Some Americans and more British still hope bombing will blast Ger man morale until 1t cracks like that of the Arfika Korps But intelligence reports indicate that while bombing has good effect especially upon German railroads 1t is not exactly devastating industry particularly the many plants in hitherto inaccessible
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-19
HURON INDIANS
 TO BE INDUCTED
No Special Treaty Ex. empts Canadian Subjects
 From Military Service

Of seven Huron tribeSmen to come to this city from Canada to take jobs in Waterbury in vital war in- dustries, Roland Siou of 42 East Liberty street is the only tribe mem- Der who did not fall to appear at the local draft board upon being summoned. The l9-year old youth had been employed by the Scovill Mfg. Co.,, and left yesterday with an Army contingent from Board l6A to serve Uncle Sam.
 His fellow tribesmen, however, filled out questionnaires but refused to report for examination on the grounds that Indians are not subject to military service in the United States and Canada. Upon investi- gation, report from William L Larash, state legal coordinator, dis closed that the Indians are excused from military service in Canada un- der treaty made by that country and the Huron tribe, but that it's en- forcement ends at the Canadian border. Ho Wever 1t has been ruled in Rhode Island court that Indians are not compelled to serve in the armed forces unless they wish to volunteer.
 An investigation is being made by the FBI as to the whereabouts of the delinquent seXtet, who, 1t is believed, left town a few weeks ago. presumably for Canada. Selective service violators will be brought to justice through the publication of their names in the newspapers and the medium of radio, 1t was declared by John F. Robinson, state draft di- rector.
 The six Indians and their last known addresses arc: Armand Si- oui of 42 East Liberty street; Fer hand Sioui of the same address; Ludovic Sioui of 43 East Liberty street. and Roland Picard, Jean P, Louis and Willie Picard, all of 43 East Clay street. The youths arc not related, although they bear the 1 same names,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-19

show colored pictures. Father Le Roy is a naive of Waterbury, the son of Mir. and Mrs. William C.. Le Roy of Grove street.
 Father Le Roy began his novitaie in the Society of Jesus at Shadow brook, Lenox, Mass, completing his studies at Weston College, Weston. He is auxiliary chaplain of the armed forces in Jamaica and the Caribbean area, and parish priest at Holy Trin- ity Cathedral in Kingston. Father LeRoy has been in Jamaica for eight years and is presently home on a three months furlough.
 During the past three weeks all the Catholic parishes of the city have been canvassed to re-enroll members and to recruit new mem- bers for this major charitable or- ganization. Any who are not con- tacted may apply at the Diocesan Bureau and arrange to become a member. Each parish of the city with pastor or assistant pastor head ing the canvass and assisted by women of his parish have been working on the drive. The present enrolment is over three thousand and Is hoped to top this figure.
 Included with the city parishes are several nearby towns affiliated, Middlebury, Watertown, Naugatuck, Oakville, and Waterville. The fol- lowing are the remaining parishes which are cooperating in the drive roll call:
 St. Cecelias parish, Rev Peter Cuny, chairman. Mrs. Charles A. Woll- schlager, Miss Barabara Craft, Mrs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-19
CONFERENCE HELD
 ON DEFENSE PLANS
Over 200 Workers Attend Meeting Here; Full Dress
 Rehearsal Planned

Approximately 200 civilian de- lcnse volunteers from IT towns from New Haven, Hartford and Litchncld counties assembled at the alder manic chamber at city hall last night to hear the preliminary duties of the civilian defenders expressed by Connecticut War Council author ities, also warning them to be well prepared for the full dress rehearsal of their air raid defenses at the un- announced hour Friday, June 4.
 Mayor John S. Monagan, chair man of the Waterbury War council addressed the meeting and vel comed volunteers from surrounding towns and promised full cooperation of this city's resources in achiev- Ing the ends desired.
 Other defense authorities at the meeting were Prank J, Green, soc- rctary Of the Waterbury War coun- ell and field director of the exercise :; c, l.. Carlz Of the Boston office Of Civilian Defense; L. II. Barber, Prank Loughlln and Willis H. Homer, representing various divi- sionS of the Connecticut War coun- Cil,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-19
F ADVICE GIVEN ON
 VICTORY GARDENS

Planting of war gardens and the value of various vegetables were discussed by Lawrence c, Curtis of the Connecticut Agricultural E%- pertinent station in n talk before members of the Rotary Club yes- terday afternoon at The Elton, Mayor John s. Monagan, chairman of the Waterbury War Garden com mittee, introduced the speaker.
 MT. Curtis urged gardeners to raise vegetables which have high vitamin value and which can be processed readily. He also stressed the importance of planting Vege- tables that can be picked over an extended season.
 Among those recommended for planting in the average war garden were tomatoes, snap beans. carrots, beets. sweet corn and squash The speaker pointed out that much of the food used next winter will be home-raised.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-19

Edward L. Siepert; Sacred Heart parish, Rev Albert Callahan. chair man, Mrs. Charles Hanrahan, Mrs. Henry Baker, Miss Lillian Bowes, Miss Florence Cassidy, Mrs. Mary Casey, Miss Mary Casey Mrs. Will liam Coleman, Mrs. Francis Dana her, Mrs. William Fallowell, Mrs. Julia Mcdonald, Miss Edith Pilla, Miss Florence Ray Mrs. Fred Schell, Mrs. Mary Skehan, Mrs. Maurice Tangney; s, Joseph's parish, Rev. Joseph Valantiejus, chairman, Miss Marcella Andrikas, Mrs. John Bar kauskas, Mrs. Helen Jenusaitis, Mrs. John P. March, Miss Mary Stricku- lis, Mrs. John Zailckas
 St. Margaret's parish: Rev. J. Oliver Cronan, chairman; Mrs. Harold Brennan, Miss Natalie AL teri, Mrs. Adolphus Bedore, Miss Sally Bergin, Mrs. James Bolan, Miss Lucy Bowes, Miss Agnes Con ners, Miss Catherine Connors, Mrs, James Coyle, Mrs. William Deadly, Miss Helen Dugay, Mrs, William Fitzgerald, Miss Margaret Flaherty, Miss Catherine Maloney, Miss Edna Mae Maloney, Mrs. Leo Marshall, Miss Julia Moran, Miss Charlotte Moran, Miss Mary Mulcahy Mrs Thomas Nolan, Mrs. William Pape, Miss Mary Louise Parsons, Miss Sally Real, Miss Catherine Riordan, Mrs. Mary Roberts, Mrs. William Secor, Miss Mary Shanahan, Mrs Margaret Smith, Miss Grace Walsh, Mrs. William Walsh, Mrs. Maurice Wrenn, Mrs. Robert Berg and Mrs. James Quinn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-19
DOGS ADEPT IN HOTEL

Los Angeles, Cal.-(UP)-Speck an English setter, was born in a hotel and has lived in a hotel all his life. He has never known the wide, open spaces and hence has learned only the tricks of hotel life. One of the first tricks he learned was to stand on his hind legs and push the button of the elevator. He be longs to Jack Matthews. general manager of the Knickerbocker hotel Often elevator boys make a trip to the top floor of the hotel. only to find 1t is just Speck who wants to AD~~N A@A
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-19

What impresses them more is how long 1t took to get it there.
 Now, surveying all the pond erable elements, military and economic, that comprise grand strategy, they say: This is still going to be a long war. That is the real lesson of Tunisia."
 Conquest there gives us a firm footing on the southern moat protecting Hitler's Fort ress Europa" - but on that meats southern bank. We must still cross the moats-the Med- iterranean, and the Channel, still force the drawbridge and portcullis-Italy and the Bal kans, France and the Lowlands, before we storm the citadel Germany.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-19
REPORTS FILED WITH
 HOLY NAME SOCIETY

A meeting of the Holy Name so- ciety of the Blessed Sacrament church was held last ngiht, with Thomas Cassidy, president presid- ing at the session. Reports on the annual membership drive and the Mothers day Communion breakfast were read, and it was noted that the breakfast had the largest attendance in the history of the society.