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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17

and harder questions. Those who survive the second screening will get scholarships.
 Westinghouse said the aptitude exam was "the stiffest" that the na- tion's Heading psychiatrists could devise"
 Challenging the readers to "try 1t yourself" the company divulged one of the questions:
 About 5000 stars are visible to the naked eye at any time under the most favorable conditions. To first approximation, the stars appear to be fixed relative to one another on . celestial sphere which makes one revolution around the pole star In 23 hours, S6 minutes and three seconds. On the sphere appear also the sun, moon, and planets. These c0ntln- ually change their positions with respect to the stars. The moon moves eastward on the celestial sphere about 12 degrees per day, the sun moves eastward about one degree per day, and the plan cts move mostly eastward but sometimes westward at varying rates.
 Now, trying to remember what you read, find the correct answers in the following sets of questions:
 "A. A clock which keeps star time would have to D run more slowly than our ordinary clocks; 9 run at the same rate as our ordinary clocks; 8 run faster than our or dinary blocks: 4) have @ different type of construction than our ordi- nary clocks.
 "B. For the sun to return to the same position in the celestial sphere
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17
JURY TO RECEIVE
 EVIDENCE TODAY
Testimony Completed in $lO,OOO Action Against
 Local Firm

Presentation of testimony in the $l0,0 900 civil action brought by Mar garet M. Flinter of Waterbury against William Shore, Inc, operat- ing as Everybodys Market on East Main street, was completed in su- perior court this morning and delib- eration by the jury has been sched- uled to start this afternoon follow ing the lunch recess.
 The suit is based on injuries sus- tained by the plaintiff in a fall on 8 stairway last March IA. Judge Frank P. McEvoy gave the charge to the jury, composed of II men and one woman.
 A motion by counsel for the de- fendant that the jury be taken to the scene of the accident was over- ruled by the jurist this morning fol- lowing extensive argument on the issue.
 The next case scheduled for a jury hearing Is that of Lorraine Ro- billiard of Waterbury who seeks $25,- 900 damages. from Sol and Evelyn Hennes as the result of an accident last August 30. The plaintiff, a minor who brings the action through her father, William Robil- lard, claims she sustained severe injuries when struck by @ car own- ed by Sol Hennes and operated by the other defendant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17
DEPARTMENT 8
 LEADS NATION
Employees of Home Plant of
 Bristol Company Retain N iOnOrs in Bond Sale

Bond investments by employees of Department 8, Waterbury, led de- partmentS and branch ofnces of The Bristol Company throughout the nation with @ record of 18.8 per cent. This is the highest bond allot- ment score reached by any depart- ment since the beginning of the plan in 1e42, reported E. G. Gabriel- son, chairman Employees War Sav- ing Bond committee. This depart- ment retains the departmental flag for the sixth consecutive month of the highest score reached since the plan began.
 I'm Bristol Company reported that Ii,065 bonds were sold during tho year of 1942, an amount which represents an average of one bond every thirteen minutes of the work ing day for six days Q week. The amount collected was 207, ,460.33.
 The War Bond payroll allotment plan was inaugurated at the Bris- tol 60. during January, 1922 and the first bonds were issued to the employees early in February.
 An overall percentage of better than 10 per cent has been main- tAined since October, said the re- port. During the month of January leAS, oSA per cent of the employees were participating in the plan. The company is now approaching the aSaaTter million dollar mark in tota' amount invested in Victory since JanaAary 1922.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17
ASSEMBLY DIFFERS
 CHARTER ACTION
Pending Bills to Provide Features for Leaven.
 worth Foundation

Bills for the charter of the Wa terbury Industrial school and the Waterbury Institute of Craft and Industry have received unsatisfac- tory reports from the judiciary com mittee and were rejected by the house. However. E. Lea Marsh, lead- CT of the House, promised that the object of these bills would be &C., complished in another bill.
 One bill referred to an extension of time for filing an acceptance of an act amending the charter of the Waterbury Industrial school and changing its name to the Elisha Leavenworth foundation. The other bill gives an extension of time for filing an acceptance of an act amending the charter of the Wa terbury Institute of Craft and In- dustry. Representative Marsh re- ported that many bills of a similar nature are before the legislature, all providing for validating votes pass ed by directors of various corpora tions. A general validating act will be drafted and passed to provide for the conditions which are the subject matter of these bills.
 The same applies to the action of the House in rejecting a bill extend- ing the time so that the Thomas ton Savings bank may accept an amendment to it charter, and vali- date acts under the amendment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17
New Weapons Being
 Steadily Developed
Press Treated to Glimpses of "BuCk Rogers" Types
 of War Planes Made By United Aircraft

are being steadily and systematically developed.
 A number of these mystery models were demonstrated in aerial maaeu- vers attended by Charles Lnidbergh and high Navy officials, including Rear Admiral John Mccain, chief of the Bureau of Aeronautics. Fifty Navy experts on aviation came from Washington to witness this greatest of off-the-record shows since World War II started.
 The curtain was lifted on here. tofore closely-guarded Vought Cor sair fighter plane whose recent ex. ploits in the SolornrS were offic. ially announced two days ago by the U. s. Navy. Built around big air. cooled double Wasp engine, the Corsair ISI the first fighter in the world with 2,000 horsepower. It has Q wing span of 41 feet and a tip-to-tail length of 33 feet, and Q giant three-bladed propeller swing. ing through an arc of 1S feet { inches.
 As a result of its unusually large propeller, its wings are of an irl- verted- -gull shape, so that the fuSe- lage is trussed upward at the center about two feet above the level of the tips of the wings. The propeller is thus prevented from hitting the ground as 1t revolves prior to the takeoR.
 The Corsair, it was stated, has already proven its ability to out- fight and outfly land based aircraft, which is a rare accomplishment for an airplane designed specifically for carrier use.
 A wingless helicopter was also demonstrated and proved its ability to rise and descend in e vertical line, as though 1t were running up and down a string. It suspended It. self inotionless in Inidair.
 Frederick B. Rentschler, chair man of the United Airacrft Corp. oration, told the correspond that 6 postwar letup in the present all-out aviation production would result in other countries gaining commercial supremacy.
 Lindbergh was present in his cap. acity as a consultant of the United Aircraft Corporation. He assumed this post several weeks ago. Other guests included Artemus Gates, as- sistant Secretary of Navy for air. and Robert Lovett, assistant Secre- tary of War for Air.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17
WOMEN SEEKING DIvORCES HERE
Two Start Action for De- crees; Cruelty Alleged
 in Complaints

Divorce actions based on charges of intolerable cruelty and intemp- erance were filed in superior court today by two local women.
 Katherine Carlson Holbrook seeks Q divorce from Earl Holbrook, also of Waterbury. The couple married April IS, 1889, and cruelty Is alleged to have started May 1, l940. Tn ad- dition to Q divorce the petitioner seeks custody of two minor children, an allowance for their support, and alimoliy.
 The other action was filed by Mary DeSantis Matthews against Raymond Matthews of Gates, N. O.. The marriage took place January 19, 1884, in Brewster, N. Y. Cruelty is alleged to have started during the first year of marriage. Custody of 6 minor children, support al- lowance, and alimony are sought by the plaintiff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17
DERBY-HARTFORD
 BUS CANCELLED
State Legislators Losing Valley Special; Patron
 age Too Light

Because of the urgent need to conserve rubber and gasoline, the New England Transportation corm- pany will discontinue on February 2l certain bus service between Derby and Hartford. and Putnam and Hartford, which was introduced in January for a "test period" pFi- marily to accommodate members of the Connecticut General Assem- bly,. However, patronage of this service during this "test period" was very limited.
 Therefore. because such service has been lightly patFonlzed. and because Of ofiee of Defense Trans. p0rtation recommendation that every effort be made to conserve rubber and gasoline, the following bus trips will be discontinued Feb- FuaTy 2ist:
 Standardization Putnam s:bo a. m.; leave Hartford l;ib D. m.
 Derby -IlaFtford - Leave peFbg siaI g. m.i leave uagiluEd siiD .. e.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17
DIRECTOR LACKEY
 RESIGNS POSITION
Widely Known Minister to Join OCD Office in BOs.
 ton Shortly

State Defense Administrator Wes- ley A. Sturges today announced the resignation of E. Dent Lackey as director of the Division of Public Information of the State Defense Council with which he has been con- nected since 194l. Rev. Lackey will leave the defense council post on January 19 to take a position with the regional OCD office in Boston.
 One of his first undertakings for the defense council was the organiza. ton and direction of the Speakers Bureau of the Council. More than 160 speakers were secured for this bureau and gave more than 1000 speeches on general civilian defense topics. MT. Lackey personally has given 47S addresses on general civ- ilian defense subjects before vari- ous meetings throughout the state since his appointment. MT. Lackey also has encouraged and promoted the formation and maintenance of speakers bureaus in local commurli- ties. .,
 During the summer of 1941 MT. Lackey was instrumental in organiZ- ing 26 local defense councils in the state at the direction of Colonel Samuel H. Fisher, who was then State Defense Administrator.
 Tn behalf of the State Defense Council he also organized the State Unity and Alnity Committee. This committee is composed of repreSeli- tatives of the Catholic, Jewish and Protestant faiths and 93 local Unity and Amity Committees in the state have been organized through MT. Lackey's untiring and efficient ef- fort. A Minute of Prayer" pro- feet was undertaken by the State Unity and Amity Committee and all radio stations in the state are broadcasting a daily minute of pray CT under this sponsorship.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17

New York, Fob. l7.--(UP)-Trad- ing frightened and prices moved in a narrowly irregular manner during the morning dealings today.
 Leading issues recorded enough gains to lift the averages slightly while special stocks ranged be- tween gains of more than 2 points and losses of a point.
 Curtis Publishing again led in volume and rose to Q new high for the year. Norfolk and Western rose a point in a firm railroad list. The steels were around the previous close along with the motors. Oils were steady to firm and public utili- ties narrowly irregular.
 Among the wider movers, Ameri- can Locomotive preferred sold at a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17
YOUR INCOME
 TAX
NO. Ss DEDUCTIONS FOR BAD DEBTS
NO. SS

GNOs 30
 DEDUCTIONS FOR BAD DEBTS
 No deduction for bad debts aris- ing out of services, including rents, Is allowable unless the amounts due have been included in income, either in the year in which the de- duction as Q bad debt Is sought to be made or for Q previous year. Thus, uncollectible bills rendered by professional men, such as physi- clans, lawyers, dentists, etc., are not deductible as bad debts unless the amount of such bills rendered have been included in the income re- ported by the taxpayer. Where the tAxpayer reports on the cash re. ceipts and disbursements basis, it is obvious that the amount of the bad debt has not been returned as in- come, and would, therefore, not be deductible. The rule also applies to other debts arising out of services. such as commissions due to sales. men, salaries or wages due clerks, executives, and others for services, and rentals due landlords on rental property, as well as to debts arising out of sales in the case of a busi- ness conducted on the cash receipts and disbursements basis.
 A deduction for bad debt may arise where the taxpayer, as indorser or guarantor on an obligation, has been obliged to pay the debt of the principal. When the indorser or guarantor pays a debt, be is sub. rogated to the rights of the creditor against the principal debtor; and D his claim against the debtor is worthless and uncollectible; he iS entitled to Q deduction, not because of the payment itself, but because the payment gives rise to a claim which becomes bad debt. If the indorser or guarantor reports on the cash receipts and disbursements basis, and meets his obligation by giving his personal note for the worthless note of the principal debtor, he may not claim the de- duction until the year in which the note is paid. However, if he reports on the accrual basis, the deduction would be allowed in the year in. which he gave his note in setlte- ment of the obligation.
 The provisions regarding deduc. ton for bad debts do not apply to securities which have become worthless, as such losses are re- quired to be treate q as loss from the sale or exchange of capital as. sets reportable in Schedule F and in item of the return Form 1940.
 Where debt is ascertained to Do recoverable only in part, it is per. missible to take a deduction for partial worthlessness not in excess of the amount which actually be. comes worthless within the taxable year.
 In the case of taxpayers engaged in business in which credit to cus- s toners is a factor, the reserve method of deductin ghad debts may be employed under the provisions of the statute.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17
WATERBURY DRIVER A HELD IN BRISTOL

Passengers riding in a Bristol Traction O., bus escaped uninjured when the vehicle collided with Q bakery truck driven by James A. Finn, of ITS Greenwood avenue, Waterbury, in Bristol Tuesday morning. Finn and the driver of the bus. Paul Brault, of 2o2 Main street, Bristol, were ordered to re. port at police headquarters satur- day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17
NEW HAVEN YOUTH
 CITED FOR HER OISM

Fort Devens, Mass, Feb. r. (Up) Brig. Gen. Daniel Noce, amphi" bian engineers organizer, today re. ceived the distinguished service medal while foul military police were awarded the soldiers medal.
 Maj.-Oen. Sherman Miles of the First Service Command, made the presentations.
 Cited for heroisin shown while on guard duty aboard a prison train wrecked near Nevada, Mo-, Dec. 12, 1922, the four military policemen are:
 Sgt. Louis J. Defilipo, South Plainfield, N. J.; Corp. Joseph E. Mccarthy, Providence, R. l.; Corp. Francis T. Ryan, Philadelphia, and Pvt. Morris samovttz. New Haven Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17
MASS. TOWN IS
 WITHOUT A MAYOR

Maiden, Mass, Feb. iT-(UP)- The board Of aldermen has taken isi ballots without agreeing on Q chairman to serve as acting mayor Of Maiden.
 The six members were stlli dead. locked, three to three, after an. other session last night during which BB ballots were taken.
 The votes are divided between Aldermen Fred Lamson and John D. Mccarthy in the contest to de- eide on an acting mayor % replace Mayor Vernon Q. Newman who vas lndueied into the aFuy iaet seek.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17
SHEPPARD INQUIRIES
 DEMANDED BY HALL

Boston. Feb. 1T. (UP)--Charging gross inefilciency in the handling of Tnanpower, State Commander John H. Hall of the American Legion has demanded an investigation of two unnamed Massachusetts shipyards by the manpower commission.
 He said that while married men with families face 0 draft call, dis graceful conditions involving man. power exist at the two shipyards.
 ITO have to draft married men with wives and children while single
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17
PEACE FEELERS . ARE RUM CRED

Washington, Feb. l7.-(UP)- Elmer Davis, Director of the Of flee Of War Information, today said Stockholm reports that Ital- fan spokesman VlrglnlO Gayda was offering peace feelers to Great Britain and the United States were part of Q current "talk Offenslve", designed to divide the Allies.
 saThe Axis Is trying to drive . wedge between Great Britain, the United States and their Allies" he said. Apparently fighting the Russians Isn't too much fun for them."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17
BOOK CAMPAIGN
 HERE PROGRESSES
Some Excellent Donations Made at Victory House
 Today

Blood, Sweat and Tears, The Mur- derer's Companion, The Yearling, Native Son-these are few eX- amples of the varied and excellent literature which has been received as of this morning by volunteer re- ceivers posted at designated centers by the Victory Book Drive commit tee. A volume of mystery thrillers and westerns have been donated and one generous individual bestowed Q bundle of twenty pocket editions of best sellers that appeared as if they had just been taken from store rack. The men will particularly appreciate this type of book, and will prove a friendly and welcome com- panion on lonely guard duty, ma- neuvers, or lulls on the fighting lines. It conveniently fits into a jacket pocket or knapsack.
 AS a part of Victory Book Drive the program, J. Francis Smith, rep resenting the Office of Civilian De- fense. will speak over WATR at 7:55 this evening.
 If more convenient for donors. contributions will be gratefully &C., cepted at the central library.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17

Us .. Senat0G pTAnc1A MHiOney wired Mayor John s. Monagan yes terday and advised him that the amount of kerosene and range oil assigned to Connecticut from Albany will total 25O,000 gallons. The mayors office said that none of this had arrived as yet and the situation grows worse rather than better. The telegram also stated that drums and box cars coming from Texas should arrive in Connecticut during the latter part of this week. One car 0 day containing 5000 gallons assigned to Waterbury schedule provides for one :..r Q day to your city. Have asked Chester Bowles of OPA to make complete survey of range oil situation in Connecticut |"
 One small load consisting of 2000 gallons of oil arrived in the city today, said the Texas O., but 1t was just enough to struggle through the day" Other sources had noth- ing to report.
 Local authorities expressed the belief that if the motor truck caravan arrived from Albany, 1t would ease the situation consider. ably. As nothing was in view, only hope for the partial relief remain- ed.
 State Fuel Administrator Wesley A. Sturges reported that the states supply IS low and there was no irl- dication last night concerning where the next shipments would come from-or when they could be ex- pected. Authorities are doing their utmost to locate supplies and he emphasized that civilians should do their utmost to conserve what they have on hand-for them to convert to coal.
 MT. Sturyes said that the CO., operative spirit of the Waterbury retail oil dealers wa a mot com mendable thing, because they kept their truck moving yesterday after noon and last night rushing 25 gal- lon deliveries to scores of families who were dependent upon the white" fuel for heat and cooking. The approximate 13,000 gallons of kerosenSe which arrived yesterday took care of 687 cases in distress and 4l0 which were listed in the emergency fuel office catalog. This allocation worked off 940 cases from the backlog which were on Ale when the office opened.
 Local dealers expressed the opinion that more telephones should be installed in the emergency fuel office because people continue to call local dealers and inform them that they cannot reach the emer- gency office.
 Sen. Henry Cabot Lodge, R.. Mass, said today the eastern petro. leum shortage was due to "depart- mental stupidity, lackadaisical ac- ton, and unplanned, unthoueht- out, unavoidable rules and regula- tons.
 Lodge gave the Senate @ lengthy review of regulations made and re. tracted by several government agen- cies dealing with oil problems, and then asked "How any honest, in. telligent human being or industry could operate under such condi- tions."
 Local reports stated that sales were numerous during the day at local filling stations around the city where consumers unable to obtain service from their own dealers have been calling daily for flve-gal- Ion alotments. Men, women and children set down at pumps con. tainers which they hauled to the stations in automobiles, toy wagons and on children's sleds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17
EIGHT ROOMS lOO9o
 IN STAMP CAMPAIGN

Eight rooms at Slocum school participated 100 per cent in the pur- chase of war savings stamps last week, according to report by Miss Anna P. Pagan. principal. Total sales amounted to e200.e6, Room 22 leading with purchases of e22.0b. The 100 per cent rooms were i0, 70. 2S, I6, %. l3. 2i, and 22.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17
Curtis Publishing
 Rises To New High
Stock Prices Move in Narrowly Irregular Manner
 During This Mornings Dealings

new high of e6 1-4 up 2 3-4; Arnefi- can Woolen preferred @ Ia ID 1 3-S: Barber Asphalt 13 5.8 up 1 l.S: General Gas preferred 102 up 9; Laclede Gas preferred AZ 1~4 up i 3.4. South Porto Rico Sugar preferred i42' up 2; and Underwood Elliott Fisher 48 up 1-2. Losses of point and more were noted in Ineersoll Rand, International Busi. ness Machines and United Fruit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17
By REYNOLDS PACKARD

NUnlteu FreSS 0taH NVEesPVmOeAAV
 Hartford, Conn, Feb. 17-(UP)-- GlimpseS of "Buck Rogers" types of new-style war planes which, in stricking power, go far beyond any design the American public has ever seen, were given 8 group of corre- spondents at the Hartford field of the United Aircraft Corporation uI1- der the auspices of the Navy.
 This restricted exhibition was held to show the press that the armed force are cooperating closely with industry to build the aerial where withal to crush the Axis. It was also staged to emphasize that des- pite official silence regarding aeronautic advances, new weapons
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17
HOUSING PROJECT
 CONTRACT GIVEN

Boston, Feb. iT.-(UP)-The fed. eral public housing authority today announced the award Of e2i2l0O0 contract to Waiter & BreekeF, Inc. Of WoOdslde, N. F., for construction Of q war housing project in New port. R. I.
 The contract calls for consiruc- ton of l6 units fOr couples and co for families, with ate improvements. utilities, electrical distribution sys- tenn and lawn uork. Construct on will hs anninlntad in AnFl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17
MARKET
 SWEPT BY FIRE

Southington. Conn, Feb. 17-CUP) Damage was estimated at $5OO00 today in a two-alarm fire which swept the Fulton market and South ington Furniture Co. early today. Firemen were hampered by tenn peratures which dropped as low as l2 degrees below zero.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17

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 70. To an observer on the earth, the celestial body which retains its absolute position Is D the sun; D the moon;. 8 Mars; D the pole star" . ,...
 When you give up, here Gas though you hadn't peeked) are the answers:
 AS; B, 2; c, 1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17

work is such that a specific sched- ule of employment can not be set up, they argue.
 Many teachers of the city are employed ct part-time work at lo- cal war plants and in a number of cases the total work hours already exceed the 48-minimum. Whether or not Q plan for extension of part time employment for others may be made to fulfill the requirement. was another question posed today.