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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-01
LAYTON SUMMERS
 FLAYS CONGRESS

Washington, April 1. - CUP) - Chairman Hatton w. Summers. D., Tex, of the House judiciary commit tee, today charged Congress with 6 "regrettable lack of faith in the jus- tice department" because of its fail ure to pass new war security act providing death for certain acts of sabotage and espionage.
 The bill was sidetracked by the House leadership after a large bloc of members from both sides voiced suspicion that the measure would authorize persecution" of newspa- pers and private citizens.
 Summers blamed 'hysteria" and added: 'In all my years in Congress I have seen nothing like it."
 House Democratic leader John Mccormack joined in the protest against one section of the proposed measure which would provide a To- year jail term for a person failing to report a hostile act against the United States of which he had knowledge or probable cause to be- lieve."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-01
Chickens mocuIated With Deadly Virus Eaten By Boys

against brain diseases in fowl and dogs. The meat, as well as the eggs of the chickens, he said. would cause serious illness, eventually re- sulting in death if not treated in time.
 Police immediately spread gen. eral alarm telling of the poisoned poultry and warning all persons not to buy chickens from strangers.
 One of the boys heard the warn ing in a radio broadcast last night. Rounding up his companions. they reported at the hospital, contrite. a little pale from fright, but not showing any real i'll effects of their picnic as yet.
 After being given emergency treatment. they told hospital au- thorities they had taken the chick ems to a wooded park, roasted them and had a feast.
 pr. Ward refused to press charges against the boys, police reported.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-01

New York, April l.- (UP)-Six boys. ranging in age from B to l6 years, who had feasted picnic-style on stolen chickens that had been inoculated with a deadly virus were given generous doses of castor oil at St. Vincent's Hospital, Staten Island early today and sent home with a warning to report back at the first sign of any illness.
 The boys. George Deitsch. l3. Wil- liam Schulze. 13, James Scheer, l4. Peter Reynolds, IA, Galeno Offer. i3, and John Nutarfrancisco, l6, broke into an improvised coop in the garage of Dr. John A. Ward, a veterinarian. Tuesday night and took six chickens.
 Discovering the theft yesterday, pr. Ward told police he had inOcu- lated the chickens with a deadly drug several days ago fin an experi- msnt to deyalan an immunization
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-01

If the police record hadn't been dated yesterday, reporters at police headquarters this morning would have viewed 1t with wary eye. For today is April 1. the delight of the practical joker, that one day in the year when he gullible are subject to all manner of tricks. and the born story teller comes into hls own. So the report of Q horse being pulled out of Q gasoline station oil pit looked like @ natural.
 It happened. however, late yes- terday afternoon. The animal is owned by Meyer Kramer, Q junk dealer, of 64 Elizabeth street, who was jogging along in the pursuit Of his business on Highland avenue. yesterday, when Q dog ran out in the street and began to nip at Dob- bins heels.
 Frightened. the horse reared to one side and broke the harness, after which he galloped madly down the street until coming t0 Q filling station heiow the intersection of Highland and Nov Haven ayanna&
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-01
BOROUGH PENSION
 BILL WINS FAVOR
Senate Confirms Appoint ment of Richard Rapport
 as Bank Commissioner

Hartford, Conn, April 1-'(UP)-- The House judiciary committee to- day reported favorably on a bill in- creasing the salaries of workmens compensation commissioners from 5000 to $8,000 a year, with an ad- ditional $1,000 for the chairman. The bill provides that the jobs be made full-time.
 The House finance committee ap- proved bill abolishing the board of assessors in the town of Port land, and providing for single aS- SeSSor.
 Another bill, providing for a pen- sion for paid members of the Naugatuck fire department was re- ported favorably by the House cities and boroughs committee.
 The Senate committee on execu- tive nominations reported favorably today on the appointment of Rich ard Rapport, West Hartford, to be bank commissioner for four years starting July 1.
 Rapport, now deputy commission CT, would succeed Walter Perry, who recently requested Governor Bald win not to consider him for another term.
 Governor Baldwin. meantime, has given no indication as to the suc- cessor to War Administrator Wesley A. Sturges. who has resigned to head the Board of Economic War fare in North Africa. Albert E.. Waugh. professor of economies at University of Connecticut. was being mentioned for the position and was said to have the support of eastern Connecticut Republican leaders, including State Treasurer Carl M. Sharp. Pomfret.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-01
CreuU of WAACS ToMon Norn1andie

London, April 1-UP)-The Stars and Stripes, soldiers newspaper, today published 8 lead editorial announcing that plans have been completed to give 3O-day furlOughs at home to all officers and men who have served in this theater a year.
 The editorial said they will be transported back to the United States on the Norman die, which has been salvaged and newly Outfitted and would be manned by a crew of WAACS. Entertainers, includ- ing Gypsy Rose Lee and Betty Grable, would be aboard. Plenty
 of food had been promised by various governors and the key to the city by Mayor FiOrellO La Guardia of New York.
 That's right: It is April fools day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-01
FACTORY OFFICE
 HOURS CHANGING
New Wartime Regulations Effective Monday; Stores
 Open Tonight Till 9

Office employees of most of Water bury's war industries will have e change of hours beginning April 5, in order to comply with the new wartime regulations, 1t was reported today.
 The American Brass Company to- day announced, through its spokes- man A. H. Quigley, that the plants office employees have been working 48 hours each week because the work necessitated the extra time" In the past, it was found necessary for the office staff to work for more than 48 hours, added MT. Quigley, and it might be said that the Amer ican Brass Company has maintained that schedule for quite some time. he pointed out. The new change, so to speak. isn't q new change for this company, he said, it just means that the hours are the official hours for the office employees for this company.
 The new hours for the American Brass Company office employees will be from 7:45 a. m. to l2 noon, with an hour off for lunch, the work ing hour will be resumed at 1 p. m. and continued to 5:30. On Satur- days the hours will be from 7:45 a. m. to l2 noon, with the after noon at the disposal of the office staff.
 The hours are slightly different for the Scovill Mfg. Company. The office employees of the Scovill Com pany will have the hours of 8 a. m. to l2 noon, and work resumed at p. m. to 5:45 for week days. The Saturday hours will be from 8 a. m.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-01
HURLEY REGIME
 IS UNDER FIRE
Bolton Dam Break of I94l Occasions Bitter Legis=
 lative ReperCussiOns

Hartford, Conn.,, April 1-(UP)- Claims of 35 landowners for $17,43O damages against the state as result of breaks in the Bolton Dam on June 9, 194l, drew a bitter attack on the former public works depart Ment and the administration of for mer Gov. Robert A. Hurley today from Republican House Leader E. Lea Marsh, Old Lyme.
 Marsh described the now-elimin- ated state department as having been operated by "bungling" in- cornpetents who used thousands of public dollars to futilely plug leaks in the Bolton and Leesville dams. Their arrogance and ineptneSs will cost the people of our state about $l25, 900 to complete a job that could have, and should have been done for fraction of that cost"
 The department, charged Marsh, was "a comfortable roost for a group of befuddled birds of political para disc"
 Minority Leader T. Emmet Clarie, D., Killingly, accused Marsh of making 8 prepared political speech, and said the majority leader was highly sensitive that the people of Connecticut resent the abolition of the public works department. He is trying to degrade and tear down the work of the $25,000,O0O building program. It is an affront to the intelligence of the members of this house.
 Rep. Philip Curtiss, R., Norfolk, remarked that Clarie was conduct ing a wake for the public works de- partment," and the bill was passed.
 The House also passed a bill al- lowing the town of North Haven to invest its school funds in govern ment securities until they are need- ed for construction, and another bill exempting forest fire wardens from the merit system.
 The Senate passed a bill requir- ing that old age assistance tax lists in Greenwich be filed with the town clerk by Jan. 3i of each year for public inspection, and a measure allowing the City of Waterbury to issue trade school bonds in serial form, redeemable at $2O,O0O a year after 1855.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-01
NAZIS MAY MASS
 MERCHANT FLEET
Germans Believed Prepar- ing to EvaCuate Beaten
 TuniSian Armies
BY RALPH FORTE
Limited Press Stan CorrespOndeu

NOuUeu EresS Stau COrreSpOndentD
 Madrid. April 1-(UP)-Germany has communicated the Italian fleet and all available French merchant ships preparatory to an attempt to evacuate Italo-G Gernn armies from Tunisia in an Axis "Dunkirk," it was reported here today.
 No confirmation was possible.
 Axis sources here calculated that 750,OO0 tons Cf shipping would be needed to evacuate the troops alone and the removal of tanks, guns and other heavy equipment would boost the tonnage needed rnotoreathne the tonnage needed to more than 1000. 900.
 Reports from Rome said the Axis also has built numerous additional air fields and heavily reinforced fighter bomber squadrons in Sicily and southern Italy to provide the most powerful air cover possible for the evacuation.
 Axis informants acknowledged that Rommel cannot hope to hold out for more than a few additional weeks. even after he reaches the strong defense perineter around Tun;s and Bizerte.
 Tho; %l British sources have esti- mated Axis forces in Tunisia as high as 25O.0O0 to 100000 men, in- formation here purported to be re- liable indicates tNy number about l00OOO. It was said that Adolf Hit Ter, at this stage of the war. has no desire to sacrifice all of them in what can be no more than a limited holding operation and thus has no alternative but to order a "Dun- kirk" Previous Spanish reports said that Hitler had ordered "a last man" Stand.)
 The attempted evacuation-if and hen 1t consequently, will touch off the biggest sea and air battle Of the whole war in the Mediterranean. Britain has powerful naval units based at both Alexandria and Gi-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-01
100 Flying Fortresses Stud Unprecedented dAfricanRaid
.SOv|ETS KILL
 200 GERMANS
Reds Capture Anastasev. Skaya and Many Enemy
 ArmOred Cars
BY HENRY SHAPIRO United Press Stan Correspondent

Moscow, April l-(UP)-Red arm- ieS smashed two strong German att tacks on the Kharkov front today and inched deeper into the Smo- lensk defense belt on the Sodden central front.
 The shrinking German bridge head in the northwest Caucasus was in grave danger of being cut in two as result of the Soviet cap- ture yesterday of Anastasevskaya, s miles north of NovoroSsiSk and only l2 miles northeast of Vereni- kovSkaya on the last highway link between German forces north and south of the Kuban river.
 The Wednesday midnight com munique referred to AnastaSevs- kaya as a "base of the utmost im- portance to the German defense. The town fell to the Russians after a Emile advance over marShland from Slavyanskaya.
 Some 200 German officers and men were killed in the two futile attacks today along the middle course of the northern Donets on the Kharkov front, the midday communique said. Soviet artillery and rifle fire beat of the attacks and a Soviet counter-blow hurled the enemy back to his initial posi- tionS with a loss of one tank and two armored cars.
 Only yesterday the Germans threw an entire infantry battalion supported by tanks and artillery against the Soviet lines on the same sector. They lost l50 dead and two tanks and finally withdrew to theil four self-propelled guns being dis abled in a three-day battle.
 Another 300 of the enemy were reported killed in the repulse of an attack south of Lake Iilmen on the northwestern front.
 On the Taganrog front along the sea of Azov Russian artillery. was credited with destroying a battery of siX-barreled mortars and two original lines.
 Heavy rains have intensified the thaw on the SmolenSk front, but the Soviets advanced and seized an enemy position today. The Ger mans counter attacked repeatedly, the communique said.
 Tn this fighting" 1t added, "lS Red army men by rifle and machine gun fire wiped out more than 100 German officers and men,"
 The midnight communique re-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-01
ALL-OUT SEA
 FIGHT LOOMS
Axis Accelerate Prepara- tiOns to Fend Off Allied
 Invasion of Europe
BY HARRISON SALISBURY United Press Stan. Correspondent

London, April 1-(UP)-The pros pect of an all-out naval battle in the Mediterranean as 8 prelude to an Allied invasion of South Europe was believed mounting today in view of accelerated Axis prepara- tions to fend of an assault at any cost.
 Despite its dismal effort so far in the war, the Italians actually have formidable naval force, which pre- sumably is regarded by Hitler as highly expendable in order to pre- vent an Allied landing in the Greek Archipelago, Italy, South France, Sicily, Sardinia or Crete.
 The fleet includes six to eight battleships, at least nine cruisers, and about 60 destroyers and torpedo boats.
 Italy entered the war with six battleships, including the crack Littorio, which was put out of action at Taranto, but since is be- lieved to have been repaired. The old Cavour also was a Taranto casualty but likewise has been fixed.
 The Italians claim that the Roma and Impero, sister ships of the Lit- torio, have been completed since the outbreak of war. but 1t is un- likely that more than one-if one actually is in service.
 The cruisers are believed to in- clude two of l0,O00-tons with eight inch guns.
 The naval forces which the Allies can dispose against the Italians is unknown but heavy concentration could be called up if there is q chance of disposing of the Italian fleet.
 It is assumed that Grand Adm. Karl Doenitz, commander in chief of the German navy, and Adm. Ar turo Riccardi, chief of staff of the Italian navy, drafted plans for use of the Italian fleet at their confer ence week ago.
 Reports regarding German efforts to refit and man available French Mediterranean shipping probably stem from that conference. About 350,OO0 tons of French shipping is supposed to be available, but it is doubted that more than half could be utilized. Germans need for shipping is growing constantly be- cause of heavy losses to Allied planes and submarines in the Tu- nisian campaign.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-01
All in 3-A, 3-B and sc to Be Affected Within
 Three Weeks
BAN ON MARRIED MEN
 WITH CHILDREN STANDS
Hershey Expects to Take Action, However, to Have
 Edict Lifted
BY FRED MULLEN United Press Staff COrrespOndentl

s.OAAsSSeA . ASSO OSsSAA SveASSks~AS1SAAV
 Washington, April 1. - (UP) = Selective service of- ficials today are working on plans to wipe out the de- pendency (3-A, 3-B and 3-C draft claSSificationS. Ma tional Selective Service Head quarters is expected to order local draft boards within three weeks to reclaSSify all 3-A, 3-B and sc registrants with the possible exception of those with children born prior to Pearl Harbor. Fathers, excepting those with children born after Pearl Harbor and those in non-deferrable jobs, cannot be drafted until ban against inducting them is lifted, a step that Major General Lewis B. Hershey is expected to take in the near future. When such action is taken they, too, would be reclassi- fled.
 New Schedule
 The new schedule would call for reclassification of dependency classes as follows:
 Married men not entitled to occu- pational deferment (now 3-A -l-A. Married men who are necessary or essential in their civilian job (now 3-A or 3-B) - PA.
 Married men who are necessary or essential to the war production program (now 3-B)-2-B.
 Marie dmen who are necessary or essential in agriculture (Now 3-C)-2-C.
 These classifications are the same as those accorded single men in the past and those in 2-B and 2-C have what amounts to a virtual dur ation deferInent, unless they can be replaced. Those with children would be placed in these various classes as soon as draft boards are authorized to call them for induc- ton.
 Meantime, War Manpower Chief
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-01
ASSEMBLY PACE
 IS SPEEDED UP
Reports on Important Bills Are Submitted for Hear-
 ing Today

Hartford, Conn, April 1-(UP)- The pace of the General Assembly increased noticeably today as com- mittees made favorable reports on three measures regarded as among the most important of the current session.
 The labor committee made a fa- 55-hour weekly ceiling on work vorable report on a bill placing a hours for women. Several weeks ago Governor Baldwin, in war order, lifted the 48-hour ceiling on women's work.
 The judiciary committee came out with a favorable report on a bill creating a state housing au- thority of five members. Members would be appointed by the governor with the consent of the legislature, and would serve for six years. The group would be empowered to ap- point a state housing administrator outside the merit system, and other employees. The bill makes a $25, ,000 annual appropriation.
 The labor committee also voted favorable report on changes in the workmen'S compensation act. One of the amendments would increase the maximum weekly benefits from $25 to $50. Included in the measures are various changes in benefits for specific injuries.
 Meantime, the agriculture com- mittee voted an unfavorable report on a bill abolishing the Connecticut Wholesale Milk Producers Council. and another measure requiring that all records of the dairy and food commissioner be public records.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-01
SHIPS ON FIRE IN
 TUNISIAN HARBOR

London, April l. - (UP) - The Morocco radio reported today that ships were on fire in the Tunisian port of Sfax. 70 miles northeast of Gabes, which was taken by the broadcaster as a possible sign that Marshal Erwin Rommel had ordered the destruction of the harbor in- stallations.
 A coincident broadcast from Al- glers said the hour was near when the Axis forces in Tunisia would be thxoWn lnko tha seq
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-01
RAF ANNIVERSARY
 VERY QUIET EVENT
Weather Prevents German Raid; I5,OOO Tons Were
 Dropped Last Month
By WILLIAM B: DICKINSON

By WILLIAM B. DICKINSON (United Press Stan COrrespOndent)
 London, April l-(UP)-Britisl hnd American planes rocked Adolf Hitler'g European fortress with a record of i5,0O0 tons of bombs last month, it was estimated today. but bad weather last night prevented the Royal Air Force from ushering in It's 26th anniversary with another block-buster raid on Germany.
 Anniversary messages were pour ing in on the RAP from around the world. King George VI congvatu- lated his airmen on achieving "clear ascendancy over our enemies" and said the RAF was now powerful and WelI-arnied with it's eqiadrons everywhere depIoyed for the at- tack"
 Prom Soviet Air Marshal Alexar- der MOvickOv came an expression of hope that the "ever-increasing blows Of British and Soviet air power will hasten the victory of the coalition of freedOm.lovlng nations over Hitler and Germany"
 Prime Minister Field Marshal Jan Q. Shuts of South Africa and Polish Premier Wladislew eikorski wired in similar vein.
 Though the RAYS powerful bomber command was grounded during the night American Flying y'OrtFesses from the Eighth U. 6. Air Force rounded out the heaviest Allied bombing month Of the war with . daylight raid yesterday on German occupied Dutch port of Rotterdam. The bonlbeFs fought their Way through swarms Of Ger man fighters to shatter shipbuild- Ing installations with the loss Of only one plane.
 The estimated Anglo American bomb tonnage of l6y0OO for March exceeded that of the previous m0nth-Wilich aisO had set 6 new record by nearly 5000 despite the RAP being grounded on 10 success siVe nights by fog over airfieIds.
 The RAYS principal targets dur- Ing March were Berlin and St.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-01
CLEVELAND ORCH.
 GETS NEW DIRECTOR

Cleveland, April 1.-CUP)-Erich Leinsdorf, 32. conductor of the Ger man section of the New York Met ropiltan Opera, has been appointed director of the Cleveland orchestra.
 Leinsdorf's appointment under a three-year contract was announced last night by Thomas Sidlo, presi- dent of the Musical Arts Associa- ton, which controls the orchestra.
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The Weather
Warmer Tonight

DimOut-7:47 p. m. to SOS .. m.
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Imperial Valley press., 1943-10-22
Coal Ctrikes in
US Are Spreading
BY UNITED PRESS

Pressure from organized labor for
more liberal wage restrictions
mounted rapidly Friday, while the
nations railroad wage dispute near
ed showdown and coal mine
strikes spread in Illinois, Kentucky,
Ohio, hlaoa..,-, ana Indiana.
In Alabama, a strike by approx
imatcly 10000 members OF the
United Mine Workers closed the
last of the states principal mines
supplying coal To the steel indus
try.
In southern Illinois, UNIV offic-
ialS predicted that every mine in
the state would be closed within
three days. A survey indicated that
1000 miners were idle in Illinois,
and union officials said they were
"powerless" to halt the walkout.
In Kentucky, the number of min
ers failing to report for work Jump
ed sharply to $500, with three
mines closing in bloody" Harlan
county. scene of prolonged labor
violence in recent years.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-10-22

LIQUID PLANT FOOD CO. OF Pas
adena wishes to announce all
mixes for all crops now available
to Imperial Valley farmers. Liquid
Plant Food is a complete fertilizer
with all necessary ingredients put
into liquid form and Immediately
ready for plant consumption, just
put the barrel at the headgate
and adjust the flow, that is all
the labor necessary to apply it.
For further details call or write
to Lew Mcintosh, 5l2 w. 7th ST.,
Imperial. p. 0. Box %. Phone
373l. 11-19
Imperial Valley press., 1943-10-22
Brotherhood Holds
First Gathering

IMPERIAL, Get. 22-Over so men
from various parts OF the valley
attended the opening session of the
Imperial Mems Brotherhood held
at the parish house Monday night
with the Rev. Mr.. Dudley Girod of
Los Angeles as the speaker. Wal
lace Kent, vice-chairman, presided
and special music was furnished by
the male quarrel.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-10-22
Boy Injured in
Nortl-End Wreck
NSURANCE

, Luis Atondo 13-year school,
boy OF the Calipatria area, suffered
fractured right ankle when his
bicycle and car driven by F.. w.
Barbe Of INLAND collided two miles
north of Calipatria Friday morn
ing
The boy was taken to the Braw-
ley hospital. His physician said
both ankle bones were fractured.
Highway Patrolman Lewis Mitchell
was investigating the accident.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-10-22

FOR SALE-80 acre ranch in Verde
district. New drain bitches on
three sides. House has electricity.
Chicken equipment. $500 for
quick sale. $500 handles. I'M
mediate possession. See Starr Won
FluSS, 664 Holt. 1923