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Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-05-15
PRIVATE THOMPSON
BAGS JAP ZERO

Private George Thompson, a
member of the engineering outfit,
distinguished himself, by grabbing
a machine gun and shooting down
Jap Zero that had picked him out
as a target for their machine gun
fire. The Zero crashed, and there
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-05-15
Soldier Engineer Shoots Down
Jap Zero Plane Firing At Him

was little doubt that Thompson s
bullets played great part in
bringing the enemy plane down.
While working between Japanese
air raids, under blazing sun,
other members of the outfit have
performed many other heroic acts.
On one occasion, fighter plane
crashed into the river near Fort
Moresby, bursting into flames, and
Privates Julius S. Franklin, Char
lesion, S. c.; Harven M Crandle,
Greenville, N. c.; and James Scott,
Montgomery, Alabama; risked their
lives to save the pilot The trio dived
into the flames of the gasoline that
spread over the water, and brought
the pilot to safety. even though, the
planes ammunition exploded.
HELP UNLOAD TANKS
Staff Sergeants Samuel Hines, Jr.,
of Philadelphia, and David B. Cave,
of Lyons. Georgia volunteered to
unload General Stuarts tanks on
the Buna front This detail paved
the way for the Allies victory in
the campaign. One of the detail
was killed during the action.
Other Negroes to distinguish
themselves in the South Pacific
were: Sergeant Roger N. Bass, of
WatertoWn, Tenn; and Technican
Frazier McNairy, Chicago, who
fashioned huge blade from scrap
metal 10 be used in grading an
airdrome. Sergeant Herbert Foster,
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Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-05-15
Jackson District
MethodiSts Raise
$2,9l4.75

The Jackson District of the
Methodist Episcopal church, clos
ing their drive at the newly re-
modelled Pratt Memorial church
here on May 5th, with total of
ST. 1865 brought their total for the
year to $2,91475, which along with
the remodeling of Pratts Memorial
church, pastored by Rev. VIM. Fl.
Blackman, was hailed as a banner
year by Rev L. g. johnson, presid-
ing elder of the jackson district.
Rev. johnson praised the men,
bership and the ministry of the dis
trict for the untiring and sacrifici-
cial effort and pointed to the in
creasing opportunity and challenge
to the church in war torn world
A summary of the financial re-
port is follows January 5th,
$4,000, February IA, $4,000, May
9Th S916R ~ total &oo1d 1E
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-05-15
CORPS CALLS FOR 10000 RACE RECRUITS
Brief Comedies
No Court Pouer
To Try Soldiers,

WASHlNGTON-(SNS)-A United States brief filed
IN the supreme Court this week conceded that the Federal
Distract court for the Western District of Louisiana
without power to try three Negro defendants who
Vcted on charge of rape within limits of Camp Claiborne
IN Louisiana, on August TO- 1912
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-05-15

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-19
PATENTS GRANTED
 LOCAL INVENTORS
Attorney Manning Gives Interesting Talk Before
 Mechanical Engineers

Harold G. Manning, Waterbury patent attorney, ex-examiner of the Patent office, member of New York bar, and vice president of New Ha- ven county Patent Law association spoke last night to the local chap ter of the American Society of Mechanics Engineers at the Elton on Patent System and Curious Inventions" illustrating his lecture with slides of historical significance.
 MT. Manning pointed out that of 5O,OOO patents granted yearly throughout the United States. about 100 are granted to Waterbury in- ventors. He attributed this fact to the preponderance Of inventive genius thaht is native of the state Of Connecticut.
 The latest patents to be issued to local inventors, according to a list compiled by MT. Manning's office, are as follows: Paul w. White, as- signor to Parva Products com- pany, Chicago, H., buckle; Eugene F. Sc!soell, assignor by mesne as- signments to Manning, Bowman x Co, Meriden, electric steam iron; Forrest G. Purinton, assignor to the Patent Button company, Wa terbury, fastener; Addison w. Evans, assignor to the Torrington Manu- featuring Co.,, Torrington Co.,, Tor rington, hub and plate assembly. A trade mark for sterling silver flat ware and hollow ware was issued to the R. Wallace & Son Mfg. Co.,, Wal lingford,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-19
BY THE OUT EASTER

The Starling is back in Water bury.
 People who have occasion to stand for a bus on the south side of the Green should raise an umbrella for the protection of their garments, not only here, but while passing the corner of Grand and Leavenworth Sts., where these birds roost and chatter during the night season.
 Hartford is complaining, and The Times is demanding action on the part of the Municipal government for the extermination of these for eign birds.
 Here is what The Times said in it's editorial column Thursday night:
 "A situation almost as serious as an epidemic Of scarlet fever has developed in Hartford, one which calls for professional skill and ener- getic action. It is the roasting of thousands of English starlings in the business area. The consequences of the visitation of these birds are disgusting and surely will prove ex- pensive to the city.
 The trees on the Morgan Memo rial property, the buildings along Main and Aslyum streets near which people must wait for busses, are weighted each night by great flocks of these birds. So far as the public knows, no department of the city government has taken any steps to rid the city of the nuisance the birds have become. The star lings' objectionable nature has be- come more impressive as their num- bers have increased, but everybody has seen these focks multiply and has seemed to take them for grant, ed, almost as If they were a burden put upon the city by Deity.
 "It should not pe impossible to solve the problem of the starlings. There must be some readily obtain able chemical which can be sprayed on their roasting places which will cause them to seek other haunts. Persons trained in such matters must be available, or, if they are not, plans should be made to de- velop starling exterminating ex- perts. The damage which these birds do to business buildings is consider able, entirely apart from the foul- ness they create. Certainly no one
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-19
Rabbi

under the leadership of Rabbi Max Glitter. Any member of the Jewish Faith, whether he is affiliated with Beth Israel synagogue or not, is in- vited to join this organization.
 Rabbi Maurice Zigmund, former local resident, will speak on 'Hillel and the War this evening at the Emanuel synagogue in Hartford He is now director of the Hillel Foundation in Hartford. Sanford Kravitz, president of the Hillel Foundation choir at the University of Connecticut, and Shirley Vein berg, choir secretary, will also take part in tonight's program. Both are residents of this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-19

been served canvassers will be fore gone.
 The total amount to be raised ill pledges for church support for the fiscal year 1914 is $23,5O and 5000 for benevolences.
 Rev. Dr. John c. Walker, pastor, will be the speaker at the Union Thanksgiving service November 25 at 9:30 a. m. in the First Methodist Church.
 Mrs. Raymond A. Dudley, wife of the Second Church missionary in India, will be the speaker at the Evening department next Tuesday at p. m.
 Tuesday afternoon and evening, Nov. 30, the Evening department will have it's annual Christmas bazaar in the parlor. In connection with the sale there will also be 8 dessert bridge both afternoon and evening in the work room. Mrs. David Hauk is chairman of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-19
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

Citizens and Manufacturers Ma tional Bank, Trustee for Estate of Andrew M. Larson, and agent for Sadie Larson, has sold, 53 acres of land on the north side of Park road, to the Waterbury Clock Company.
 Also, Robert E. Johnson has sold his one family house and garage on the corner of Robert and White streets to Fred J. Bieber who has purchased same for home.
 The above transactions were made through the. office fo George A. Baronian, realtor 36 North Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-19
REPORT GIVEN ON
 VETERANS WORK


 John Danisavage, past commander and Jason officer of Wheeler Young Post, V. F. w., reported last night on activities at the Veterans Hospital. The post voted $10 con- tribuion to the Christmas cheer fund at the hospital.
 William Cahill gave report em- phasizing the success of the avia- ton cadet program and read let ter from America Ventresca. now stationed in Maine, thanking the post for placing him in the Army Corps.
 A county council meeting, 1t was announced, will be held in Cru sader post rooms fin Naugatuck Sum- day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-19
AMBULANCE FUNDS
 GIVEN BY 1. 0. 0. F.

The state Odd Fellows yesterday sent a check of $1529 as down pay ment for ambulances to Maj. James A. Ulio, adjutant general, to be turned over to the Treasury of the United States, Grand Master Ar- thur E. Zollin announced yesterday.
 The vehicle to be procured for the War Department will be of their current standard 3-4 ton 4 4 am- balances and will have small plate affixed to the body inscribed, "Do- mated by the Rebekahs and Odd Fellows of Connecticut"
 The grand master reported that response of members to the drive has been overwhelming.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-19
Program Dedicated
 ToLate Choirmaster
Memory of Joseph KOvas to Be HOnOred By ChOirs in
 Annual COncert-Dramatic Club to Stage Play
BROOKLYN NEWS

4 musical comedy, several short Skits, Lithuanian folk songs, Q folk dance, and American patriotic Eel- ectionS and military sUngs will be included on the program of the a11- nual fall concert to be presented by the combined choirs of St. Joseph'S church Sunday night at 2 o'clock at St. Josephs school auditorium. Dancing to the music of Satula's orchestra will follow, from 9:30 to 11:30.
 Tribute to the late Joseph Kovas, Ehoirmaster at St. Josephs church for 16 years, will be rendered by the choirs which will dedicate th9 pro
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-19
Our Annual Headache! Starlings Taking Over Central Green in Large Numbers - Air Raid Shelters Proposed -
 Hartford Demands Immediate
 Winter Offensive.

wants to do business in an area in- fested with starlings, especially at night. Nor should the steadily in- creasing numbers of pigeons that roost on the lodges of business buildings be ignored. Here is a problem our business organizations, as well as the city, should attack seriously and vigorously. It has been a joke long enough-no longer is there anything funny about it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-19

bands life.
 The accident occurred in Ran dolph yesterday while the family was enroute here to visit relatives. Witness reported that the car hlr- tied from the road and struck . tree.
 Spectators reported that e the car left the road, Mrs. I.aymie turn ed her back to the windshield and pressed her 4-year-old daughter and l5-month-old son against the seat cushion. Neither of the children was injured.
 Naymie toppled from the auto mobile and died almost instantly of a fractured skull
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-19
WATERBURY DRIVER
 GIVEN DISCHARGE

Raymond Lent of 165 South Main street, Waterbury, won a discharge from Judge E. H. Pracny on a reck- less driving count last night in Wolcott town court.
 In other cases Myron DickerSon of Wolcott received a nolle on a charge of violation of the zoning ordinance and Louis Fiorillo of 76 Meadow street, Bristol, was fined SlO and costs of $5 on & charge of violation of rules of the road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-19

bridge and Mrs. Gaylor Whitney is chairman of the ways and means committee.
 The parish is experimenting with nursery room to be held in the conference room during the Sunday morning service. Parents who wish to leave their babies in the nurs- cry during the morning services are more than welcome to do so.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-19
CHURCH FOREGOES
 CANVASS SUPPER
Second Congregational Every Member Solicitors
 Meet Sunday Morning

All members of the Second Con- gregational Church Every Member Canvass will meet in front of the church Sunday following the morning services to receive their cards for the canvass which will take place Sunday afternoon. Due to rationing and other shortages the light supper which has usually
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-19
BETH ISRAEL MEN
 MEETING SUNDAY
Rabbi Max Glitter to Direct Formidable Discussion
 at Special Services

The Beth Israel Mems club, of which Murray Grossman is presi- dent, will hold special service on Sunday morning at g o'clock to dis cuss activities for the winter months Following the exercises a breakfast will be enjoyed by the members along with a round table discussion
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-19
Saves Children
 But Not Herself

Brockton, Mass, Nov. le-(UP)- Mrs Frederick Naymie, 2o, of Bos- ton died at hospital here early to- day after successfully protecting her two children from injury in an auto mobile accident that cost her hus-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-19
wCTU HITS BEER SHIPMENTS

Evanston, IT., (UP)-The Ma tional Woman's Christian Temper ance Union charges the brewing in- dustry with overlooking wartime rail facilities by annually shipping 100000 tons of liquor. A WCTU spokesman cited the industry's es- innate that 3,750.000 tons of beer was shipped in 1940 in addition to 4, 8O0,000 truckloads sent over the nations highways.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-19

The cost of fuel oil to run a de- stroyer one mile is 50 cents. De- stroyers are potent weapons against Axis subs. Keep 'em sailing by buy ing War Bonds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-19

Boats and barges on British eA- nals carry 100000 tons of var cargo each month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-19
Grip-Arm Suites Built for Comfort

If you want smartness with lasting comfort built into every line, then choose this handsome suite with the ever popular grip arms. They protect your suite at the traffic spots! Sofa and choice of club or lounge chair!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-19

The cast of the play My Mother in-Law", to be presented by the Mount Carmel Dramatic club some- time in January, vii meet Wednes- day night at the parish hall of Our Lady of Mount Carmel church. The first rehearsal was held earlier this week under the direction of Rev. Austin R. Saunders.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-19
Closer Than You Realize

Remember last year you promised yourself that this year your gift selections would be made early. Better keep that promise. Avoid last minute rush and worry. ODT regulations limit the number of deliveries we may make!
Imperial Valley press., 1943-06-28

himself example Of what's happening to our
whole country in this war. Nowadays the Professor
declares, eve Americans learning that lot of tough
work must be done if we're keep right "a free,
good life.
II the trains go by packed with troops and war
goods, and know that railroad transportation is vital.
That's why I'm mighty pleased can do job of work
OH Southern Pacific track
MAYBE YOU DON'T understand why of Southern
Pacific tell you about the life and views of Professor
Richard Tate. We're proud OF him-tlafs ,ohy!
Just we're proud of thousands like him who CIV
ing up their weekend leisure do a job for the
Imperial Valley press., 1943-06-28

, nothing but death itself appears to
diver the average citizen OF Lenin-
grad from his designated task.
When the days work is over and
the brilliant sunshine fades into
the pale northern night, you can
see these same citizens promenade
under the once golden spires, domes
and cupolas Of the battered historic
edifices, fishing in the bloodstained
waters of the Neva, or flirting on
the silvery qLays.
Uniformed or civilian women with
permanent waves and manlcured
nails : but no cosmetics - sailors
from the Baltic fleet, naval officers
and airmen these throng the
theaters each night.
The women wear bright and gay
colors. Therc are no black dresses
or armbands to indicate mourning,
though every living person in the
city is said to have lost someone
near and dear since the war reach
ed LeningraG.
During those critical August days
of 1871 two appeals were addressed
TO the workers Of Leningrad. The
Germans dropped leaflets asking
them what they were fighting for
and asking them TO lay down their
arms. The other was signed by
Marshal Klemenu {. Voroshilov,
Andrei Zhadnov, Communist party
district chief, and Mayor Popkoy.
We will rise like one man to
defend cur city, our homes, our
family, honor, freedom" it said. IN
response the peoples army did rush
out-"like one man"-and robbed
Adolf Hitler of a victory that SEEM
ed within his grasp.
Today as a group OF representa-
tive citizens of Leningrad reminisc-
ed over those August days in my
room in the Hotel Astoria. one of
them pointed toward a banquet
hall nearby and said:
That is where the Germans plan
ned to hold their victory dinner. l
saw printed tickets issued by the
GermaI commanders.
The victory dinner never was
held because the workers army
closed a gap at the southern alp
proaches TO Leningrad. The Baltic
fleet based at Kronstadt threw a
Imperial Valley press., 1943-06-28

curtain of fire before the attack
ers. and the rank Of civilian defend
ers kept swelling until every per-
son. including children, was under
arms.
The school children proved par
ticularly adept at hunting down
parachutistS and exposing spies and
Nazi agents. Writers. artists, mu-
scum curators. bearded CID academi-
clans. even priests, learned to toss
hand grenades and operate machine
guns.
But the worst was yet to come
the long siege which appears to
have been one OF the mos teXcru-
ciating ordeals any city ever en-
dured.
The enormous civilian toll cam
not be told. II may number any
where between five and six fig
ures. They perished from wire,
bombing. shelling, hunger, cold
all the human foes except pestl-
lence.
At least so per cent Of Leningrads
public buildings, monuments ana
dwellings have been destroyed or
damaged, parks have become vic
tory gardens" children round up
shell fragments as scrap for the
KiroV arlnamentS plant and women
man aiti-tircraft guns.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-06-28
Air Offensive IL,
9th Straight Dew

British raids last night had sent
the air onslaught into its ninth
night as informed observers said
the Allied air force already was SO
per cent along on its goal OF wreck
ing Germany most vital war in
dustrial section of the Ruhr Valley.
FROM SO YARDS
The Typhcon attacl. was deliver
ed from SO yards. After they passed,
Hurricanes barreled down on the
three ships left aflOat and on two
others come TO their aid. The ships
ranged from eco 10 900 tons each.
Yesterday a supply ship and three
escort vessels were believed damaged
in a similar convoy attack off the
Dutch coast. A Berlin comnUni-
que, apparently referring to this at
tack, said nine Of 60 British planes
were shct down. The Na2i Paris
radio said British bornbers were
over western Germany but this was
not confirmed.
Success of even the small ventures
over France and Germany was at
tested by Stockholm report to the
Daily Telegraph that said German
railroads are losing 100 10 $50 loco
motives a month to attacking planes.
The raids on France were on a
small scale compared with some OF
the massive assaults on the previous
eight nights, but they resulted in
damage TO an airfield, two locomo-
tiveS and two railway Yards, putting
a further strain on Germany's al
ready taut communications set-up
in invasion m enaced France.
STAB DEEPLY
SPEEDY, wooden Mosquito bombers
stabbed deep into France on the
night attacks and one pilot report
ed that his bombs fell in the center
of railway sidings at ORLEANS. A
fleet air arm pilot was credited
with straGdling two motor gun
boats off Cherbourg. No planes
were lost in either Of the opera
tions.
The growing success of the Allied
bombing offensive was reported by
the Daily Sketch to have led the
German high command to demand
the custer Of Reichmarshal Herman
Goering as chief Of Germany's once
yaunted Lufwaife.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-06-28
Yonks
B @ MD
Greece G

ALLIED HEADQUART-
ERS, North Africa, June %
-(UP)- American four-en-
CINE d Liberator bombers,
striking another heavy blow
at enemy air power along the in
vasion route to the Balkans. spread
fire and destruction through two
key airdromes near Athens, Greece,
in daylight yesterday, it was an
nounced today.
Taking off from African bases,
the middle eastern command bomb
ers swept unchallenged across the
island outposts guarding the en-
trance to the Aegean Sea and
dropped their cargoes OF explosives
on airdromes at Eleusis, west OF
Athens, and Hassani. southeast of
the occupied Greek capital.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-06-28

LONDON, June %. CUP)-Joseph
E. Davies latest mission to Mos
COW brings up the possibility that
he has laid the groundwork for An
glo-American-Soviet cooperation in
the era after the collapse of Hitler
particularly regarding the vital
Pacific theater.
Obviously there will be no Allied
statement regarding the chances
of collaboration in the Pacific but
increasing symptoms of japanese
jitters indicate that Tokyo harbors
the growing fear that Russia might
after all provide the Allies with ia
cilities such as those at Vlaidivos-
tok once Hitler's defeat has freed
the Red armies in the west.
Stockholm rumors-poSsibly ema-
mating from Axis sourceS-encour-
Imperial Valley press., 1943-06-28
BY HE.<RY SHAPIRO
I94S, by United Press

Copyright, l945, by United Press
LENINGRAD. June IS. (UP)-
When the Germans hit the gates OF
Linengrad nearly two years ago, the
workmen of big tank plant hand
ed over thsir jobs TO their wives
yanked their own tanks from the
assembly belt, and raced to the
ront
F-line
They were part Of the peoples
army of workers who, l was told
repeatedly today, saved Linengrad
in August, 194l. when the NaZi
force of 100000 men, 1000 planes
and 1000 tanks stormed its ram
parts.
HOLDS FAST
And now Leningrad, a city vir-
tually resurrected from the dead,
still holds fast and fights and works
with a zest and determination /
have not seen in any other city Of
the Soviet Union.
The army of workers speeding out
from their plants manned the bar
rica6e athwart the suburban streets
OF Russia's second city and check
ed the assault.
Without our workers, Leningrad
would doubtless have fallen" the
youthful mayor of the old Czarist
capital, Peter Popkov, told me.
THE Red army had not yet been
fully mobilized and the bulk of
available troops had been thrown
into the critical central front where
they were needed worse"
Veterans Of former wars and rev.
olutions, the workers formed whole
divisions, trained others and super
vised the construction of defenses.
BUILD DEFENSES
Today hundreds Of girls and
housewives were building still more
defenses, manning air raid appara-
tus, and cultivating vegetables. The
daily artillery fire, the air alarms,
the continued emergency rations-
Imperial Valley press., 1943-06-28

LONDON, June 2 CUP) = Royal
Air Force planes battered an enemy
convoy off the Dutch coast today,
sinking two ships, firing a third
and damaging three more and
sending the wars greatest aerial
offensive into its ninth day.
Typhoon and Hurricane fighters
attacked the convoy - the second
line OF ships hit off the Netherlands
in little more than u hours.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-06-28
Red Aid AGAINST Japs Mission?

age this speculation. These rumors
saw that Naotake Sato, japanese
ambassador to Moscow, has been
trying to promot a Russo-German
peace because of mounting fears III
Tokyo that the Axis is bound TO
lose in Europe, allowing the Allies
to turn their full attention TO ia
pan.