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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-12

regulation announced by SelectlVe
Service today. Local boards were
told to classify as fathers all those
whose children were born before
last Sept. IS.
Washington. Apr. 12-AP-The
revised classification for selective
service announced today by War
Manpower Commissioner Paul V.
McNutt follow:
1-A-Ayailable for military serv-
ice.
lao Conscientious objector
available for noncombattant mill.
tary service.
Member OF land or naval
forces Of the United States
II-A-Man necessary in his es
sential civilian activity.
lib Man necessary TO war pro.
duction program.
IEC-Man deferred by reason Of
his agricultural occupation or EN-
deavor.
Man with child or chill
dren deferred by reason OF main.
tanning bona fide family relation
ship
1HC-Man with dependents who
is regularly engaged in agricultur
al occupation or endeavor.
III-D-Man deferred because In
Guctlon would cause extreme hard
ship and privation to a wife. child.
or parent with whom he maintains
a bona fide family relationship.
IV-A-Nan As years old. or over,
who is deferred by reason Of age.
Official deferred by law.
IV-C-Neutral aliens requesting
relief from liability FOR training
and service, and aliens not accept
able TO the armed forces.
Iv.D- Minister of religion or di.
vinity student.
-IV-E- Conscientious objeCtor
available for work of national i'm
portance
W.T. Physically, mentally, Or
morally unfit
IN-H-Men IS TO IS now deferred
because their age group is not be
ing accepted for military service.
Cribs group is being reclassiiied
in case OF eventual CALI.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-12
Greatest War Loan Drive
in History Finds Ypsilanti
Prepared to do Its Share
New Allied Gains
on African Front

The important eastern Tunisian
port Of Sousse and the Holy City OF
kairouan, 30 miles TO the south
west, have been captured by Allied
troops, CHS reported today from
AIgiers. The German and italian
high commands admitted evaeua.
ton OF ksirouan and also belstedly
acknowledge the loss OF Stas.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-12
Flashes of
Late News
THE WEATHER.: Tonight:
Colder, windy

AT THE GERMAN FRONTIER
-UP-Herbert Won Dirksen. for
mer German Ambassador to Japan,
England and the United States.
will be named ambassador To Spain.
il was reported today.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-12

HAckLEBuRG, Ala.-UP-
Seven persons were reported
dead, three children missing
and several others injured in
the wake of a tornado and
electric storm that struck this
West Alabama town early TO.
day, destroying about 40 build
lngs, according to first ae-
counts.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-12
New Classes
Set in Draft

Washington. Apr. 12-- APP -
Thousands of men who became
dads" in the last two years were
given drsft-deferment status as
fathers for the first time in a new
regulation announced by SeleetiVe
Service today. Local boards were
told to classify as fathers all those
whose children were born before
last Sept. IS.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-12

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico-AP-
The Puerto Rican assembly voted
yesterday at a lively 10 hour ses-
sion to establish a permanent or
ganization to campaign both here
and in Washington for support Of
the Tydings bill which would give
this island complete and absolute
independence.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-12

WASHINGTON ms - Presl-
dent Roosevelt was on record today
with a blistering denunciation OF
Congress for its action in attach
ing the salary de-limlting rider
TO the bill increasing the debt limit
from $125.000, 100000 to s21O,000,-
100000 which he allowed to be-
come law without his signature at
midnight. Saturday.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-12

BERN-UP- The Swiss people
were pledged today to take up arms
to defend their neutrality and in
dependence against any beIliger-
ent. either Axis or Allied. Marco
Pilet-Golaz, councillor Of foreign
affairs. said at a political congress
that Switzerland would face SER
ious crisis with invasion Of the con-
tinent. with formidable political.
economic, financial and perhaps
even military situations"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-12

LONDON-AP- Herbert II. Leh-
man. director of the U. s. Office of
Foreign Relief and Rehabilitation
operations. conferred today with
Hugh Dalton, president OF the
Board Of Trade. on problems of the
German-occupied countries OF Eu-
rope.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-12

SAN FRANCISCO-INS-In a
land reminiscent OF frontier days,
san Francisco's famous Golden Gate
Park was staked out today into go
victory garden plots, awarded by
the park commission to applicants
on the first come. first served basis.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-12

LONDON - UP - The Daily
Sketch said today that Adolf Hitler
was trying to induce the hey of
Tunis to evacuate to Europe and
has offered him a palace near
Vienna for refuge.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-12

LONDON-UP- Gen. Sir Ber-
nard L. Montgomery II year old
son, David, recently was an offici'
al guest at the country home OF
Prime Minister Winston Church
i'll, 1t was disclosed today. David,
the youngest guest at the prime
minister's home since the war
started, said the visit was "terrif-
ic',
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-12

PHILADELPHIA - UP - The
fourth naval district announced to-
day that the Cramp Shipbuilding
Co will launch two submarines
within a few minutes Of each other
next Sunday.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-12

WASHINGTON ms Funeral
arrangements were being made to-
day for Daniel c. Roper. former
Secretary OF Commerce. who died
last night after an illness OF four
months. Roper, IS. spent many
years in government service and
was President Roosevelt's first Sec
rotary OF Commerce. serving from
1893 to 1888 when he resigned and
was replaced by Harry Hopkins.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-12

ALGIERS-UP - The French
Union for Patriotic Action, an or
ganization of refugees represent
ing several political groups. urged
Gen. Henri Honore Giraud today
to aid in creating at once gov
eminent OF liberation" unifying the
French Empire and burying any
individual differences among ex.
lied leaders.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-12

LONDON--lNS-Hitler and Mus
sollni will decide II and when New
York Il to be bombed. according TO
the Italian newspaper Tribuna H.
lustrata. the German radio said
today. such raids. the German
announcement said. might entail
heavy losses in pilots and planes
but would have great moral and
Psychological effects"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-18
MILITARY HONORS
 FOR DR. SULLIVAN
Brother Oficiates as Cele- brant of Solemn Funeral
 Mass; COlOrs Presented

Rev. J. Leo Sullivan of New Ha. ven celebrated the solemn high Mass of requiem at the funeral of his brother, Dr. Cornelius F. Sulli- van which was held this morning at 8:15 o'clock from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street to the church of the Sacred Heart at g o'clock. Rev. John Dial assist ed as deacon, the Rev. Franklin Corrigan, as sub-deacon. The Stal Spangled Banner was sung at the end of the Mass.
 Among the clergy seated in the sanctuary were the Reverends Nil chael Lynch of Windsor Locks Henry Flanagan of Montowese Francis Bratton of New Haven; James Frederick, David O'Keefe, AL bert Callahan and Henry Quinn oi this city.
 The bearers were Timothy Hurley ] James Dillon, Michael Day, John Moore, James Moore and James F Mulville.
 Burial was in the family plot at old St. Joseph'g cemetery with serv- ices by Rev. John Dial assisted by the visiting clergy. James Mulville past commander of Corporal Coyle Post presented the flag to the fam l fly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-18
EGG Probe Is Given Approval By House Com.

Washington, Jan. 1S- (UP) - Chairman Adolph Sabath, D., Ill.,, today announced the House rules committee had unanimously ape proved Q resolution sponsored by Rep. E. E. Cox, D., Ga, for an investigation of the Federal Com- municati0ns Commission.
 The Cox resolution reintroduced after dying in the last session, called for an inquiry to determine whether the FCC's activities were conducted Gin accordance with the law and public interest"
 Cox charged Chairman James l.. Fly of the EGG with high ha n q ed dictatorial, GestapO methods,'' and asserted that the commissions policy threatened freedom of speech.
 At a recent EGG hearing, conn mission attorneys introduced evi- dencc indicating Cox had repre- sented in Albany, Ga., radio Sta- ton before the commission while g member of Congress. Attorneys for the station declared the EGG apparently was at emptying to lay the groundwork for prosecution of Cox.
 Cox charged this was an effort to ''frame" him and sabotage" the investigation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-18
Defendant Wins In
 Suits For $59, 9,OOO
Jndge John Rufus Booth Hands Down Decision Favor.
 ing City; John McKeenan Fatally Injured in Mishap

Decisions in three civil actions in which . total of 459,O00 damages were sought, were returned for the defendants in Snemorandums hand- ed down today by Superior Court Judge ,Jol1i Rufus Booth.
 John Frederick of Waterbury, and James L,eary, administrator of the estate of John McKeemat1, also of this city, who sought $15,000 and e15, 900, respectively, lost their suits against the City of Waterbury. They claimed they sustained severe inc iiiries Nov. 27, 1855, when they fell while painting Leavenworth high Bchool.
 N The men were injured when a giang of Q ladder used to support a platform broke. The city claimed it was not liable as the painting was a w. P. A. project and 1t was performing a governmental function hy supplying materials for the work.
 The iurist ruled that the defect ln the ladder was not actually known to the defendant DOT was caused by. 1t, and therefore It could not be held negligent. F added that a tendency to Injury cannot De held sufficient to make u e situa- tlon Q nuisance, dismissing claims of nuisance made by the plaintiffs.
 One of the plaintiffs, John Me- Keeman, died while the case was pending, and originally claims were made that his injuries contributed Eo the disability which led to death but they were withdrawn before the end of the trial. A hearing in the case was held last October.
 Tn another memorandum decision was returned for Chester and Dor othy Livingston of Hartford, defer- dants in a civil action brought by Rose Grabeline and Elvira Guerrero, both of waterbury,, who sought ei2,OOO and $7,50O respectively as the result of injuries sustained in g car collision October 20, 1940 in Hart ford. The jurist found the de- fendants were correct in their etsti- 1nony that the car in whic hthe plaintiffs were passengers struck theirs at an intersection because of the fault of the operator of the local car.
 withdrawal papers were filed in superior court today in the $l5,O00 civil action entered by John Haalon of Waterbury against Thorsten H. Carlson of Waterbury and the Wa. terhury Savings bank. The suit was based on injuries sustained by the plyaintiff when he was struck by Q ladder at PA Cooke street. The premises were owned by the bank and the other defendant was en- gagged in painting the building at the time of the accident. Terms O1 setEleenlnt were not disclosed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-18
ACCIDENTS DUE
 TO ICY STREETS
Drivers Find Difficulty in Operating Cars Today;
 Accidents Reported

Pedestrians and motorists slith- cred and slid again this morning on fey roadways and sidewalks, follow ing another in the series of ice storms which has plagued the city this winter. Many streets in resi- dential sections were almost impass- able, and parts of several main streets were covered with a glaze of ice that prevented any gaining of traction.
 The film of ice formed over the highways and streets after a freez- ing rain that began at about 10 o'clock last night. Additional fur ries of sleet and freezing rain came during the night, and there were one or two more up to mid-morn- ing.
 There were several minor accl. dents, but no serious vehicular crashes were reported by police Motorists headed for home last night and for work this morning proceeded at a slow pace, fearful of having their cars get out of control. Many accidents were avoided by only a narrow margin, despite drivers precautions, as tires and brakes re- fused to take hold on the glazed road surfaces.
 Many falls by pedestrians were reported, but no serious injuries were listed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-18
TWO MEN HELD
 IN $2O,OOO BAIL
Stabbing of Army Cor ! pOral Recalled By WOr=
 CeSter Trial

z Worcester, Mass, Jan. 18-(UP)- Two Worcester men were ordered held in $20,O0O bail today for hear Ing January 28 and a third was sought in connection with the crit 4cal stabbing of Corp. Arthur J. Webster, Jr., 9, of Milford in a Rooming house suite occupied by his bride of three weeks.
 z. Pleas of innocent were entered in district court for James V. Allen, %, Q welder, and Thomas H. Han parsoomian, 28 a truck driver, who were charged with assault with a Dangerous weapon.
 x Webster, who sustained eight wounds in his back and chest while home from WSstover Field at Chico nee yesterday on 36 hours leave, ~as reported in serious condition And already had been given a blood 8Eansfusion.
 2 Detective Capt. John ]. Kalagher kaid the stabbing occurred after Allen, Hanparsoomian and q com nanson burst Into the Webster &nartment and began an argument
 "a said that Allen coupled a room oyer Mrs. Webster's suite and had 8rsViously become acquainted with her.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-18
Walker Named Chairm an By Democrat Party

Chicago, Jan. IS. (UPD-The Democratic National Committee elected Postmaster General Frank c. Walker National Chairman by an unanimous vote today.
 Gov. Cplbert L. Olson of Cali fOrnia, who placed Walkers name in nomination, praised the 66- year-OId Postmaster General as "cOnsistent and faithful supporter of the liberal policies of the ad- ministratiOn."
 SecOnding the nomination, Mrs. Emma Guffey Miller of Pennsyl- vania, a sister of Sen. Joseph Guffey, said Walkers election would be giving the President a strong right arm"
 A motion that nominations close was made immediately and passed without dessent on Q voice vote.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-18
MONSICNOR FINN
 OFFICIATES HERE
National K. of C. Chaplain Celebrant of Funeral
 Mass for Mrs. SlOcunl

The Rt. Rev. Leo Finn celebrated the solemn high Mass of requiem this morning at the funeral of Mrs. Sallie Slocurn. wife of William J. Sl0cuEn. of New York city, which was held at S:i6 o'clock from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, to the Church of the Immaculate Conception. The Rev, William Fox of New Canaan as- sisted as deacon, with Rev. Fran. els Finn of Plainville as sub-dea- con. The Revs. Edward Morrison, John P. Kennedy. Donald OLeaTy of this city. and Vincent Finn oi sharon were seated in the aanctu- ary. William 0'BTien rendered . special musical program.
 The bearers included John Rior. dan. John cluney. William 0'Don. nell. Bernard Burke. Frederick 0nlgiey and John Finn.
 IateFinent Was in the family plot at Calvary eemetAgy with services by Rev. Vincent Finn assisted hy the visiting clergy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-18
FUNERALS

James Relihan, Burton Bradley Frank Dempsey, Gouvernor Davis and Martin Crean.
 Private funeral services for Cath erine Joan Keeley, daughter of MT and Mrs. William J. Keeley of West Main street, Cheshire, were held to- day at 3 o'clock from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main street, Rev. Patrick A. Mccarthy pastor of St. Brigid's church offl- ciated. Burial was in the family plot new St. Joseph's cemetery, Water bury.
 The funeral of Lawrence Grasso took place this morning at 8 o'clock from the Colasanto Funeral Home, 932 Bank street, to the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel at g o'clock. The Rev. Dennis Birarelli celebrated the solemn high Mass of requiem, assisted by Rev. Patrick Flynn as deacon, and Rev. Austin Saunders as sub-deacon.
 The bearers included: Michael and Jerry Russo, Felix Cilfone, JohI, Lokis, Peter Martone and James DelCroce.
 Burial was in Calvary cemetery, with services by Father Saunders. Funeral services for Alexander w. McLennon of the Elton were held at the Mulville funeral home, 270 west Main street, this afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Roger B. T. Ander- son of Trinity Episcopal church offl- ciating. Burial was in Mountain Grove cemetery, Bridgeport.
 The funeral of Alfred M. Teller, 62 Jay street, New London, formerly of Waterbury, was held yesterday at the Clark funeral home, 20 State street, the services conducted by Townsend lodge, odd Fellows. Bur- ial was in old Pine Grove cemetery
 The funeral of John Andrew Swenson, Main street, Old saybrook was held Saturday at the Aldersor funeral home, 70 Central avenue Rev. Francis o. Ayres ofilciating Burial was in new Pine Grove cerne. tery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Michalins Bagden was held at 8:l5 o'clock this morning from her home l61 Park terrace, to St. Joseph's church. where a solemn high Mass of re- | quiem was celebrated. Rev. Joseph J. Valantiejus was celebrant; Rev Benedict Guaronskas, deacon, and Rev. Alfred Cabitor, sub-deacon. The special musical program was di. rected by Professor Alexander Alek- sis. Burial was in the family plot il, Sacred Heart cemeterW southbury Compittal services were conducted by Rev. Cornelius J. Buckley oi Southbury.
 The bearers were John Alexandra. vich, John Girgiauskas, Kazimil bCakinis, John Rugi1is, George Yes usevicius and Vincent Staselunas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-18
2PLEAD GUILTY
 TOMANSLAUCHTER
iiang Vengeance Staying in NOv., l94l, Is Re-
 called By Trial

Boston, Jan. 1S.-(UP)-Two of four defendants pleaded guilty to Granddaughter charges today at the opening of their trial before Supe- xior Judge Frank J. Donahue in con- nection with the gang-vengeance staying Nov. IS, 194l of Anthony Po- mo, 27-year.old professions lbody- guard.
 Those pleaded to the lesser charge were Joseph Semenza, 27, and Joseph De Marco, 24, both of the north end. Both had been charged with murder and offered their pleas at the open ing of court before the jury was im- paneled. Sentences were not im- posed immediately.
 < No change was made in the in- zaccent pleas of Salvatore (Zip) Tenuti, 31, of the north end who was charged with murder, and Alphone Penta, 2S, Pomo's roommate, who was charged with being an accessory after the fact.
 Pomo was tortured, Slashed and shoS to death in his north end room and his body, trussed in blood stained blanket, later was recovered from Boston harbor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-18
EARBENDERS MAY
 SPONSOR BANQUET
Discussion of Plans Held at Yesterdays Meeting;
 Committee Appointed
Washington HilI

The Earbenders held their first business meeting yesterday after noon at 3 o'clock, at Washington Park Community House. President Conway appointed the following members to work on the annual banquet, which the Earbenders us- ually hold before the Easter Sea- son. E. D. Leach, J. B. Cuddy, Ar thur Dulac, T. Reynolds, H. A. Hay den, Michael Kelly, R. Connors, Wil- liam Dews, Ralph Ruggles, F. Dris- col, Edward Goggins, and T. Con- way.
 Whether or not, due to wartime regulations, etc. the organization can hold the banquet or not this year, is a question which the Inem- bers will have to work out. MT Conway would like to have some reports brought in Friday night, if possible.
 The Earbenders at their twelfth game of the tournament had the following scores: Lally g, Joyce 20 Murphy 21 and Conway 21.
 Pvt. Francis BevinS, son of MT and Mrs. George Bevins of Sylvan avenue, has returned to camp after spending few days furlough witt his parents.
 Seaman William Clasby, who be- fore entering the Coast Guard wal member of the Waterbury Fire Department is home on sick leave Seaman Clasby was very sick ir the hospital with pneumonia before coming home, but looks to be on the road to good health again, and without a doubt will be O. K. wher he returns to duty.
 Chief Petty Officer Thomas Scad- den was also home for a few days and attended the funeral of Mayor Vincent A. Scully.
 Pvt. Joseph Mulcunry, stationed at Lowell General Hospital, Ft. Dev. ems, Mass, was home for few day; with his parents, MT. and Mrs. T Mulcunry, of Washington street.
 Religious conference for higf school pupils of St. Francis Xavier parish will be held this evening al o'clock, in the lower church. In. structions for the grammar schoo children will be held on Thursday afternoon at 2:30, Saturday morn ing at 10 o'clock. in the parochia school.
 Meeting of St. Francis c. Y. o will be held Thursday evening at o'clock, in the parochial school hall
 The list of contributors who us' the envelope system will be sent tx the printers in about three week.
 time. The pastor asks anyone wh' wishes to make up arrears in thu envelopes to do so by February Is If possible.
 There is also a noticeable increase of people using the envelope system which is gratefully appreciated b! the pastor, as this is the only way to be certain of a financial, Syste matic income to take care of needet repairs and upkeep of the parish.
 Aev. Afflock, of the Dominican order spoke at all the Masses yes terday soliciting subscriptions fo the National Holy Name Magazine
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-18

Valley Wholesale Grocery Go.
 Fitch L. Brennan, state director of the FDA, will serve as chairman of the committee.
 Represented on the committee are retailers, wholesalers, manufactur- CTS and producers. The group will hold its first meeting within the next few days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-18
NEW CONSTRUCTION
 WORK HIGH LIGHT

Building activity in Waterbury bit Q new low ebb during the first half 0g January, l0a3, according 10 q compilation Of permits Issued at the office Of Building Inspector John T. Hartley. up t0 early afternoon to- day, permits Issued since Jan, 1 are foF only o11o0.
 pTioFlllaa restrictions and the bed weather prevailing for the past eevs erai 9n1kg arc blamed for the faek es ae1,g'sE iR lhe building nna.