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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-26

sentenced to 90 days in jail on the first count, 30 days on the second and fined $l0 and costs on the third. Execution of the sentence was sus- pended six months and he was placed on probation with the under standing that he pays his wife a weekly sum for the support of his family. He was arrested last night by Patrolman Michael Karpelman.
 Frederick Taskier, 53, 6l0 w. l64th street, New York. driver of car which skidded and crashed through Q fence on Meriden road several weeks ago was granted a nolle on a reckless driving charge when Pros- ecuting Attorney Lawlor told the court the accident was the result of a sudden blowout of one of Taskier's tires. Cyril White, 27, Peck Lane, Cheshire, charged with reckless driving after an accident in which a car he was driving yesterday over- turned on the Cheshire road, was given continuance to April 8.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-26

asked.
 T did" she replied.
 She refused to go back to 926 for her hat and coat, and waited in the hall while police got them for her.
 This is an awful thing to have happen" she said. T planned to leave for Tulsa tonight but I couldn't get reservation until tomorrow night, and then this had to happen"
 She told police the gun was fired six times. The first two shots, she said, were fired by Mrs. Simmons, and the other four were fired dur ing the struggle for the gun.
 At the sheriff's office she refused to submit to ques oning until she had conferred with an attorney After that she gave authorities a statement, which was disclosed in part by Assistant County Attorney M. s. Sinms.
 Mrs. Howard said she was di- vorced ten years ago. Her former Aiuobull0s oAiC od4up 10 a WCdAtllJ contractor at Lubbock, Texas. Mrs. Howard lives at Fort Worth with her son, Louis Howard, Jr., 20, and her 14-year old daughter.
 She said she is a neighbor of Mrs. Simmons daughter, Mrs. w. G. Lackey of Fort Worth. Mrs. Lackey was reported en route here and was expected to arrive today
 Mrs. Howard said she had come to Tulsa on business.
 Beyond claiming that Mrs. Sim mons had threatened her life and she had struggled with her in self defense, Mrs. Howard refused to discuss the shooting. Assistant County Attorney c. c. Lassiter said he had been unable to find any motive for an attack. Mrs. Howard said she had known Mrs. Simmons for years, having met her at horse shows.
 Mrs. Simmons husband refused to discuss the shooting.
 The Simmons own the Simmons Stables here and their horses have been exhibited throughout he coun- try, winning many prizes.
 Simmons, 59, Is one of the most prominent independent oil operators of the southwest. He is pioneer in the industry and has discovered many large wells throughout the area.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-26
BOARD OF REVIEW
 ANNOUNCES MERITS
Scouts Chosen for Badges Frank MCGrath to Repre-
 sent Community Club
Washington Hill

The south district board of review of the Waterbury Boy Scouts held a meeting Wednesday at Washing ton Park Community club, with George Gaugler of the scout ad- vancement committee in charge.
 The following merit badges were awarded at the meeting:
 Personal health merit badges, Ed ward Hebert and John McGovern of Troop 9, woodwork, Robert Sturges and Thomas Sturges of Troop l9; first aid, Edmund Hebert: music and pioneering, Charles Fadus of Troop 19; and swimming and carpentry, Robert Caulfield of Troop g.
 Troop 2 of the Second Congrega- tional church and Troop 16 of St. Lucy's church will attend board of review meetings this evening. Washington Park Community club, at the last meeting in March, appointed Frank A. McGrath to be the Victory speaker for the club, and notified Mrs. Marion Hunt, chairman of this committee to that effect.
 The club also are asking the members who have either sons or daughters in the armed forces of the United States, to send in their names to the secretary, Mrs. E. plankey, 1905 Baldwin street, on or before April 1, in order that the Service Flag which is being made may be completed. Mrs. Plankey has not received all tine names and and 1t is impossible from the in- formation she now has, to be cer- tain of the correct number of stars to put on the flag.
 A letter was read written by J. J. Curtin pertaining to the Home Gardening that soil in this area was being tested to see whether 1t was of the right kind for vegetable gar- dens. and as soon as there was any. thing definite to report, the club would be so informed, and if any of the members were interested in planting @ defense garden they could avail themselves of the oppor- tunity.
 A social hour was held after the meeting with refreshments served in the cafeteria and dancing in the auditorium. Everyone had a very enjoyable evening. The Hill is for- tunate in having the Community House in their midst where one can meet their neighbors for an evenings relaxation and fun, The Earbenders will hold their weekly card game this evening at the Community House. The com- mittee working on the annual ban- quet is asked to meet on Sunday afternoon at 8 o'clock. at the Com munity House.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-26
GERMANS OUSTED
 FROM 2 HAMLETS
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Soviet artillery was credited witf breaking up another German at tack north of Chuguev yesterday More than 200 enemy dead were counted on the battlefield, the Thursday midnight communiqut said.
 The wrecking of two German tanks and the staying of 160 Ger. mans in a night engagement wal reported in the mid-day commit nique.
 Tn the Belgorod area" the mid day communique said, numerically superior enemy forces pressed back Soviet attachments and captured two inhabited places. Regroupine their forces, men of K unit during the night dislodged the enemy from these inhabited places and restored the former situation. They wiped out 100 German officers and mei' and captured four guns. 70 Tommy guns, several rifles and other wal equipment"
 Company of German Tommy gunners who attempted to force 6 water barrier in the Belgorod area yesterday was routed with the loss of 100 men and Soviet artillery dis. abled three tanks and partly an initiated an enemy infantry bat talion in other engagements.
 Russian tanks and infantry, driv' ing relentlesSly over melting snowS toward Smolensk, broke into and occupied a group of German forth. cations today, wiping out 200 of the enemy and wrecking IS pillboxei and blockhouseS.
 Elsewhere in converging advances on Smolensk, the midnight com munique reported, the Russians oc- cupied several towns and hamleti and seized a strongly-fortifled de- fense point. The pace of the Soviet advances was gradually slowing ai the Red Army pushed deeper into the hedge hodge defenses that make Smolensk the most formidable Ger man fortress on the central front.
 The Midday communique alst reported the further tightening oi the Soviet arc about the German bridgehead in the northwest Cau. casus, where several additiona towns and hamlets were captured.
 "The men of one Soviet uni crossed a water barrier and sudden ly attacked the enemy" the com munique said. "The Germans at' tempted to offer resistance, but having lost over 200 officers ana men, were compelled to retreai hastily. The Soviets destroyed sever machine-guns. one artillery anc four mortar batteries.
 Tn another sector, a detachment captured an inhabited place ans four guns, seven large calibe! machine-guns, i80 rifles. 20 truck and a war material dump"
 Aerial activity continued at high pitch in the Leningrad ares with Soviet pilots shooting dowr eight and. damaging three enem, 1 planes.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-26
FRESNO DAN" DIES

Melrose, Mass. March 26.-(UP) Daniel Black Russell, Sl, Fresno Dan" of the famous lengthy Russell will case 30 years ago. died here yes- terday.
 Fresno Dan" was one of two men who in 1909 claimed to be wealthy Daniel Russell's missing son and entitled to a half share in his S700,- 900 estate. After a ii5-day trial, Fresno Dan" was declared the legal heir.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-26
AGAINST ROME BOMBING

Los Angeles (UP)-Dr. Gabino A.. Palmera, director of the University of Mexico, has written the Univer- sity of California warning of the deplorable impression that would be caused in Latin America by the bombing of Rome. "The b0mbard- ment of Rome," he states. would not only galvaniSe the vii lof Italy against those who would attack the capital of their country, but would create great resentment among all the Catholics in the world.''
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-26
BRUSH FIRES KEEP
 FIREMEN ENGAGED

Brush fires continued to keep firemen on the move today with seven alarms for blases of this kind turned in at headquarters up to o'clock this afternoon. A high mark for the week was set yester- day, with firemen responding to 32 alarms. most of them brush or rub- bish blazes. Most serious of yester- days fires was that which destroy- ed q two-car wooden garage on the property 0f Loren 0. Chase, % Superior avenue.
 Four companies responded to the alarm. and kept the blaze from spreading to other buildings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-26
alter WimcIleII In NezC York

tuxedos come to yOui" Today the Broadway dudes and their dolls arc packing purante's Inferno (the copacabana), which G on the swank East Side.
 The editors Oa the Mirror consider this one og their favorite war gags: A Berlin worker asked Q bank clerk how to invest his life savings of 1000 marks .. Buy State bonds, he was advised .. "But," he butted, "supposlng the State goes broker"
 You forget the NaA Party will see that iS doesntl" But" persisted the man, "Supposing the NaEi Party coilapses9" Well, " Nss the answer, Isn't that worth 1000 marks7"
 He's sort of . sport in his home town, Lima, Ohio He came to visit The Big Apple for Q few days, hitting most of the gay places He hit them 80 well one night he passed out on 0 bench in the sub- way, where workers fingered him for all he had =. Wallet, watch and his draft card He was advised by friends to tell the police about 1t, and his watch, at least, might be retrieved in some pawnshop No, sir" he said, "IIl handle this thing myself. No New Workers are going to make nick out of mel" And so he de- voted five more nights to feigning sleep on the same bench, He drank two drinks each time so he'd "reek of likker" He outfitted himself with 0 new wallet, coin and Q new watch, plus tic pin On the fifth night, while waiting for the intruders to come he fell sound asleep, and you guessed It ... They cleaned him out againl
 Lint from a Blue Serge Suit: ROu- ben MamOullan, the director, has . leather book -mark on which Is inc scribcd: "rhls Is where I fell asleep The gendarmes have warned night clubs to stop "OvercrOwding' or risk being shuttered |. Isabel Mclaughlin, one of the prcttlest dancers In the Flo Zlegfeld "FOllles" Is still part of the Broadway scene "a ciEgie gal at the Park Central Roof "Mugglng" In police lingo: Robbery and assault with danger Ous weapons" Jane FrOmans groom k In Lisbon with her Boston socialite. Wm. Delano Whit field Roosevelt klnsman) weds Eleanor TrOy's sister, Ruth, at the Little Church Around the Corner Sunday -. Smoking may soon be prevented in the legit theaters. Lleutenants COnnOrs and Weber of the Theater Detail have warned managers that firemen will hand summOnscs to playgOers who light matches Cast Your Bread Upon the Waters item: A One-time star who never failed to send donations to Q tiny West Coast convent Is now sheltered by 1t in her sunset years-dear old Trixie Friganza.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-26
Relief Sought (BV United prtss)

The nation faced its first meatless or near meatless weekend today, sustained in the hope that rationing next week and national food ad- ministrator may ease the problem of diminishing food supplies in the near future.
 A United Press survey showed that in cities from the Atlantic to the Pacific and from the Great Lakes to the Gulf, the greatest cur rent food shortage is in meat
 No acute shortages were reported in canned or processed foods and apparently there were ample sup plies of fresh vegetables in most cities. Poultry, which will not be rationed, was scarce as housewives bought the available suppIy as a substitute for beef, pork, or veal.
 Here's a picture of the situation in various parts of the country:
 New York: Nine out of 10 butcher shops reported exhausted supplies. Wholesale meat receipts far below normal. Restaurants apparently well stocked but predict a 50 per cent reduction in supplies next week. Police called to quen near riot by 2.O00 butchers yesterday in the Brooklyn wholesale meat market.
 Detroit-The Michigan Restau- rant and Caterers association said today that many establishments planned to close down because of new government restrictions on foods.
 Philadelphia-Spokesmen for the Associated Butchers of Philadelphia predicted today that a large num- Der of meat retailers in the area would close at noon and remain closed until Monday because i've have nothing to sell"
 Shortages also were reported in potatoes and poultry. Restaurant patrons face two meatless days a week.
 Washington-Housewive antici- pating rationing have forced meat sales in the capital up 8 per cent dealers disclosed today. The rush is expected to continue through Sat. lIrday and there isn't enough meat to meet the demand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-26
FOR BUSINESS USE

Carbon paper and linked type- writer ribbons te . total value ei s25 .OO0.O are consumed annually in the United States in ormal times according to figures of the Census Bureau.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-26
VICTORY GARDEN IDEA

Chemists could grow enough potatoes in an area of IS square miles to feed the entire United States, using growing solutions in- stead of soil.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-26
nENTTO WRTTRs MEMOIRs

London. March 26.-CUP) Pre- mier Benito Mussolini Is writing his memoirs and already has delivered the first half of the work to q Swiss publishing firm t1ae daily sketch gossip column. '.Insloe Information, ? ssaS A@aew
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-26
TRANsCONTTNENTAL

Estados Unidos dc Colombia b the only nation south of Panama with ports and trade on both the Allantic and the Pacific oceans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-26
NAVAL IDENTIFICATION

The new Identification tag of the United States Navy includes the bearers blood group and the date upon which he received tet- anus toxid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-26

NNULlJlIluCu HUH A hSG 4J manager stated however, that addi- tional shipments are expected next week and the situation may be eased considerably after the rationing is in force for a few days. He said several packers send shipments only every two weeks, and next week hap '. pens to be the week scheduled for him to obtain stocks.
 Restaurants supplies of meat were reported to be generally good, but 8 great drain Is expected this week end when consumers who have been un- able to make last-minute purchases will resort to dining out. A reduction set for the new rationing program also is expected to affect the res- taurant situation.
 Many Shops Closed
 New York, March 26.-tUP)-New Workers faced a meatless week end today as nine out of ten retail butch CT shops reported their supplies eX- hausted and whole sale meat re- ceipts at phcking plants fell far below normal,
 Restaurants apparently were we'll stocked for the week end but they predicted a 50 per cent reduction in their supplies next week after meat rationing begins on Monday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-26
WEEKEND MEAT
 SUPPLY LIGHT

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-26
SOCIETY WOMAN
 SHOT TO DEATH

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-26

The Earbenders will hold their weekly card game this evening at the Community House. The com- mittee working on the annual ban- quet is asked to meet on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. at the Com munity House.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-26

That recalls the time George Ber- nard Shaw tried to sell Q dated manuscript to . weekly magazine, which rejected 1t with this note: "Our editors see no reason why 1t should be published by us."
 Shaw answered.: "Am forwarding q copy in Braille."
The Wilmington morning star., 1943-12-15
DAVIS CAGE PLAY
IS STILL RAGING
l17th AA Bn Registers 3rd
Straight Tourna-
ment Win

CAMP DAVIS, N. c., Dec. IA
A fast-moving 117th AA Bn. over
powered the 3rd Tow Target, 5317
last night in FarnsWorth Hall and
thus registered a third straight
triumph in the Camp Davis bas-
ketball tournament.
At no time was the issue in doubt
las Castine, Postolese, and Jenn-
exc pumped the leather through
the hoop with unerring accuracy
Speed was the keynote and enabl-
ed the 117th ,courtmen to outdis-
lance their pursuers while cutting
underneath for easy layups.
Decker's four field goals repres.
ented half of the losers field goal
output. Although the Target-men
possessed none of the drive and
Workmanship enjoyed by the 117th
its spirit never Jagged. Despite the
one-sided score the underdogs new.
er quit, a characteristic displayed
by all losers in the AA hoop tour.
ney.
The 117th used but six men in
romping to it's well-earned con.
quest. CASTINGS 16 points was tops
for the visitors. Then followed
Postolese with IA, Jennecke with
The Wilmington morning star., 1943-12-15

Beginning with the Miami Open, ]
am going to work. From here, !
am headed for the West Coast. I'll
play in all of the tournaments
out there, and also appear in a
number of benefit matches.
NATURALLY my biggest ambition
is to win the open when it is held
again. That's why I am going to
work so hard. 1t looks as if the
war might not last too much long
er. They may even decide to play
the open when the war in Europe
is over even though there still is
fighting in the Pacific
The 42-year-old player isn't op.
timistic about his chances of lead,
ing the Miami Open on a course
which puts premium on chip.
ping, probably the weakest art OF
Woods game.
81 might win, though, if 1 start
sinking puts as !. was doing this
summer" he added. maybe I'll
start chipping too
He thinks Sam Byrd, the former
baseball player, is the man to
beat because Sam is good
clipper and putter. and he won't
be hurt too badly here if he starts
spraying his drives"
The Wilmington morning star., 1943-12-15
Science Versus Roughness
On Coming rapplingC Card

1t will be strictly science and
skill versus rough and roWdy tao.
tics when Milo 1.-THE Muscle" Stein.
born tangles with burly old Cow
boy Luttrall at the ITALIAN Hall
Friday night.
Luttral is a fierce grappler who
enjoys mixing it up with any op-
ponent. The clever bad man has
been beaten many times, but never
has his conqueror climbed from
the ring without knowing that he
has been in a tough scrap. Stein
born has never stood for any OF
the slightly shady tricks of the
cowboy and is certain to be olN
to put a quick end to the hated
toughie.
Besides this stellar bout, Fri
days card also offers an excellent
supporting affair. Pete Mannagoff,
the lanky drop kick artist, meets
popular AL Massey. Massey, a
combination boxer wrestler who
loves to use his fists as well as
various holds, is a great crowd
pleaser. His aggressive style and
The Wilmington morning star., 1943-12-15
Chicago Trying To Keep
EDGE For Pro Cro1un Tiff

er for the Redskins" The outcome
of Sundays playoff will deter
mine which Bear team will start
in the championship game.
Meanwhile, battle-scarred Bron-
ko Nagurski, the Bear fullback,
arrived in Chicago actually believ-
ing the title contest was next Sun
day. He had departed from his
Minnesota farm before learning
the Giants had spanked the Red
skins 31-7 and necessitated play
off.
Sid Luckman, the record-break-
ing passer, removed some of the
tension by announcing he would
definitely be on hand to play in the
big game. 1t was thought Sid, an
ensign, might be required to re-
port for maritime service next
week and miss his last pro ap-
pearance until after the war.
The advance ticket sale for the
post-Christmas party has been
brisk, with some 10000 snatched
up for $118,047. The team has vot-
ed to split the receipts of the
game into 80 1-3 shares, full shares
going to the 26 regular player and
to each of the three coaches.
Among those voted half shares
were Bob Masters, recently obtain
ed from the Brooklyn Dodgers,
and Lieut.. Bill Osmanski, now a
dental officer at Great Lakes,
john Siegel and Bill Geyer, form
ef player. now in service, will re-
lcelVe one-third shares. ,
The Wilmington morning star., 1943-12-15
CRAIG WOOD HITS
COMEBACK TRAIL
Star Golfer Is Recovered
From Troublesome
Back Ailment

MIAMI, Fla, Dec. IA. - fP) -
If Craig Woods putter starts
smoking again and brings him
first money in the $4,000 Miami
Open Golf Tournament, it'll be like
an learn while you learn bonus
He'll be playing for keeps try.
ing to collect all the war bonds
he can, of course, but the tourna.
ment is chiefly important to the
blond plaster as the start Of his
campaign to win the first postwar
United States Open Championship
The Mamaroneck, N. Y, profes.
sional won the last open played, ir
1871 and did it with an ailing back
strapped up tightly.
He underwent an operation last
February and his back now is "as
strong as ever" but his golf game
isn't.
81 am playing miserably," he
said. Il have entered only two
tournaments since the operation
It's true I teamed with Jimmy
Four Ball and I finished second in
Demaret to win the Minneapolis
the Victory Open at Chicago.
but that was because I was
sinking them from all over the
course.
"There's nothing really wrong
with my game. I ain not bothered
by the change after the operation.
"What I need is to work hard,
and to have plenty of competition,
The Wilmington morning star., 1943-12-15
OLD JOHN C00NEY
DEFIES ALL Time
42-Year-Old Baseball Star
Continues To Shine
On Diamond

SARASOTA, Fla, Dec. 14-tR-
II 2-year-old outfielder gets
into the running for the National
batting championship next base.
ball season, it'll be Johnny Coon
ey thumbing his nose at father
time again.
1t was disappointing to the vet
eran Jack-of-all trades because a
torn shoulder muscle, which in
terfered with his throwing. kept
him from giving a full measure
OF help to the Brooklyn Dodgers
this year when he was only Al.
But the muscle is all right now,
and Cooney declared today:
It they need me. I'll play. And
it looks now as if they might"
. Cooney was a pitcher for 10
years, doubling as a utility man
and sometimes as coach. Then
he developed arm trouble. Thir-
teen pieces of bone were remov-
ed from his elbow, and his days
on the mound were over.
He moved into the outfield for
the Boston Braves, and started
smacking out base hits. In 1910,
at the age Of 80. he was runner
up for the batting title. He fin
ished second again the next year
It is no surprise to Cooney that
he keeps going strong at an age
when most players are about
through.
II always have taken care of
myself" he explained. 81 don't
drink or smoke. and I keep in
condition. I am fortunate in being
the lean, why type. I don't take
on weight. Adding pounds hurts
man."
Cooney has played at every posi-
ton except catcher and third base
man.
His advice to others, though, is
to stick to one spot.
81 don't think it's good to change
around" he commented. "a play.
err who is in every game keeps
his eye and his timing.
"a utility man usually gets lit
tie chance to play, and loses his
touch usually.
you've got to be in there play
ing in order to do your best"
The Wilmington morning star., 1943-12-15
Yale Plans To Continue
intercollegiate Games

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Dec. IA
P)- Yale found intercollegiate
athletic competition so thriving in
l943 that it is going ahead full
steam with plans for 1914 in foot
ball, baseball, swimming and bas-
ketball.
The university has given its ap-
proval and Athletic Director o.
den D. Miller is frankly elated.
Back in the spring of 1943, when
lots of other institutions of high
er learning were shedding coach
es and schedules like poor relatives
in frenzied haste to conform to
Imagined necessity for sober con-
centration on wartime courses,
Yale courageously stuck to its
guns.
Miller and the corporation be-
lieved that a reasonable athletic
program would help intellectually to
built morale, stimulate the com
petitive spirit. and given the boys
a needed breathing spell from
more serious duties.