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Evening star., 1943-04-23
Memories of Soldier Now in 7unisio

Behind the four service flags that
nearly I'LL the front window of the
little house at 922 Sixth street S.W,
Mrs. Sophie Caspar was waiting.
The front room was full of pic
lures, each decorated with. red,
white and blue ribbons. There was
John, who quit his job 4 year ago
to enlist. He's in an armored tank
division in California. And Mary,
training as q WAAC in Georgia.
And William, the first of the four
to volunteer. He's Navy diver
somewhere in the Pacific. And Paul,
the 19-year-old baby. Of the family,
now in Tunisia.
Dominating the room was an old
fashioned upright piano.
That's Paul's," his mother ex-
planned. 'He bought it himself
with the first money he ever earned.
Nobody has played it since he left"
She stared at the piano.
Played Before Breakfast.
. II can still see him sitting there.
He used to come down to play be-
fore breakfast. I'd tell him If he
washed his face and had breakfast
he'd feel better, but no, I just didn't
understand, he said. Then he'd sit
at the table humming something
and drumming on the .tablecloth
with his fingers. Then he'd rush
back to the piano."
Mrs. Casper fumbled in her black
1aofhar hon Cha wyartnl - Chnw,
some OF Paul's letters. There was
one telling about the Arabs who
still dress like Christ" and another
about the red and yellow flowers
near the front. There were snap
shots Of Paul in his fatigue suit and
comic poses taken on kitchen police.
Left Navy Yard Job.
Paul's mother dabbed at her eyes
with her apron when she talked
about the day "it seemed to me I
stopped living for few minutes"
That was when she was notified by
the War Department that her
youngest son had arrived safely
somewhere.
She preferred to talk about the
days before he left his Job At the
Navy Yard to enlist.
Paul, she said, had always been
full of music. When he was
youngster at Jefferson Junior High
he was given violin to take home
and use for practice. His older
brothers kidded him out of the
violin, but not out of his love of
music. Wherever there was a con-
cert he could manage to get to, he
was there-the National Symphony
Orchestra's student concerts all
through high school, the Water
Gate in the summer time.
AFTER concert, he'd come home
and wake me up," his mother re-
membered. He used to always bring
some ice cream. We'd sit over it
Evening star., 1943-04-23
Funeral Rites Are Held
For GEORGE Churchill

Funeral services for George
Churchill, ST., who died Sunday at
his home at The Plains, Va, were
held there Tuesday.
Mr.. Churchill was born In Eng
land In 1875. He was brought to
America as q child and lived In New
York for 10 years. He then moved
to Virginia.
He IS survived by his widow. Mrs.
Teresa Scott Churchill; 3 daughter,
Mrs. william Keegan Of Philadel-
phia: . son, Pvt. George Churchill,
jr, Of the Marine Corps. and . num-
Der Of grandchildren.
Evening star., 1943-04-23
War Stamps Offered
As Egg Hunt ,H:.izes
AT D. {. Fairgrounds
Rush Easter Business
In Women's Finery and
Candy Reported Here

Candy eggs and peanuts will re-
place eggs as prizes in the District
Recreation Departments Easter egg
hunts this year it was announced
today. That decision was made in
line with the Nations food con-
servation program. Another nov-
city will be the award of War
stamps to the victorious hunters.
Banned from the White House,
Capitol and Soldiers Home grounds
and from Rock Creek Park because
of general war conditions" the egg
hunts seem destined to be confined
to District Fairgrounds.
All city Fairgrounds, the District
Recreation Department announced,
will be open next week from 10 am.
to dusk.
Children Clean Grounds.
In preparation for the egg hunts,
squads of children have been en-
gagged this week in cleaning the
grounds.
AS the children looked forward to
the hunts, Washington stores were
doing a rusH business in Easter
finery. N q
Ladies wear il the big thing, :"
Edward D. Shaw, executive secretary
Of the Merchants g. Manufacturers
Association, reported. He said the
fine business" started several weeks
ago. It is difficult to compare this
years volume with that of last
Easter, he added, because the holiday
comes month later this year.
Department and women's stores
reported tailored suits. frilly frocks
and trim hats in great demand.
Candy stores, too, we're doing rush
business.
Events Are Scheduled.
The schedule of events arranged
by the District Recreation Depart
ment follows:
At II am. Monday-Easter party,
Rosedale Playground, Seventeenth
and Gales streets NE; peanut hunt,
Sherwood Playground, Tenth and G
streets NE, and Franklin Park,
Thirteenth and K streets NV.
At 2 pm. Monday-Field day,
Hoover Playground, Second and N
streets S.W.; children's party, Cool
idge Recreation Center. Fifth and
Tuckerman streets NV; 10 am,
field day, Palisades, Dana and Sher-
rier place NV; 2 to 4 pm, Easter
party, Chevy Chase. Forty-first and
Livingston streets NV; supervised
Easter activities at Montrese Park
Thirtieth and r streets NV, and at
Langdon Park, Eighteenth and
Franklin streets NE.
At 2 pm. Tuesday-Field day,
Virginia avenue Playground, Ninth
and Virginia avenue Sc.
Wednesday-Peanut hunt, Fair
lawn Park.
Evening star., 1943-04-23
|OPA to Lift Restrictions
On Truck Recops Moy |
By the Associated Press.

~ luS A3SOcIAVeQ Ffet1.
OPA directed ration boards today
to remove on May ! quota restric-
tions on recapping Of truck tires.
The agency said after consultation
with Rubber Director William N.
Jeffers. who said recapping materials
were available for the program, that
1t was better to provide recapping
Is soon Is needed rather than risk
ruin OF some castings that might be
driven beyond the recapping point =
Evening star., 1943-04-23
District Court 10 Observe
Holiday Schedule It'll Nav ;

District Court today began its an
nual Easter holiday schedule, which
will continue through next week.
All Of the courts Offices, including
the Marriage License Bureau, will be
open, but there will be no trials until
after the holiday and only one Judge
will sit In court each day.
The holiday work will be divided
among six Of the courts Justices.
The one Judge available each day
will sign orders, hear motions and
handle other emergency matters.
The grand jury probably will re-
port Monday,
Evening star., 1943-04-23

and license bureau oficials ordered
= halt. Corporation Counsel Rich
mond B. Keech, to whom he ap-
pealed. told him he would have to
write letter stating why he wanted
TO see the records, Mr.. Miller said.
Contending that information as to
which operators have been licensed
y - public record" Mr.. Miller
threatened that mandamus action
will Be taken against District ON
ciAls. II necessary, to gain access to
the records
Evening star., 1943-04-23
There's no place for music on

There's no place for music on
the Tunisian front but there
are thousands of soldiers now
stationed around Washington
who love music as Paul Caspar
does. To continue its policy of
admitting servicemen free to its
concerts as we'll as to make
music available to all who want
it. the National Symphony
Orchestra Is now conducting a
drive for funds. If you have not
been approached by q campaign
worker and wish to contribute
to the support of the symphony,
send your gift to National Sym
ph0ny Orchestra campaign
nhesaquarters, 1877 X street NV.
Evening star., 1943-04-23

Detailed rattontMg tnJormatjon
iDiu b. t0gnd on Page Al of The
Sunday Star eGch aneek.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-01
Bakers Facing Many
 Difficult Problems
No Encouragement on Supplies Received From OPA
 Various Agencies Represented at Session

1 tions for extra supplies on OPA forms which are sent to Washing ton, it was revealed that no one has been successful in receiving any help this way.
 Speakers at the session included vice-president of the association; Charles B. Barr, West Haven and formerly of Waterbury, secretary; and James M. MacDearInid, Ham, den, chairman of the membership committee. Mir. Barr discussed services rendered by the associa- ton to it's members regarding ra- tioning, and MT. MacDearmid re- ported that, in proportion to the number of bakers, in this terri tory, the association Is the largest state organization in the country. Government representatives with whom bakers conferred included Lieutenant William B. pape. selec- tive service system; Stanley Crute, Ivan W. Burdick and o. A. Lara way, state OPA; Fitch L. Bren- nan. Food Distribution Adminis- tration: John w. Adelung and Ralph B. Lawson. Onice of De- fense Transportation; Frank H. Blakeslee, War Production Board; !; Mrs. Mary M. Dewey, War Man. power Commission, and Miss Ed- ma Harmon, U. s. Employment Service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-01
PRICE CEILING ON VEGETABLES
Readlustment of Present Schedule Asked By Mar.
 ket Growers

An increase In Nsgctahle ceiling prices has been sought here. aecords ina to an announcement by the state oPA office. Arthur \, Devyl. der. president of the Waterbury Market Growers association, was oSle ot the SlRnerS of . conamNnicAti Ation sent Co the 0pA asking for on ad. lOSenaent ta prices,
 The letter was prepared by the advisory committee of the Connee. tlcOt VeRetAhle 0roWerS association and states that higher material and labor costs make tt difficult to meet production goals, Reference Is made Co the shortage of farm labor, and the resultant cost of growing vegetables,
 An increase In price of potatoes Is expected in Waterbury later this month when imports win Dc made from the southern states, Supplies of Maine potatoes are said to he dwlndllng and higher transporta~ ton costs in obtaining the southern product may result In a higher price, the OpA has stated,
 with potato shipments greatly de~ creased during recent weeks, many seed potatoes have been diverhsd for table use The price has been slightly higher,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-01
FORMER SOLDIER
 GIVEN ACQUITTAL

Greenfield, Mass. April l.-tUP) Harold E. Horton, g. of Lanes boro, a former Camp Edwards sol- dier. was free today after being ac- quilted of a 1irst-degree murder charge in connection with the buldgeon-6eath last Aug. Sl of Jules Bourgeois, SO. of Frying. a construction camp cook.
 An altman superior court jury voted for acquital last night after 6 i-2 hours deliberation.
 "Only three persons know I am innocent-God. Bourgeois. and my self," said Horton in pleading his innocence just before the jury re- tired.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-01
nr PHI AuLT

United Press stan Cosse4pondenlD
 with Amerlsan Forces beyond El Quetlar, T0nisla, March Sos--tup)--- C6elayedl-Two American columns, pounding toward c junction with the British Eighth Army above 0aheS, pushed eastward today against strong Axis opposition.
 German tanks and slneahle truck columns appeared to be converting from the south and east Go face us In hope of delaying our advance long enoNeh to allow Field Marshal Erwin Rommel's troops to escape the tightening Allied wise in Southern TunlslN.
 Ry this evening our troops were approximately 70 miles from 0ahes hy road,
 Late today one of our columns which had driven eastward 10 miles from El 0uettar along 0ulntree road to El MaiElla settlement ran Into Q sluegine match with German tanks that slowed, but didn't stop our troops, An American tank column east of El 0uettar was feeling its way through mine fields and dodg- ing enemy artillery fire.
 Nazl and American tanks have not had Q major clash in this drive but one may come soon.
 Our planes gave excellent sup- port today, knocking down 10 etl- S..,. aAwaun eA neasa aaNsaa 0iSA0 fn and worked out on fleeing Axis trucks, blowing many to bits,
 American Boston bombers and British Hurri-hombers plastered Axis trucks moving bumper.to- bumper through the pass between Djehel Chemsi, six miles north of the Gabes road, and Djebel Ben Krerlr. a height to the cast,
 During the day our infantry won the helnhts west of the junction of the roads from Kebili and 0abes, This point is next to the Fl MaiEila settlement.
 This enabled them to put the road under shell fire, endangering the Axis forces south of Djebel Berda which could be seen mov- ing across country nortnward.
 In the center of the gullied val- ley through which our columns are moving American infantry crawled and ran to win tough fight for Djebel Mcheltat, @ horseshoe~shaped height Q little west of Djebel CheTnSi.
 Axis positions against us have been well prepared. They had strung barhed wire to protect their points and had cut mortar positions in solid rock on the mountains. But their whole idea appears to have been delayed. They risked some good Nasl panzer forces, aided by Italian units, but the Americans have kept the initiative for three days. fighting rain along with the enemy.
 Infantry successes last night and today helped. We got artillery ob- servation posts VIC could use and we took care of some haraSSing enemy guns. American troops now control the Djebel Berda foot hills east of the Kebili road because of these successes.
 In the past day and a half an. other 800 German and Italian troops have been taken prisoners. Sixteen of the Italians out-argued an un. armed first aid man and gave them- selves up to him. Fifteen others gave themselves up to one soldier,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-01

More than 200 members of the Connecticut Bakers Association met at The Elton yesterday for the pur- pose of combining their efforts to obtain more men and materials in order to continue producing the best grade of food for the military personnel, war workers and the general public.
 Representatives of the association declared that food is most import ant in war as in Ieace. and that the problems of the baking industry have increased greatly. The repre- sentatives pointed out that the only way the problem could be solved was by an increase of materials to conform with the population in" crease in the war production areas. One spokesman mentioned that ale lotments may be increased after tabulation of Ration Book 2 regis trations.
 90 Per Cent Reduction Under the new rationing system, bakers stocks of sugar, shortening. butter and other edible materials have been cut 90 per cent from last years manufacturing quota, and canned and frozen fruits and vege- tables were reduced from 30 to 50 per cent the new rationing program. Bakers met with a group of govern ment representatives to discuss the problems of manpower, selective service, rationing and food distribu- ton.
 It was pointed out that bakers are receiving only 40 per cent of the sugar they are in need of to meet the increased demands for bread and pastry. Due to the present short age of meat and many other food commodities, people are eating more bread and other bakery products at home CT in restaurants, said Russell W. Varney, Standard Brands, Inc. of New York City. His discussion concerned "The Bakers Wartime Job."
 No Extras"
 Commercial users of sugar can obtain extra quantities only to re- place sugar used in bakery products sold directly to military establish ments. No matter how much their business has increased with civilians they cannot obtain extra stocks for replacements. It was also pointed out that they cannot get extra sup- plies of products sold to war pro- duction plant cafeterias.
 Although bakers may file applica-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-01
FUNDS ASKED FOR
 POLICE TRAINING
Board Receives Letter of Praise for PatrOlmen
 P. Reilly, J. Wagner

Appreciation for the cooperation of the police department was ex. rressed in Q letter read yesterday nt the meeting of tho board of DO. Ilrss commissioners from R. Fl. Si' monds. special agent In charge oi the New Haven bureau of the P. B [. The work of Patroiman Jamei Magner, who has been on speclnl duty in connection with selectivC service violations, plant protection and espionage, and who acts as lia' ison officer between the local de' pnrtment and the P. B. l., was com. nnended by the federal officer,
 Incidentally Mr. Simonds has al- 50 announced that the P. B. I. has established Q Waterbury division of- flee In tEn Post office building With Special Agent Clarence F Glover as resident agent. He will in' vestigate complaints filed with tho national office in Washington ol the state headquarters in New Haven.
 Tlle commissioners also received and placed on file q letter iron Richard Lawlor of Baldwin street calling attention to the splendit record of Patrolman Patrick Reilly \ 34 year veteran of the department and asking consideration for Patrol. man Reilly in the event of future promotions.
 The board voted to request from the board of finance the appropria' ton of funds for a police training program to he instituted by Supt Daniel J. Carsoa, in which sDecia courses in police work will be giver younger membrs of the depart laert.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-01

xhs retirement application ol
 Anaaln Michael A. CavanauRh, En-
 lsIe 0 Watervllle, was denied by fIA1 board Of fire commissioner
 tstefdny after Chairman Finton ]. phslAn cited the need of tho depart. Ment for trained veterans not only fof the regular protection services, hut for the purposes of civilian dee lunNe. Captain cavanaugh, brother nI Chief Thomas r. Cavanaugh, and fireman for nearly 90 years, rec aunsled retirement in accordance Nllh charter provisions which make a member of the force eligible after a3 years of service.
 me request for immediate retire. ment og Pvt. Edward r, Lynch, @, 8f IFnck 1, headquarters, beause Of rayslcnl disability, was granted by the board. Pvt, Lynch, member or tlle department for g years, has hoen placed on the sick list by Dr. A. |. Finn, police and fire surgeon.
 Chnlrman Phelan and other board members, discussing Captain Cay- anaughs application, spoke highly of hls record of service with the department. But Mir. phelan pointed out that the loss of able.bodled of- flcers and mcn who reach retire. mene age would at this time serious lv impair the functions of tho de- nartInent. He called attention also Go tho fact that the board is em- lowered by legislative action to call back Co service any retired fireman phvslcaily able to perform his duties, fl his servies are considered essential.
 The chairman asked Chief Cav. nnaugh if he knew of any physical
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-01
STATE COMPLYING
 WITH TRAFFICLAW
Police Chiefs in Various Cities Removing Masks
 From Traffic Lights

Connecticut police chiefs are gen. erally complying with the recent regulation of the state trafiic coin- mission that masks be removed from trafflc lights to permit maxi- mum efficiency in the operation of such signals in behalf Of traffic safety.
 Motor Vehicles Commissioner John T. Mccarthy, secretary of the state trafilc commission, stated to- day that n survey of selected com munities in dim.out areas by the departments traffic engineer indi- cated that masked lights were being restored to normal operation, and throughout Connecticut, in the near future, vehicular and pedestrian traffic would enjoy the convenience of unmasked signals to direct street and highway traffic movement.
 "As far as we know today" Com missioner Mccarthy said, "Con- nectIcut is the only state along the northern Atlantic coast which has officially freed trafIic lights of masks. Tn establishing this rcgula. ton we are in complete agreement with military regulations which ct no time demanded such action.
 We also acted in agreement with the Connecticut War Council whose official conSultant on such matters agree with our commission that masks were inefficient and actually a hazard in scome cases. We be- lieve the restoration of trafiic sig nals to normal operation. subject to certain changes in wattage Of lights, will prove Q definite traffic accident preventative"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-01
ACTION ORDERED
 ON CONVERSIONS

Local fuel oil users who have not ohsyed orders to convert will have to either give their reasons or sur render their rationS, Fred A. Webb, local fuel oil ation administrator has announced, Consumers who fail to answer summons to appear al board hearings will lose their ra- tions for the balance of the year he said.
 About l6 consumers appeared be- fore the board last night in an- swer to special notices. Appoint mentS for several hundred more will be made in the rear future. Orders to convert were issued to HOO con. sumers in January, and of that number about 300 have either con- certed or reported plans to convert the administrator stated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-01
ARABIC LANGUAGE
 PROFESSOR DIES

Cambridge, Mass. April l.-CUP) James R. Jewett. si. professor emeritus of Arabic languages and literature at Harvard University since 1883. died unexpectedly at his home late yesterday.
 Tn 1929. Jewett gave s60.00O to the Near East College Association for establishment of the Margaret Weyerhauser Jewett pEofessorship of Arabic at the American Uniyer- sity of Beirut. The fellowship was in honor Of his wife. the former Margaret WeyeFhauser. who died in 1889.
 A native of Westport. Me, he was graduated from Harvard in 1884 and travelled fin Syria and Egypt un- der a Harvard fellowship.
 Jewett was a Semitic languages instructor at Brown University. the Universities of Minnesota and Chi- cago. and finally at Harvard Univer- sity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-01
aptain Cavanaugh
 Seeking Retirement
9onrd Declines to Grant Petition Unless Medical Certificate Is Presented; Veteran of 38 Years

reasons for his brothers retirement application, and the chief said he dld not. on | motion of Comsr, somers, tho board voted to approve the application lf Captain Cav anAugh furnishes c medical state. mont to tho effect that he ls phy- slcally incapable of carrying on his work.
 Commissioner Peter Carroll voiced . dissenting opinion during the dls- cusslon, stating that when an appli- ant qualified for retirement, the board has no right to deny lt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-01
Poles Glad To BeU.S.
 Tunisian Prisoners
Several Admit Being Forced Into Germany Army; 300
 Enemy Troops Captured in Past Two Days

then asked him to wait 60 they could get five of their buddies te come along,
 Several Poles who said they had been forced into the German Army were captured. They said they'd been trying to get caught for i've years,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-01
NEWS . 

Bunker Hill Congregational churel, members will attend Q union LenteE meeting to be held tonight in Oak vile union church at Q o'clock Rev. pr. John c, Walker win speak to the congregation,
 Rev, E. Einar Kr0n. pastor oi Zion Lutheran church discussed the cleansing and purifying power of the Cross through faith in Jesus Christ at Lenten services last night at the church. A solo selection, Jesus Lover of My Soul" was rendered by Miss Ethel Zlglatxky, soprano.
 Lenten services next Wednesday will be conducted by Rev. William F. Frendherg, pastor of Salem Luth- eran church in Naugatuck, while Rev, Mfr. Kron win conduct Q Serv- ice at the Trinity Lutheran church in washington. which Is under the charge of the Naugatuck pastor.
 ''The Church That Is In Their House." is the subject chosen by Rev Allen Racket, minister of First Con- gregational church of Stamford, who will speak at the community Lenten service in First Congrega- tlonal church tonight at g.
 Rev. B, Kenneth Anthony, pastor of First Church. will be assisted at tonight'S service by Rev. William H. McCance of MiddlehNry. Following the service, the Young Couples Club of the church will discuss the Christian Family" led by Rev. Hackett,
 The next service in the series will Dc conducted on April 8. with Dr, Robbins K. BarStow. president of the Hartford Seminary Foundation as speakers, He has chosen as his topic, Come. Bring Cloak and ParchmentS,