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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-12
CITY TO RECEIVE
 236O GAS MASKS
Proper Storage Facilities Needed; Police Expected
 to Be Given 437

Providing proper storage facilities are procured, 2360 gas masks will be distributed in the Waterbury area for civilian defense, it was an- nounced by Michael Hayes of the chief air raid warden's office, today. A cool, dry place, out of sunlight'S reach. is the type of storage recom- mended he explained.
 Several hundred masks have al- ready been distributed, and the ball. ai1ce Is expected to be placed in the hands of the proper services by the middle of next week, he added. Each service will instruct its personnel in the proper use of the gas masks.
 The following number of masks have been GOT will have been by the middle of next week) divided up ac- cordingly among the following serv- ices: 437 masks tothe police serv- ice to be distributed among Its regu- lar and auxiliary police force. The report points out that this amount is l8.5Go of the total distributed.
 The largest number of gas masks goes to the Air Raid Warden service, to be distributed among wardens and fire guards. This is 309S of the total number of masks to be distrib- uted. The Rescue service receives 30 gas masks, l.5%. The Medical service receives 295 gas masks which are to be distributed among mem- bers of the Emergency Field units, stretcher teams. ambulance and sit- ting case car drivers, cleansing sta- ton personnel-12.5To of the total.
 The Miscellaneous staff receives 295 gas masks which are to be dis tributed among service chiefs, incl dent officers. senior gas officers, gas reconnaissance agents, chief techni-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-12
AMERICAN PLANES
 HIT AXIS CONVOY
One of Barges Blown Up Between Sicily and Tuni.
 sia; Two Damaged
BY VIRGIL PINKLEY Limited Press Staff COrrespondent)


 Allied Headquarters, North Africa, March l2. - (Up) - The Allies have thrown back three German thrusts in the Gedjenane area Of the northern sector, and American planes have blasted an Axis motor barge convoy in the waters between Sicily and Tunisia.
 The three attacks were made west of Sedjenane. but the British First Army stood firm and repelled them all. By dusk yesterday the Allies were in control of all forward posi- tionS.
 Marauder medium bombers, with twin-engined Lightnings flying es- cort for them, fell upon the motor barge convoy which was protected by warships. Direct hits were scored on three of the big barges and one of them blew up.
 Three of the Axis planes which were escorting the convoy were shot down.
 Far to the south Allied planes opened bombardment of Marshal Erwin Rommel's Mareth Line posi- tions - perhaps an indication that General Sir Bernard L. Montgom- cry, commander of the British Eighth Army, was about ready to start his big push north.
 Additional details of the fighting
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-12
POULTRY NOT PUT
 UNDER RATIONINC
Fresh Fish and Soft or Perishable Cheeses Ex-
 cluded on Program

Washington, March 12.-(UP)- Following is the official list of foods that will and will not be rationed under the new meats-cheese-fats program:
 1. Meats, including all fresh, frozen, smoked, and cured beef, veal, lamb, and pork: all meats and meat products in containers of tin oe glass: all dried meats; variety meats, including: tongues brains, hearts, liver, tripe, sweetbreads, kidneys; boullion cubes, beef ex- tracts, and similar concentrates; all dry, semi-dry and fresh, smoked, and cooked sausage, including: Sa- lami, pork sausage, baked loaves, wieners, scra2ple, souse, head cheese, and others; suet, cod, and other fats.
 ?. FIsh-alI fish. shellfish, and fish products in dramatically sealed containers.
 8. Fats and oils-butter, marg- arine, lard, shortening, cooking and salad oils.
 {. Cheeses of all kinds except those expressly excluded rationed chooses including the follow ing: cheddar (American). Swiss brick, Munster, Hamburger. dehy- drated grated, club, gouda, edam, smoked, Italian and Greek (all hard varieties), processed cheese, cheese foods. Cheese products containing 30 per cent or more by weight of ra- toned cheeses.
 Not Rationed
 1. Fish--fresh fish. frozen fish. smoked, salt, pickled fish, fish in containers that are not dramatically sealed.
 9. All poultry and game, whether fresh, frozen, or in cans or glass
 8. Fats and oils-Olive oil when not blended with other ingredients: salad dressings and mayonnaise.
 4. Cheeses--soft or perishable such as: cream cheese. neufchatel, cottage, pot, bakers canembert, liederkraKfz, brie. blue.
 Cheese spreads made with a base ae cheese which Is not rataoned.
 Cheese spreads and cheese prod- 1fctg containing less than 90 percent bee weight of rAtioned cheeses. .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-12
GAG RULE IRKS
 SENATE DEMMIES
Every Bill May Be Debated to Prevent Early Legis-
 lature Adjournment

Hartford, Conn.,, March 12-(UP) Senate Democrats, angered at what they described as a "gag rule" imposed on them by Lieut.. Gov. Will liam L. Hadden. today were consid- ering whether to debate every bill which comes before the upper body 1 na move to prevent early adjourn ment of the legislature,
 Lieut.. Gov. Hadden, who presides over the senate, frequently has in- terrupted Democratic speakers and cautioned them to talk only about the bill under discussion. He has prevented Democrats from assailing the administration effectively, and Democrats were angry at what they charged was undue restriction.
 Democrats so far are powerleSS in the senate to challenge the rul- ing of the chair. If an appeal from the ruling is taken, the Republican majority usually sustains the chair and the appeal is denied, thus forc- ing a halt to the Democratic talk except on the issues of the bill un- der discussion.
 Republicans were hoping to achieve adjournment of the General Assembly by May 1, more than a month ahead of the constitutional adjournment day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-12
Anti=Aircraft Installations. Buildings Are
 Hit BOMBERS, FIGHTERS USED IN ALL RAIDS Bombs Struck Target Area Navy COmmunique
 States

Washington, March 12. - (UP) - American airmen in two whitening attacks on Kiska, Japanese base in the Aleutians, blasted anti-air- craft installations and dam aged buildings in the camp area, the Navy announced today. The attacks occurred on Wednesday. In the sec ond attack, heavy bombs were used and fighters strafed the area from low levels, anti.aircraft batteries also were bombed from low altitude.
 Meanwhile, heavy bombers car- ried out further minor raids on Kahili, Ballale and Villa in the Sol- onons. Results were not observed, but all of our planes returned.
 BOmbers, Fighters Used
 In the attack on Kiska, both heavy and medium bonbers were used, as we'll as lightning fighters.
 In describing the first raid, which occurred during the morning, the navy said that bomb hits were scored in the target area. Put 1t was more specific in telling of the gsc- ond raid, which occurred later in the morning. Three buildings in the camp area were damaged by heavy bomb hits. The American planes eEi- countered anti-aircraft fire, but ali of them returned to their base.
 Navy COmmunique
 Text of navy communique No. 307:
 North Pacific:
 "l. On March 10:
 "(A) During the morning, U. S. Aircraft attacked Japanese positions at Kiska and scored bomb hits in the target area,
 "ts) Later in the morning, a force of litcrator heavy bonbers consolidated B-2A. Mitchell med- ium bombers North American B. 25) and lightning fighters (Lock- heed P-38) again attacked enemy installations at KiskA Anti-aircraft matteries were bombed and strafed at low level and hits were scored. Three buildings in the camp area were damaged by heavy bomb hits. Anti-aircraft fire was encountered bu all U. s. planes feturned.
 South Pacific Gall dates East Longitude);
 "2. On March II, during the carly morning. lierator heavy bombers Consolidated PB4Y) car- ried out minor bombing attacks on Jap positions at Kahili and Ballae in the Shorthand Island area and at Villa in the Central Solomons. Results were not oserved. All U. s. planes returned"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-12
Purposes of MarshaI's Sudden Onslaughts Dis-
 closed Today
MONTGOMERY HOPEFUL
 OF ANOTHER ATTACK
British Commander COm- pares Enemy's Leader
 to Rat in Trap
BY NED RUSSELL

(Unlted Press Staff COrreSpOndent)
 With the British Eighth Army at the Mareth Line, March 9. - CUP) - (De- layed) - The purposes and reasons for Marshal Erwin Rommel's sudden onslaught against the British Eighth Army - in which he was thrown back with heavy loSSeS-were disclosed today.
 Desperate. he was trying to post pone an Allied invasion of the "soft underbelly of Europe" for year, on the theory that If the Allies can be prevented from invading this summer, they'll have to wait until next summer.
 He hoped to so disrupt the British Eighth Army that 1t would take weeks to reorganize.
 He knew that Gen. Sir Bernard L. Montgomery was about ready to launch his all-out offensive intend- ed to be the death blow of the Afrika Korps and he hoped to strike fast.
 S2 Tanks Lost
 But Rommel failed. He launched four separate attacks without caus- ing even Q dent in the British de- lenses.
 He lost 52 tanks, estimated as one-third of his remaining tank strength. and hundreds of men.
 The British didn't lose a single tank and their casualties were light.
 Gen. Montgomery toured the front lines today, personally con- graduating his victorious men.
 Tn a chat with this correspond ent. the doughty little general, in high spirits, said:
 We had a grand scrap here.
 T had no idea Rommel would dare attack me. have no idea why he attacked me except he is like rat in a trap. When you catch a rat, he kicks out in all directions.
 "He kicked out first at the First cans and I guess he thought he had (British) Army and at your Ameri- to attack me too. He must have been mad.
 "rhe Edighth Army is strong-so strong we beat him off without los
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-12
SOVIETS ADMIT ENORMOUS LOSS
Germans Smash Closer to KharkOv; Hitler Sends
 Fresh Men to Front
By HENRY SHAPIRO Limited Press Stan Correspondent

NSsAabON ASOo 0NNA SVAASoHVehSVAASI
 Moscow, March l2.--(UP)-Huge German tank and infantry forces have smashed closer to Kharkov from the west at enormous" cost, the Soviets acknowledged today, and front dispatches said the city's plight was becoming more critical by the hour.
 The noon communique announC. ing the increasing tempo of the Na2i offensive, made no mention of the fall of Vyazma to the Red armies of the central front, but soon after 1t was issued, it was reported un- officially that 1t now was again in Soviet hands.
 CThe Germans, following their new policy of announcing their de- feats first, acknowledged the fall of Vyaznla, the last of the anchor points of their crumbling salient pointed at Moscow, early today)
 (The Nazi Paris radio claimed that the Germans had broken the last desperate Soviet resistance be- fore Kharkov and now firmly con- trolled all lines of communications in the city's outskirts)
 The Red Army gave ground, the mid-day communique said. in the face of assaults by succeeding waves of armored forces, many of them fresh reserves rushed to the front to bolster the all-out German at- tempt to re-capture Russias fourth city.
 Field dispatches reported that the Germans were flinging the full weight of upwards of 25 divisions 375. 5.000 men-against a widening arc west and south of Kharkov regard less of losses.
 South of the city, however, the Germans still had not been able to force crossing of the upper Donets river in the face of whitening fire from Soviet artillery mounted on the north bank. Dozens of Axis tanks were destroyed as they ma. neuvered on the opposite bank.
 In one sector alone, the mid- day communique said, Russian ar. tillery knocked out nine German tanks and destroyed 17 trucks loaded with troops in 12 hours.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-12
Kiska Struck T vice With Heavy Damage Done By U. s. Bombers
Japs Allow Supplies
 To Move To Siberia
Lend-Lease Shipments From U. s. Going UnmOested Across BackdoOr of Enemy in Russian Ships;
 German Protests Expected
BY ARTHUR F. DEGREVE United Press Stan COrrespOndent)

Washington, March 12.-(UP)-- Japan is permitting lend-lease ship ments from the United States for use against her Axis partner, Ger many, to move in Russian ships un- molested across the Pacific and past her backdoor into Siberia, 1t was disclosed today.
 The revelation came in map ac. companying the eighth quarterly re- port to congress on lend lease op- erations for the period ended March Il, 1943. The map showed curved lines indicating the relativ: quan- titles of lend-lease goods shipped and the country of destination.
 One of the lines curved across the Pacific, from starting point which appeared to h'e in the region of San Francisco, to port on the Siberian coast of Russia.
 A footnote siad the lines do not show the exact shipping routes nor the location of ports" But, lend- lease officials confirmed that war shipments long have been moving across the Pacific to Russia.
 The cargoes are moved in Russian ships and, on, authority said, thus far have been limited largely to food. The size of the shipments, 1t was stated, are restricted only by the number of Russian ships avail- able.
 President Roosevelt yesterday--on the second anniversary Of the lend- lend program-signed legislation extending its life another year, until June 30, 1e44. The senate approved the extension measure unanimously yesterday The house approved 1t Wednesday by vote of 407 to 6.
 Oficials confirmed that the ship ments were moving across the Pa cific with the full knowledge of Japan. This, 1t was emphasized, is due to Japan's desire to do nothing which would infringe on her treaty of non-aggression with Russia.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-12
FRENCH SAILORS
 DETAINED IN N. Y.

New York, March l2.-(UP)--- Twelve sailors from the French bat- tlesnip- Richelieu were held by irn- migration authorities today pending a decision by federal officials on the status of French seamen leaving their ships to join the Fighting French.
 The situation was precipitated by demands of a naval mission of Gen. Henri Giraud to the Navy Depart ment to round up all seamen leav- ing the Richelieu as "deserters" and the appeal by officials under Gen. Charles De Gaulle for immediate release of the sailors.
 Seizure of the 12 sailors was re- garded as test to force a govern Tlent decision on the status of French seamen who have been leay- ing the Richelieu ct a rate of nearly % . day to ioin Dc GaullA.
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CRUSHED TO DEATH

Portsmouth, N. H.. March l2.- CUP)-Napoleon Peter Stabrow. 27, former studio manager of radio sta ton WHEB, was fatally injured at the Portsmouth Navy Yard today when crushed in a turntable while working with a crane crew. He died minutes after the accident at the yard hospital.
 A native of Manchester. Stabrow was widely known as an orgai1ist prior to takins gag i0A
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-12
FIFTH AVENUE BUS
 INJURIES MAN, WIFE

New York, March 12.-UP)-Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Twohey Of GA Deerfield St. Worcester. Mass, were taken to St. Vincent's hospital early today after being struck by a Fifth avenue bus. The extent of their injuries was not learned,
 MT. and Mrs. Twohey had come here to attend the graduation today of their son, James Edward, Jr.. from the Merchant Marine Train ing school as . pharmacists mate, third class. They had arrived at a bus terminal . short time before the accident.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-12
GERMANS BOMB
 LONDON BY DAY
British Shell Stuttgart Where Engines for
 Planes Are Made
tNEA Telephoto)
By WILLIAM B. DICKINSON United Press Staff CorrespOndcnt)

By WILLIAM B. DICKINSON United Press Staff COrrespOndcnt)
 London, March l2-(UP)-A pow erful force of four-engined British hornbers loosed hundreds Of tons Of block busters and fire bombs on the southwestern Germany indus trial center of Stuttgart last night ard NaZl planes struck back today with a sharp daylight attack on the London area.
 The German planes killed l2 per- sons in the Greater London area.
 The raid on Stuttgart which turns out engines for GermanyS U-boatS and planes and other pre- cision equipment, cost the British Il planes--an indication that the raiding force numbered at least 220.
 An air ministry communique de- scribed the Stuttgart attack as "heavy" and said British night fight CTS joined the offensive with In- truder patrols over Holland and north France. Two fighters were lost. Five Canadian planes were among the bombers lost. Five Can- adian planes were among the boinb- CTS lost in the Stuttgart raid.
 The Germans sent two waves of i2 planes each against London during the morning rush hour and lost five to British fighters and anti-aircraft fire.
 An hour-long procession of Brit aims big Halifax, Stirling and Lam caster bombers slashed 500 miles across occupied Europe to blast Stuttgart. one of Germany's most important railroad functions.
 It was the llth raid of the war on Stuttgart and followed a one- night lull in the great Allied aerial offensive. The great weight of bombs dumped on the city boosted the total tonnage for this month toward the 5,000-mark-a new record.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-12
MEAT AND CAN FISH RATIONS START MAR. 2O Butter, Cheese, Edible Fats and Oils in Same
 Category
 WTCKARD AUTHORIZES
 NEW U. s. PROGRAM Consumers to Be Allowed l6 Points Weekly for
 Restricted Foods
BY JOSEPH w. GREGG, JR. IUnitcd Press Staff COrrespondent)

BY JOSEPH w. GREGG, JR. United Press Staff COrrespOndent)
 Washington, March 12. = UP) = Rationing of meat, canned meat, canned fish, butter, cheese, edible fats and oils will begin at midnight, March 28, on a basis giving Americans, nearly twice as much meat al1d fats but only half as much cheese as the British are getting
 Price Administrator Prentiss M. Brown announced the new ration ing program today after Secretary Of Agriculture Claude R. Wickard authorized 1t. last night.
 Sixteen points per consumer per week. will be allowed for all of the new rationed foods and the con- S,lrnsr can decide upon which of the items he prefers to spend his points. Point values are now being decided and will be announced during the week of March 9.
 It is not possible to say exactly how much of each of the foods 8 consumer will get each week, but Wickard said these average weekly rations will be approximate during the next few months: Meat 2 to 2M lbs.
 Butter. AZ oz.
 Lard 4 oz.
 Margarine l/3 oz.
 Cheese slightly less than 2 oz. Shortening oz.
 Britishers get the following ap- proximate weekly rations in those iternS: Meat, lX lbs; butter, 2 o2. {: margarine, 1 oZ.; lard, 3 oZ.; cheese, { oz., and no shortening.
 Prunes Values SIashed
 Coincident with the announce ment, OPA slashed the point value of dried and dehydrated prunes and raisons from 20 to 12 points per pound, cut the value of dried beans, peas and lentils Gall meat substi- tutes) from eight to four points per pound, and exempted dried dates and figs from rationing al- together. The changes, effective Saturday, are the first to be made in the first point value table.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-12
MeatIess Tuesday off

Hartford, Conn, March l2.--(UP) The observance of Tuesdays as meat conservation" days was ter minated today by State Defense Administrator Wesley A. Sturges.
 The conservation observance went into effect November 10, and is be- ing called off now, Sturges said, in view of changed supplies conditions and the new program for the con- trol and rationing of meats"
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The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1943-08-06
Then when the will is weak

Then when the will is weak
ened, come the tank troops
Every one else is getting
theirs. You're a sap. Get
yours They attack racial
and religious groups, imput-
ing to all, the mistakes
common to all groups-of a
few individuals. They make
scapegoats and use them as
alibis for negligence, indiffer-
ence and selfishness.
And then-in through the
breaks made by the tanks.
pour the shock troops Of the
conqueror.
How can we fight this sub
tie enemy? BY throwing in
the reserves Of character be-
fore the line is weakened. BY
determined resistance to self
pity, discomfort, discourage
ment, resentment, prejudice.
/ have a motto ! always carry
with me which helps me. In
the hope that it may help 9th
ers, | quote it here:
ANY one can carry his bur-
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1943-08-06
FREEDOM FORUM
by yerlin D. Gordon

In opening this new feature
wish to impress upon one
and all that, we cannot leave
problems and politics to poll
ticians. It is the people who
must think, because it is the
people alone who can act. To
openly discuss the vital issues
of the day, and pillory evil
wherever we find it, will bring
us nearer that day when we
can shout from the house
tops: Mankind is free! There
is enough for all!!'
Men are biologically alike.
However, they may be cultur-
ally different. Henry Ford,
with his experimental farm,
has proven to the world that
a mans color has nothing to
do with his ability. Therefore,
must we not strive to create
an informed public opinion by
spreading the truth in concen-
tric circles? Have you ever
watched the surface Of a pond
or lake, after a few stones
have been tossed into it's UNI
ruffled stiffness? Such is the
way truth spreads in the
world of thought.
With attention centered ev-
erywhere on the race prob
lem, let us accept the chal-
lenge and voice our opinions
| right here in these columns
| and, like the little man in the
Holland bookshop, let us so
scatter the seeds Of truth that
we may even invoke a re-
sponse from those in high
places
21612 E. Market st.
Lima, Ohio.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1943-08-06
One DAY at A Time!
Bv Ruth T'aylor


Great times call for great
people. But it isn't the crises
that call for the greatest ex-
ercise Of self-control and pa
tience. 1t is the every day
grind IF monotonous, disa-
greeable tasks. We can stand
sacrifices, but it's the giving
up of little things which no
one knows about that wears
our tempers thin.
It's the plane spotting de-
tail on holiday evening af-
ter weeks Of nothing happen
ing. It's the first aid class on
the first spring day. It's the
store being out of butter when
we've SO carefully rationed
our family. It's the conscience
that makes us buy bonds
when we want bright new
clothes. It's all the things we
do day in and day out that no.
body notices, that makes us,
not angry, but-worse still
fretful. -
What we must do is to re-
member that i'll temper in
these days is the warning of
the danger hour on the home
front. 1t is the sign of the
weakness in the Notifications,
the break in the line-and,
just as on the battlefront, SO
on the home front, it means
we must call up the reserves.
Why is it dangerous? Be-
cause through the gaps of
discomfort may come the sab
oteurs, those self-same sneak
thieves who destroyed the
countries of Europe. They
slow up work by saying
You have done your share.
Wait till the other fellow
catches up with YOU" They
delay the war effort by whisp-
ering, Just this one day off.
You are only one. You won't
be missed" They waste mat
rial by saying, "You can save
tomorrow. Have what you
want today"
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1943-08-06
The Plow! Hold On ~

the Plow! Hold Dn.p
LANGSTON HUGHES, cele-
brated poet, has just been
awarded an honorary degree,
Doctor of Literature, by Lin
coin University.
FREEDOMS PLOW was read
by Paul NUM- over the Blue
Network on Monday, March
Is. 1913.