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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-22
COAL SITUATION
HERE UNCHANGED

With today's snow hurries q Re
minder Of the cold winter ahead
Waterbury residents took more no
tice Of the coal situation and nu-
merous calls were planned to the
fuel emergency Office. Several con-
sumers who tried the number,
5-1127, reported inability to obtain
connections and the indication was
busy day may be in store.
Meanwhile directive coal was ex-
pected to arrive here shortly to re-
lieve the shortage. Some criticism
was made by state fuel officials be-
cause Connecticut has not been re-
ceiving emergency shipments, but
arrivals of several carloads Of the
fuel was expected within few days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-22
M. MATAKITIS, 90,
TORRINGTON, DIES

Torrington, Nov. 22-Mrs. Mary
Pashko, SO, of 43 Guilford street,
wife of Charles Pasko, died Cum
day at Charlotte Hungerford hos
pital. Funeral arrangements are In
charge of the Gleason mortuary.
Mathew Matakitis, SO, of 81 VOL
colt avenue, died at the hospital
Sunday night. Funeral arrange
ments are in charge of the Stokes
funeral home, Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-22

eide outlook, in the opinion Of Mr..
Turner it's not safe to sit back and
do nothing until the bugs appear.
Those gardeners who were caught
without their favorite materials last
season will realize it's a good policy
to order early-even before this
first of the year. Others, who lost
part of their crops to insects in
spite Of busting or spraying, will
want to find out why so they can
avoid the same mistakes in their
forthcoming gardens. Insecticide
dealers, experiment stations and
experienced local gardeners are q
few of the sources of help.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-22
FlREMEN FINISH
TOWN HALL WORK

Cheshire, November %. - The
redecoration OF the fire station at
the town hall has been completed by
firemen in their spare time. The
entire station was renovated and
repainted and the quarters have been
greatly improved through the eff
forts of the men. The firemen have
been working each evening for sew
eral weeks past in getting the quart
ers in excellent condition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-22
Strike On Way
In New York City

New York, Nov. 22.-(UP)-City
officials were confronted today with
a threatened general strike in all
schools next week by United Mine
Workers custodial workers seeking
wage increases, shorter working
hours and other benefits.
Leon Zwicker, regional director OF
the United Construction Workers, an
affiliate of the UMWs District SO,
said the strike will go into effect
Dec. I. unless the demands are met
by them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-22
BUILDING PERMITS

The following building permits
have been issued by the office OF
Bldg. Inspector John Hartley.
Joseph POcius, Al ROsement
Ave-, finish 2 rooms, $500.
John Collins, 1876 Newberry st.,
finish room in attic, $50.
Tony D'Alonzes, $50 Washington
Ave. repairs altar are, $500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-22

AEost Rev. Henry O,Brien, auxil-
larry bishop Of the Hartford diocese,
confirmed 219 boys and girls yester-
day at impressive exercises at the
Church Of the Blessed Sacrament
and st. Lucy's. At the former pro-
gram, held In the morning, 108 boys
md girls received the sacrament
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-22
HerokIion
Gets Bombed

Cairo, Nov. 22.-(UP)-The Royal
Air Force announced today that its
heavy bombers attacked the Herak-
lion air field on Crete last night. Re
suits were obscured by clouds, but
the crewmeu Jaw bursts In the
landing AREA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-22
RiotingA At
Tel Aviv

Jerusalem, Nov. 81 - U.P0 -
Twenty-one Jews and II British
policemen were injured in Tel Aviv
today during demonstrations pro-
testing an arms search at the vii
lage of Ramat Hakovesh and the
suspension of newspapers which
published accounts differing from
the official announcements.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-22
FoscistS
Leave Rome

Bern, Nov. % = U.PO - An
other move in the expected evacua-
ton of Rome was revealed today in
a front page editorial of the official
Fascist Republican organ. Lavaro
Fascist. which announced it was
moving 10 northern Italy for
obvious reasons"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-22
GET RICH LIQUOR HAUL

Boston, Nov. 22.--(UP)-Six hun
bred and sixty-five cases of assorted
hard liquor valued at more than
$25 900 were stolen early today from
Il trailer-truc owned by the Ben
jamin Motor Express, Inc. which
was parked in Charlestown park
ing lot
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-02-05

Empire Classifieds Pay!
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-02-05

carpentry. MT. Raymond had been employed on occasion as guard at the Federal jail. He lived alone in an apartment on Willoughny Avenue.
 Born in Hsverhill, Massachusetts on January 3l, 1875, Raymond first came to Nome, Alaska in 1900. He later lived for some time in Fair banks. Valdez, and Nushugak, mov- ing to Juneau in July, 1913. He also had spent one year on Dtomede Island.
 After spending some time in Ju- neau. MT Raymond returned to Fairbanks where he became mem Der of the Masonic Order, joining Tanana Lodge No. l62 in 1914. For the last fifteen years he had been member of Mt. Juneau Lodge No. TAT. On December IT, l941 he be- came member of B. P. O .ElkS in Juneau and was an active member of the club until his death. In 1888 he joined the Pioneers of All aska. With many friends through out the Territory, MT. Raymond was highly thought of wherever he lived.
 He is survived by a sister, Mrs. George Mock. who when last heard from resided in Seattle, a brother
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-02-05
SD. RAYMOND DIES TODAY OF HEART ATTACK

Stephen P. Raymond 60, we'll known pioneer of Alaska died at noon today from sudden heart attack while at the Juneau Medical ind Dental Clinic, where he he had been receiving treatments for some time. For many years sufferer from ceronary thrombosis, MT. Ray irond had been in i'll health for some time.
 MT. Raymond was carpenter and contractor by trade, highly thought of in his work, a loyal member of the Democratic party md also of the Pioneers of Alaska, Masonic Lodge and the E. P. O. Elks.
 For the last few years, during which he was unable because of his health to follow his trade of
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-02-05
IS I HIS W WISHFUL
 THINKING!
Speculate on Possibility That Hitler Is Now
 Dead
(By Associated Press)

Joseph E. Davies, former Am bassador to Russia, suggested on the March of Time radio program last night the possibility that Adolf Hitler is dead, that these are days of mourning for Germany"
 The grief of Germany, sup posedly because of the Stalingrad defeat, and the fact that Hitler did not make tenth anniversary speech suggests the possibility that Hitler is dead" he said.
 Inquiries poured into newspapers all over the country. The New York Daily News, in an editorial last Tuesday, speculated on the same possibility.
 At the same time. however, Foreign Office spokesman in Lon don expressed a personal opinion that suggestions that Hitler is dead are sheer nonsense.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-02-05
 A(TIVITYIN
 50L0k0N5
Trade Air Blows win Enemy-Reports Are
 Very SldntY


 WASHINGTON, Feb. 5. - In- creased aerial activity in the Solo, mons and two Jap raids on Ameri- can positions on Guadalcanal Is land are reported by the Navy to- day
 The Navy told also of American planes hitting back at the enemy both on Guadalcanal and at Nun da, 180 miles away.
 The communique gave no report on the damage nor was any new information given concerning sea and air skirmishing reported previ- ously to be underway throughout the Solomons area.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-02-05
RUSS GET
 AMERICAN
 F00D5TUFF
Witkard Urges Coniinu- dnCe of Lease Lend
 Program

WASHINGTON, Feb. - Secre- tary of Agriculture Claude R. Wick ard, told the House Foreign Affairs Committee that American food IS keeping Russia in the war and con- tributing to the victories of the Soviet armies.
 Wickard, as Food Administrator testified that lend-leaSe food sup plies should be kept moving for another year He said it is the Rus sian men who are winning an all important battle there, but if the American food going to these men, even though a fraction of the total were cut off tomorrow, they al- most surely would have to stop fighting.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-02-05

acreage just outside of Snohomish and plan to make their permanent home in the new location.
 Mrs. Harkey, nee Edith Sheelor, was at one time employed by At- torney R. E. Robertson in his of- flee here.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-02-05
SNOHOMISH, WASH,
 NEW HARKEY HOME

Word received here recently stated that Mir and Mrs. V. L. Harkey, former Juneauites until recently living on Queen Anne Hill in Seattle, have removed to Sno- homish, Wash.
 The couple has purchased small
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-02-05
SCHOOLS IN SHIFTS

KANSAS CITE = Two Sedgwick county, Kansas, rural schools have been forced to operate on shifts because of increased enrolment from among the children of war workers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-02-05

P. R. Raymond, of Hoquiam, Wash ington, and a second sister, Mrs. w. L. Tery, of Brandenton, Flor ida.
 The remains are at the c. w. Carter Mortuary awaiting funeral arrangements.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-02-05

The wood carving of the Renais- sance was chiefly in walnut.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-02-05

Chinese wooden furniture is in- variably carved with intricate pat terms.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-03
SUMMER PLEASURE DRIVING BLASTED
If Restriction Is Lifted New Controls Will Be
 Imposed

Washington, March 3. CUp) -- Ofilce of Price Administration ofil- cialS today blasted any hopes that eastern motorists could indulge in pleaSure-dr -driving.as.usual this sum tner.
 Tho plan to. lift the current ban on essential driving some time this month H under study. But oPA Spokesmen made 1t plain that when, and if, the restriction is lift. cd new controls will be imposed which will leave the situation Vir- tually a8 it Is.
 An oPA spokesman said that If the current ban on n.eSsentiai driving iS lifted this month 1t prob. ably will be done on March 22 be- cause that iS tho beginning of q new gasoline rationing period. Each pc. riod lasts for two months.
 Authorities said, however, that the fuel oil situation on the east coast I still tight" and that "th0re Is nothing In the present picture to give eastern motorists hope that pleasure driving will Do possible this summer"
 Meantime, Price Administrator PrentiSS M. Brown said that mileage rAtioniig has reduced tho national average of American passenger cars to 6,4o0-400 miles in excess Of the 6,ooo.inilo Q year limit recommend . cd by the Baruch rubber inVes- tigating committee, Brown said tho Baruch goal probably can Do reached this year, provided the pub- lic cooperateS in the effort.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-03
Papers Recorded M
 Recent Realty Deals

The following realty records were filed at the town clerks office yes. terday and today:
 Mortgage Deeds
 Thomas ?. and Eunice O. Melia to Naugatuck Savings bank, land on Anna avenue. $4300s
 Louis 1T, Scarpa to the Waterbury Savings bank, property 0t coz Frost road, $3,B50.
 Patrick M, perriello to the Wa terbury Building & Loan ASSooia- ton, Inc, property on West Main street, $3,b00.
 Marion E. Porter to Laura oliver Lewis, property on Willow Court, $5,250.
 Louis Mayor to Henry Y, Slough. ton, property ct lo4 Railroad Alll street, $2,Sb0,
 Sarah A. Perry and Lucy B, Bingham to the Bronson Library Fund, property on Jefferson street, SiO,oOO.
 Louis Hychko to Anthony Di. Blasl, property on Division street., t3,400. Frederick J. and Della II, DuShcy to Samuel HoleHer, property on North Main street, 4i,000.
 Patrick r, Fontane, Jr, to the First Federal Savings & Loan As- soelatlon of Waterbury, property on Midland street, $4,600.
 Roso Cordeau to the Waterbury Savings bank, property at 366.390 South Main street, $lS,B00.
 Rose Cordenu to Alexander M, German, property At 30B.300 South Main street, $ib03.76.
 Warranty Deeds
 Floyd H. and Wesley S. RaSITuS. sen to Thomas r. and Eunico C.. MoliH, land on Anna avenue.
 Laura Oliver Lewis to Marion E. Porter, property on Willow Court. Anna Mcdrath to Louis Mayor, property at i64 Railroad Hili street,
 Administrators Deeds
 Walter J. Lynch, administrator of tho estate of Clifford J. Hill, to Harold Quigley, land bounded by property now or formerly of Frank. lin Potter and Willard 6. Hill.
 Trustoe's Deed
 Citizens & Manufacturer Nd. tional bank, trustee of tho estate of Harry WlllettS, to Samuel 6. Wolk, property on Woodlawn ter. race.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-03
YOUR INCOME
 TAX
EXPENSES or FARMERS

A farmer who operates c farm for profit is entitled to deduct from gross Income aS necessary expenses all amounts expended tothOr than those constituting capital eXpondi. turoS) in the carrying on of tho business of farming. The cost Of feeding and raising livestock may Do treated aS an expense deduction insofar as such costs represent actual outlay, but not including tho value of farm produce grown upon the farm or the labor of the tax. payer, Also deduetlblo iS the cost of soed; minor repairs to farm buildings (other than tho dwelling of tho fainor), and small tools used up in tho course of . short period.
 The cost of fuel and oil used for farm work, as well aS repairs and maintenance Of farm machinery, iS doductible as c business expense; but the cost of farm machinery, equipment, and farm buildings TOD. rosents Q capital investment and b not an allowable deduction. Tho cost however may be recovered by depreciation allowances. Tn tho caSo of a farmer. tho farm dwelling is not depree!abio, except such part of it aS may Do used directly in farming operations. Tho cost of gas. oline, repairs and upkeOp Of an au- tomobile if used wholly ii connee. ton with the taxpayers farm oper. ations, a8 well aS depreciation thereon, may Do deducted, but # aa automobile is used partly for bus. mess and partly for pleasure or the convenience Of the taxpayer or his family, the cost of operation may Do apportloned according to tho OK. tent Of the use for purposes of bus. lneSS and for pleasure or conven. fence, and tho portion attributable to business will Do deductible As Q necessary business expense.
 The cost of hired laborers ard hired machines on c farm and the part of tho board which iS Dur. chased for hired laborers aro dee ductlblc. The value Of products furnished by the farm and used in tho board of hired laborers is not Q deductibie expense. RatlonS pur- chased and furnished to labofers or Sharecroppers are deductlbie as q part Of the labor expense. Amounts paid to persons engaged in house. hold work to the extent that their servxiceS arc used In boarding and otherwise caring for farm laborerS are deductible, but amounts paid for services of such employees on. gagged in caring for the farmers own household are not e deductible expense.
 Amounts expended in the develop inent of farms, orchards and ranches prior to the time when the produc- tive state Is reached may be re- garded as investments of capital. The cost of planting trees, as well as the amounts expended by a farmer in the restoration of sail fertility preparatory to actual pro. duction of crops and the cost of lining soil to increase productive ness over a period of years are capital expenditures: but the cost of commercial fertilizers the bene- it of which Is of short duration and which have to be used every year or SO even after a farm reaches the productive state, is deductible as an expense.
 Amounts expended in purchasing work breeding, or dairy animals arc regarded as investments ot capital and may be depreciated un- less such animals are included ia inventory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-03
ROOSEVELT HAS
 BIG JOB AHEAD
ManpOwer, Imitation Must Be Worked Out; Ends
 10 Years in Office
By MERRIMAN SMITH Limited Press Stan COrresnOndentl

Washington, March g. (UP) - President Roosevelt completed his 10th year In office today with the biggest tasks of his career ahead of him.
 Facing the 6i-year-old chief exe- cutive was the job of leading tho United States through the hardest stages of the war. Stlll before him were many home front difficulties rnanpower and snflation--that must be worked out before the war effort begins hitting on all cylinders.
 Already there Is talk of fourth term, but MT. Roosevelt, himself, has said nothing on this question which undoubtedly will grow to considerable proportions by the time of tho party nominating conven- tions next year,
 From Q physical standpoint, the President has stood his 10 years in office well. Just now he Is recuper- atlng from gastric upset which affected him for about Q week, but his friends say his physical condi- ton iS excellent.
 Without doubt, Mir. Roosevelt's 10th year in office was his most dramatic, if not the most active year spent by any American President, the highlight was his aerial journey to the African war theater where h0 and Prime Min iSter Winston Churchill worked for nearly two weeks on plans which they hope will bring about the "un- conditional surrender" Of the Axis,
 Earlier In the year, he met with Churchill in Washington and map pod tho invasion of North Africa,
 Last September, after being out of direct touch with the people for many months, he made a nation wide tour of war plants and train. ing facilities of the armed forces and returned to Washington con- vlnced that the people were ahead Of many of their government leaders in war spirit,
 One Of the Presidents biggest problems during the past year was imitation. He sent in motion Q mNrn- moth economic stAbillEation pros gram, but just now 1t is under severe congressional fire and new develop nentS in this field have been eX- pected for some time.
 Tho Chief Executive begins his iith year in office confronted by Q Congress that hos shown little in- clhaation to go along with Gdminis- tratlon homo front policies, But ho shows no outward signs of being very pcrterbed. Some persons close to him say ho regards tho present situation as temporary and caused to Q large extent by the to-be-ox- pected uncertainties of war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-03
ADDITIONAL CARS
 NEEDED ON ROAD
Share.the.Ride Groups to Be Increased to Meet
 Transportation

The use Of care which have been out of service for some time duo to ratloning, and the encouragement of the group riding system were ad- vocated today by l., Theodore Soott- Smith, director of transportation for the Waterbury Defense Council as measures to counteract transpor- tation problem which may become critical in coming months,
 Mir, Scott.Smith has returned from e conference sponsored by the National Manufacturers ASSocla- ton and the National Conservation Bureau in New York at which the difficulties of war time tranSporta. ton, and possible remedies for the growing problem were discussed
 Tho main point brought out al the conference Is that cars and buSses now on the road Are rapidly wearing out, with no adequate re. placements in sight, MT. smith said
 By a paradox in tho r0tioning pro- gram, persons having B and c cards are wearing out their cars, and driV. CTS with A have automobiles which arc In comparatively good condi- ton. Some way must bo found to put into service the thousands of onrs not in essential usc, ono sug- geStion being that owners who have no need sell the car to essen- tinl workers.
 Reports at the conference MT. Smith said, were to the effect that 70 per cont of the country'S popu. latlon use private cars for trNns- portation and even if the present number of buses was doubled, they could accommodate only 0 small fraction of this total.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-03

Hnndon, March S.-CUp)-First Lord of the Admiralty A. V. Alex nndeF hlnted today that the Allies 5ank more Axis submarines in Feb ruary than in any previous month in the war.
 At the same time, he said, United Natlons' ship production is showing an Increasing margin over losses and tho tonnage Of British ships lost during the past three months was "much less" than that of tho cor responding period last winter.
 He also disclosed that the Allies have moved 100000 tons of Sup- plies Co North Africa,
 sI'he Axis probably still Is produc- ing U.boats faster than the Allies ara sinking them, but the gap is being reduced" Alexander said in introducing the navy estimates.
 'SThe results in that direction dur- ing the last four months have been tho most encouraging of the war and In February We believe Vi, have achieved the best results against U-boats yet experienced"
 Alexander said conveys to Russia had cost Britain two cruisers. 10 de- stroyers, six other warship, many merchantmen "and above all, valu- able live"
 However, he continued, the sus- tenance brought to Russia had paid
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-03
COCOANUT GROVE
 BOSSES INDICTED

Boston. March 3--(UP)--A fed. eral grand jury has cilmaxed n tax eyaStion investigation by indicting the New Cocoanut Grove, Inc, oD. orators of the Boston night club where fire md panic last Nov. 2e brought death to 40i persons.
 One indictment charged the New Cocoanut Grove, Barnett WeianSky, alleged owner, and Jacob doidnne, described as an agent of the corpo- ration. with six counts Of attempted evasion of the floor stock tax.
 Another of the indictments TO. turned late yesterday accuses tho corporation, WclanSky and Otto spiller, an accountant, of attempt Ing to cvado income and excess pro. 1t taxes amounting to S3487 in io30.
 Tho third indictment charges the corporation and Weiansky with the attempted evasion of similar taxes totaling Si4,267 In l037-iD4I inclu. Bive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-03
CHANGES LIKELY
 IN RAID SIGNALS
Wardens Favor Definite Clear Signal; Con.
 fusion Widespread

Local cir raid wardons will recon. mend to civilian Defense authorities minor changes In the Arnly's new warning system which they believe will eliminate Q condition that caused considerable public confusion in Tuesday nights practice black out.
 Thoir complaint Is directed at the absence of an audible "all.ciear'' Under the new setup, the end of the hlackout iS announced to household CTS by radio. WArdenS patrolling the streets receive the word from messengers dispatched by the res port center.
 The wardenS explained that thlS method is "too slow" and that the people at home arc informed before they arc. Many wardens found themselves in an embarrassing posi- ton Tuesday when house lights ap. peared in homes along their beats from three to five minutes before messengers brought them official word that the drill had ended, In some cases wardenS added to the confusion by calling for "lights out Whea residents correctly Insisted that the "all clear" had been flashed through their loudSpeakers several minutes earlier.
 'srhere was nothing to do but apologlze and leave. What could Wo say?" the wartlenS asked. And added, "lts our Job to SO ethat regu- lations are enforced. We're only volunteers and these situations are not pleasant.
 Chlef Air Rald Warden James J, curtin said he had received these suggestions, but will not comment upon them until recommendations are brought officially to the atten- kion of the defense council.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-03
POTATO SUPPLY
 RUNNING SHORT
No Serious Deficiency Ex. pected Before New Crop
 About June 1

Washington. March 3--(Up) Tho supply of potatoes is running short but there should be no serious dell- cieney before the new crop comes In about June i, Agriculture Dopaft- ment officials sald today.
 They conceded that present sup. plies might not Do sufficient to meet oil demands.
 Shipments of potatoes to market ln January and February were res ported to have been abnormally large, due to desire of producers to reduce storageS and avert the lower price ceilings which go Into effect next month,
 Offlce of Price Administration of. faclais awaited q report from regional aides In Chicago who investigated alleged attempts by some producers to escape price ceilings on the reg- ular run of potatoes by labelling them ns 'seed" potatoes which arc not under price tops,
 10 was stated also that growers were refusing to send carlopd lots to maJor wholesale markets, pFc- ierring to sell Co jobberS who dlS- tributsd them at high prices as "G0ed".