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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-06
BY BRYDoN TAvEs

United Press Stan COrrespondent)
 Gen. MacArthur's Headquarters, Australia, May 6.-(UP)-Corregl- dor. the rocky fortress that held she last bitter dregs of death and defeat for the Americans in the Philippines, was posed today by Gen. Douglas MacArthur as the Holy Grail of Americas war.
 Tn a statement marking the first anniversary of the rocks fall to hordes of Japanese, MacArthur said:
 Until we lift our flag from It's dust, we stand unredeemed before mankind.
 Until we claim again the ghastly remnants of its last gaunt garrison, VIC can but stand as humble suppli- cants before almighty God.
 There lies our Holy Grail"
 MacArthurs statement was brief and held in 1t echoes of his promise to lead Q conquering army back to the Philippines.
 "Corregidor surrendered full year ago today" he said. "Intrinsi- cally 1t is but barren War-worn rock hallowed as SO many other places by death and disaster.
 "Yet 1t symbolizes within itself that priceless. deathless thing--the honor of the nation"
 Speaking with that same bitter cess and earnestness--touched with q hopefulness typical of the hero of the Philippines-MacArthur had prayed on April 9, the anniversary of the fall of Bataan, that redemp- ton would not be delayed too long.
 MacArthur's phrase--"last gaunt garrlson"-was the same he used to describe the soldiers who fought heroically but futilely trying to hold Bataan, the army of which Is said mo army has ever done so much with so little"
 The statement came after con- tinued pleas from MacArthur and other leaders in the southwest Pa cific for more men, equipment and planes to prevent the Japanese from getting set in their newly-Won em- pire and starting new offensive.
 On May 6, 1942, the few hungry, worn and wounded defenders of the Philippines wero forced to surrender the fortress of Corregid6r at the en- trance to Manila Bay after days Of hammering by guns and planes.
 Its fall ended organized resistance Within It's followed out caves, men had hung on waiting for help that never came. Almost two months be- fore, MacArthur, his family and key men of his staff had been flown to Australia to protect that continent from the Japanese swarming south- ward in what then appeared to be unstoppable waves.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-06
BREAD PRICES
 GO UP A CENT
Loaf Increase Authorized in Three States; Cereal
 Ceilings Awaited
BY ALTON B. PARKER United Press Stan COrrespondent)


 Washington, May 6-(UP)-T'ho Office of Price Administration today made the first break in President Roosevelt's mold line" order by authorizing @ cent a loaf increase in bread prices In all of Utah, and i'll Fargo, N. D., and Moonhead, Minn.
 The action, which has not yet been officially disclosed, meets 8 warning by the bakery owners in Utah and in Fargo and Moorehead that they could no longer operate at an alleged loss, OPA officials said, pointing out that had the bak- cries been allowed to close, bread would have to be brought in from other areas at an increased cost to the consumer of approximately the increase approved.
 There was some difference of opinion within OPA as to the need for the increase. Some food experts regarded the action as preaching the presidents order to hold the cost of living to present levels and to make every effort to roll back excessive prices. They fear that It would lead to increasing pressure from other food processors to force price increases.
 At the time that the president ordered the price line held, OPA had under consideration price raises on several other products. These changes have been held in abeyancc, but pressure to have them put into effect continues, 1t was said.
 Meantime, 1t was learned that Price Administrator Prentiss M. Browns program to extend ceiling prices to all major foods affects only s,gments of the nation and will not benefit every consumer.
 Under the present plan 1t will af- feet only 15O cities and their en- virons. For example, ceilings will be established for the Cleveland and Toledo, O. areas, but for the small towns and rural areas between them no provision has been made.
 have not been included in the pro- said, Is multiplied over and over, but 1t is hoped that the prices es- abolished in an urban area will in- fluence those areas which so far have not been included in the pro- gram,
 The 15O cities included in the pro gram will be announced Sunday when community" ceilings will be established for poultry, fluid milk, bread, eggs, butter, packaged cheese, sugar, cereals, evaporated and con- densed milk, flour and other foods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-06
OPA SLAUGHTER
 RULES UPHELD
Judge J. Joseph Smith Overrules Demurrer of
 Preston Meat Dealer

Hartford. Conn.,, May 6-CUP)-- The constitutionality of OPA intra- state slaughtering regulations was upheld today by Federal Judge J Joseph Smith on grounds the con- stitution empowers Congress to con- trol the supply of food to facilitate the prosecution of the war.
 Specifically. Judge Smiths deci- sion upheld the national OPA ad- ministrator's authority to establish meat restriction quotas under the second war powers act of 1942.
 The decision was handed up In overrulnig a demurrer by Nathan Belt, Preston meat dealer held for trial on charges of slaughtering ap- proximately 322,000 pounds of beef in excess of OPA quotas. Belt chal- lenged the right of the OPA to fix slaughtering quotas.
 Judge Smith pointed out that un- der Article One, Section Eight, of the Constitution, Congress was en- powered Ito sustain the control over the allocation of materials for de- fense," and to provide for the com mon defense and general welfare of the United States
 Further said JDdge Smith "that the supply of military goods for mili- tary use, including food, is one Of the first considerations for the Suc- cessful conduct of military opera tions admits of no argument, , Adequate food supplies for the civilian population are essential to the successful prosecution Of the war. There can be no doubt, there fore, that the Congress has the pow CT to provide by legislation for the production and delivery of food for the armed forces and to provide likewise for the equitable distribu- ton of the remaining food supply to the civilian population The meat restriction order is valid on It's face and must be obeyed."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-06

Court Welch, Foresters of Amer lea will meet tbis evening at 6 o'clock at Foresters hall, Hanover street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-06

Corporal Coyle post will be hosts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-06

of the bowling league. But after all it is one of the finest group of men with whom l ever associated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-06
laps Got Corregidor
 One Year Ago Today
MacArthur in Statement on Anniversary of FaIl Says Nations Honor Unredeemed Till Fortress Is Retaken

Upon his arrival in Australia un- der orders from President Roosevelt. MacArthur made this promise:
 T came through and I shall re- turn hall keep the soldiers faith"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-06
AnRIENNE SIGNED

Adrienne D'Ambricourt has been signed for role of Grandmother Dulaine in Saratoga Trunk" Gary Cooper and Ingrid Bergman head the cast Of the Warner Bros. screen version of the Edna Ferber novel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-06

Confessions at St. Michael,s church this afternoon from 3 until 5:30 and in the evening from 2 un- til g o'clock. Masses tomorrow morn ing at 5:30 and 8 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-06
SKY CARERS PICK

Aerial observer students at Brooks Field, Texas, in recent poll, chose Lana Turner and It. Clark Gable as their favorite actress and actor, it was revealed today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-06

Mrs. Edward M. CookSon ST. of Cooke street and Mrs. Homer Sen for of Boyden street have returned home from a several days visit in New York City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-06

Girl Scout Troop No. 16 will meet this evening at the home of theil leader, Mrs. Sidney Henchel ol Thomaston avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-06
SOCIETY TO HOLD
 SEWING MEETINGS
Christian Service Group Announces Program of
 Activities
WATERVILLE Correspondent: Mvs. William E. Rooney l90 Dwight st
 Telephone 3-S47S

Waterville, May 6-Mrs. John Platt, ST, president of the Wo- mems Society for Christian Service of Grace Methodist church, presid- ed at the meeting held last evening at the church parlors. Mrs. Mary Lowell led the devotional service. Plans were made to hold two sew ing meetings this month. The first meeting will be held May 12 at the home of Mrs. N. E. Honnald of Boyden street and the second at the home of Mrs. Harry Lattimer, Thomaston avenue on May 26. The ladies are asked to meet next Thurs day at the parsonage to wash win- dowS and do up the curtains. Pres ent at last nights meeting were: Mrs. Allan FairhurSt, Mrs. Frank Wilson, Mrs. John Platt, Sr., Mrs. Fred zaugg. Mrs. Mary Lowell, Mrs. Elizabeth Jenny. Mrs. Rheinhold Vowe, Mrs. Ralph Lane, Miss Ruth Norton, Mrs. N. E. Honnald, Mrs. William Lambert, Mrs. John M. E. Johnson, Miss Olive Dyson, and Mrs. Harry Lattimer.
 Miss Josephine LaCllance enter tained her bridge club Wednesday evening at her home on Boyden street. Prizes were awarded high scorers. Lunch was served. Present were: Mrs. Thomas Buckley, Mrs. Francis Whelan, Mrs. John Mo Aree, Mrs. James German, Mrs. Joseph Seery, Mrs. William Heaney and Mrs. Daniel Sullivan.
 Commander William Rooney Of Casper Davis post No. 136 A. L. has received word that the second dis trict meeting of the American Legion will be held in Waterbury at the Y. M. c. A. on May 12. Posts and auxiliaries to meet at D. m. of the bowling league. But after all it is one of the finest group of men with whom l ever associated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-06
WAKE UP YOUR LIVER BILE-
WlsAsua calamsl--And Ysu'n J.m'p O.A si
 Bed in tle Msnins RaFia' ls Co

The liver should pour cut shont 2 plnt. qt bile is not iioSlng freely, your iood may not digest, It may just decay h the bowels. Than ens hloats np your stomach. You get con: stipatsd. You feel sour. sunk and the world
 It tnkss thoae good, old Cartey's Little Llvov Pllls Co get thesS plnts ol bile Aog... Ing freely Co male you feel ''up and up.," Get . package today. Tale aa directed. Ehoqtlve Ih making blle ilov freely, Ank
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-30

sonnet of symphony orchestra at
80 men, although in travelling, the
services of baggage men, librarians,
etc. are also required. At his own
figures, Mr.. Petrillo is allotting less
than $40 man per concert to cover
salary, railroad fares, hotels, meals,
baggage car for instruments, carriage
of instruments and music stands to
place of performance, and Incl
dental expenses. When non-profit
symphony society wishes to give a
concert out of town today, it must
pay, in addition to the high union
scale, $3.50 a man per day for mere
maintenance, and the lowest union
scale of symphony concert tours is
500 a week man, exclusive of the
obligation of the orchestra to furnish
first-clasS transportation, including
sleepers. 1t is obvious, therefore,
that Mr. Petrillo proposes to pay the
men no compensation or only nom
inal compensation.
1.-THE essence of Mr.. Petrillo's ges-
ture, terefore, is that he is going
to compel some of his members to
render free services and the orches-
trail societies to lend their names
and reputation to his enterprise so
that he may take unto himself the
credit for their services"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-30
CALABR0 DENIES
YOUTHS CHARGE
Contractor Defended in
Court Today By Former
City Court Judge

Celeste Calabro, 80, 423 East Main
was granted a six months continu-
ance on charges of assault in city
court this morning. Former City
court Judge John L. Gaffney de-
fend Calabro, marking his first ap-
pearance in city court since his term
expired last month.
Tommy Caputo, slight hand
some lad of 8, told Judge Conway
that Calabro mad chased him and
struck him two weeks ago after he
found him and number of other
boys throwing rocks near his sand
ing machine at Sandy Bottom off
the Wolcott road. Calabro denied
striking the child, but said he had
attempted to seize MIN to bring him
to the police. We said that his ma
chine had been almost ruined by
children continually throwing rocks
at it.
Atty. Gaffney told the court that
he was acquainted with Calabro,
that he had fine record about
town, and that is was inconceivable
to him that Calabro had struck the
child as claimed.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-30
LONE WAVE IN
PAYMASTER ROLE
Ensign MariIyn Ranney
Handles Pay for Wiz
Unit at Rochester

Rochester, N. Y, July So--The
only woman attached to a Naval
unit of nearly 1000 men, Such is
the lot of Ensign Marilyn JoaS
Ranney, U. S. N, R., disbursing Off.
Ger for the Navy Via unit at thu
University of Rochester and one OF
six WAVES officers doing similar
duty at colleges in the Third Naval
District.
Ensign Ranney is responsible for
handling the pay and allowances,
clothing issues, insurance, War
Bonds and all other financial mat
ters for the Via units at the Uni
versity of Rochester River campus;
the University of Rochester Medical
School; Hobart and William Smith
Colleges, Geneva, N. Y; and a small
medical unit at the University of
Buffalo, N, Y.
AS an example of thS responsible
ity, her files contain nearly l,400 pay
accounts of officers and enlisted men
and nearly 100000 a year will pass
through her hands.
Miss Ranney, whose family lives
at 1902 Grand Concourse, the Bronx,
New York, entered the Women's
Reserve as an apprentice seaman
last fall. She was commissioned ap
ensign after training at Mt. Holyoke
College and received special train.
ing at the Naval Supply Corps
school at Harvard university.
Before entering the Navy, she was
in the actuarial department of the
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. ~
New York. She is graduate OF
Mount Saint Vincent College, Riv-
erdale, N. Y.
The Rochester via unit is under
command of Lieutenant Commander
w. N. Neill, U. S. N r. The unit
also includes Navy lieutenant,
Marine Corps captain, a male Navy
ensign, several Navy petty officers
and Marine commissioned off,
GERS, and some 900 seamen and Mar
Inc privates attending college under
the VIZ program. Ensign Ranneys
office is operated by five male Navy
storekeepers under her direction.
How does lone woman get along
in such circumstances
Fine" replies Ensign Ranney.
She enjoys her job and returns the
salutes of sailors and Marines in
her stride. She has found that be-
ing woman has neither helped nor
hindered her in her work and is
proud to be member of The fight
ing Navy.
"Fine!" also Is the reply of Lieu
tenant Commander Neill who re-
ports that Ensign Ranney is q good
officer and says ell could not ask for
better run disbursing office.
And "Fine!" comes too from the
petty officers in Ensign Ranneys
office.
Il never worked under better Of
ficer,' said one of them. But all
OF us are looking forward to the day
when there are enough WAVES
storekeepers to send five of them up
here so we can get back to the fight
ing ships where we belong
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-30
ECTOR BOLzONI, JR,
HELPS BOMB ROME
Bristol Lieutenant Subject
of Time Magazine Article
By War Correspondent

Bristol, July 30-"My son must be
good or he would not have been Sc
lected for the task of bombing
Rome" declared Ector Bolzoni, ST.,
of 1873 George street Thursday aft
ernoon after reading an article on
his sons exploits in this weeks
Time.
Florence, Italy, is my birth
place, said the flyers mother, and
she added. my hope is that my
son will return home soon
The son, Ector, Jr., is a graduate
of Bristol High School, studied avi-
alton for a year in Hartford ands
was formerly employed at the New
Departure Division of General Mo-
tors.
When the plane on which Bolzoni
was co-pilot bombed Rome. Times
correspondent, John Hersey, was an
occupant and told part of the story
through the eyes of Bolzoni. The
account was captioned, The Mis-
sion of Ector Bolzoni."
1t describes Bolzoni's feeling when
at briefing, he heard his major say
Our target today is one of great
Importance Rome has never been
bombed Bolzoni was thinking. Her.
sey reports, of the day he Joined
the Air Forces and vas asked how
he and his family would feel if he
were ordered to bomb Rome. He
had replied, I'm going into the
Army for reason and don't see
any difference between Italians and
any other nation fighting u.s.
Time says Ector Bolzoni, admitted
to Hersey that he was scared as his
mission started for he pictured
capital defended strongly, but grad
ually his interest in what lay ahead
overcame his nervousness. An hour
before they were to be over Rome
he was straining to see ahead.
The story tells how Bolzoni re-
called the impression made on his
mind when he was a boy by the
account his sister gave 0 fher visit
to Rome after she returned to BrlS-
toll from a trip abroad. Then he
pictured beautiful Rome through his
sisters eyes; now he was about to
look down at it from bomber, Her
sey's story related.
AS the bombs were released, Boil
Zoni wondered what the people
down below felt and Hersey reports
him as saying:
Il wondered whether they looked
up at us with fear and hatred. or
whether there was secret happiness
to see our bombs come down. May
be they think they'll be free when
we take over, or maybe they'll think
it's just another bad thing. That de-
ponds on us, guess. Some of my
family is in Italy and 1 know if
I were down there with them, 1
would be glad to see the bombs
come down, even if they might hit
me-
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-30
WALSH TO CHECK
ASSESSORS WORK

In Mayor John S. Monagan's
opinion, no action should be taken
to recommend any changes in the
present office of assessment until
State Tax Commissioner Walter w.
Walsh is given an opportunity to
complete his survey in that office.
The Democrat disclosed yesterday
that the mayor had received let
ter from Comsr. Walsh to the eff
feet he was sending a representative
to this city next Monday for the
purpose of conducting survey.
After the representative has con-
Quoted his findings, Comsr. Walsh
and the Mayor will discuss the mat
ter for further decision.
Comsr Walsh's staff will check
assessments to determine If partial
ity is being shown, as recently
charged by Republican leaders in
this city
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-30
T0DAY'S WAR
MOVES
(Reg. u. S. Pat. Ohico)
BY LOUIS f. KEEMLE
United Press War Analyst

The threatened collapse of Italy
and the consequent peril to Hitlers
positions in the Balkans has come
at most opportune time TO increase
his danger on the Russian front.
The Russian drive in the Orel
sector, while slow, is making highly
satisfactory progress in view of the
formidable nature of the defenses
to be overcome, the power of the
German resistance, and the present
unfavorable weather.
The Germans have thrown in
considerable achievements to stem
the Russian drive. They have come,
however, from other parts of the
Russian front and from reserves
behind the lines and have not been
balanced, as far as can be ascer-
tanned, by requirements from Eu-
rope.
Therein lies the Importance of
the gathering storm clouds in
southeastern Europe. 1t is not like
ly that Hitler can afford to rein
force the eastern front by with
draWals from Europe; conversely, he
cannot afford to weaken it to face
the growing danger in Europe
without exposing himself to posi-
BILE disaster.
This dual check on the milibity
of Hitler's armed forces to meet
threatened danger is therefore of
the greatest Importance. He is es-
timated to have about two thirds of
the Wehrmacht on the Russian
front.
Nevertheless, the German summer
offensive in the Kursk salient,
which was advertised by Hitler as
decisive" and as a turning point
in the war, was a complete failure
The Germans are now having a
difficult time preventing the Orel
salient from being pinched off and
saving the pivotal communications
point of Bryansk behind it.
AS things stand, the main part
of Hitler's army thus is in a way
to become immobilized on the Rus
sian front. Regardless of German
success u fack Of IL afouuu 0rel,
they are in still imminent danger
of Russian drives at exposed points
from Leningrad in the north to
Rostov in the south.
An all-out defense of southeastern
Europe at the same time is likely
to prove too great strain on Hit
ler'S war machine. The effect of
the Allied air offensives against his
key producing centers in the west
would then be shown most markedly
on his dWindling resources.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-30
PRIORITIES HERE
FOR CARE CENTER
Formal Notice Assures
Committee of Necessary
Electrical Equipment

Privates for obtaining electrical
appliances and other paraphernalia
necessary for the successful opc-a-
ton of the Kingsbury Child Care
center have ben received today by
Miss Pauline M. Moor, director of
the center, 1t was announced today
by Cornelius F.. Maloney, chairman
OF the child care committee.
Opening of the center had been
postponed on several occasions be-
cause the necessary equipment was
lacking and were unobtainable be-
lacking and were
cause the OPA had not given its APP
proval.
The Kingsbury center will open
Monday as previously announced by
Miss Moor who added today that
temporary equipment has been in
stalled and will be used until the
new items arrive.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-30
GREEN HYMN SING
TOMORROW NIGHT

Week end services of the Saliva
ton Army at 50 Cherry street will
be as follows:
Tonight at 8-Holiness meeting.
Saturday at p. ma Commun-
ity hymn sing on the Green.
Sunday at 10 a. m, holiness meet
Ing with Miss Lorna hugely Of Wor-
cester, Mass, as speaker.
Sunday at II a. m.-Sunday
school.
Sunday at 1:15-Radio broadcast
over Station WATR.
Sunday at 7 p. m.-An open air
meeting on the Green.
Sunday at p. ma Salvation
meteing with Lieut.. Doris hugely
speaking on the topic. what wilt
Thou Do in the Swelling Of Jor-
Aen2"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-30
BY GLORIA STANFORD
NEA Staff Correspondent

ON HIS Both birthday Henry Forthwith lifetime things
ped already behind hm active head his industry
busy bombers
DDS he made famous peacetime with automobiles
Born
Mich Despite fathers
at II to tinker With machinery
machine shop job at $3.50 week. in 1887 childhood
sweetheart Miss Clara Bryant.
Always experimenting with
automobile industry. he
with boaoad
continually
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-30
COSTIGAN, WHITE
REVIEW COMPLAINTS

Naugatuck, July 3O-J. Peter Co.'S
tigan and Theodore White, Water
bury area rent officials, were at
Room 6, town hall, today from 10
a. m. to l p. m. to hear complaints
and give information concerning
rents.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-30

his
Implication u. S. progress
ARCH of cgae liquor and Wall
"A ton
Thomas Edison, President Harding
In 1918 his Ede entered
its older
o prompted
the
life he frequently newworhy
Edison Will
who the plant engineering
but producing nations war effort
Ford daily his Willow bomb plant largest aipane
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-30
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

The following marriage inten-
ton was filed today by the regis
trar of vital statistics:
Vincent T. DeLeO, u. s. Navy.
629 Wood Street, Bristol, r. T..
and Maria RanaudO, 1858 South
Leonard Street.