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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-10-18
Flashes of
Late News
THE WEATHER; Tonight:
Slightly Wsrme'

ALEXANDRIA. IoWs-INS- All
eight members OF Flying Fortress
crew we're killed in the crash OF
the bomber near the landing field
at the Alexandria air base. Army
officials announced today. The
dead included Second Lieut.. Mer.
rill C. Evert, Grand Rapids. Mich.
and Sgts. Robert y. Damn, Beth
page. n. Y. and Harry Q. Martin,
South Webster, o.
NEW HAVEN, Conn.-lNS
Eleven hundred employees Of the
American Steel and Wire Com
pany, a U. S. Steel subsidiary, were
under union orders to return to
work today after a two-day strike
Company officials and representa-.
tives OF the United Steel Workers
OF America we're TO confer this
forenoon TO arbitrate the issue in
dispute-company disciplining OF
two women employees Friday night
for their refusal to work on a ma
chine to which they had been as
signed.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-10-18

LONDON-GIS-A minor civil
war was reported raging today be-
tween rival Greek guerrilla bands.
The London Daily Herald. in a dis
patch from Cairo. said two main
groups Of anti-German fighters
were opposing each other in the
same kind of situation existing in
Yugoslayia. where General Titos
partisans and General Draja Mix
hailoyitch's Chetniks periodically
clash.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-10-18

NEW YoRK-INS-New York
fruit dealers who are charging 81
a dozen for small wizened oranges
faced the wrath today OF Mayor
Fiorello La Guardia. La Guardia
said oranges were a necessity and
not a luxury and added they were
coming into New York at ceiling
prices and that wholesalers have
no right TO hold up retailers"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-10-18

PHILADELPHIA-INS- Return
TO style of long boards and unshorn
locks was indicated in the Quaker
City as the BARRIERS prepared to
strike today. An estimated $50
BARRIERS from 20 to so per cent of
the central Philadelphia shops were
expected to desert their customers
in search OF an increase in salaries
and commissions.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-10-18

WASHINGTON-rP - Farm
ers IRE filling the 1874 lardef with
record SUPPLE OF food in what the
War Food Administration said 10
dav was one OF the most remark
able production achievements OF
the war. Accurate food production
reports and estimates for 1913 now
are available and thev assure civil
lians a diet in 1914 about equal TO
this wear end hetfar than IN snv
year except 1941 and 1912, the VIA
said.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-10-18

PHILADELPHIA INS-Ending
q three-day walkout, $4,000 workers
were to return to their jobs at
Cramp Shipbuilding Company to-
day under a one-Teek moratorium.
The six-day truce was voted almost
unanimously Sunday by more than
1900 members of Local AZ. Indus
trial Union OF Marine and Ship
building Workers, CLIO.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-10-18

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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-10-18

STOCKHOTM-INS-The Berne
Correspondent Of the Stockholm
newspaper Svenska Dagbladet, pre-
dieting civil war in northern Italy
shortly. reported today that Benito
Mussolini's Fascist Republic" al
ready is breaking up.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-10-18

LONDON ms - Dispatches
from Stockholm said today that the
Germans fear that Turkey will fol-
low Portugars example by giving
the Allies bases TO facilitate an
invasion of the Balkans. The Dali
ly Telegraph meanwhile reported
from Lisbon that the latest types Of
British arms are arriving in Por-
tugal The. newspaper also said
that Lisbon yesterday had another
five hour test blackout.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-10-18

BELL BLUFF, Va.-INS-Two
persons were dead and nine in
jured today as the result Of the
derailment OF FIVE cars of the 10
car crack Havana Special train of
the Atlantic Coast Line. One Of
the dead was a soldier while the
other person was reported to be
negro porter. The injured included
an Army nurse. two Army Air
Corps officers and four Army hos
pital attendants.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-10-18

COMMUNICATIONS bombers
were reported today to have de
llberately sunk" the British hos
pital ship Newfoundland off Saler-
no, Italy. The London Daily Mail
said that the sinking Of the mercy
ship on Sept. 13 took the lives If
six nurses and all the doctors
aboard.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-10-18

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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-10-18

LONDON-UP-Seyeral leading
italian industrialists and politicians
have been arrested in northern
Italy on charges Of collaborating
with Premier Pietro Badoglio. the
Swiss radio said today In a dis.
patch quoting the German newspa-
per Tagespost. Among those report
ed taken into, custody was Gioyan
nj Arminise. owner OF the newspn-
pers Giornale D'Italia, Populo ID
Roma and La Tribuna.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-11

LONDON. Feb. II (1NS).-A
new German interceptor plane
which Germany believes is the
answer to Americas Flying Fort
ress and Liberator bombers has
been reported in action. on every
important front, it was revealed
today.
The plane, a MeSserschmitt 210,
has been examined by Raj air
plane construction experts, who
found it had a flying range ex-
ceeding 1000 miles.
The new MeSse r c h m { [. a
fighter dive bomber, carries an ex-
ceptionally large quantity OF
ammunition. apparently in antici-
patton of long running battles
with FortreSseS.
Blisters on either side OF the
fuselage mount ID millimeter
guns. equivalent to the Fortress
so caliber guns. These guns are
remotely controlled from the
cockpit. II also carries two fixed
10 millimeter machine guns anc
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-11
Ndzis Organize
Home Guard TO
StifIe Unrest

LONDON. Feb. Il CUP}.-Ger-
many announced today that a new
rural guard UandwschO had
been formed throughout Germany
TO support the regular police. over
burdened by wartime duties" and
that similar city guards were 10 he
formed soon 10 aid in policing met
ropolitan areas.
In the same broadcast, Berlin
said il had been disclosed IN
connection with the rural guards
announcement ia. men BET .see;f
40 and so years had been serving
for one year as military policemen
up country
A Daily Express Stockholm dis
patch reported that 40 divisions of
the ruthless SIS troops, at normal
strength total Of 100000 men,
were being withdrawn for duty in
Germany and occupied territories
as the result of a report by Helm
rich Himmler. chief Of the Ges-
tapo. that restveness was increas-
ing in Germany, that there was a
general weakening OF the home
front. and that sabotage was IN
creasing IN occupied countries.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-11
Nazi Plot
Broken Up
by Brazil

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, Feb
IL GNS).--A Nazi plot involving
fnutiny Of some Brazilian army
troops. timed 10 coincide with ar
Axis invasion of South America
was smashed today by Brazilian
military authorities.
Leaders of the ''Integralismc
Asp" party-Brizilian greenshirts
were jailed or deported as Off
Gals revealed the details of the
revolutionary movement.
Headquarters Of the revolution
lists was in the city of Cruz Alta,
in the state of Rio Grande do Sui
High officers afthe- 9Th Infantry
regiment of the BriZilian army
many citizens. Nazi and Fascist
followers and local German clergy
men were at the head of the
organization.
Police said that government
arms and ammunition were stoler
by the revolutionists, who were
ordered TO fire on Brazilian troops
and civilians during the planned
uprising.
THE PLAN" a police spokeS-
man said, twas based on a pos
sible invasion OF South America
by the Germans. The uprising
was timed to coincide with the
invasion to disrupt internal de-
fense."
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-11
Violence Feared
As Gdndhi Fdsts

NEW DELHI. India. Feb. II
CUP Authorities took precau-
tons against an outbreak of mob
violence today as news spread
through India that Mohandas K.
Gandhi, weakened 73-year-old Ma
tionalist leader. had embarked on
a three-week fast.
Gandhi entered the second day
of his fast, slipping water mixed
with the juices of citrus fruits. at
8 a. m.
The capital was quiet yesterday
after newspapers first published
the news hut some form of Ma
tionalist reaction was anticipated.
especially in view Of the outbreaks
which followed Gandhis intern
ment six months ago.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-11
u. 5. 10 Establish
Poles in Mexico

WASHINGTON, Feb. IL INS).
I'm what is considered to be one
of the greatest humanitarian
moves of the war, the American
and Mexican governments today
are planning the gradual transfer
OF about 10000 Polish refugees
from Iran 10 Mexico.
The refugees are part Of a group
of approximately 10000 Poles who
recently were released by Russia
and sent TO Iran. Most of them
are the families OF Polish soldiers
who also were released by Russia
To fight with the Allies. In addi-
ton, they include a considerable
number of Polish orphans
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-11
Raids Devasfafe Turin

LONDON, Feb. IL QNS).-
The air ministry said today that
aerial photographs had revealed
that six raids on the Italian in
city of Turin during the
latter part of 1912 had devastated
65 acres. Seventy industrial plants
and "a public buildings were seri-
ouSly damaged, tremendously af-
fecting TURNS industrial produc-
ton for the next three months"
the report said.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-11
COP Drafts Campaign Plans

WASHINGTON. Feb. il QNS).
Republican National Chairman
Harrison Spangler today informed
congressional Republican leaders
that ne plans 10 expand the COM
mittee staff IN preparation for the
1914 presidential campaign.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-11
ITALY REINFORCED

LONDON. Feb. II GNSl.-Mov
ing 10 insure Italy's continued bel.
ligerency. Germany is pouring ar
mored divisions into the country
through the Brenner Pass, accord
ing 10 a dispatch today 10 the
Daily Express from inside Eu.
rope.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-11
Defroiter Wins Medal
For Bravery in Africa

Sgt. Frank X. Lutte of Detroit
and Second 1t. Dan d. Margworth
'of Jackson, members of the Army
Air Force, have been decorated
for heroism in the North African
war theater, an announcement
from Washington said today. Ser
|geant Lutie's closest kin was
named as Mrs. I. Lotostanski of
1897 Caniff, Hamtramck. Both
men received the Air Medal.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-11
Crippled, Enters Navy

TEANECK. N. j.. Feb. IL (UP).
Zero Koskinen. 10, who has been
crippled by infantile paralysis
since he was 5, left school at the
request of the navy today, because
OF his unusual ability in building
model airplaneS. His work in the
navy will be experimental, and
canrof
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-11
Raj Attacks Caen
In Occupied France

LONDON, Feb. II QNS).-
BOmbers and fighters assaulted
the German-held railroad junction
Of Caen. northern Francs. yester-
day. and 10 German planes at
tackled 20 towns and villages in
South and Southeastern England.
Three German planes were de-
Stroyed.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-11
New Air Fighter
Messerschmi++ 2Io Killers Answer TO Forfresses
Is Heavily Armed Dive Bomber

two fixed Mauser 20 millimeter
guns in the nose.
Raj experts SAID the plane has
a top speed of between $40 and
800 miles an hour at $4,000 feet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06
CHARLES LOKITIS
 DIED LAST NIGHT
Was Resident Here for 8 Years; Funeral Will Be
 Friday

Naugatuck, July 6-Charles To- kites of 15 Park Place died last night at his home after a brief ill., ness. Born in Garleva, Lithuania, he came to this country as an in fant and resided here for the past 39 years. Most of this time, he lived in Naugatuck. For the past 13 years, he had been employed as tennis stripper at the U. s. Rubber Go. in Naugatuck. Survivors, besides his wife, Mary, include one son, Rich ard, three daughters, Mary, Berna- dine and Agnes all of Naugatuck; three brothers, John of Naugatuck
 Private Joseph Lokites of the U. s. Army overseas Sergeant Paul To- kites of the U. s. Army, stationed at Moody Field, Ga.; two sisters, Mrs. Harry Hill of Pittsburg, Penn. and Mrs. Mary Spiroski of Union City; ten nieces, and three nephews. The funreal will be held from the home Friday morning at 8:15 to St.. Francis church, where solemn Mass will be celebrated at g. Burial will be in St. James cemetery. Friends may call at the home this evening after ' and tomorrow and Thursday afternoon and evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06
BRISTOL COMPANY
 AWARDED PLAQUE

Flight D. H. Fox Male of the RAF told a large au- Hence during the Four Freedoms ally held over the weekend by the Bristol Company at Platts Mills hat the combined efforts of the U. }. and RAF bombing forces were esponsible for the recent success T Tunisia.
 Private First Class D. A. Carney, ecipient of the Order of the Purple Heart. described Japanese tactics, evesling the horrors to the civilian attendants.
 A plaffue was awarded to the Bristol Company's employees for their record in safety, revealing that there was no lost time accident has occurred since April 15, 194O A. D. Hubbard, district engineer of the Employers Mutual Insurance Company made the presentation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06

Naugatuck, July 6-Rev. Thomas Griffin, pastor of St. Mary's church, has announced that the annual summer carnival of the church will be held July g, 23, "A, 29, 30. and 31 on the church lawn.
 Joseph Kane is general chairman of the committee in charge and Rev. Joseph Kochunas, assistant pastor, is treasurer. A variety of entertainment is planned, MT Kane said
 The carnival is intended to raise funds to defray expense of improve ments being made in the church rectory The work includes refin- ishing of the church pews, re-glid- ing of several statures and paint ing of church walls. In addition the new and old rectories will be re- painted.
 Chairman Kane expects to an
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06

conference lasted so long Republican burgesses left the meeting and no session was held.
 Much business will take place at the meeting tonight, if a meeting is finally called. It consists of naming officials whose terms expired in May. They include borough clerk, assistant borough clerk, superintend- ent of streets, full time assessor, bor- ough attorney and building inspec- tor.
 Bonds of the officials will be ap- proved by the board and referred to the borough attorney for final ap- proval. Reports of the various de- partment heads vii lalso be acted 1pon. These are for May and June.
 Among other bushes sto be con- iidered is a request by Sidney Bay lis, who rents town Ian dior a gas oline station site, that his contract De placed on business percentage oasis, rather than a set monthly figure.
 The board will also hear report n proposed extension of Pleasant averlsle. Reports for the month will De made and routine business dis eussed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06
LOT OWNERS PLAN
 MEETING JULY l2
Grove Cemetery Commit= tee Will Elect Officers
 and Give Reports

Naugatuck, June 6.-The annual meeting of lot owners in Grove cem- etery association will be held at the Naugatuck National bank at 2 D. m. Monday, July 18th and trus- tees of the association will hold their annual session at 2:15 p. m. on that date at the bank, Emil Mannweiler, association president, has announced.
 Officers of the society will be elected and reports for the year will be made.
 Red Cross Calls
 Red Cross nurses made 344 calls in June, there were 54 new patients, 38 patients dismissed and nine at tended the baby conference, Miss Mary Claffey reported Saturday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06
SIX BOYS RECEIVE
 CHARGES IN COURT
Were Using Futile Shed Property for Fourth of
 of July Party

Naugatuck, July 6-SiX boys who were arrested by police Monday night after they were alleged to have been holding a Fourth of July party nj the Futile music shed were turned over to the juvenile court.
 They were reported to have used a key to enter the music shed but where they obtained the key was not disclosed The music shed is next to the Futile cshool and is used for umsic refearsals.
 Lighting of sparkiers inside the shed is said to have attracted the attention of police and resulted in the arrest of the boys
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06
RATION OFFICE
 OPEN TODAY
Delay Encountered iii Mail= ing Out Fue! Oil Ap=
 pIications

Naugatuck July 6 - There is still some delay being encountered iil sending out fuel oil applications, it was learned from the ration board today. Applications up to surnames starting with "S' have been mailed out and as soon as envelopes are received, further applications will be mailed
 Although work of securing staff of volunteers to assist in the task of assigning individual quotas fol fuel oil users is reported to be pro. gressing well, no actual work on the quotas has yet been started. It is expected that this will begin after all applications have been mailed.
 The ration office was open N1on- day and today but will te closed Wednesday.
 Felix C,choWsE', son of MT. and Mrs. John Liszkiewicz of Washing ton street, fas been promoted to the rank of Lctty officer third class. He received his boot training at the Newport. R. l. station. and was graduated Friday from the aviation metalsmith school, Navy Pier, Chi cagO.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06
ROSE CRISTELLA
 WED YESTERDAY
to Patsy E TrianO Took Place at
 St. Francis Church

Naugatuck, July 6-Rose M Cris- tella, daughter of MT and Mrs. Gabriel Cristella of Scott St., and Patsy E. Triano of 567 South Main St., son of Mrs. Mary Triano, were wed Monday at a. m. at St. Fran cis' church. Rev. Albert Taylor united the couple in marriage and celebrated the nuptial Mass which followed. The double-ring ceremony was used.
 Miss Josephine Triano, sister of the bridegroom, was bridesmaid and Joseph Pichulo served as best man.
 The bride wore white marqui- sette gown, princesses style, with sweetheart neckline, long pointed sleeves and long train. Her finger tip veil was caught by tiara of lilies of the valley, and gardenias. She carried white roses.
 Her attendant wore an aqua net gown with a short veil and carried a mixed bouquet. The mother of the bride was attired in a sheer navy dress with white accessories and wore COrSage O1 garVeQlaS. The bridegrooms mother wore a pale green print dress with matching accessories and corsage of roses.
 The couple left on an unannounc- ed wedding trip and will reside on South Main St. upon their return. For travel the bride wore luggage tan print dress with matching &C., cessories and a corsage of roses.
 Out-of-town guests were from New Jersey, Hartford and Bridge port.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06

Naugatuck July G. - John Finsel, president of the Young Republican Club is expected to be named of Burgess William Ploski R. third ward, at meet ing the Board of Warden and Burgesses scheduled held tonight. Both Warden Brophy and Burgess Xii aseWsk have asserted that the meeting would be held and appointments made it unlikely that there will
 be repetition of the June fiasco when Democratic
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06
SETTLEMENT MADE
 IN $15,OOO SUIT

Withdrawal papers were filed in superior court today in the $15,0O0 civil action brought by BronislaW Kuczynski of Ansonia against Mat thew Joseph MachoWski of Bridge port. The suit was based on injuries sustained by the plaintiff when he was struck by the defendants car in Ansonia March 15, 1922. Injuries to his ribs and left eye. and frac- lures of the right leg and hip were listed in the complaint. Terms of settlement ware not disclosed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06
REV. JOHN WALKER IS GUEST SPEAKER
Will Address Local ROf lri= ans Wednesday at s lI=
 livan'S Inn

Naugatuck, July 6-ReV. John c. Walker, pastor of the Second Con- gregational church, Waterbury. and president of the Waterbury Rotary club, will be the guest speaker at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06
John FinSel Is Likely Successor
St. Mary's Summer
 Carnival Scheduled
To Take Place July 22 to 3 Inclusive on Church
 Lawn JOseph.Kane General Chairman

nounce this week the entire list of committees for the carnival Tickets have been distributed and other preliminary preparations have been made
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06
STOKES POST UNITS
 MEETING TONIGHT

Sylvester J. Stokes post and auxil- 1ary, Lithuanian Legion, will hold joint meeting tonight at o'clock at the clubrooms on Bank street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06

the meeting of the Naugatuck Ro- tarians "Wednesday at Sullivan's inn,
 Roy M. Johnson, new president, and other officers will be officially inducted at the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06

Mobile theaterS are being used by the Information Department of the Gold Coast to show films in remote districts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06

and games will be played. The church hcoir will rehearse Friday at 7:30 p. m.
 Mrs. Ivy Malone were visitors in Hartford Monday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06

Edward J. Ahern Of Millville ave- nue. city editor of The Naugatuck News, is on his annual vacation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06
Board Convenes Tonight To Make
 Appointments
Expected Officials Will Be Appointed Whose Terms Expired in May, Borough Clerk, Assistant
 Among Several Others

Correspondent Larry Shepiey-T1lone Naugatuck 3945
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06

MT. and Mrs. Alexander Petroski of 399 North Main street are vaca- tioning in New York City.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-23

Rcuther, Rudy J. lie Of the inter-
national Union staff; James Ross
Of Cadillac. Emil Ko'z Of Detroit
Lubricaior. sam Rush Of Tlmken
Axle. Edward A. Hcft Of Budd
wheel. =RobcTr y EVans Of Indian
apolS and c. Y. Stephenson Of
Cleveland.
Far away. in another section Of
The camp. three fellow unIoniSts
were riding n trucks with the
field artillery a. they plouChed
through aXlo-dcep mud 70 arrive
at gun pOSltIOn>.
Tired by stu game after hours
OF climbing IN and on, OF the vehi-
Giles. in addition 10 regular drill IN
tho early morning hours were
John Anderson. president of Local
No 80. + r Gangle Of Local 10.
262, and Alex MoNham Of Local
No. Ia.
This has given me- a different
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-23
fnoto hy NM star Photosrapn

outlook on the life of the army
said Anderson As he Crouched by
tho sights OF a heavy field piece.
I'm sure II i doing me lot
of good and I hope to convey my
impression TO the workers back
home"
Reuther. as leader of the union
was originally assigned
10 a headquarters company. but
al his own inSistence was trans
ierred 10 an infantry company.
He spent the morning drilling
and traYersing the obstacle course
the eight-foot wall twice-and
received his only letup when Mai.
Gen. Frank w. Mlburn. Comman-
dant of the SD found him on the
field and stopped for few min
uteS conversation.
When taps sounded the union
men were all ready 10 hit the hay
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-23
Wanted u Daughter;
Gets :}-Au at Once

Morris Lubarsky. who lives at
2944 Tuxedo and runs a small dry
cleaning shop and laundry at 24l4
has two children, both
boys.
He always wanted a girl.
Today he found himself with
not merely one girl, but with
three.
Naturally I was surprised
when / found that all of
sudden had family of five
children, nc said after learning
that Mrs. Lubarsky had become
the mother Of girl triplets in
Harper Hospital.
II was excited, too. For
little while l worried about ra-
tioning, about how TO get all the
books and coupons for three
new girls.
Then remembered about