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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-02
Center To Be Established In Waterbury
Secret Conference
 Bothers Axis Agents
German Ambassador FraniCaIIy Seeks Dope in Fur. \. key; Papen Tries Pumping Turks in Vain

Sarper, director general of the press fo fthe government called in news- paper correspondents. Separate conferences were held for Allied and Aixs correspondents, the Allies com ing first
 Sarper handed out the texts, in Turkish and French, of the com munique Issued after the confer. ence. What Is the meaning of the conference? The Axis radios shS that Churchill has asked Turkey to enter the war" one correspond erlt asked him.
 Churchill did not ask the Turk. ish government to do so and tho Turkish government did not under take any such commitment" SarpeE replied. He said he was unable to say whether mention in the conl1 rnlnique of agreement on Europeail areas of especial interest to Tur-s key meant the Balkans and he would not reply to a question on what was implied by British and American aid to Turkey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-02
'OLD GROUND HOG
 SPOTS SHADOW
Six More Weeks of Wintry <. Weather Expected !; Feast
 Day Observed '

The church observes today the Feast of the Purihcation and the Presentation of Christ in the Tem- pie. It is an important feast day in the Catholic church but not a holy day of obligation. It Is also commonly known as Candlemas day, which title comes from the practice of blessing and distributing candles to those attending services.
 Another observance today, Feb rtlary 2, and one which is based on a popular fable, is the groundhog tradition. On this day we are prorn- ised another full six weeks of wir1- ter if the groundhog sees his shadow. This being the case he goes back into his hole for another extended period. This morning was cold, bright and fair with the sun high and bright in the sky at noon. So according to all such signs winter goes on indefinitely. Had the day been cloudy the groundhog would not have seen his shadow which means the backbone of winter is broken. This, however, was not the case.
 All fables and traditions aside quite a bit more winter weather is assured. Calendars show unsettled and story weather of and on for the month of February. And then there's March-much can also happen in March. G
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-02
ILLICIT ROMANCE '. ENDS IN MURDER
Army Private Jailed Await ing Grand Jury Action
 in Newport, R. l.

Newport, R. T., Feb. D. (UP.)- Private Howard N. Prescott, 29 of Dexter. Me, was jailed today await ing grand jury action in connection with the rifle slaying of e child bride with whom he alleyedly en- gagged in an illicit romance.
 Prescott now stationed at Camp Edwards, Mass, was ordered held without bail yesterday after he pleaded innocent to a murder charge in connection with the shoot ing Sunday night of Mrs. Avis Mac otnber IS, of Dexter, who was er11- ployed here as maid in Navy officer's family.
 Detective John P. Connolly said an Investigation had disclosed that Mrs. Macomber was IS when she left her husband two years ago and came here to live with Prescott. He said Prescott has wife and two children.
 . Connolly said that the shooting in the bedroom of Mrs. Macomber's employers apartment in govern ment housing project apparently followed a quarrel. He said the vic- tirn'S head had been pierced by a .32 calibre rifle bullet and that a hole in the breast pocket of the sol- dier's uniform indicated an ap. parent suicide attempt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-02
M sA Government Q Lease Apartment Bull dings,
 Homes For z Years
Modern conversion Plan Expected to Provide EiOus. q ing Accommodations for Families of Greatly
 Needed Factory Workers s

tor of governmental housing pro- jects will be in charge of activities here. A central Headquarters will be established within a few days.
 The provisions of the plan to be placed in effect here calls for the government taking over large private dwellings or apartment houses on 3 seveK-year lease arrangement with their owners. Federal funds, will be provided to i1lodernize the strnc- lures and to provide the maximum number of rooms with all necessary sanitary facilities, The converted buildings would be placed at the disposal of families coming here to assist in the government war ef- fort. The rental to be charged will be fixed by the government agencies
 At the expiration of seven years the property would revert to the original owners The improvements made at the outset of the project would remain intact and would be- come assets tot he owners. Having collected his lease money for the seven-year period the exchange might prove very attractive one.
 Director McCue will officially an- nounce the location of his office within Q few days. He has consult ed Mayor John s. Monagan and other officials on the. city'S needs for more housing accommodations for war workers. The plan does not call for the erection of additional new homes but for conversions of present dwellings. X.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-02
O'NEIL TEAM IN
 LEAD FOR HONORS
Holy Name Group Com pletes 18th Round in
 Card Tournament
Washington Hill

St. Francis Holy .Jame 45 tour- naIr,snt played their 50th game of the season in the basement of the parochial shcool last evening. After the smoke cleared away" John Fitzmaurice's "Shamrocks" had a score of 21, and his opponent, E.. O'Donn:ll, also has 21. John Mo- Hugh's best yet team" had 23, and D. O,Neil, 19; Tom Conway,S team made 20, and Tommie Coughlan, 22.
 The standing of the teams shows Dan O'Neil to have total of 352, and John Fitzmaurice. not so close, but with a otal of 325, holding second place. .
 Tommie Coughlan has had a streak of good luck, and now stands in third place with 8 total of 307.
 J. McHugh has slipped kacl' to fourth place with total of 3O3. E. O'Donnell now holds a total of S02. and is in fifth place, with Tom Conway'S almost professionals" holding down sixth place with a total of 298.
 At the meeting of the troop com- mittee, Boy Scouts, Troop 9. Wash lngton Park Community club, Thomas Brophy was named chair man of the committee to take charge of the annual Communion breakfast for the Boy Scouts of Troop g. and the troop committee. Others asked to serve on this corn- mlttee are Edward Herbert, J. B. Cuddy and Thomas phelan. Troop committee meets Sunday mornings at the Community House.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-02

Ankara, Feb. 2 -(UP)-- Franz von Papen, German ambassador, and other Axis agents in Turkey sought frantically today to learn what occurred, at the secret confer eHlce between President Isrnet Inonu and Prime Minister winston Churchill. - .''fG
 German newspaper correspond- ents were impressed into service to visit and entertain Turkish news papermen who, they hoped, might be able to give information of the most dramatic meeting on Turkish soil in 25 years,
 Apparently the Germans got word of the conference Sunday, just as 1t ended. They at once started spreading runors that Britain was pushing Turkey into the war, and hinting darlkly at the possible Ger man reaction. @
 By yesterday the Germans had changed their tone and were saying President Inonu was hearing peace proposals from Churchill and a compromise peace was near.
 Papen, receiving high Turkish guests at the opening of a German architecture exhibition, at which some of Hitler's designs were shown, tried to pump them in an apparently vain attempt to get in- formation. The British and Turks met at the little branch station of Yenidje, near Adana, where the Ar1kara- Syria railroad line branches of to the little Mediterranean har- bor of Merlin. @ D,
 In pouring rain, President 1nonu, Premier Sukru Saracoglu, Foreign Minister Numial1 Menemencoglu and Marshal Fezvi Chakmak, chief of the general staff, along with Sir Hughe Montgomery Knatchbull- Hugessen, British ambassador, wait- ed for Churchill. .
 During the two days general staf talks among the high Turkish and British military leaders continued steadily. It was noted that though there were no Armeicans present, Churchill apparently had full pow CTS and American as well as British aid for Turkey was mentioned Tn the joint communique.
 As the Turkish train arrived at Yenidje, the British ambassador turned to J. O. Sterneale Bennett, minister in the embassy, and said:
 we must get hold of Steinhardt at once." Laurence A. Steinharot is the American ambassador. He was invited to attend the press con- ference scheduled for today at the British embassy.
 Extraordinary measures were in- voked to keep the conference secret Newspapermen first heard reports Of the meeting Sunday. The Ameri- cans went to Stei1lhardt, who Ee. fused to say anything except: "A | I can soy is I saw the premier yes. terday." He did not mention tnat he was to have had lunch with thd premier had not the Turks Ieft xcS the frontier.
 The correspondents found that all national aud, international .lone di6ACnce lines were interrupted be- cause of heavy snow falls" and that other communications also were down. '.. 4.. IA
 Members of both the American and Russian embassy staffs then disappeared SO they could not be questioned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-02
Lady Conductors
 On Boston SubsOay

Boston, Feb. 2.-The Boston Elevated Railway Co. is cOnsld- ering the employment of women as operators and conductors on It's subway trains, street cars and busses.
 Applications of women for work as conductors are now be- ing received" the railroad said in its annual report last night. "Although no women have as yet been given examinations for the position of conductors, Q standard of requirements for the position of conductors, . standard of requirements for the position has been set up.
 "HOw soon the railway will employ women as conductors cannot now be determined. We are preparing, however, to em- plOy women in such positions should the need arise."
 The railroad said the con- tinued manpOwer shortage might also make it necessary to use women as operators of busses.
 Passenger trafilc on the rail- road last year was the greatest since 1926, the report said, and there was Q net profit of $924,SO4 contrasting to a net de- flcit of $1,433,504 for 1941.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-02
SMALL PLANTS
 TOBE ASSISTED
No Setup in Contracts of
 War Plants Gives Little <. Fellow q Break

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 Hartford, Feb. 2 = Representa- tives of the Smaller War Plants Di- vision of the War Production Board in each fo the three Connecticut WIPE district oflces have been given more latitude in assisting small bus inesses to obtain work under @ pro- gram of decentralization announced today by l.. E. Holland, Deputy Chairman of the WIPE.
 The plan will enable these repre- sentatiyes to work directly with dis- tressed plants and district procure- inert ofilces of the Army and Navy and other procurement agencies, 1t was announced. Thus, the problems of small business will be met at the source, contracts will be hand led directly and distribution of war work among such distressed plants will be speeded up.
 on the other hand, MT. Holland warned, this does not mean that all manufacturing plants in the coun- try will receive war work. In some instances, work is not available which would be suitable for their equipment. T think we can promise work for many more plants which are capable of performing some of the numerous and important oper- atior1s required in war production, :" MT. Holland said.
 If your plant needs business, :" Mir. Holland said, answer the fol- lowing questions, regardless of any other forms you may have already filled out: Firm name and full ad- dress. Kind of business and pro- ducts normally produced. Kind of war work you aree qlipped to ham, de. Average number of employees a year ago and now. Dollar value of factory sales in l941. Dollar value of factory sales, by months. for the past six months. Dollar value of business of all kinds on hand now. General description of equipment. Kind of work on hand, if any, and how much. If your labor force has been depleted, to what extent can 1t be replenished. Send this in- formation to the nearest WIPE office by mail.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-02
NAVAL BATTLE ! NOT CONFIRMED
Solomon Islands Claim of { Japs May Be Clarified Later Today
! Ry sANnOR S. KLEIN

United Press Stan COrreSpOnd x Washington, Feb. 2.--(UP) -Japa. nese reports of a big naval battle of the Solomon Islands last Friday and Saturday were without official con- frInation today.
 The Japanese usually have been the first to disclose naval engage Inents in the Pacific. Their claims have always been false and their latest one Is no less modest than previous ones. According to a Tokyo broadcast, Japanese air sQuadrons sank two "Allied" battleships and three cruisers and damaged another battleship and cruiser.
 This engagement according to the enemy, occurred of Rennell Island, 18O miles south of Guadalcanal. But, according to a Navy communique issued late yesterday, on those days American bombing planes--in some cases fighter escorted--were operat- ing from Guadalcanal against enemy bases in the Solomons.
 The fact that the enemy has been the first to announce sea battles does not imply that they always oc- cured. There have been a number of occasions in the past when the the enemy told of a naval engage 1nent or Of attacks on certain Amer ican bases along the Pacific supply lines when none occurred.
 On the other hand, 1t is known that heavy American naval forces are h the south Pacific. Only . few weeks ago an American surface task force bomharded KoloTnbangara Island in the New Georgia group. And there has been Q noticeable iIl- crease in both Japanese air strength and activity in the solotnpns area in recent weeks. Dive bombers, as well as high level bombing craft, have made their appearance
 Nearest enemy base to the reputed scene of action of Renell Island is MundR in the New Georgia Islands, 1SO miles north of Guadalcanal. It might be possible for the enemy to employ aircraft carriers, but it would he risky business because they would have had to operate within range of American heavy and me- diurn bombers on Guadalcanal. z
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-02
WOMEN FOR WAR
 FACTORIES SOUGHT

Hartford, Conn, Feb. 3,-lUPl- A statewide drive to recruit women fgr Connectieut's war factories opens here tonight with an address by GOV. Baldwin.
 The governor VII speak at e dln- uer to which leading industrial civic and labor leaders have been invited from the Hartford area. He win dlncioso hls Eolnan-poweF plalt in hss talk which Wili eh bgoadcasl ever q state radio uofWtFk.
 The recruiting job uI|l be one q lllo first tasks nl fl1D Connecticut war Council. noo1 io Do named hy Gov. Baldwin,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-02
BAY STATE FIRE
 DAMAGE $lOO,OOO
Scratching of Black Cat Saves Family of Six
 From Tragedy

Boston, Feb. 2 - A four -alarm fire ragged through a three story brick block today threatening the Roxbury business district, forcing six persons to flee and causing more than $100y000i damage.
 Deputy Chief William Quigley made the estimate after firemen, soldiers, sailors and coast guards men brought the fire under control after three-hour battle. Flames were prevented from spreading to nearby buildings by a fire wall and a water curtain thrown about the burning structure.
 Mir. and Mrs. Leroy Bennett and their sour children, only occupants of the building at the time of the fire. fled to safety from their sec ond fioor apartment when awaken ed by the scratching of their black cat, Beauty. t}
 A thick pail of smoke poured from the flaming building and forced fire- men to don gas masks in battling the blaze which apparently had started. in the basement of the Mc- Lellan Stores Company, a i've and ten. '
 Ice-covered streets and biting cold also hampered the work of the fire- men.
 The elevated structure of the Bos- ton elevated railway passes the building and trains slowed to a crawl as operators sought to see through the thick smoke which hung over the area. The black clouds drifted into the packed cars. causing . mass outbreak of cough ing and watery eyes among war workers and other commuters.
 The dense smoke was believed caused by the burning Of pepper grass stored in the second-tloor rooms Of the Hub Floral Company. Others concerns affected by the Ire were the Tlloli Mean end saEnofi Irving Shoe Ccmpany's.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-02
KneN Of Copper Pennies Sounded
 For The Duration

A billion and 8 half copper pennies were made during 1942 according to Mrs. Nellie TaylOe Ross, director of the Mint in Washington. These consumed 4,6OO tons of copper which metal is most vital to the United States and other United Nations in fighting the Axis Powers. No more copper pen- nies will be made for the durA- ton. A substitute one cent piece win replace the copper one with the Indian head and with Lln- cOln's face.
 According to Mrs. Ross t Is estimated that the 4,60O tons of copper consumed last year for making pennies is sufficient to meet the copper requirements of building two cruisers, two de" strOyers, 1,245 flying fOrtresses, 12O field gums and 12O how itzers; or enough for one and one quarter million shells for Uncle Sam's big field guns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-02
WAR POWERS BILL
 ARRIVES IN SENATE

Hartford, Conn, Feb. 2.-(uPI- The governors war powers bill nr- rived in the Senate today and was tabled for the calendar and print ing. with action slated on the meas uFe for ThuFsday.
 The House already has passed tho measure giving the governor enlegs gency wartime powers Co suspend any state statute which he feels lnlerfeFes wlth operation of the var effort.
 The laoisiaiure. other than hear. lng the Biennial budget message ol ooy. Baldwin, cd iittie ktnlenal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-02
LAUNCHING SATURDAY

Quincy, Mass, Feb. 2.--(UPlr- Three naval craft for tank landing work will be launched Saturday at the Bethlehem Seeel Company's
 Fore River shipyard, 1t was art- nounced today.
 The sponsors, all relatives of yard officials, will be Mrs. Herbert A, Hope, Miss Emily Cass and Miss Elizabeth V. Collins.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-02

than 10,5OO pounds to Finland, pre- vious to that country's alliance with the Axis.
 Negligible Loss
 The yearly shipment to England from the Boston depot alone has to- taled between 4,0OO and 5000 crates, each containing about 200 garments. The loss in shipping has been negli- gible. During the first year of the committees operation at least 30,- 900 people in Great Britain received clothing, food or other comforts, and about 240 were assisted finan- cially. In addition to shipments from the four depots in the States at Boston, New York, Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon crates have gone forth from Christian Science workers in Canada, Australia. and South Africa. In Great Britain alone 300 almonerS have been at work distributing relief.
 The total value of material in clothing distribution Is estimated at $1 ,533, 300. In addition to this money gifts have been sent to China and other needy countries, and three motorized canteens have been sent to England; they are located in London, Shef1eld, and Rochester.
 The committee is ready to aid in relieving human suffering caused by war wherever 1t can, and 1t cooper ates with many other oficially rec ognized relief agencies when sudden needs arise, readily contributing whatever of Its supplies are avail- able.
 Work in Homes
 The working in Waterbury has continued for the past two years. For over a year sewing was carried on in the homes of members and friends of the local Christian Sci ence church, until last summer 1t seemed advisable to centralize the work by having headquarters in a downtown location, which would facilitate storing and shipping.
 During the past year nearly two thousand garments made, or re- made from discarded clothing, have been shipped from this city. Besides these many new garments have been purchased and thirty-three patchwork quilts were made of scraps left from sewing. One hun dred ladies' hand bags were sent. each containing soap, wash cloth tooth paste, tooth brush and 8 comb. There were twenty-two chii- dren's sweaters knitted and twenty pairs of mittens were made from odd pelces of wool. and thirty-three used coats were refined.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-02

; Homer B. Record was elected Senior Warden of All Souls Episcopal Church at the annual meeting last evening, presided over by the pastor, Rev. T. L. Sinclair.
 Charles c. McTernam was named Junior Warden. Charles E. Fulkerson, Benjamin Chatfleld, Theodore L.. Nuhn, Joseph M. Schaeffer and P. J. Leaper were elected vestrymen. John ID. Thoms was named Clerk of the Parish and Mervin F. Whitely, Treasurer.
 w. H. Hodges and c. H. Tom linsin were chosen delegates to the Diocesan convention with Richard B. Bayerd and D. Sher- man Smith is alternates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-02

"A special meeting of wardens of Sector IA, Zone D, was held last evening in the auditorium of the Wilby High School An informal discussion of the new sgnal sys- tenn was held, but no definite action taken pending a statement from the local Civilian Defense Council James J. Carr, veteran insurance writer, was chosen war den of Sector IA, succeeding Wales Meisinger. The latter has found it impossible to discharge his duties owing to a conflict in working schedules. Mir. Carr has been serv- ng Sector IA for several months and is we'll experienced in air raid work. ,..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-02
INJURIES FATAL

Boston, Feb. 2.-(UP)--Gerald Mo- Nabb, IA, of Roxbury died at a hospital today. of injuries suffered Sunday when hit by truck while helping in snow "emoval work. He was the son of Police Cept. Frank McNabb.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-02
r<4zMsoya>,v,1S esIAsLisHEp IsoG
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AIIis0torize Yourself For Spring Now And Be Ready To Face Con- necticut's One Hundred Thirty-Five Days Of Roin More Than one- Third Of The Yeor-Eoeh Year.
 You're sure to meet plenty ofr0in in this right tight little ssote-AI-
 lisotor RoincIothes for men nsoke
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 against discomfort and take inc Y dsobnsss out Of the dcy because
 Alligator RolneIcthes besides put
 linp SC of color into ycur ssin- clothes add bit os sunshine to
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-02
Nudge Your Lazy
 Liver Tonight!

CONSTIPATION with It's headaches, often result # your liver bile doesn't low freely eUeTv day into your intestines. So take bf. Edwards' Olive Tablets to insure gentle yet thorough bowel move ments. Olive Tablets are sDondeTfub to str up liver bile secretion and zone yp Follow label directions, All drugstores.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-02

V Another approach to the solution of tho housing problem here or at IEhst tsllanorafy- setup to accom-
 lli0datg essential workers in vital local war plants was Indicated this
 morning with the announcement
 that the government was organizing 70 War Housing Center for Water bury and vicinity. William McCue Ibf Hartford, an experienced direc-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-02
YOUNGSTERS BREAK
 { INTO CHASE SCHOOL

An outside door to the Chase school in Mill Plain was forced open last night and the ofi1ce door, desk drawers and closet door were also pried open but nothing was taken, reported Lieut.. Joseph Bender.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-02-20
Stole Ration Book
ADaits Sentence

James cephus OF sos Alger\ ave.
nue. will be sentenced on, Saturday,
February n. by Recorders Judge
John J. Maher after he lad been
found guilty Of taking alb ration
book from a white motorist
I, was disclosed that Harold San
derson had gone to a gas station
at S04i John X on February IL and
had given his B ration card to
Cephus, whom he thought was
gas station attendant
cephus. so police say. then es-
capped With the motorists ration
book. He was later arrested al
Oakland and Aiger while driving
a Packard auto.
Earl Morton Of Gil Medbury ave-
nue.. told police that he operated
the garage and that cephus did
not work for hun at the gas sta
ton.
Grover Lsnge. executive secre-