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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-11
FAMILY HEARS
 NEWS OF SON Pfc. Joseph Jackson 'Re- ported Wounded in Action
 Returns to Duty

Naugatuck, Jan. 11.-Word was received by Mir. and Mrs. Henry swerbitowicz of IA Prospect street, Union City, from the U. s. Marine headquarters, Washington, D. C., that their son, Pfc Joseph Jackson Swerbitowic, was recently wounded in action. He has since returned to active duty. Young Swerbito- wicz is a native of Union City and attended public schools. He enlisted in the Marines more than 8 year ago.
 It was stated in the letter to the parents, from the Marine Corps that their son suffered a gunshot wound in action against the enemy, but the injury responded to medical treatment and he was again on duty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-11

we are quite contemptous of the pseudo-scientific theories about the the supremacy of the Ayran race we know how ridiculous 1t all is, but we are far from having achieved even political democracy here in these United States" stated Rev. Dr. John c. Walker, Second Congre- gational Church pastor, yesterday morning in his sermon entitled, I Don't Understand Mfe!'
 Dr. Walker said in part::"A little group of wilful men in the United States Senate, whose rules of debate seem about as antiquated and as undemocratic as any you could well imagine, have seen to it that the anti-poll tax bill was talked to death. There are millions of men, both white and black, in the South who are subject to the draft law and entitled to fight for this so-called democracy without having any hope of being able to take any part in determing its affairs. Britain signs the Atlantic Charter, but MT. Chur- chill wants to exclude India from its benefits and provisions. We extol democracy but we do not show any signs of wanting to apply democracy South of the Mason Dixon Line. A good many people, SC it has been suggested, find it relatively easy to be a friend to humanity but find the neighbor next door with the exces- sive enthusiasm for his radio at all hours of the day and night, un- pleasant and impossible. What we must take into account is that in times of as advanced as these, race prejudice, isolationism, unbrotherly attitudes are not only serious mis- takes but deadly sins. A lack of brotherly concern, a stubborn un- willingness to try to understand the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-11

Chief 0ormley said that in former years from 1,50O to 1,700 were given shelter yearly.
 Motor vehicle law violations led the list during 1922, with 139 such violations. The report shows that 134 persons were apprehended dur ing the year on charges of intoxica- tion. There were 127 breach of peace offenders during the year, such 8 charge being in addition to some intoxicated cases. There were five assault cases and 15 theft arrests made. Five were charged with break ing and entering and two were ar. rested for keeping gaming houses, and 27 for gambling. Two persons were arrested during the year for robbery with violence.
 Chief Gormley said that during the year there were 143 stores and offices found open. There were more violations of the law in May than in any other month, when 61 ar- rests were made. Tn November, 5l arrests were made.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-11
Night School Students
 Co1nplirnented d byArmy
Make Excellent Showing in Tests State Board of Edu-
 cation Chairman Praises Results

AMcopy of. the following letter written December 2S, lS42 by Albert I. Prince, Chairman of the State Board of Education, was forwarded to, pr. John c. Gilmartin, local di- rector of evening schools.
 ""You will be pleased to know that the Army officers who con- ducted the recent emergency per- iod examination said that the Con
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-11
PARENT-TEACHER'S CANCEL MEETING
Shortage of Gasoline Me- cessitates This Decision
 Announces President

Naugatuck, Jan. Il - Marshall Long, president of the Naugatuck Parent-Teacfer association, an- nounces there will be no meeting tonight at 8 p. n., because of the gasoline situation. He said this was decided at 8 recent meeting of the executive board, at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Otto Jensen of fl Highview avenue, to omit the meet ing.
 It. is hoped by the board that the gasoline situation will improve so that a .neeting can be held next month. Many members of the asso- citation reside some distance from the high school where the meetings are held and have no means other than their cars to travel, MT. Long said.
 . Annual Meeting
 Tue annual meeting of the Nau- gatuck National Bank will be held Tuesday at lO:SO a. m. in the bank building. Stockholders will elect di-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-11
FUEL OIL
 TO BE DISCUSSED
OPA Board Informed By Chester BOwles of
 Meeting tO Be Held
BEACON FALLS Correspondent, Larry Shep- ley-PhOne Nauagatuck 3945

Beacon Falls, Jan. 10-Word has been received by the OPA board from State OPA Director Chester Bowles that meeting is to be held with the members of the local war rationing board and town selectmen participating, to discuss the current fuel oil emergency.
 The monthly business meeting of the Loyal Daughters society of the United church will take place at the home of Mrs. Frank E. Bronson of Felspar avenue.
 Kenneth Upright, Coast Guard, was a recent visitor at the home of his parents, MT. and Mrs. George Upright of Wolfe avenue.
 Louis Contaldi, M. P. in New York city, was visitor in Beacon Falls Sunday.
 Mrs. Russell of Highland avenue, is a patient at New Haven hospital.
 Donald Mitchell of Highland ave- nue, who is a patient in New Ha- ven hospital, is reported to be much improved.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-11
ICHIEF GORMLEY
 SUBMITS REPORT
Parking Meters Will Be Discussed at Next BOr.
 Ough Session

Naugatuck, Jan. 11-It has been requested that Chief John J. 0orm- ley of the police department submit a report on the parking meters at the next session. Burgess William, Ploski reminded the board that the six months trial period was up and asked what the board was going to do about the meters. He pointed out that a number of them had been broken and were in a darnages condition. The feasibility of keep ing the meters under present con ditiorlS was questioned.
 The board went on record al favoring a contributory pensicl plan for members of the fire de partment. Details of the plan VII be worked out later. In the mean time it is expected that Q skeleton bill for this will be submitted t the General Assembly.
 After 8 check-up made shortls before fa. n. Saturday, it was re. ported by Police, Chief John j Gormley that no cars were found parked in the vicinity of taver1ls although some were found parked in nearby alleys. It was indicated that the police department is awit. ing the arrival of necessary forms expected next week, Lriol to tax. ing direct steps, but he added thai groundwork is being laid now. It was stated by MT. Chittenden that unless cooperation in eliminating non- essential driving is. given, the situation may become even more SnrioIiS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-11
sLAPsT1CK sERGEANTs

Laurel and Hardy have . new title, conferred by U. s. Air Corps pilots stationed at Wright Field, Dayton, Ohio. They received mail on the set of "Air Raid Wardens" at Metro Goldwyn- Mayer yesterday, addressed to "Topkicks of slap stick" es ..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-11
NAUGATUCK MAN
 GRANTED PATENT

A patent for a motor control and poatentiometer has been issued to Manfred J. Johnson of Naugatuck, according to a list compiled by Wooster and Davis, patent attor- neys of Bridgeport. .
 Trade marks for fabrics of the H. H. H. Silk Company of Water town were approved and assigned to the Bedding Heminway Company of New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-11
5O7 Arrests
 Were Made
 During 1922
Motor Vehicle Law Violations Led List; Month of May
 Showed Largest Number of 0ffenses in the ! Borough With 5l Arrests Made
Correspondent. Larry shepIey-Fhons Nauratuck ssAS

Naugatuck, Jan. 11.-There were i07 arrests made during 1942, Police Chief John J. Gormley, reported to- lay. Of that number, 498 were males and nine were females. Although the 305 who were given lodging during The year seemed a large amount,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-11
GOOD WILL LODGE
 MEETS TONIGHT
Election of Officers of the Holy Name Society Takes
 Place Tonight
:, FAYETTEVILLE Correspondent: Mvs. william E,
 Rooney. 19O Dwight St. x Telephone 3-S475

Waterville, Jan. 11.-Good Will Lodge, No. 54, Knights of Pythias will meet this evening at 8 o'clock at Fraternity hall. The new officers for i943 will be installed. Chancel- Tor Commander William K. Warren will preside.
 The Holy Name society of St. Mi chael's church will meet this eve nnig at the church hall. It is hoped all members will make an effort to attend this meeting. Election of officers for 1943 is planned.
 Auxiliary firemen of civilian de- fense will meet this evening at 7:3O at the Waterville firehouse.
 Boy Scout Troop No. 31 will meet tomorrow evening at Fraternity hall at 2 o'clock. ScoutmaSter William Christie will preside.
 Casper Davis Drum Corps will meet tomorrow evening at 2 o'clock for practice. John Brenneis, in- structor will be in charge.
 Girl Scout Troop No 16 will meet with their leader Mrs. Sidney Henchel at her home on Thomas ton avenue this evening.
 The 0. Y. O. of St. Michael's will meet tomorrow evening at 2 o'clock at the church hall for religious irl- structlon. A social hour will follow.
 Richard Senior. warden and sector D6S has called special meeting of all workers of the sector Mon- day evening Jan. l8 at sector head quarters on Edgehili avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-11
DRIVE CONTINUES
 IN THE BOROUGH
Reports Show Returns for Salvation Army Are
 Favorable So Far

Naugatuck, Jan. fisherman Wesley and Laurence H. Brady, of he Salvation Army public relations department, will continue the solici- tation In connection with the Salva- tion Army's annual maintenance ap- peal in Naugatuck and district. ow- ing to the fact that quite a large number of old friends have not yet responded and new friends to be contacted.
 The treasurer, Norman H. Wood, reports that returns so far are quite favorable. individuals and indus tries having responded literally and every effort will be made to secure the needed quota this week. It would be of great assistance if those friends of the Salvation Army, who have not responded. would mail their checks to the treasurer immediately.
 Returns to Camp
 Corp. Te:hnician Theodore T. Schultz. a para-trooper, has return ed to his camp out west after visit ing his mother, Mrs. Helena Schultz of 64 Spring street on special privilege leave. Corp. Schultz is completing a course in special com bat.
 sergt. Francis E. smith. has re- turned to his studies at the bombing school in Big Springs. Texas. after spending Q furiough with his mother. Mrs. Prank Smith of Mill vile.
 Edward Valentine, Q member of the Navy stationed at Newport. R.. l.. Is spending a furlough with his mother, Mrs. Earl Valentine of Brook street.
 John strayer of Aetna street spent the wek-end with relatives in Brooklyn. V. Y.
 At a meeting to be held this eve- ming at o'clock in Goodyear hall Mrs. Josephine Montrose will be in- stalled as Pocah0ntas Of Ramona Council degree of pocahontas. Gus sic Espeiin of Waterbury. deputy yreat Pocahontas. and stan. will in. stall.
 John SWenston. a student at the University of Connecticut. is visit- Ing hls mother. Mrs. 2. ". Swen- gson of Highland avenue.
 Misses Ellen woOdin and Ruth
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-11
Borough Briefs

At a recent meeting of the Ladies' auxiliary, Ancient Arder of Hi- bernians, Miss Margaret Nolan was installed as president. Installing officers were County President Mrs. J. Kernon and Alice Bevens, state treasurer.
 Other officers installed were: Vice president, Mrs. Nora St. John; re- cording secretary, Margaret Scanlon, financial secretary, Julia Curtin, treasurer, Mary Donahue; chairman of standing committee, Catherine Clancy: chairman of Irish history, Mrs. D. Qurike; sentinel, Mrs. N. Scanlon and chaplain, Rev. George Dunn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-11

rectors at their sessions and take action on annual reports. The di- rectors ct their meeting to follow will elect officers for the new year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-11

The c. Y. O. of St. Michael's will meet tomorrow evening at 2 o'clock at the church hall for religious ir- structlon. A social hour will follow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-11

The West Riding district of Yorkshire, England. has 1000 more head of cattle and many more acres of arable land than when the war started.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-11

Girl Scout Troop No. 16 will meet with their leader Mrs. Sidney Henchel at her home on Thomas ton avenue this evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-11

John strayer of Aetna street spent the wek-end with relatives in Brooklyn. V. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-11

John SWenston. a student at the University of Connecticut. is visit- Ing hls mother. Mrs. 2. ". Swen- gson of Highland avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-11

WodIn will be hostesses at c meet- lng Of Evangeline Circle. Salem Lutheran church. Tuesday at 6 ?. Fn. at 2 Chestnut street.
 Announcement is made of the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs Earl SchIethe Of Aetna street ct st. Mary's hospital todaya Mrs. echIethe was the former Antoinette epallone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-11

Misses Ellen wOOdin and Ruth
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-11

Edward Valentine, c member of the Navy stationed at Newport. R.. l.. Is spending q furlough with his mother, Mrs. Earl Valentine of Brook street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-11

Casper Davis Drum Corps will meet tomorrow evening at 2 o'clock for practice. John Brenneis, in- structor will be in charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-11

Mrs. Russell of Highland avenue, is a patient at New Haven hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-11

Sergt. Francis E. smith. has rec turned to his studies at the bombing school in Big Springs. Texas. after spending furlough with his mother. Mrs. Prank Smith of Mill vile.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-11

Boy Scout Troop No. 31 will meet tomorrow evening at Fraternity hall at 2 o'clock. ScoutmaSter William Christie will preside.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1943-12-03

breach of the basis rules of Sec
urity."
Davis made public late today
the text Of his protest to Bracken
over the handling of the news,
some of which was distributed by
Reuters, British news agency, a
day before the official announce.
ment.
1T is scarcely necessary for me
to call your attention to the ex.
tremely unhappy results" Davis
cabled Bracken.
"Most important is a fragrant
and possibly dangerous breach Of
the basis rules of security
Davis also pointed out that the
impact of the great decisions taken
at Cairo was softened and los1
worldwide effect by premature
transmission of reports of the
meeting.
Davis said the DNB, the German
news agency, picked story, dis
tributed by Reuters, off the all
and was rebroadcasting it within
a half hour, along with counter
propaganda, to the whole of Eu
rope to minimize the effect of the
conference on the subject people:
there.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1943-12-03
Commons Hear Bracken
Tell About News Break

LONDON Dec. 2.-(R- Angry
recriminations-cfficial and unof-
ficial-flew both ways across the
Atlantic today ever the handling
Of the news of the North African
conference bringing an official
British admission that something
ought to be done but with the sug-
eestion that this something
would be more censorship.
Against background OF bitter
protests from the British press
and official representations from
Washington Information Minister
Brendan Bracken appeared before
Commons to explain the censor
ship set-up which enabled all the
world except Britain to hear
through the British news agency
Reuters about the conference "a
hours before the official announce
nent.
Bracken who heads the Mini
stry of Information and the over
seas BIC said the BIC made a
announcement broadcast to
Europe based on Reuters Lisbon
dispatch-the same dispatch that
brought protest from Elmer
Davis head of the U. S. Officer of
War Information.
The Lisbon dispatch was pub
liehed elsewhere but not in Brit
ain because of rule permitting
Transit of news from other coun-
tries through London but prohibit
ing its use in Britain if it violates
the British censorship.
"Somethir must be done about
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these conferences" Bracken said.
In my opinion they ought to be
absolutely security conferences
in the future
This would mean that any men
tion of the conference would be
absolutely banned even reports
such as those put out in the last
10 days by Axis radios until Off
cial announcements are made.
On top of all this came a charge
from the Evening News that the
owl was responsible for the pre-
mature release.
IA good many feathers will
fly" said the newspapers Talk of
the Day Column before the MOI
and Owl have settled their differ
.ences over the premature an
nouncement on the official U. S.
a. radio yesterday of the North
African meeting "
Following Davis second blast
Of criticism Reuters officials said
they ''felt there is nothing we
could usefully add to what was
said yesterday except perhaps
that if Davis had not changed his
mind about the conduct of Reuters,
then Reuters had not changed its
mind about the complete ethical
rropriety of what it had done
KANSAS CITY. Dec. g. (P -
Roy A. Roberts, president of the
american Society of Newspaper
Editors, today lodged a strongly
worded protest with the White
House and Elmer Davis, Owl di-
rector, in Washington against the
manner of release of news of the
Cairo conference and treatment
accorded American war cores
pondents covering the meeting.
The whole episode hurts the
war effort" Roberts said in a tele
gram sent on behalf of the ASNE
and also as a member of the owl
advisory committee. Roberts is
managing editor of the Kansas
City Star.
Il am entering an earnest pro
test against the manner in which
the release of the Cairo confer.
ence was handled and especially
against the treatment accorded the
American war correspondents as
signed to this important story
Roberts said.
THE whole episode hurts the
war effort. Our war correspon
dents have too fine record of de.
votion and sacrifice in this wal
in keeping the public at home in.
formed to be brushed off as they
were.
1.-THE breaking Of faith, if MOI
the release, by Reuters destroy
ed much of the effect of what
should have been one of the epoch.
a, highspots of the war;
WASHINGTON, Dec. o. R -
Elmer Davis, director of War In
formation. has protested to Bren.
dan Bracken, British Minister OF
Information, that premature pub
LEGATION Of the North African war
strategy conference constituted "a
| fragrant and possibly dangerous
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1943-12-03
MARINES HONORED

NEW BERN. Dec. 2.-Maj. Gen.
Henry l.. Larsen, commanding
general of Camp Lejeune, has pre-
scented awards to six Marine vet
Grams Of Guadalcanal here: Pfc.
Charles R. King, Cincinnati who
received permanent citation to
accompany his Silver Star medal
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and the following who were award
ed the Order of the Purple Heart:
Cpl. Teddy J. Clement, St. Rose,
La, and Privates Charles H.
Webb, Cincinnati; Fred w. La
bree Auburn, Mich; Frank W.
Freeman, Stoneville, Miss; and
Worley E. Jackson, Franrock, W.
Va.
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WASHINGTON, Dec. O. Up -
Elmer Davis, director of War In
formation. has protested to Bren-
dan Bracken, British Minister of
Information, that premature pub
LEGATION Of the North African war
strategy conference constituted "a
fragrant and possibly dangerous
Nogales international., 1943-04-30
Mexicans Register
To Purchase
Rationed Articles

MeXicanS residing across the bor-
der in NCgales, Sonora, and vicinity
crowded the OPA rationing' head
quarters in the Wise building just
south of the Safeway Store on
Grand avenue yesterday and We'd
nesday registering for certificates
which will permit them to purchase
rationed articles in Nossaai,sc ,sc:;, Arizona.
Eight hundred and sixty three
registered "wednesday.
More than 10000 persons in our
sister city across the line will regis
ter, according to OPA officials.
Local merchants are having their
clerks assist the rationing board in
the big job of registering.
Mexicans living within 20 kilo-
meters (about II niles OF the
Texas Arizona New Mexico borders
and 80 kilometers (about 55 miles,
of the California border may qualify
for ration certificates
Nogales international., 1943-04-30
Duane Bird, Jr.,
Qualities As
Machine Gunner

Duane Bird, Jr, 21-ycar-Old
son of attorney Duane Bird of
Ncgales. has qualified as a
machine gunner at Camp Ger
don Johnston, Florida, ills dad
was advised in a letter yester-
day.
In his letter Duane said he ha-
been going swimming in the Gulf
Of Mexico and indicated he may be
sent overseas shortly.
The young man, one of the most
brilliant students ever graduated
from NogaleS High School, attended
the University of Michigan at Ann
Arbor before entering the armed
forces last October. Since leaving
here he has been at camps in Cali
fornia, Georgia, South Carolina and
Florida. During World War I his
father also trained in Georgia.
Duane. Jr.. is a grandson of Mrs.
Allen T. Bird, BIT Crawford street,
and the late Col. Allen T. Bird, pi-
oneer Ncgales publisher and Civil
War veteran.
Nogales international., 1943-04-30
1886 Carloads
Of Vegetables
Up To Yesterday

Sh ipmen S of vegetables
through the Port of Nogales
from the west coast of Mexico
for the season now drawing to
"a close totaled 1886 cars up to
pm. yesterday, James Manson
of the Pacific Brokerage Com
pany, announced. OF this num-
ber, 1929 were tomatoes.
This is in excess Of the highest
number of cars in any season here
-tofore. Previous high record was
that of 1880, when the total was
about 800 cars
The present season will be prac-
tically over in another ten days and
between now and then 500 more
carloads are expected to pass
through here, making a grand total
for the season of almost 5000 cars.
Among buyers who have already
left for "greener pastures now that
the season is about over, are w. w.
McF falkland, Dave Feirn and Harry
Somers.
Nogales international., 1943-04-30
Les Hardy To Get
Commission At
West Point In June

Leslie Hardy, second son of
Mrs. Dorothy Hardy of San
Diego and the late Superior
Court Judge Charles L. Hardy,
will get his commission in June
as a lieutenant at West Point
Military Academy, N. ", where
he has been a student for some
time.
Upon receiving his commission he
will go into the field artillery.
The young mans two brothers
Charles and Jack, are also army
men. Charles, eldest of the three
fine Hardy boys. is first lieuten
ant at Fort Ord, Calf, and Jack is
in New Guinea. the latter having
left with the national guard in the
fall of 1910.
They are grandsons of Judge
Charles E. Hardy of Nogales anC
nephews of Attorney Leslie c
Hardy of Phoenix.