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The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1943-02-26
i. QUESTIONS
AND
ANSWERS .

.Q-In point rationing, will
points left over from one period
to the next be redeemable?
A-Points left over will be re-
deemable during the beginning
of the next period.
Q-What is pemmican?
Am Indian dish consisting
of lean parts of beef, veniSon or
buffalo meat, dried and pulver-
lied, mixed with boiling fat,
then dried in the form Of cakes.
Q-For what are Nobel Prizes
given?
A-For important discoveries
or inventions in physics, chem
istry, medicine or physiology
for distinctive work in idealistiC
literature and for important serv-
ices in the interests of peace
Five annual prizes are awarded
from a fund of 100000 be-
queathed by Alfred B. Nobel,
Swedish inventor.
Q-HoW many personal fouls
may player commit before be-
ing elected from a basketball
game?
A-Four.
Q-Why do sailors call the
vertical post which supports a
cargo boom Sans ~ post?
A-Because it must be SUI
perlatively strong.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1943-02-26

Jonah, you idiot! You'll new
er have
"Here!" shouted Mr.. Chan
ming. "Stop this chatter!" He
eyed Jonah. $50 you're Mr.. Lo-
gan? Well, you report to me in
my study tomorrow at 10 sharp.
Clarissa, as the hostess, you be-
long in the house. Calvin, it's
time you put in an appearance
tonight. Come along, both OF
you"
He was once more the tycoon
the overload. Mr.. Meggs and
Mrs. Claiming followed him
meekly.
(To BE Concluded
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1943-02-26
. MIND YOUR
MANNERS .

Test your knowledge of
correct social usage by an
Swering the following ques-
tons, then checking against
the authoritative answers
below:
/. When there are guests at {
meal should the radio be turned
on for a news broadcast?
2. If the radio is to be played
when there is guest should hi!
preferences as to programs bs
consulted?
3. If friends drop by for &
call should the host turn off the
radio?
4. Should children be allow.
ed to play the radio in the liv-
ing room when there are guests
who obviously wish to talk?
5. Should radio ever be al
lowed to blarc?
What would you do if
Your host says, Do you mind
if | finish listening TO this pro-
gram? I'm anxious to hear what
MIR. x. has to say
(a) Say, GO right ahead, I'D
like to hear it myself?'
(b) Say, "Oh, he. won't say
anything important? =.
Answers
l. Not unless guest ex
presses a desire 10 hear the
broadcast.
2. Yes.
3. Yes. Unless he is listening
TO a program he wants very
much to hear. Then he might
ask their permission to leave il
on.
4. No.
5. No.
Better what Would You Do
solution-(a).
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1943-02-26
COINCIDENCE

COINCIDENCE
SALT LAKE CITY - Mrs.
Samuel Wynn, Jr., and Mrs.
Donald Campbell, 10-year-old
twins, went to the hospital at
the same time and shared the
same room.
At 2:45 a. m, a son was born
to Mrs. Wynn.
At PAS p. m, son was born
to Mrs. Campbell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-29
SOUTHERN MINERS
REMAIN ADAMANT

New York, March 29.-(UP)-Dr.
John r. Steelman, director OF the
United States Cancellation Service
Joined the negotiating sub-commit-
tee attempting to reach a tempo.
rary contract extension agreement
for the Southern Appalachian coal
region today. He was accompanied
by John d. King, commissioner OF
the service.
Steelman would make no COM
ment before entering the confer.
ence, but his presence indicated
that the federal government for the
first time was taking direct hand
In the negotiations which must ar
rive at a temporary agreement be-
fore the present contract expires at
midnight wednesday.
The southern miners and opera
tors have not so far extended the
present contract while they bargain
on the miners demand for q 50 a
day wage increase. although north
ern operators and miners have
agreed on a 30 days extension.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-29
ALLIED INVASION
FEARED BY NAILS
North Norwegian Waters
Mined; Shipping Com
troll Intensified

London. March 29.-(UP)-Nazi
authorities, spurred by q suddenly
intensified unrest in occupied ter.
ritory, stepped up preparations fol
Allied invasion in widely separated
areas Of Europe today.
Fear Of an Axis route In Tunisia
and q consequent attack on Italy
was seen IN French reports to Mad
rid that the German air staff has
taken over all air fields In SOUTH
ern Italy, Sicily, Sardinia and Cor
Sica.
At the same time, Rome radio
announced that Premier BenitC
Mussoiini has appointed commissari
for civil affair for Sicily and Sar-
DINA who ''in the event o an emer-
gency will supercede civilian auth.
critics and have unlimited powers.
In Norway, according to the
stockholm newspaper Allehanda, the
Nazis, apprehenslve Of Imminent
Allied action In North Norway
have intensified shipping control
and mined north Norwegian waters
Norway figured prominently In
today's reports Of seetihng discon'
tent and smouldering revolt.
Stockholm reports broadcast by
the Moscow radio said drastic new
penalties have been decreed by Maj
Vidkun Quisling, Norwegian Nee
leader leader, because Of successful
sabotage and wrecking acts" by
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-29
SHOWDOWN FIGHT
NEARS in PACIFIC
Americans, Japs Tempo
Increased; Fierce Fight
ing on Chinese Front
(By United Press

The tempo of the Pacific war
picked up today with American
forces throwing powerful blocks in
to ambitious japanese sea and air
forays and increasing signs that
both sides are building fast for the
showdown fight.
A communique from Gen. Doug
las MacArthur'S Australia head
quarters said rs planes were brought
down or damaged out Of big fleet
that attacked the north New GUM
ca coast Sunday.
1t was the largest japanese air
fleet yet sent over our strong points
on New Guinea. giving credence to
Allied reports that the Japanese are
strengthening their arc of bases
above New Guinea and Australia
either TO attempt resumption OF
their southwark drive or to hold an
Allied offensive.
The Navy Department in Wash
ington reported on the first major
surface engagement in the North
Pacific. Light American forces. the
Navy said, battled at long range
lest Friday with a japanese force
Of four cruisers and four destroyers
eScorting two cargo vessels toward
the Aleutians and made it so hot
the enemy retreated westward.
The fight occurred west OF Japan
ese- held Attu, the westernmost OF
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-29
PACIFIC CHIEFS
IN WASHINGTON
Action Against Japs Dis
cusSed With Nations
War Planners
BY SANDOR S. KLEIN
United Press STAFF Correspondent

Washington, March 20. - CUP
More vigorous action in the United
Nations Pacific war against Japan
was believed foreshadowed today
with disclosure that military lead
ers from that area conferred with
the war planners here.
The conferences were attended by
officers from the Hawaiian, South
Pacific and Southwestern Pacific
commands, the war department
said.
The meetings were arranged by
the joint chiefs of staff to acquaint
the commanders in the Pacific with
the policies and plans decided upon
at the recent Casablanca confer
ence which concerned the future
action in which their theaters will
be involved" it said.
The conferees included Lieut..
Gen. Delos C. Emmons, commander
of army forces in Hawaii; Lieut..
Gen. Willard Harmon. army COM
mander in the South Pacific; and
Lieut.. Gen. George c. Kenney and
Mai. Gen. George G. Sutherland.
respectively commander Of Allied
air forces In the Southwest Pacific
and chief of staff to Gen. Douglas
Macarthur.
President Roosevelt and British
Prime Minister Winston Churchill,
during the Casablanca conference
which ended Jan. q, agreed to press
the war until the Allies have
achieved the unconditional surren-
der" Of all the Axis nations.
They also agreed Ito render all
possible aid to China in her sixth
year Of war and simultaneously to
prosecute the fight In all portions
of Pacific in order TO end Japanese
aggression for all times"
Allied leaders are placing en-
phasis on defeating Germany. Pa
ciilc commanders, however have
contended that mere defensive ac-
ton against Japan Is not sufficient
Air and surface activity by U. s
forces all through the Pacific from
Alaska to Australia and the Solo
mons has stepped up considerably
in recent weeks. Over this weekend
a light surface force intercepted an
enemy convoy bound for Kiska and
turned 1t away: a Macarthur CON-
munique told Of continued air raids
CONTINUED on Page y
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-29
CIRAUD, CATROUX
REACH AGREEMENT


Algiers, March 29-(UP) - Gen
Henri Honore Giraud and Gen
George Catroux, fighting French
Liaison officer, were reported today
TO have agreed on the broad lines
Of their discussions designed to unity
all French forces.
It was said authoritatively that
they are centering their talks around
three proposed forms OF q provis-
ional French government which pre-
sumably would take over In Metro
politan France during any Allied
occupation.
These would be: I. A joint CON-
mission with Giraud handling the
armed forces. Gen. Charles De-
0aulle, fighting French leader,
leading the forces In the field and
Catroux managing political and civil
matters; 2. A joint government with
Giraud and Dedaulle at Its head;
and 3. Compete separation OF mill
tary and civil branches. with the
former In the hands Of Giraud and
De 0aulle and the latter under civil
ians.
The first Of these three Is current
" favored. 1t was learned author
alive. While close agreement has
been reached between Gtraud and
Catroux on the working basis OF
their discussions, It was believed
that many FTenchmen who have
attached themselves 10 the two
factions stili are seeking leading
positions OF whatever temporary Is
st IN
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-29
SPECIAL
RECRUIT DRIVE
TO START SOON
Methods to Bring Supply
Nearer Current Demands
Are Aired
| MANPOWER COMMITTEE
PLANS FARLEY TODAY
Increased War Production
Desired; 48.HOur Dead.
line Wednesday

Special labor recruiting
campaigns will be the next
undertaking Of the Local
labor management man
power committee, Mrs. Mary
M. Dewey, deputy director o.
the War ManpoWer Commits
sion for the Waterbury area
said today. A meeting has
been called for this after,
noon at 5 o'clock for the pur'
pose Of discussing methods
to bring the labor supply nearer
to the current demands.
Theaters Cooperating
The recruiting work will be ar
important phase Of the War Man
powers commission to achieve
greater utilization OF available In
Dor and increase war production
It was revealed. An extensive pub.
licity drive Is expected to start
shortly to draw more persons into
the labor field. Sometime next
month special recruiting Aims re.
leased by the VINO will be shown
at local theaters as q part of the
campaign, the director stated.
Meanwhile employers are rushing
their work-week plans to the VINO
office to meet the Wednesday dead.
line for compliance with the a.
hour minimum work week order. By
April I every employer must submit
o proposed schedule Of release Of
workers to be brought about By
putting the establishment on O 49,
hour week or must file an applica'
ton for a work week Of less than Al
hours, unless he Is already operating
under the plan or has been eX'
cluded.
Plans submitted by employers sc
far show q trend toward short Sat-
urday hours. Very few employers
indicated intention of attaining the
48-hour minimum week by ordering
eight hours of work on six days
1t was revealed. The majority Of
plans call for nine hours on tbs
first four days, eight hours on Fri
day and four hours on Saturday
the director stated.
Transportation difficulties are
major hindrance In revising houi
schedules the director stated. Con
sideration to current facilities ha,
been giving in recommending new
opening and closing schedules TO
large establishments, 1t was dis
closed.
Manufacturers difficulties hav'
been based mainly on ONCE hours
Mrs. Dewey stated. Offices, however
are considered a part Of the plant
and AZ hours schedules must be de
yised for them as well as production
units, according TO regulations
Problems also have been reportet
for departments where business !
decreasing rapidly.
Determine Bank Status
The status of banks In the 49,
hour program may be determined
following a conference Of banking
Continued on Page ~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-29
SPRING THAWS
SLOW UP REDS
Russia Fighting Every
where Diminishes {; Roads
Turned Into Quagmires
BY HENRY SHAPIRO
United Press Staff Correspondent

Moscow, March 29-CUP)-Rus-
sian troops, for the second time in
"a hours, wiped out o German wedge
In their lines on the Khakov front
today while comrades to the north
seized four hamlets In the defense
ring around Smolensk.
(There was no Soviet confirma-
ton Of the German claim to have
re-captured Sevsk, IS miles north
west Of KurSk, At last Russian
reports fortnight ago, the Rus
slams were fighting west Of Sevsk.)
The fighting In Russia everywhere
was on diminished scale as spring
thaws turned roads into quagmires
and streams over-flowed their
banks, inundating fields and low
lying areas. The midday COM
munique prefaced its breakdown of
the fronts with the announcement
that there were mo substantial
changes" on any of them.
Along the middle course of the
upper Donets river, the communique
said, the Russians permitted the
Germans to drive O wedge into their
lines, then cncircled and annihilated
1t In an enveloping movement from
the flank. Tho Germans left 200
dead.
The Sunday midnight communal
que said Q Soviet counter-attack
wiped out a German advance that
had carried to the edge of a village
north of Chuguev, % miles south
east Of Kharkov. Here 800 of the
enemy were killed and a tank and
self-propelled gun destroyed.
The repulse OF all German at
temptS to cross the Donets also was
reported BY the high command.
On the central front, the Rus.
slams now we're battering the main
German defense lines defending
Smolensk. Three of the newly.
captured towns lay south of Belly
northeast of Smolensk, while the
fourth, seized in hand -hand
fighting. was believed to be to the
east of the Axis bastion.
Our men with hand grenades
wiped out more than 100 Hitlerites
and captured eight machine guns,
two trench mortars and several
dozen rifles" the midday commune
que said in reporting the capture
Of the town to the east.
(C0nfiNiind nm PaCa Al
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-29

Boston, March 29-(UP)-Speedy
trial-perhaps by the middle OF May
will be sought by seven Boston
police officials including Commits
sioner Joseph +. Timulty who are
under indictment In connection
with the "converged" investigation
OF the Cocoatnut Grove holocaust
and New Englands $9O.OOO.OOO
number pool racket.
All were charged with conspiracy
houses and the registration OF bets"
ito permit the operation OF gaming
The officers accepted voluntary Sis-
pension from duty after being In.
dicted Saturday and with one ex-
ception had furnished hail.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-29
TRANSPORTATION IN
CANADA TIED UP

Montreal, March 30 - CUP - A
jurisdictional strike between Go
and ALL affiliated unions today tied
up transportation In this city. Can
ada's largest war manufacturing
center.
The Canadian Brotherhood OF
Railway Employees. (CIO) called a
strike of Montreal Tramways Co.
employees in protest against a meet
ing on company property OF an AFL
Workers negotiating committee.
At Ottawa, Labor Minister Hum
phrey Mitchell repeatedly declared
that the strike would be classed as
illegal.
The walkout probably will result
in a SO per cent cut in production IN
war industries since street cars and
buses are the only means Of public
transportation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-29
MEAT SHIPMENT
L|CHTEST EVER
Points Proving BewiIder.
ing to Many; Butter Sells
Rapidly Today

Only few steaks and lamb chops
made q reappearance In local meat
markets today for point-purchasing
following the greatest week lend
dearth of meat In the citys history
Most local meat counters remained
empty except for cold cuts, pigs
feet, and corned mutton, while the
few that contained beef or pork OF
bacon were surrounded by curious
but point-thrifty shoppers who
moved on.
Wholesalers were unanimous this
morning In saying that 1t Is too early
TO know whether shipments today
and otnorrow will be sufficient 10
meet the ration demands. One
wholesaler said he will not deliver
until tomorrow, while another stated
today's shipments, and consequently
deliveries, are the lightest yet.
Evidence was widespread some
shoppers will need much educating
TO use the new rationS to advan-
tagc.
One housewife was noted buying
a l9-point, one and half pound
steak, and registered no concern
when the clcSk removed all Of the
weeks stamps from one book and
several from another. Crowds OF
persons gathered to watch the trans
action.
Another customer was reported to
have ordered a 81 point purchase,
but was able to produce only two
ration books, which have a total
weeks supply OF 80 points. He could
not be made to understand that his
weeks points and that OF the other
members OF his household would
be necessary for that one meal pur-
chase and that lie would then be
unable to secure any meats, or but
ter, or fat, or cheese, Or oil until
next week.
Butter sold rapidly this morning
as housewives made their first one
pound purchases in many weeks.
Stores this morning did not limit
Continued on Page 81
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-29
Giuseppe Felice, So,
Third Dirnout Victim
Panel Truck; Driver, Frank Karcher, Released
Pending COrOner's Inquest


Waterways third dimout fatality
Of the year was recorded shortly
after o'clock this morning when
Giuseppe Felice, 90, 624 Bank street.
was struck near the Chesnas Body
Works on South Main street by q
pane! truck driven by FRANK n
Karcher, 574 Frost ROAD. Fe!lcc
taken to st. Mary's hospital by Pa
trolmen John Shea ana jerry Hun
man Jr. IN the ponce ambulance
was dead on arrival.
Captain William Duggan of the
motor patrol said that police in
vestigation is being continued today
byb Officers John Culleton and
er for Grove g. Co, go Meadow
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-29

Boston, March 20. - (UP) = At
least so persons were hurt In south
Boston today In q triple collision
involving two Boston Elevated Rail-
way buses and O lotion trailer
truck piled high with wool.
Truck driver Robert II. Craig OF
North Easton. was hospltalized IN
serious condition with a skull frac-
ture and other injuries. The bus
drivers, Eugene @. Beck OF Roxnury
and Ralph Mazze0 Of South hoston'
sustained minor cuts and bruises.
Many women were In the buses
ughlch police said were taking work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-29
so Injured In Triple
Collision In Boston

ers TO war plants in the district.
Several persons were cut by snal-
tered glass and all were taken 70
hospitals In police ambulances.
Police said in q preliminary report
that the truck owned by the II. 3.
Brine Transportation Company OF
South Boston went out Of control
and rammed the side OF one bus.
shurling It across the street into the
second bus that was proceeding IN
the opposite direction.
The trucks under carriage was
severed IN the collision and the
body and It's contents overturned
IN tbs street. -
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-29
z Boston Police Heads
To Seek Speedy Trials

The only defendant released in
temporary personal recognizance
was Deputy Supt. James r. Claim
who was 10 post $4,000 bail today.
Others In the case besides Trinity
and Clafiin were Supt. Edward w.
Fallon. Capts. John A. Dorsey and
Edward J. Heating. John NJ. Ander-
ston-and Sergt. Arthur NJ. Eunson.
Meanwhile. Capt. Thomas s. j.
Kavanagh, who assumed the posts
Of acting commissioner and acting
superintendent. pledged there would
be no shakeup OF the department
while he was on duty. He sai0,
however. that two members OF the
department would be given the tenn
pOrary rank OF captain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-29
NO COMPROMISE ON
TAX PLAN URGED
Rep. jenkins Makes Plea
for Ruml Plan; House
Still Debating
By TONY SMITH

Washington, March 29-(UP)--
Rep. Thomas Jenkins, r.. O.. today
urged supporters of the Runl skip
a-year income tax plan to accept no
compromise as the House began its
fourth and final day OF general de-
bate on pay-as-you-go income tax
legislation.
Jenkins, a member Of the ways
and means committee. asserted that
the people will not accept" the pro-
posel of a majority Of the commit
tee which provides cancellation OF
no taxes. To become current under
the committee bill. a taxpayer
would have to pay two years taxes
In one year. The Ruml plan, as
embodied In a bill by Rep. Frank
Carlson, r.. Kans., would permit
taxpayers to skip 1912 taxes or, in
some cases, 1913 taxes.
jenkins said the committee pro-
posal was far worse than the pres
ent law" AS for the Robertson
Forand bill-a compromise proposal
providing partial forgiveness--Jen-
kins said that was "a make-shift
movement"
Republican leaders took the view
that they should continue to press
for passage of the Carlson bill in
the House and let the Senate COM
promise Democratic objections. That
appeared to be jenkins position In
opposing any compromise.
Rep. Wilbur ID. Mills, D.. Ark,
asked the members not to place
Congress on the ''sacrificial altar of
special interest" by enacting the
forgiveness plan.
with goods growing scarcer
every week because Of wartime needs
and more money In the pockets Of
the public than ever before, every
action the Congress should take
should be toward collection Of adj
ditional taxes. not forgiveness OF
taxes already on the books" he said.
Rep. A. l.. Ailler, r., Neb., q
freshman member, spoke in favor
of compromise. He said he thought
leader Joseph w. Mar
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-29
Six Allied Columns Moving
ToSeal Axis Doom In Africa
SHAKEUP LOOMS
IN NAzISETUP
Custer of Won RibbentrOp
Possible Following De.
mise OF Two Diplomats
by JAKE TLEISCHER
UNITED Press STAFF Correspondent

NCuhteW AEGbo SSAA SvhAeoHVthuVhNl
Stockholm, March 90 (UP)-The
sudden deaths OF two German dip
lomats tended to day TO substaniate
repeated reports circulating here Of
an impending Shakeup In the Na2i
foreign ministry, possibly involving
the custer Of Foreign Minister
Joachim Won Ribbentrop,
Reports have become more per-
sistent lately that Ribbentrop had
lost the favor Of Adolf Hitler and
was either on the way out or would
be clicked upstairs 10 new, but
insignificant position,
These reports came from various
sources closely connected with Ber-
lin and were given added credence
by the deaths--both within a few
dayS--of Hans Won Moltke and Hans
Won Schelicha, long-tcrm friends In
the German foreign office,
Moltke, German ambassador to
Spain, died at Madrid last week
while recovering from an operation
for appendicitis, and Schelicha, q
high official Of the Berlin diplomatic
staff, was executed for opposition TO
the Nazi government.
Both had served in the German
embassy at Warsaw before the out
break of war; Moltke rs ambassador
and Schelicha as first secretary.
Another execution, disclosed over
the weekend, that possibly may be
linked with the shake-up was that
Of Ernest Won Harnack, who was
governor of q Prussian province
until Hitler came to power.
1t was believed here that Ribhen-
trop has become involved IN trouble
with the Nazi hierarchy or else that
Hitler desires 10 replace him merely
for an outward showing of a reor-
ientation Of foreign policy.
Both Field Marshal Hermann
Goering and Propaganda Minister
Joseph GoebbelS intensely dislike
Ribbentrop but the dapper foreign
minister until now had maintained
Hitler's confidence and also had the
strong support Of GeStapo Chieftain
Heinrich Himmler.
German diplomacy has become
stagnated since the tri-power pacts
eliminated in Pearl Harbor and
very little publicity has been given
to Ribbentrop for many months, ex-
cepting a recent visit to Rome.
Continued on Page a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-29
SACRED VENGEANCE
OF NAZI DEMANDED

Moscow, March 20-(Upl-Met-
ropolltan Nlkolai Of Kiev, Q promi-
nent leader Of the Russian Ortho-
dox church, said today that the
Germans were utterly destroying
villages and massacring thousands
OF civilians as they fell back on
Gul0lensk.
The razing Of historic towns and
VILLAGES, Including the burning
and dynamltlng og churches. schools
and public buildings, demands "sa-
cred vengeance" he said IN 9 pre-
a,anaA nAakalnnk