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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-04
What Is Income Tax? Democrat Starts Series of Explanatory Articles Many Changes Noted in Law-March
 18th Deadline for Filing Returns.

, standing of the law and applicable regulations IS of prime importance.
 An income tax return is a declara- tion on the part of the taxpayer of his total taxable income for the year, together with the various de- ducions, exemptions, and credits to which he is entitled. It is In reli- ance upon voluntary disclosure, and the integrity of taxpayers generally. that the cost of administration of the income tax can be kept at a minimum. Though the return is a voluntary statement, any person who willfully makes return which he does not believe to be true and cor rect in every material matter Is sub ject to the penalties provided by law.
 The first requirement. of the law .s the filing of an appropriate return. For individuals generally this must be done by March 15 following tic end of the calendar year. The re- turn must be filed with the apprc- priate collector of internal revenue for the district in which is located the legal residence or principal Cplace of business of the person mak- ing the return.
 Under the present law every single person, and every married person not living with husband or wife, having total income (earnings, to- or more, and married persons living gether with other income) of $500 with husband or wife throughout the taxable year, who have an aggre- gate income (total earnings of both husband and wife, together with other income) of $l 200 or more, re- gardless of the amount of net in- come, must file e return.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-04
VICTIMS OF CRASH
 REPORTED BETTER
Two Ohio Youths Injured in Accident Saturday on
 Bethany Road

Duane Savers, 2l, and Robert Millican, 28, both of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, injured Saturday night when the trailer-truck in which they were riding failed to make 8 turn on the Bethany road and crashed, were said to be in good condition today at St. Mary's hospital.
 State Troopers Edward Steele and John Hartnett, who made the in- vestigation, reported that the truck was carrying gas mask material. It was a total loss.
 Millican suffered fractured ribs and possible fractures of both hands, while Savers sustained an ankle injury.
 Meanwhile Waterbury police are still Investigating a hit-and-run ac- cident which took place New Years eve on East Main street, Captain Duggan said. Sergeants Joseph Petit and Charles McWeeney are working on the case, but no wit nesses have yet been uncovered. The victims, Michael Duffy, 55, of 4C William street, and Walter Clark 57, of g Taylor street, said they were unable to identify the model of the car due to the dimout. Clark is reported in good condition at St Mary's hospital, while Duffy, though somewhat improved today, remains on the danger list.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-04
DANBURY BOY, 17,
 FACES MURDER RAP

Danbury, Conn, Jan. 4.-(UP)- Charged with the murder of Gott- fried Seegelken, 35-years old grocer during $50 holdvp, James J. Mo- Cartny. 1T, was presented in city court today and ordered held for trial in superior court at Bridge port during the current term.
 Mccarthy, son of city fireman, pleaded innocent to the charge to which he allegedly confessed to po- lice during the night. Authorities said they found the murder knife and some blood-stained clothing at the youths home.
 The accused was taken to Fair field county jail at Bridgeport where he will be held without bond until brought to trial.
 Seegelken was found stabbed tC death in his store New Years Eve Mccarthy, who lives near the store was picked up early Sunday and allegedly confessed. according tc police.
 Authorities said the youth admit ted taking about $50 from the cash register after the crime.
 Seegelken became engaged Christ. mas Day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-04
BISHOP MCCONNELL SUGGESTS PRAYERS

New York, Jan. 4-New Year re- solves to seek spiritual power suffi- cient to meet the personal crises of war time were commended in a sum- mons issued here today by Bishop Francis J. Mcconnell, resident Bis hop of the New York Area of The Methodist Church.
 The call to the 1405 churches un- der his charge designates the first Sunday of the year as Covenant Day" It is the opening observance in a 1943 movement of spiritual awakening and renewal among American MethcdistS which will reach its climax in a nationally observed Lenten Week of Dedica- tion."
 Bishop Mcconnell announced that Methodist Church attendants on January will each be presented with covenant card in the form of bookmark on which a resolu- tion pledging daily Bible reading and prayer may be signed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-04

ports with ease. At this seminar there will also be treated such ques- tions as victory tax, rationing, pro- duction, man power, etc. One ses- Sion a week.
 Refresher Course in Stenography and Typewriting-This course is ar- ranged for those who have had some training in Stenographic work and Typing. It will embrace:
 a. Typing practice and dictation practice to re-acquire speed in shorthand and transcription.
 b. Transcription from shorthand notes.
 c. Voice Machines.
 Two sessions cache week.
 Office Work-a. Comptometry- Fundamental Operations; b. Filing All systems in general use; c. Dupli- cation-Practice in the cutting of stencils and use of the mineo- graph. Two sessions each week.
 Public Speaking and Vocabulary Building-An intensive course in the technique of speaking in public, with special attention to the effec- tive use of English.
 At the Crosby High Evening School, the following courses will be conducted: @. Elementary Algebra and Geometry; b. Advanced Math- ematics; c. Aeronautics; d. Aeronau- tical Drawing.
 register at the respective high
 Applicants for these classes may schcools on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday of this week, from zoo to 800 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-04

New York, Jan. 4-(UP)-Ameri- can Telephone & Telegraph rose 2 3-4 points to 1Sl to feature firm, moderately active stock market to- day.
 Utilities generally were active and higher. The low-priced group, relieved of the pressure of tax- selling, made small advances. Con- monwealth 0 Southern was active at a new high at B. up 8l-16. Its preferred gained more than a point. West Penn Electric A stock rose nearly 2 points while Engineers Public Service 5 1-2 per cent pre- ferred was up Q point. Radio Corporation, most active issue on the board, made a new top at 6 3-4 up 1-2.
 Steel isues were in demand with U. s. Steel at 48 5-8 up 3A4 and Bethlehem 67 1-8 up 3-4. Anaconda Copper rose 12 to 25 1-S. Home- stake Mining gained nearly a point.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-04
THIRD DECORATION
 FOR ELM CITY MAN

United Nations Headquarters in the Southwest Pacific, Jan. 4-CUP) Lieut.. Gen. G. c. Kenney, com- mander of Allied air forces in the southwest Pacific, today awarded the Oak Leaf Cluster to Staff Ser geant Leroy H. Penwarden, of d92 right St. New Haven, Conn, who ha5 been decorated twice previously.
 Penwarden was cited for gallan- try in the battle of Milne bay, New Guinea, Aug. 26. He was side gunner on a Flying Fortress at- tacking a fleet of Japanese invasion ships, and, although woundCY strafed the enemy ships throughout the attack. He previously was awarded the Purple Heart decora- ton and the Silver Star.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-04
LATE REALTY NEWS

Papers ln connection with the following real estate lFannaetlons have been filed at Che town clerks ofIiee;
 Qult Claim Deed Waterbury Savings Bank e Nathan Freedman. property at WaeeEioWa evenue and Cenlston
 AgeFtgage Deed Nathan Freedman e Waterbury Savings Bank, property at Water. toWn and Conlston avenue. es,5So.
 Mortgage Releases First Federal Savings e Loan association ef Waterbury C AF. mama EgFlehettl.
 John q. Wilcox te Edward R. Jneksen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-04
War Chaplain Asks
 Blessing On Court

Rev. Roger B. T. Anderson, pas- tor of Trinity church. and state chaplain of the American Legion and Yankee Division, offered prayer at the beginning of a new session Of municipal court this morning, His prayer fol' lows:
 70 Almighty God, Who sittest in the throne judging right; we humbly beseech Thee to bless this court in It's sessions which are about 10 begin; we commend Co Thee all of those who shall here sit in judgment; beSeeching Thee Of Thy great mercy SO to guide and teach them by Thy Holy Spirit that they may have a right judgment in all things. Endue them with wisdom and under standing that they may discern the truth. and impartlally admin- ister justice to the punishment Of wickedness and vice.
 Direct with Thy gracious favor aIl who serve in this court. that each may faithfully and loyelly Iulfill the duty entrusted to him: 70 that al may be done Co Thy bouaF and siary and tnE the sell
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-04
CHARGE VIOLATION OF SANITARY CODE

Fred B. Drexel, AZ Wolcott street, was ordered to appear in municipal court tomorrow morning to answer to a charge of violating the sanitary code. The case was continued un- til today when called about two weeks ago, in order to give the &C., cused time to repair water pipes and other plumbing about which residents have complained.
 Prosecutor Frederick w. Palomba told the court this morning that the repairs have not as yet been made and said that Inspector Thomas Murphy of the health department had been notified that pipes are now frozen and tenants are unable to draw water.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-04
American Brass Worker Drowned
 While At Work

Charles EIgin, @, Of 50 Canal street, an emplOye of the Ameri- can Brass O., was drowned early this afternoon in . pit in the south branch of the plant. The body was recovered quickly and efforts were made to revive him, but without success. The euaer. gency squad of the fire depart. ment was sent to the scene. The official report states that the man was 'dead on arrivap.
 According to report Elgin, father of two children, was sent down into . pit to oil . pump and ape parently stepped into water which had accumulated during recent storms.
 pr. Edward H. Klrschbaurn, medical examiner, was notified and following an ofElCial inquiry and examination gave permission for the removal of the body.
 Lieutenant William Pollard con- ducted an investigation for the police department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-04
AUTOISTS TO MAIL
 '43 APPLICATIONS

The Motor Vehicles Department will receive application by mail for automobile registration renewals starting January 1 and continuing until February IS. After that date an applicant must appear in per- son or send 6 messenger for his re- newal in order to obtain it before midnight February 28 when 194: registrations expire.
 This was explained by Commis- sioner John T. Mccarthy as due tc the departments reduced personnel and to avoid delay. Because of the greatly reduced number of workers il will be impossible to handle mail applications during the last two weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-04

Cases to be heard in common pleas court, all of them appeals from the municipal court, were announced today as follows: Robert Neubert, non-support; John w. Potter, vio- lation of city ordinance relating to gasoline storage; George Lotvis, violation of liquor law by selling or delivering to intoxicated person; Bonifacio Oricchio, non-support; Charles E. Teller, assault;. Eugene Casparri, violation of liquor law by keeping liquor with intent to sell; Ollie Watson, fornication and fre- quently gambling house; Frank Maclina, violation of motor vehicle law by operating under the influence, Taft Freeman, frequenting gambling house; James Carey, frequenting gambling house; Mario Mauzi, vio- lation of liquor law; Harry J. Ris- chak, breach of the peace; Reta Provencher, danger of falling in habits of vice; Lawrence Strus, vio- lation of motor becicle law by speed- ing; Adam Tilio Mengacci, theft; Julius Kovach, breach of the peace; Sidney Hart, violation of motor ve- hicle law by operating under the influence; Gerard Gelinas, violation of motor vehicle law by reckless driving and evading responsibility; Joseph Gomas, breach of the peace and intoxication; Thomas Lewis, intoxication; and Clayton Dethlef- sen, breach of the peace.
 Superior Court Clerk George Freeman was in New Haven today to draw names of 24 jurors who may be called to serve at the courts criminal session. The accused men will be arraigned at 10 a. m. and the first hearing will be conducted at p. m.
 Rev. Francis M. O'Shea of the Immaculate Conception church will give the invocation in superior court. States Attorney William B. Fitzgerald and Assistant States Att torney Walter w. Smyth will repre- sent the state in prosecution of the cases, and Attorney Edward T. Carmody, public defender, will ap- pear for all of the accused who do not have private counsel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-04

The Federal income tax is, as the name implies, a tax levied upon inc comes, and 1t Is payable in relation to the amount of income. Income, for Federal income tax purposes, means in general any compensation for ones services, whether the com- pensation be in money or in goods or other services; 1t includes also the net value received for the prod. uct of ones labor, as farm produce in the case of Q farmer: income from investments; profit from busi- ness operations; and other gains from sales and exchanges of goods and property. Certain limited cate. gorieS of income are, however, tax exempt, and to the extent of such exemption are excluded in comput- ing the tax.
 Because of exemptions from the tax given to persons having less than certain stated amounts of in- come, as well as because of various deductions and credits allowable, only @ small receiving income have until recently been subject to the tax. Thus, of the estimated 55 mil- lion persons in this country who received income in one form or an- other during the calendar year 1941, only some % million were required to file Federal income tax returns for that year, while of these same 26 million, more than g million were not taxable due to credits and de- ductions allowable.
 As a result of the lowering of ex- emptions, many more persons are now subject to the Federal income tax than before, and for the calen- dar year l942 1t is estimated that more than 35 million persons will file Federal income tax returns. To the large number of persons now subject to the Federal income tax, who have never reported income before for Federal tax purposes, an under
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-04
MEMBERS URGED TO ATTEND MEETING
CYO, Boy Scouts and Other Groups Will Hold I'm.
 pOrtant Sessions
WATER
COYrespOndent: Mvs. William E. Rooney. 190 Dwight SG
 Telephone 3-S476

James Sullivan, chairman of the auxilairy firemen announces an im- af the wateviile firehouse. All members are urged to be present.
 The Holy Name society of St. Mi chaels church will meet this even ing at 8 o'clock at the church hall. Joseph Kenney, president presiding. St. Michael's Ladies' Aid society will meet tonight at 7:30 o'clock in the church hall. Election of officers for 1043 is planned.
 Boy Scouts to Meet
 Boy Scout Troop No. 31 will meet tomorrow evening at 2 o'clock at Fraternity hall. William Christie, ecoutmaSter in charge.
 Casper Davis Drum corps will meet tomorrow evening at o'clock for practice. John Brenneis, 1n- structor will be in charge.
 W0men's Society for Christian Service of Grace Methodist church will meet Wednesday evening at 7:3O o'clock. Mrs. Arthur Twelves, president presiding. The T1thers of Grace Methodist church will meet this evening for covered dish sup per at 6:30 o'clock. The official board will meet at 8 o'clock.
 Kenneth Rappe, president an- nounceS a business meeting We'd neSday evening of the Fairmount Community club at their rooms on Essex street. Card playing will fol- tow the meeting.
 CYO at St. MichaePs
 The CYO of St. Michaels church will meet for religious instruction tomorrow evening at o'clock. For Snerly the CYO was for youths of high school age but this year 8th grade boys and girls may join. Fol- lowing religious instruction there will be dancing.
 Mrs, Wesley Rood who has been 8 patient at Waterbury hospital for the past month his returned to her home on Fort Hill.
 F1airmount Community Club will meet Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock at their rooms on Essax street. Kenneth Rappe, president, will preside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-04
BUTTER SHORTAGE
 GROWING SERIOUS

The butter shortage hit more lo- cal restaurants today, several popu- lar eating places in the business section being unable to serve butter with bread or rolls.
 One restaurant owner, after can wasting wholesale dealers, managed to secure four pounds 9. noon, He said 1t was the first butter he nad been able to buy since last Friday
 Most retail stores, if they havs butter, are limiting sales to one fourth of a pound a customer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-04
REV. ALFRED JONES
 TO ADDRESS LEAGUE

'sThe Ministry of a Probation Of- ficer' will be the subject of talk by Rev. Alfred W. Jones of Bran ford a meeting of the Mems league of the First Congregational Church tonight at 6:30 at the church. MT. Jones. who is pastor of the Baptist Church in Branford is probation officer for the town court.
 Red Cross and hospital work will be conducted by the church guild Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-04
RHODE ISLAND HAS
 CASUALTY NO: 1

Woonsocket. R. T., Jan. ( - (U. PJ - Joseph Bri0rdy. 6b, Of Black stone. Mass, c retired wool worker, became Rhode Islands first high. way casualty of ie43 when he was struck and killed by an automobile today.
 Joseph La Eleur, 90. driver Of the car, later pleaded innocent to . reckless driving charge tn district court and was held for trial Jan- aaFy i7. He said he saw what he believed was . dog lying in the road and before he could stop. his cai struck BTlordy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-04
GIRL LEADS TROOPS
 INTO VELIKIE LUKI

London. Jan. 4.-(UP) )--Tamara Sumchakoya, girl leader of q gueF. rllla band, led Soviet troops Into the 0eFman stronghold of Vellkie Liiki, on the control front, the Mos. COW radio said today.
 The broadcast said, '"ramara brought the Russian army informa- ton regarding German positions and it was her detachment which led Soviet units Into attacking posi- tons.
 "kAteF Taai, smiling TamaTa stood in the doorway of the former 0er- man staff headquarters at Vellkie Luki end greeted Russian soldiers as they passed ln trlamph.e 2
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-04
CHANG KAI.SHEK
 MAY VISIT MOSCOW

London, Jan. 4.--lUP) -- Exchange Telegraph quoted Radio oslo today ansaylng 0eneraliasimo Chlang Kia- shek would visit Moscow shortly.
 q Ea4B. efficial German news agunEY. hgoadeoat nai6 chiang will g0 10 Washington later eor cOn- lpronea concerning affairs iu the oea'kla.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-04
BABY BOYS BORN
 TO TWIN SISTERS

Cambridge, Mass, Jan. E(UP)- Twin sisters have another thing in common-baby boys born within Ia minutes of each other.
 Mrs. Howard A. Doyle of Cam bridge gave birth to a boy yester- day at Cambridge hospital, and shortly afterwards her twin sister Mrs. Robert White of Quincy gave birth to son at the same hospital. All are doing well.
 Both fathers work at the George Lawley & Son Corp. shipyard in Dorchester.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-04
DIR. POWELL GABRIEL
 DENTISTS GUEST

Dr. Powell Carrel of the Division Of Dental Hygiene, State Depart ment of Health in Hartford, will ad- dress the Waterbury Dental society tomorrow evening.
 pr. James P. Lawlor. president, will preside at the meeting to be held at 8 o'clock at the Hotel Elton
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-04
FISH, GAME GROUP
 MEETING TONIGHT

The Waterbury Fish and Game association will hold its annual meeting this evening at 8 o'clock at Largay's Tap Room, Bank and Fourth streets.
 There will be a resume of annual reports, and plans will be made for the annual vaudeville show.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-04
MISSING IN ACTION

Leomlnster, Mass. Jan. { - (U. PO = John W. Fortune. IT,, 2l. of Leoininster, water.tender second class. U. s. N.. is missing in action m the Pacific area, according to word received by his parents today from the Navy Department. He has been in the Navy Ave years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-04
c. O. ?. MAY NAME JONES

Hartford. Conn, Jan. { - CUP)
 Republican sources today suggest ea that IT, Roger Jones. New Hart ennd. may be selected as assistant eitFk of the senate when the lcgis. 1Hture convenes Wednesday Jones 1s a former assistant attorney geu-
 al
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-04
GEN. KOCH KILLED

6tckholnl, Jan. 3.-(DeIayed)- (UP)-A Berlin dispatch to tho newspaper Dagbladet reported to- day that Major Gen. Victor Koch commanding a German division or the Russian front. had been killed in action and Maj, Gen. Heinz Won 1landow, commanding q tank divi- eIon in Africa had been killed on December 22.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-04
BAY sTATER IGNORED

London. Jan. ( - CU.P0-A pur- ole heart decoration was awarded today to Technical Sergeant Victor ]. Cozzo. Somervilie. Mass, wound ed in action with the eighth U. S. Air Force over enemy occupied ter- Fitory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-04
NEW YORKER CITED

An Advanced Task Force Base. Tunisia. Jan. - (DelayeO - CU. P0 - Colonel Edson D. Raff of New York City, 35, commander of paratroops, received the silver star today for gallantry in action while leading his battalion in the Tuni- sian campaign.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-04
TRIALS ADJOURNED

New York. Jan. - (u.P) - Federal Judge William Bondy to- day adjourned until March 1 the nntl-trust trials Of the Hamilton, Elgln and waitham watch compan. fes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-04
THoAASToN

THE MADDEN OIL co. will on- tinue to supply fuel oIl and kero- sene to ils cuglomeFs. Orders may bo phoned into Thomnsion aea ana They Wiil ee taksn cese C.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-04
Criminal Sessions
 Open Here Tomorrow
Judge McEvOy to Preside in Superior Court; Judge
 McDOnOugh in Common Pleas; Cases Listed

Two criminal sessions will be held in local courts to- morrow morning at the superior court with Judge Frank McEvoy presiding and the other in common pleas court with Judge John F. McDonough presiding judge
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-04
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Jan. (UP)-Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for list, compared with a year ago: This Year Expenses Last Year $36,S9S,352,S04.01 $11,62S,712,57O.S2
 War Spending $S2,S64,O84,255,02 5 S,32e,016,SS4.40
 Receipts 2 g,S0S, ,e77,S92.27 s 4,177,653,441.s2 .o,Ne Net Deficit $2Tbs6,S6S, ,061.71 5 73s1,190,47e.4O $1o,s2o,S5s, ,oSS.ss 5 s,511,ss4,ss7.s2
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-04
American T el Has
 2A Rise This Morning
Firm, Active Market Today; Utilities Were Notice
 ably Higher

Motor shares made small gains with General Motors at a new top. Dow Chemical rose a point. Philip Morris made ne whigh. Union Pacific issues and Norfolk & Western, with gains of more than point, led rails higher. Wool worth equaled its high. General Electric made a new high.
 WOOL MARKET Boston, Jan. 4-(UP)-.Scattered sales of domestic wools suitable for woolen goods were made in moder- ate volume at firm prices, the Q. s. Agriculture Department reported today.
 Montevideo super wools' of fine medium grades were sold at a grease price of 34 1-2 cents in bond, which figured to 93 cents clean basis out of bond. Inquiries were received on domestic pulled woolS for future deliveries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-04

Mrs, Wesley Rood who has been 8 patient at Waterbury hospital for the past month his returned to her home on Fort Hill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-04

Fairmount Community Club will meet Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock at their rooms on Essax street. Kenneth Rappe, president, will preside.