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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-12
TUESDAY, JULY 18th:

Open meeting in Town Hall OF
Middlebury Grange at $3.50 p. m.
Films on canning to be shown.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-12
Return to Work

Most employees of the U. S. Rub
Der Co. footwear plant returned to
work today after enjoying a weeks
vacation.
The only department to operate
during the vacation was the major
repair section of the fuel cell di-
vision.
Many who had been vacationing
out of town returned Sunday.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-12

BUY WAR BONDS. STAMPS
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-12

Sergeant Pat Perrittu of Home
stead avenue is serving at Symona
Tenn, where he 81 stationed with an
Army Air Force unit. He has a
brother who is serving at Camp
MaXey, Tex.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-12

Private First Glass David O'Neill
of 215 Lounsbury street has com
pleted furlough from March Field,
Calf.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-12

Colonel s. Kellogg Plume has
completed a visit at his home in
WATERFOWL and has returned to the
Aberdeen Proving Ground, Mary
land, where he is an executive Off
Ger.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-12

Michele M. Carlone of 268 Plank
road is training as an aviation ca
Diet at Majors Field, Tex. where he
was recently graduated into the up
per class of flying cadets.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-12

Corporal Rudolph F. Refill OF 20
Myrtle street, is receiving training
at McDill Field, Ala. He is the son
of MIR. and Mrs. John Refill.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-12

John w. Finlay of $50 Willow
street is training as coast guards
man at the Manhattan Beach sta
ton in Brooklyn, N Y. Prior to en-
listing he worked for the Water
bury Savings bank.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-12

Sergeant Stanley Myers of IA
Kenilworth street has been assigned
to take a course for State Guard
personnel in irregular warfare at
Sturbridge, Mass. The course will be
given from July Is to 81.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-12

Edward F.. Finn of 46 Walnut ave-
nue., who graduated from Crosby
High school last month, has started
Navy VIZ officer training course
at Trinity college, Hartford
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-12

Corporal William j. Stroker of 55
Plaza avenue is serving with an
Army signal corps unit in Africa.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-12

Anthony D. Dalimonte OF 100 Citi-
zens avenue, is training as an AVA
ton cadet at basic training center
of the Army Air Forces.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernrest Mckenzie
of New street left Saturday for
Quonochontaug, r. I. for vacation
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-07-12

Joseph E. Podobinski of Oakville
is receiving training as machin-
lists mate at Dearborn, Mich. He
will be eligible for a Navy petty Of
ficer rating on completion of the
course.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-07-29
More Coffee,
Less Butter

Washington, July 29-UP-Amer-
ican civilians drank their first un-
rationed cup Of coffee in eight
months today but simultaneously
received notice that there will be
20 per cent less butter for their
bread during the next II months
than in 194z.
There will be about 81 per cent
more margarine. however.
President Roosevelt broke the
good news in his radio address in
which he not only announced sus-
pension OF coffee rationing but
promised greatly increased allow
ances Of sugar for civilians.
The War Food Administrat n
broke the bad news about butter
in an announcement on the alloca-
ton Of edible fats and oils for the
next IL months. The overall pic
ture for civilian allotment OF but
ter. margarine, lard and shortening
was not so bad. A 10 per cent cut
is in prospect for all edible fats and
oils. giving civilians A pounds per
capita. or about five pounds less
than during 1912.
The VIA and the Office OF Price
Administration officially ended cot
fee rationing at midnight last night,
precisely eight months to the min
ute after it began last November
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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-07-29
X-Ray Mobile
Unit looming

The state mobile Xray unit will
be stationed here within the next
few morths, as the first step in
countrywide survey and drive for
control OF tuberculosis among in.
dustrial workers. It was announced
by DR.. Otto X. Engelke. head OF the
Washtenaw County Health depart
ment today. The unit. which has
been secured through joint efforts
OF the Washtenaw County Medical
Society, the Ann Arbor and Wash
tenaw County Boards OF Health.
and the Washtenaw County Tuber-
culosis Association. will first be
stationed IN Arm Arbor, from Aug
ust through Sept. 10.
Reports OF the unit, which Will
make individual stops at all factor
les and industrial plants. will be
sent 10 the county health depart
ment, and II a need for further ex.
animation is shown. the depart
meat will notify the worker. and
assist in making arrangements.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-07-29
Buck Holt in
Police Hands

Jack Marlin Holt. known here
as "Buak' Holt, who escaped from
county jail in Ann krbor We'd
nesday was captured' about IL
hours later by Sgt. Arthur Kramer
OF Ypsilanii police.
Holt was found lying in shrub
berry near as Maple 81. after he
had staggered away from the
wreck OF stolen car which he
had driven into a tree on Cross
St a block west Of Prospect St
Donald Cannon. who heard the
crash observed the driver emerge
from the car. stagger more than a
block up the street and turn around
the corner Recognizing Sgt kra-
mer. Of duty. passing by in his
car. Mr.. Cannon hailed him told
him what had happened and d.
reoted him toward the fleeing man.
The injured man was uncon-
scious and after a fruitless effort
10 revive him Al police headquar.
ters. police took him 10 st. Joseph
Mercy Hospital Ann Arbor.
Evidence gathered by police. sup.
ply these facts. \ car belonging
10 Kenneth Eschelmau. 1j41 Mil
Ter Rd. Ann Arbor. had been re-
ported stolen and was found aban-
Ioned a few hours later on Island
Park here. Another car. the one
See HoLT-Page
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-07-29
Detroit Forty And
Eight Ritual
Team Here

Karl Tunnicliife was installed as
new commander OF the local Amer.
lean Legion Post 2S2. Wednesday
evening, In an installation cere-
mony ard meeting at the Legion
Home. Other new officers In
stalled by the 40 and 8 ritual team,
from Detroit. we're: Earl Freeman
senior vice commander. and mem
bership chairman: Norman Sumpf
junior vice commander: Willard
Shaw. sdiutant; Walter Sturm. H.
nance officer; James Zumbiel. a
veteran Of this present war, chap
lain. and Delbert ". Moffett. sery-
Ice officer n newly created post.
Harold Augustus was awarded
the past commanders pin by Past
Commander Harold Magee. after
which he reported on activities OF
the post during the past year. lie
told Of the program Of en-.
tertainmeni for soldiers stationed
al the East Ypsilant Air Base
which has been carried on since
last June. and which the Legion will
discontinue as the USO becomes
active here. The current years
program will center about assist
ance for the local men and women
in the armed forces he said. urg-
ing that the new administration
take definite steps along this line
Lynn Schaffer. retiring chairman
OF the House committee. asked that
the organization consider build
ing program FOR enlargIng the lie
Rion Home. IN anticipation Of the
increased membership which Is ex
pected after the war.
II was voted TO donate 800 Ia
the Salvation Army for its build
ing campaign
In appreciation Of the many com.
muuity services OF the Ypsilanti
High School Band and the Ypsi
lanti High School Girls DruH and
Bugle Corps. the Legion voted Ia
plan party for those organiza-
lions in the near future. and also
10 offer their assistance 10 these
musical groups in any way which
might be necessary.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-07-29

Washington. July cup The
new Italian government was on no..
tice today TO hold Benito Musso-
lini and his gang for trial and pun
ishment by the United Nations as
part of unconditional surrender
In a broadcast beamed through
out the world. President Roosevelt
last night reiterated the Casa
blanca unconditional surrender
terms that are offered to alF Axis
members and said the United Ma
tons now were substantially agreed
on general postwar plans.
1t appeared that Italian accept
ance OF those terms was OF almos,
hourly expectation since ecclesias-
teal sources in Madrid reported
after Mr.. Roosevelts speech was
written that the first Italian peace
feelers OF Marshal Pietro Badog-
los government were en- route TO
Washington and London.
Mr.. Roosevelt spoke from the
White House last night. He com.
bined a vigorously hopeful review
CT the war fronts with announce
ment that coffee rauoning had
been abandoned, that more gen.
erous sugar rations could be ex-
pected soon, and revelation that
the 1914 Democratic platform plank
on war veterans benefits already
has been written
The President spoke warmly OF
lis major associates Prime Min.
lister Winston Churchill. General
issimo Chang Kai-shek and Pre-
mier Josef Stain. And for Rus.
STA, especially, he bespoke the con.
slant friendship OF the United
States in the world Of the future.
The United Nations are substan-
TALLY agreed on general post war
detectives, he said. but it is too
early 10 attempt 10 discuss all
peace terms and all future details.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-07-29
New Legion Officers Installed
President Reiterates That
MussOlini Must be Punished

We must not relax our pres
@rre on the enemy" he continued.
by taking time out 10 define every
boundary and settle every politi-
cal controversy in every part OF
the world. The-ail important thing
now Is to Get on with the war"
MIR. Roosevelt promised early
Serious and constructive plans
on the home front dealing with
food. manpower and other domes.
tic problems. lie did not 90 into
detail.
Mr. Roosevelt rebuked those
Americans who, playing party poi
itics at home ridicule postwar
foreign policy planning as crazy
altruism' and starry eyed dream
ing That reference aVas regard.
ed as a kind but not TOO vigorous
gesture toward Vice President
Henry A Wallace whose chances
for denomination appear 10 be
slight since he was stripped by
the President OF all participation
in the war effort except in his
capacity as presiding officer OF
the Senate.
Nj Roosevelt had his eye on
Italy as he talked last night. And
he promised that TQio and Hitler
would follow Mussolini into ig
nominous retirement.
The first crack in the Axis has
come said the President, echoing
the eXultant thought OF the mil.
lions who heard the news Of Nus.
soinis resignatioh Sunday night.
The criminal, corrupt Fascist
regime in Italy is going 10 pieces.
Mussolini came 10 the reluctant
conclusion that the Jig is up. he
could see the shadow Of the long
arm OF justice.
But he and his Fascist gang will
be brought 10 book. and punished
for their crimes against humanity.
No criminal will be allowed TO es-
cape By the e1pedieut Of 'resigna-
ton. Our terms TO Italy are still
the same as 6Ir terms TO Germany
and Japan unconditional surrend.
e.. We will have no truck with
Fsscism in any way, shape or mau'
ner. We will permit no yestige oil
Fsscism TO remain"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-07-29
Ex-Duce Fugitive
on Goth Birthday

Bern. Switzerland, July Pap
-ABenito Mussolini. the man who
Always wanted to live dangerously.
marked his 60th birthday today
apparently a prisoner of the SOW
ereign he dominated for 90 years.
There was no celebration OF the
event in Italy.
Mussolinis whereabouts are still
a mystery. He has variously been
reported a fugitive in Spain. pris-
oner somewhere in northern Italy.
in a villa near Rome or in Rome
itself.
Madrid heard yesterday that he
had been transferred for his own
safety from a villa near Rome IN
the royal villa at viareggio on the
Gulf OF Genoa.)
The Corriere Della Sera OF Mi
Ian was one Italian newspaper that
took cognizance OF the occasion.
II termed the man who strove u
emulate caesar an aged corrupt
err" and added that in the minds
OF the Italian people today he
was as good as buried.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-07-29
Germans Must
Leave Italy
First
Italian Soldiers
May Act at
Pass

CRv International NeWs Ssrvicsi
Allied Headquarters in North
Africa. July 22g--INS Gen. Dwight
u. Eisenhower told the Italian peo-
pie today that they may have inn
mediate peace Just as soon as
forces OF the German aggressor are
removed from Italian soil
The Algiers broadcast. according
to Reuter-. said a special message
was dispatched to the Italian peo-
pie comRending them for having
ousted Premier Benito Mussolini.
We commend the Italian PEG.
pie and the House OF Savoy for
having rid themselves Of Musso-
lint Gen Eisenhower was quot.
ed az saying
The only remaining obstacle IN
peace Is that German aggressors
still are on italian soil"
Italy was reported today in
weller of additional unconfirmed
rumors from the continent to be
dispatching troops TO the north 10
prevent further entry OF German
FORCES through The Bremen pass.
The reported move by Premier
Marshal Pietro BadoglIo 20 avoid
the possibility OF Italy being turn.
ed into a major battle-ground came
rs the Rome radio declared that
Italy would continue the war
against the. Allies
Dispatches from abroad said.
however. that the popular clamor
for peace was growing among the
Italians and that the country con
tinued TO seethe with antiFascist
demonstrations.
Badoglio was said 10 have or.
dered five divisions. equipped with
heavy artillery. 10 The Bremen
pass TO block southwark passage
OF more German troops. One &C.
count said the premier acted aztec
the refusal OF the Germans TO de-
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-07-29
Both Parties
Will Support
Soldier Help
Program of Six
Points Outlined
by President


washington, July 29-UP-Pres-
ident Roosevelt was reasonably as.
sured today OF strong bipartisan
congressional support for his six
point postwar program for war
veterans.
Republicans and Democrats for
some time have advocated plan
ming now" for the return OF those
in the armed services to civilian
life.
Whereas congressional plans
have emphasized formulation of a
veterans job program, Mr.. Roose-
welt emphasized help for those
unable 10 find jobs and outlined
his plan specifically. 1t is bound
TO be a big issue in the 1914 cleo
ton unless Congress enacts it this
winter.
Sandwiched into his radio ad-
dress on the war last night. Pres
ident Roosevelt proposed this pro-
gram for war veterans which he
described as the least to which
they are entitled" in the postwar
period:
/. Mastering out pay" TO all
members of the armed forces and
the Merchant Marine-enough to
cover the time between discharge
and the finding OF a new job.
2. Unemployment insurance il
no job is found after diligent
search
8. Further educati ton or trade
training at the cost OF their gov.
eminent
4. Credit-the same as though
they had continued in employment
in private industry-as regards I'M
employment compensation and fed
eral old-age and survivors insur-
ance.
8. Improved and fiberalized hos
pitalization, rehabilitation and med
ical care for disabled veterans.
s. Sufficient pensions for dis
sbled members OF the armed fore
es.
There was no likelihood OF oppo-
sition 10 the mustering-out pay.
unemployment insurance, credit
for old-age insurance, and the pro
visions for disabled veterans, but
there was a possibility that the
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-07-29
Military Rites
.ForLt. Allen

Ypsilanti paid lis tribute Of re.
spect TO Lieut. Robert smith Allen.
Wednesday afternoon, filling the
Geer Funeral Home rooms for the
service, and in over forty cars
acted as escort to the Nashtenong
Memorial Cemetery on Whitmore
Lake Road. which was once the
farm owned by Mrs. Aliens grand
father.
; Full military honors were paid
the youth whose fine character
and promise OF useful career
had endeared him TO the commun'
iiy and whose untimely death
came while Sewing his country a.
Mills Air Field. cal His buddy
and close friend. Lieut. Richard
Asbury. ACCOMPANIED his body
home. and while he lay IN state
in the flag draped casket, an honor
guard OF two sergeants from the
Air Base here was changed every
hour for nearly two DAYS amt
nights. The flag on the lawn Or
the Funeral Home was also at
half mast
Masses OF beautiful flowers sur
rounded the casket and Chaplain
Paul Sampson OF the lpsilani Ar
Rase read a beautiful and comfort
ing service. adding personal words
OF sympathy and faith. The ac'
tive pallbearers were ser2eants
from the Air Base and honorary
pallbearers were home friends
and three commissioned Officers.
cant McElroy and Lieuts. Jones.
Patten and Davies.
At the lovely cemetery the pail
bearers bore the flag covered cas-
bet from the highway along the
winding road 10 the family loi'
and throughout the committal ser
vice held the flag spread directly
above IT, After six se:geants had
fired the farewell salute Of three
yolleys under command OF an Of
ficer and the bugler had sounded
Taps" the bearers folded the
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-07-29
Storm Deaths
in Texas Set
at Fourteen
Worst to Visit
Gulf Area Since
1915

Houston, Tex. July 90 UP
Fourteen persons were dead, at
least two were missing, dozens
were injured and property damage
was estimated at 100000 today in
the wake OF the worst storm to
strike the Texas Gulf Coast since
1915.
U. s. Army engineers at Calves
ton reported that the bodies OF 10
crew members Of the dredge hop
per Galveston" were recovered
from the city's north jetty last
night. The dredge went down off
the jetty at the height OF the sorm
Tuesday with 55 crewmen aboard.
Forty-three were rescued yesterday
leaving two unaccounted for, engi-
neers said.
Two persons were found dead
here and one at Port Arthur yes
terday amid debris left by the hur-
ricane winds which struck the Gal
weston coast area late Tuesday.
Hospitals in the storm area re-
ported that IS persons were under
treatment for injuries inflicted by
objects propelled by the winds,
which reached velocities as high
as 49, miles an hour before blow
ing themselves out inland.
Fears OF a water shortage at Gal
weston were alleviated last night
when electric power operating five
OF the. ctiys water pumps was re-
stored. At Port Arthur. all avail
able vessels were pressed into
service to evacuate residents made
homeless when one OF the South
vests heaviest recorded deluges
flooded the city.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-07-29
THE Important Thing is to Keep Going

OF the young sailors. taking
technical training at the school
passed in review before him and
Commander A. VI. Cohan, com
msndant al the school.
Before the ceremony Ford
was presented with ships
clock made by graduates OF the
school and with gigantic CAKE,
product OF the cooks and bak.
ers students at the school
The cake. weighing $50
pounds. was designed in the
form OF a reproduction OF the
Training school Headquarters
building. The presentation was
made by Philip Locke. seaman
I'd class. OF Lynn. Mass. and
John JnWalski. seaman. end
class. OF Buffalo. y. y. STU.
dents n the cooking school.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-07-29
T. R. Haig Heads
Cadet Newspaper

Weather Wings j. the nams
OF a newly established newspaper
for University OF California serN-
Ice men II is 10 be the official
publication OF the training detach-
ment. Army Air Force training
command and has been started
under direction of F. r. Haig, SON
Of Mr.. and Mrs. r. 3. Haig, well
known Ypsilanti residents.
In his opening editorial Editor
Haig says: This issue gives birth
to what we hope will be a lusty,
healthy baby which will grow eyen
stronger as long as there is a me-
teorology detachment at U.S.L.A. .
Hts many friends in Npsilanti and
elsewhere will wish him the best Of
success IN his new venture.
The paper is TO be published
weekly. according 10 an opening
announcement. and will be edited
and written by cadets Of the Tech
nical School. A.AF.T.C.. UNIVERSE.
y OF California at Los Angeles.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-07-29
Hunt Started
For Soldier

A young woman was struck in
the face by an unidentified soldier
as she was walking on n. River st.
near Ninde about 11:45 p. m. We'd
resday night. Police are making
a determined hunt for the attack
er.
She told police that, she had
turned north on River st. from
Michigan Ave. and that very soon
after that a soldier whom she had
never seen before accosted her.
She attempted to eyade him, but
he persisted in annoying her until
she reached a point just south OF
the intersection OF Ninde and E.
Cross SITS. Then he seized her arm
and as she screamed for help he
struck her under the left eye with
his clenched fist, knocking her to
the pavement. A deep cash under
her eye bled profusely
Officer William Franklin, of
duty, but driving his car nearby,
heard the scream, saw the fleeing
soldier and gave chase. Two swift
footed civilians Joined but the sol
der had too great start and man.
aged to escape among the build
ings just east OF the Huron River
at Cross st. The young woman was
taken TO police headquarters where
she was given first aid and taken
to her home. She gave police a
good description OF the attacker.
Police were busy today checking
the men off leave from the Army
base here last night, and will give
the young woman an opportunity to
look over the soldiers so that she
can identity him, II possible. Both
Officer Franklin and one OF the
civilians said they could do so.
He is described as being about
) feet s inches tall, very dark,
weighing about $50 pounds and
wearing an overseas cap.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-07-29

Detroit, July Gap The
important thing" as Henry
Ford sees it, is to keep gonig.'
The noted automobile pioneer
who will be so years old on Fri.
day stated this conviction We'd
nesday at a party staged in his
honor by the officers aud enlist
ed personnel OF the Naval Train
School Ford has established az
the River Rouge plant OF the
Ford Motor Company.
And Ford looked quite capa.
BILE OF practicing his philoso-
ply. Bronzed. lean and alert and
STOPPING only slightly despite
the accumulation Of years and
the additional burdens imposed
upon him by the recent death OF
his son. Edsel. he stood for
nearly half an hour as thousands
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-07-29

CAMP YOUNG. Cal. ms
While Army troops searched the
desolate southern Cslifornia-Ari-
iona desert today for a missing
soldier. the names OF three other
soldiers who persisted of third over
the week end we're announced b.
headquarters OF the Camp Young
desert training center. The dead
soldiers, who died after becoming
lost in the trackless Chocolate
Mountain area west Of FL Contra,
Cal, were identified as: Corp. Ju-
Illus Ortega. New York City; Sgt.
Robert J. Powers, Trenton y. j.;
and Pvt. Charles Henry Nash, At.
lanta. Ga.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-07-29

Asked how 81, felt 10 be so
years old. Ford replied
i don't think I feel any dr.
fe-e-tiy. as a matter OF fact II
.eit any better Id have to
run. The important thing is to
keep going
Ford made II clear that he
proposed 70 do exactly that
For him the anniversary on FL
DAY marks the beginning Of his
slst year rather than the com
p.stion OF his s0th.
Ford said he planned 10 spend
Friday quietly aboard ship,
perhaps one OF The Ford ore
carriers. On route with Mrs.
Ford. 10 his summer lodge in
the Huron Mountains in the up
per lake reg ion. The vacation,
he SAID probably would last
about three weeks.