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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-09
SCRAP CAMP PAICN
 REPORT RECEIVED
Chairman MulIigan An- GOunces Collections Ap-
 prOximate l3 Tons

It was reported last night by John J. Mulligan, Industry committee chairman, that nearly 13 tons of scrap, comprised of 13 varieties ranging from iron and tires to floss and rags, have been collected since Dec. 10 from 22 salvage bins placed throughout Waterbury by the AL lied Industry scrap committee in conjunction with the citys salvage committee.
 These bins were constructed and pointed at Q cost of $1,l60.0O, by the salvage committee, according to the groups financial report for 1o42. Until now, In two collections. the sale of bin scrap has totalled
 The bins are serving their pur- pose, which Is the establishment ot neighborhood scrap depotS, Mir Mulligan requested that residents near bins refrain from placing tin cans in the receptacles. People are still putting tin cans in the bins, he declared, land we wish to repeat that the cans must be saved for the regular collections held In the city.
 MT. Mulligan gave the following report for scrap taken from bins Dec. 10 and Jan. l4, and the accutn- ulated poundage of each item: tires i6,62S; tubes, 2s7: rags, 1897; scrap rubber, 870; Nss, A; rags, So7; heavy iron, 3,S45; light iron S,S40; brass, 96; aluminium 46: copper. 16 de castings, 32; mixed metal, 12.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-09
Decade OfDoom And Disdster'
 Tempered By Relief ActiOity

C3) The third period is tho waa period during which millions of Jews in Poland, Belgium, Holland France and Russia fell under Nan domination.
 Discussing the current refugee situation, the Memorandum states that American Jews stand ready Co welcome new responsibilities and opportunities for reconstruction that will result from increasing Allied victories.
 "As they served during the de, cade of destruction, SO they now dedicate themselves to serve in tha years of reconstruction in order that the Jewish people may share In the rebuilding of Q world in which Hits lerism or any imitation of it shall never rise again to mar the peace 0e mankind" the United Jewish Aps peal asserts as 1t points to the fact that the notable achievements of It's agencies have equipped them for c role of outstanding value in cOns tributing to the building of c future for all peoples on the Soundaticne of the Four Freedoms"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-09

Rev. J. F. DOnneIly no reason why ne should and that if he and any others who have received the cir. cular protested vigorously with their postmaster and then carried another protest to the Oface of the Postmaster General in Washington, probably the Post Oface Depart ment, which has cooperated so gen. erously with the drive to bann in- decent literature from the mails, would take proper action.
 LITERARY SEWAGE
 During the past twenty years there have come repeated protests from England against the foul and corrupting books" sent there from the United States. Tn Scotland the Archbishop of Glasgow recently sad- Iy deplored the fact that "our brave sailors risk their lives bringing to our shores these weapons obviously calculated to corrupt youth ana to destroy souls."
 Are American books really SO rot ten? In Literary America" oscar Cargill evaluates hundreds of Amer~ 1can novels, plays and poems and the adjectives he finds to be gen. erally needed to describe them are yisque, sordid, stygian and obscene, A few years ago H. L. Mencken, surely not 6 prejudiced critic charged that the reader of today "has been soaked in Freudian sew- age for many years"
 A WHOLESOME TASTE
 IS FED INDECENCY
 During the, past twenty years the general tone of American literature has been rotten. And this despite the fact that the majority of the people of the United States do not want indecent literature no matter in what form 1t is published. A con- vincing proof of the wholesomeness of the taste of the American reader Is tho tremendous sale of the few really great novels published in the past few years.
 However the docile acceptance oi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-09

New Haven, Feb. 8-The an- nouncement of Q number of prizes and honorS was made tonight by Dr. Henry S. Johnson, Dean of the college, at the graduation banquet of the senior class of the College of Pharmacy of the University of Connecticut held ct tho Hotel Taft. Due to the accelerated program, in- stituted to speed up the course in pharmacy because of the war, twenty-one members of the Glass of 1043 completed their senior year last week, four months earlier than they normally would have done. Their diplomas will Do granted at the regular commencement exercises to tss held ct Storrs in June.
 Glass Day Exercises
 Tn addition to members Of the graduating class, there were present at the banquet representatives of the faculty, the Board of Trustees, and the State Pharmacy Commis- sion. Dr. A. N. Jorgensen, presi- dent of the University of Connecti- cut, made the address of the even- ing to the graduates, Dean Johnson gave his farewell message to the Glass of 1943, and several of the other guests also spoke. D6menic 'Verrastro served as chairman of the committee in charge of the eves ning's activities. h'Te history Of the class was read by Saul Eudowe, class historian. The prophecy was given by Bernard Steinberg and the class will was read by Daniel Ca- ailliere. Marvin Botwick served as toastmaster. Philip F'eltmaf1, editor of the. school paper, The Phartna. Conn, distributed copies of o special issue which contained biographical sketches of all of the Glass of 1043. The banquet marked the last gath- ering of the Glass of 1943 as many of them will very shortly enter upon military service.
 The Huber Scholarship, covering tuition for the senior year, given to the junior student who has obtained the highest grades for the first three years of the course was awarded to Louis Matte of New Haven.
 The Lehn and Fink Medal, given to the member of the graduating class who has the highest general average for the four years, was awarded to Frederic Casioppo of New Haven.
 The Garvin Memorial Prize, given by the Connecticut Pharmaceutical Association to the graduating stu. dent who has shown the greatest progress since his freshman year. was awarded to Daniel Camilliere of Hartford.
 A cash prize for excellence in Biochenistry was awarded to Wanda Butler of Bridgeport.
 Books Awarded
 Two sets of three books, given by Merck and Company, were awarded to Saul Eudowe of New Haven and Marshal Merkin of Hartford for ex- cellence in Dispensing Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, re- spectively.
 The Kreimendahl Memorial Prize, given by the Veteran Pharmacists Association, was awarded to Marion Borriello of Meriden and prize for excellence in Analytical Chemistry was awarded to George Petro of Ansonia.
 A book prize for general excel
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-09
POINT RATIONINC
 FOR SHOES URGED
Maxwell Field Opposes Governments Yearly Al.
 lOwance Plan

Boston, Feb. g. (Up) = Maxwell Field, executive secretary of the New England Shoe 6 Leather Associa@ ton, urged today that the govers ment adopt the point rationing sys- tenn for shoes instead of following It's announced plan of allowing each person three pairs c year.
 "The point system" he saids would require more points og coupons for the highest-priced and longest-wearing shoes, and fewer points for the lower grade shoes This would assure consumers in the lower income brackets of the same proportibnate wear of shoes aS those in the top brackets"
 Field asked the public to con- tinue to purchase shoes in their usual manner, buying the type and style shoes which they are accus- toned to, in the same price ranges and from the same stores.
 He said there were ample shoe supplies on hand and that inventors les at the first of the year were above normal.
 Persons should not hoard shoes, he said, but should take proper care of those they have and repair shoes whose upper materials still arc in good condition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-09
Verrastro Member
 Of Pharmacy Class
Local Student of University of Connecticut Class
 Chairman of Senior Class Banquet Committee

lence for the freshman and sopho- more years was given to Lala Levy of New Haven and the Kappa Psi Prize for excellence in Organic Chemistry was given to Solomon Balber of New Haven.
 On behalf of the Student Council, Edward Burt of New Haven was presented with e gold charm for having been voted the rraduate who did most for th,e school during his college course.
 The following students ct the College of Pharmacy have received honors for the period just ended;
 Glass of 1044-Aaron Anton oi Hartford; Marion Horriello of Meri- den: Russell LaRose of Bridgeport Louis Mattie of New Haven.
 Glass of i946-Soloinon Balber oi New Haven; Lola Levy of New Haven.
 Bridgeport; Genevieve Ma2urkie. wicz of Norwich: Joseph Murphy oi Litchfield; Sydn:y Ross of New Haven.
 Among the students who have qualified for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy is Domeraic F. verastro, 169 Wolcott street. Waterbury, Conn.,, Q graduate ot Crosby High School-i0S9.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-09
American Jews Rescue 75O,OOO From hitIer's
 Purge, Report Says

washington, Feb. Q = in 6 Mein- oranduHn submitted today to the Presidents Advisory Committee on Political Refugees, the United Jew ish Appeal for Refugees, Overseas Needs and Palestine stated that in the ten years since Hitler came to power In Germany, total of 750,- 900 refugees had found new homes in Palestine, North and South America and elsewhere as @ result of large scale rescue efforts sup ported by American Jews. The Memorandum was addressed to James e. McDonald, Chairman of the Presidents Committee, by Will liam Rosenwald, Rabbi Abba aillel Silver and Rabbi Jonah B. Wise, National Chairmen of the United Jewish Appeal.
 Course Chartered
 The document charting the course of relief and reconstruction meas ures taken by Jews in the United States during "a decade of doom and disaster" stressed the import ance of the achievements of the Joint Distribution Committee, Uni- ted Palestine Appeal and National Refuge Service, the three great res- cue agencies which raise their funds jointly through the United Jewish Appeal. It emphasized that Amer- lcan Jews are now going forward with far-reaching war rescue and relief programs which will have to be greatly expanded to meet the vast problem of postwar rehabilita- ton and resettlement of hundreds of thousands of victims of war and NaA oppression.
 Nine Points Cited
 In tracing the organized effort to save the lives of large numbers of victims of Hitlerism, the Memoran- dunn of the United Jewish Appeal summarizes In nine points the prin. cipal accomplishments of It's con- stltuent organizations:
 1. Since Hitler became Chancel- Tor of Germany, the Joint Dlstribu- ton Committee has helped millions of distressed persons in 50 coun- tries throughout the world.
 2. The Joint Distribution Com mittee made possible the emigra- ton of 100000 refugees from Europe to the Western Hemisphere and Palestine since January 30, 1883.
 3. A total of some i25, 900 emigres found a haven In Central and South American countries with the aid of the Joint Distribution Committee.
 1. During the Hitler decade 305,- GOO refugees from Europe immi- grated and settled In Palestine through the support of the United Palestine Appeal
 6. To provide for refugee colon- izltion in Palestine the United Pal estine Appeal made possible the purchase of 33l 400 dunams of land and the establishment of l34 agri- cultural settlements,
 6. Some 1865 now industrial en- terprises were founded in Palestine in the past ten years with the help of the United Palestine Appeal to maintain the economic capacity oi the country to receive new immigra- ton.
 2. A major portion of the 2So,- 900 refugees of all creeds who en. tered the United States since l93S received adjustments assistance from the National Refuge Service
 8. Through the National Refugee Service program of economic integ- ration i9,96 job placements and B. 900 professional placements were made for enigres in this country
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-09

and other economic assistance pro- vided many additional persons.
 g. l4,200 refugees have been rec settled with the aid of the National Refugee Service, which has re- moved from the crowded ports of entry to inland communities in the United States.
 These programs of help for the victims of war and oppression were maintained during the past ten years by voluntary contributions from American Jews who, the Memorandum points out. were en- outraged in their endeavors by the sympathetic understanding of American public opinion and espe- cially by the inter-governmental acc ton initiated by President Roose- welt in behalf of refugees.
 Declaring that the Jews have ex- perienced ten bitter year. during which 100000 have fallen, many in unmarked, mass graves" the Memorandum reviews the tragic events of the past decade and inc dicates how, with each new emer- gency created by Nazi oppression and conquest, American Jews met mounting distress calls through eX- banded effort for overseas relief and rehabilitation, for immigration and settlement in Palestine and for aid to refugees in the United States.
 Three Periods
 The Memorandum divides the past ten years into three periods; CD The first, from 1883 to 1888, when the Nazi regime was confined to German territory. The promulga- ton of the Nuremburg laws in Sep- tember, 1885, was Q turning point in this period since 1t marked the be- ginning of campaign for the phy- sical extermination of the Jews
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-09
woRTHY rROTEsT

Riehtly indignant that he bad
 been solicited lby such Q group Q gentlemen brought me last week Q circular which had been mailed him apparently by one of the agents of the Advancement of Athessm group in New York City. The circular was one Of the most disgusting we have seen. Printed to advertise the 'Startling revelations" of Joseph Lewis in 'SThe Bible Unrnasked" as ''the greatest fraud ever perpetrated on humanity" 1t boasted thnt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-09
YOUNG ARTISTS IN
 STATE CONTESTS
Additions Arranged By Ma.
 tiOnal Federation of Music Club

It is announced by Miss Ruth M Ferry of New Haven, national chair man of 6 young artists auditor contest, that state young artists additions and student musicians contests, sponsored by, the National Federation of Music clubs, will begin on March 1. District competitions will be concluded by May IS.
 A certificate of merit will be of- fered to young artists between 1s and g years of age in the student musicians contests, sponsored by the musician contest as a prize. The contest is open to students with classifcations for piano, organ, vio- lin, violoncello and voice.
 Tn the young artist additions awards of $l,0OO and appearances aS soloist with the Boston Symphony and Philadelphia orchestras are of- fered. The age range is from 21 to 30 with classifications for violin, piano and voice. Semi-f1nals and finals will be held during National Music week in New York City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-09

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-09
WATERBURY YOUTH
 IN MERIDEN COURT

A Waterbury youth accused ot ace costing four MeFiden women will be arraigned tomorrow ifl municipal Ieourt in Merlden. According %
 Aleridsu police. Ralph Q, Nicolas.
 a, of si Ives street, attempted el
 gun point Co force the women 70 ace cnmnany him. The youth is being hhi4 sAAag n1.noo bonds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-09
MEASLES CASES
 SHOW GAIN HERE

For the week ending Monday, Feb. 6, health conditions for the City of Waterbury are considered about the same, said pr. Edward J. Godfrey, health officer.
 The report stated the number of people inflicted with the following diseases: { l0bar pneumonia cases; q scarlet fever eases, and 9 measles cases.
 Measles cases are on the increase. said DF. Godfrey, but general cons ditions are good tor this time cf the year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-09

magazines D n a newspapers had refused to adver- tise the book and that it had been banned in Canada because, as tn e circular 30 gently worded 1t, "it bordered on ob. scenity."
 The gentleman angrily asked why he : had to receive s u c h s t Il f i through the mall, Y kAlS1 1AiV.n r GoUj
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-09
lf yoU need Co DullO UP RID RlOO0!

Try this grand blood.iron tonlc5,LI'Zd!!s. (with added iron) --one of the best and gHscE1cE nome Wey9 v1 geG iron !nS0 H1S0 Sne S nous to relieve distress Of functional monthly distugbances because of. their soothing effect on one oI a1ong01t's snss H0rt0nt oF007as. Follow label directions
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17
VOLUNTEERS HEAR
 OPA INSTRUCTOR
Details Concerning Regis- tratiOn for Point RatiOn-
 ing Outlined Here

Instructions on the issuance of War Ration Book IT were given to more than 800 volunteers at a meet ing last night at the Wilhy High school auditorium. City ofncials and civilian defense council representa- tives as well as ration adn1tnistraa tors addressed the gathering, called in preparation for work during the registration period, February a to %.
 John Dunn, OPA field representa- tive of Torrington, and Aaron Paur. of1lce manager of the local ration board, explained the mechanics of issuing the new book, and proced- ure regulations. Mrs. Charlotte Root, food ration administrator who presided at the meeting. discussed consumers requirements.
 The gathering was greeted by Mayor John s. Monaghan who praised the volunteers for their par. ticipation in the program and spoke of their contribution to the public welfare. The civilian defense office was represented by Miss Nancy De- laney and Mrs. Frederick Kellogg.
 A meeting for teachers and prin. cipals was held yesterday afternoon at Crosby High school, with 400 at- tending. Instructions to retail gro- cers on the point-rationing system will be given at sessions tomorrow night at 7:15 at Crosby.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17
Hotels Set To Check
 Unsavory Conditions
Public Relations Committee Attacking Industy's
 Problems Especially Adverse Publicity

that the average American husband can, with complete tranquility, start his wife of on a trip by Pullman or airplane to stay for a week, or 6 month, or more, in @ hotel thou- sands of miles away. He knows she will be in good hands every minute oI the time,
 Hotels represent a $S,000, 1000, 900 investment. Tn normal times the hotel industry ranks about seventh in the nation. The men who operate hotels are businessmen and, as such. will not tolerate operations which are harmful to their prop. critics. S''
 Some hotels do millions of dollars worth of business annually, others are so small that they provide only a "living" for their proprietors. But all of them, big and little, are sub- ject to the same laws, and the laws that govern hotel operation are Ynultitudinous, particularly as they affect public morals. And viola- tionS of the latter ruin a hotels 'reputation-and its business.
 This explains, in part, why the American Hotel Association through it's Public Relations Committee, is fighting vigorously on all fronts in cooperation with military and civic leaders. health authorities, churches and welfare groups and others who are charged with and working for the maintenance of the high moral standards required of a nation at war. And in this fight the hotels have pledged themselves to provide safe and decent havens for the men of our Armed Forces and their families throughout the country, to discourage excessive drinking on the part of anyone, and to "crack down. on attempts to use hotels for immoral purposes. Hotels near military camps or large war production centers must see that their own blishments remain above suspicion and assist in main- taining decent standards through out their communities.
 It is obvious that men and women with the ability to build and operate successfully $S,000 O0O, 900 indus try in a field that requires the high est development of tact and public service are not going to place that industry in jeopardy by catering to or permitting it's use by, the small and unstable minority represented by ladies of the evening, heavy topers, or even doubtful characters. Our troops and our war workers and their families ,ard the public at large, can continue to count on the hotel proprietors' tradition that theirs is the job to provide "a home away from home"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17

Caught in Q maze of new and difncult conditions brought about by the war, hotel proprietors, through the American Hotel Asso- citation, have taken the bull by the horns and set up Q national Public Relations Committee to attack their problems.
 Among the conditions which are disturbing the industry are over- crowding, shortage of food, trained personnel and materials, complaints from patrons who expect pre-war service, and finally, but not the least important, adverse publicity on moral grounds. The latter has occurred principally in areas in which there are large military es. tablishmentS, and, In many cases, where the hotels are known to have been merely innocent bystanders.
 Without fanfare this committee, with Frank L. Andrews of the Hotel New Yorker, as chairman, has al. ready sent investigators into the field to report on actual conditions, and to interview hotel people, mili- tary and public officials, civic ard religious leaders, and others. The purpose of this survey is to find conditions which need correcting and to obtain a cross-section of opinion in each locality as to how they can be corrected. The areas chosen for the survey include those in which the hotel industry is known to have done good public relations job, industrial centers which have had @ large influx of population due to war work, and centers near large military estab- lishments. .s.es =
 One of the chief functions of the Public Relations Committee, MT. .srdrews has stated, will be to aid Individual hotels in overcoming local vice and liquor problems ard to set up a plan applicable to all hotels through which they will offer their cooperation to local authori- ties to overcome any unsavory con- ditions which might exist in their areas.
 AmerlEan hotels. the committee states, are proud of the good repu- tationS they have built up over the years. It is not without reason
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17
APPRAISERS FILED
 REPORT ON ESTATE
Mrs. Sarah BlakesIee Died Intestate; Assets Valued
 at $65,975

An estate estimated at $65, ,975.09 was left by Mrs. Sarah (Crane) BlakeSlee, 85. She was found dead last August 25, in an apartment at 195 North Main street, where she resided alone for about 35 years. The inventory was filed in probate court yesterday.
 Mrs. Blakeslee was a native of bethlehem and had lived in Water oury for about 46 years. She left no children, nor any known close relations. The apartment in which she resided was owned by her late Husband. Jared B. Blakeslee, who died in 1918.
 The estate. appraised by John M. Hutchinson and Leo J. Curley, listed the following: Property on Main street Bethlehem, 5000; six mort- gage notes and accrued interest. total value Of ei3,l0i.3o; uncasheo check dated 1889. eiO: h0useh0k furniture, e2S; JeweiEy ei6O; anG cash on hand and in safe deposit 0ox, eIO07E02. Tine inventory llst' d savings accounts in the following sanlEs: Nangatlick Savings Bank
 2,70e.i2; Lltehsleld Savings Bank. D2.01e es; Waterbury Trust co, eit,. ei23e; and Waterbury baringt 0ank e2359eAf.