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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-11

Washington, D. C.-A landing ct safi, white robed Arabs ignoring rife fire to bum cigaretteb, e bul- let's sting and Q doctor pumping life-Saving piasnna into his veins- these arc vivid recoilections Of Lieu- tenant Landis D. Morris of Olar South Carolina.
 one of the first wounded men returned from North Africa to Wal ter Reed Hospital here, Morris car joke now as he waits for an ugly gutter wound in his skull to heal.
 T made the mistake Of sticking my head Up twice In the same place." he says with Q grimace That's how the sniper got me- Then, more seriously:
 That doctor was Q whiz. Kept humming ali the time nc was tak- ing the bones out. If 1t hadn't been for blood plasna, l guess wouldn't be here today"
 Morris isn't the first soldier whose life has been saved by plaslma from blood donated through the Red Gross. The miracles began ct Pearl Harbor and have been happening ever since.
 Returning recently from North Africa, Major General James Q. Magee, surgeon :, general of the Army, told of case after case in which plasma has meant the diS- ference between fife and death.
 "Tn one instance" he says, -four hundred men were badly burned aboard ship. Treatment was eiven
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-11
SONS TESTIFY IN
 ATCHISON CASE
Mother Also Takes Stand ln Effort to Break
 VIII

Detailed testimony e to tho health of the late Lawrence ]. AtchisOn was gwen in superior court this morning at the will appeal hear ing requested by two of his three children, Margaret and Alden. The appellants aS well as another son, Lawrence, Jr., were bequeathed el00 each with the bulk Of the large estate willed to Edwin Q. Atchlson, Q brother of the deceased.
 The children claim their father was suffering from deluslonS and prejudices against their mother, who was divorced rom him, and was of unsound mind when he made the will last July 17. He died oc- tober l2.
 Among those taking the witness stand was Mrs. Marion Titus Atclal- son, mother Of the appellants. Oth- CTS included Rosemary and Bessie Smith, John Howard, Frances Bro- vich, Lawrence L. Lewis, executor of the will, Fzllda Aimsworth, pr. Jo- seph Collins and Dr. John Foster.
 Presentation of testimony was scheduled to resume this afternoon following the lunch recess. A jury of nine men and three women, and Judge Frank P. MoEvoy are hearing the case.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-11

THURSDAY @ oAO e.. Center school, Mid. dIebuEy, junior first aid, Mrs. Rose Nlitka.
 1:iB D. Hi.-.Prospect Community school, junior first aid, Susan C0cchiol6.
 3:S0 ?. STs.-pearl Street Com. Enunlty House, junior first aid, Mrs. Henrietta Foster. FRIDAY
 0:30 D. m. = Blessed Sacrament church, junior first cid, Mrs. Mary Norgfen. .' Monday through Friday. court house, Kendrick avenue. ( to Sp. m., legal cid bureau, We. terbufy Bar Association, SeTvs icotnen and families. Monday through Friday, bleeding of donors to civilian defense blood bank and pIasrna Fe. serve. Chase Dlspensafy, Field street, 1 to .D ?. m: appoint inenS made by calling s-2iei.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-11

New York March II. = (Up) - Stocks made in irregular advance today in light trading.
 Railroad issues Jagged behind the other groups and one of them - Norfolk and western - had Q de. cline of nearly { points. Santa Fe, Southern Pacific and the Alle- ghany Corporation Preferrede were higher. Erie held steady despite the Interstate Commerce OomEnis- sion rejection of the proposed Erie bond ofeering.I The general rail market was believed to be reflect. ing uneasinesS over the national resources planning board recon. mendation for consolidation of rail. roads into c limited number of regional systems.
 Steel issues were better. U. 6. Steel around noon was ct 63 7.S up ,3-4: Bethlehem 6S l-4 up 6-0: and Jones and Laughlin 22 Ia up S-4. Chrysler firmed and Packard equalled It's high. General Motors had Q minor loss. Utilities were steady to firm with the American and foreign power preferreds ct new highs.
 Goodrich made c new high. Par. amount issues were active and strong. The preferreds had. gains ranging to more than 6 points. Budd Manufacturing Preferred jumped nearly points. Mercantile Issues had smal lgainS. oils and coppers were firm and aircrAfts mixed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-11
SERVICE CLUBS
 SUPPORT ASKED

Boston, March 1i.-(UP)-Re- gional OPA Administrator Kenneth B. Backman today called upon more than 10000 New England Service club members to take the lead in their communities in combating black markets in meat.
 Backman declared that these black markets are among the darkest obs stacles overshadowing adjustmentA to war on the New England home front. He emphasized that the mar ket must be broken before meat can Do rationed fairly.
 Offences arc no longer confined to evasion of price ceilings, Back man said, but constitute Q threat to the health Of many communities He urged shoppers to protect them- selves and their families from the potentially deadly effects of unifl- Spected meat slaughtered in unSani- tary hideaways by trading only with concerns known to be reliable.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-11
PROVIDENCE GIRL
 BURNED TO DEATH

Providence, R. T.. March ii-- (UP)-A 4.year.old girl died at a hospital early today and her twin sister and two other members of the family were in critical condi- ton as result of burns sustained in c bedroom fire that started from 0 faulty kerosene stove.
 The victim was Joan Travis. whose parents are shipyard workers here.
 Tn serious condition were her sis- ters, Jean, (, Susan, iS months, and their father Everett, 36. A brother Robert, 8, sustained 0 minor burn in the blaze last night.
 The children's mother was ct work at the time of the fire. Authorities said that the father, who was lying on Q living room couch, told his daughter Shirley, 10, to light c stove in the room where the twins and the youngest child were abed.
 The older girl obeyed, but aS she left the room the stove overflowe0 and almost immediately the entire chamber was enveloped in flames.
 Travis and c neighbor drapped the children from their beds and firemen quickly controlled the blaze. A sixth child, Everett, Jr., i2, also was in the house but was unharmod.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-11

Edward M. Ryan of Thomaston who created Q sensation when he appeared recently before Q commit tee of the General Assembly and in lhe presence of the tax director of old ago assistance and other state ofiiclais, charged that the "politi- sians of the state are grabbing over Q million dollars every year from she money we pay for old age assist. ance," resumed his attack today.
 "The practice is worse than that of stealing candy from Q baby. Our politicians are taking money which gas intended to be used for our crip- pied, weak, defenseless, blind, aged cltizens."
 Ryan also lashed out at the Wa terbury city administration for shar- ing in the political grab" and pointed to statements coming from tho Cfiice of Tax Collector Flim- bert Mangini as proof of the "grab."
 It will be recalled that in his appearance before the General AS. sembiy Mir. Ryan singled out the Waterbury administration as well as the administration of New Haven, New London. New Britain, New Ha. ven and Bridgeport.
 collector Mangini has already is- sued public statements to the ef- feet that the state assessment has
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-11
LUCE STILL NOT
 CONVERT TO FDR

Washington, March ii.-(UP)- President Roosevelt has won Q lot of new friends among freshniesl fietil- bers of congress tho converts do not include Rep. Glare Boothe Luce, D. Conn.
 Mrs. Luce smiled aS she left the White House social for new con. gressmen last night, but said that while the PrOsdent's remarks were most interesting" what impressed her most was Q "traglc and heauti. full portrait of Abraham Lincoln that never noticed before"
 "Were you converted, Mrs. Luce" . reporter asked. She shook her head, l.
 House Republican Leader Joseph W. Martin Of Masgachusetts smiled when ho ushered his flock Of uil- feathered Republicans into the White House, but when he left he looked gluf1a.
 CongreSSmon revealed that the President shook hands with each Of them and then converted with the entire group ct some length mostly about the war and his Casablanca trip.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-11

The response from property own- CTS to lease their property to the government to bo converted into additional living units to house the many in-mgirant war workers in the New England area has been most gratifying, said John R. DobbS Regional Representative of the No. tionai Housing Agency.
 While the program of conversions was very slow in getting underway in New England, due largely to the fact that the possibilities were not generally understood by the public, 1t has rapidly gained momentum and oil indications lead mo to be. lieve that New England's in-rnigrant war workers will become the best housed in tho Nation.
 Over seven hundred applications have been received and architects are now busily engaged in drawing plans for the conversion Of these properties.
 New England has long been noted for It's patriotism and 1t is not ur. usual for our War Housing Center offices to receive note attached to the application to the effect that they want the government to accept their property and convert 1t to house in-mlgrant war workers dur Ing the emergency period, but will not accept more than ei.00 per year for rental.
 A few of the properties which have already been turned over to the government, and the reasons bee hind their submission bear out the old traditional New England spirit that has always prevailed,
 An outstanding property iB Danish Village, located in Scarboro, Maine, about miles south of Portland, This property has been known for the past l2 years as one Of the most attractive tourist camps In the coun- try. It was built as an exact replica of 0 medieval Danish Village and has attracted during It's existence many sight-seers and honeymoo This property when completed will consist of 43 family dwelling units, with 0 central heating plant and all utkAAtAeDl hkAQ ' AtVAAB AAAAvD tt1b SsNss be used for summer occupancy.
 Another property. in New Britain Connecticut, owned by the Sisters of the Immaculate Conception, wai originally c convent and later ar orphanage. Upon the signing Of thii lease, the sister superior said the order was offering the property fol the conversion program as pa- triotic nlCye to help win the war which Giley hoped would Do ovei soon. This particular sisterhood II c Polish order representing one oi the invaded countries of Europe.
 The success Of this program tt date has been largely made possible through the foresight of public ofii ciais in many cities and townf throughout New. England in relaxing their zoning reguiatons 50 that thii conversion program would not bt hindered by lot of red taps. Many more cities and towns are rapidly becoming cognizant of the fact that by relaxing their zoning regulations by allowing properties to be con. verted nto iIlcome-producing prop. critics. as conversion is confined tc the interior of the structure and in no way changes the neighborhood generally.
 f strongly urge anybody who has property suitable for conversion to secure Bnd submit their application without delay to tho nearest War ' HouGins Canisr cfice where the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-11
Ryan Renews Attack On Old-AgeC Collections
Charges Politicians of State With Misrepresentation as to Use of Funds; Points to Local Payments

been reached and that the city has already. collected over e7000 above the amount the city is to pay the state.
 "He estimates that the city, meaning the politicians, says Mir. Ryan "will realize over ten thousand dollars surplus this year, which he himself admits will 90 into the gen- eral fund. once thrown Into the general fund this money can be used to build Q road up to some politi. clans new home. It could be used to build a new sidewalk in front of some politicians home. It would be used for any purpose the politicians wanted 1t used for"
 The city of Waterbury collects from those eligible the sum of three dollars every year for "Old Age As- sistance" yet thousands of dollars of this money which the unsus- pecting public pays is never used to aid our elderly and needy citizens.
 "As matters stand right now, the city of Waterbury has collected close to seven thousand dollars ,bove the amount 1t will pay the state for old Age. That is as of today.
 "Our people should realize that every sin. ;le penny they pay for what they believe is for "Old Age Assistance" will never reach the Old Age Assistance fund.
 Tt seems to be about time that our tax payers woke up to the racket which is being foisted upon them under the guiSs of "Old Age Assist. ance."
 "The thousands upon thousands of dollars which the politicians in the state will have to play with as a result of the "orab" this year could well be used to make life . little more pleasant for our aged citizens.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-11
LENTEN SERMON :
 HEARD LAST NIGHT

Prospect, March 1.-The first in series Of Lenten sermons was preached last evening ct the ASh Wednesday services in St. An~ thony's church by Rev. John P. McTeague before Q large attend- ance of parishioners and friends. Father McTeague will continue his sermons every Tuesday evening at the combined novena.Lenten seFv. Ices.
 Devotional services with Sta. tions of the Cross every Friday evening at 7:S0 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-11
WOOL MARKET

Boston, March il - (U.P.)-sales of spot wools from South America were reported in fair volume, the U. s. Agriculture Department reported today.
 Ohuhut eos sold at In bond clean prices of 67 to co cents. Spot Mon. tedvldeo CO.'S to 04's were quoted ct in bond clean prices of 70 to 7i cents, and to arrive wools same grade ct 00 cents. A large purchase
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-11
MRS. HOTCHKISS
 HOME FROM SOUTH

Mlddlebury. March II - Mrs. Ro- land Hotchkiss of South street who has been spending teh past month ct Miami Beach, Fla. with her par- entS, MT. and Mrs. John B. Cadell of Brooklyn. N. r., has returned to her home here. Her son, John, who
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-11
News Oddities

Denver, March iI-(Up)-Private Louis F. Henriquez, suffering from bruised hips and considerable efn- harrassment, said today that oil he could remember was that "she had . cute smile and wore Q green hat"
 He suffered the injuries and the embarrassment when he stepped Into c coal dumping role in the middle Of c sidewalk while watch. ing . girl pass by.
 The next thing HendiqueS knew he was lying among Jumps Of coal, i4 feet below the sidewalk.
 Washington, March ii - (UP) - Rep. Philip ]. Phiibin, D., Mass, is worried about reports that lend- lease has sent "rayon panties to the relatively unciviliSed natives Of Africa"
 i've also heard we sent butter to Russia. where the natives were totally unfamiliar with its use, and shoes to North Africa, where the tribesmen wear them around their neck and use them for bottles, he said iii 6 house speech.
 Declaring that iend.leaSe officials had been ''Tcticent and secretive" when he asked for information on these subjects, Philbin told the house:
 'f am opposed to donating basic commodities to other countries when we have c serious dotnestic shortage of these commodities."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-11
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, March ii (Up)--0ov- eFninent oxpanseB and receipts for tho current ggcai year through Mar. gth, compared with year ago: g4e, ete,OB7, ,01D,b2 9l7,9Si, ,0b4, ,f0s.s0
 War Spending e4e,0o ,75i, ,4Ss,ee ei9,42S, ,0I0 ,D7O.sg
 Receipts
 2 e,ess,4tB,077,Ss Je B.eBi, ,esg.172.54 ,ss,sss,Ss,7is.ssSS sS DosiII, ssiiII,,soa.sss.s.s.so Ie AeAs.SsA.ees.7s E3e e.tae,ess.Ite.ss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-11
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order to get 6 necessary priority, however, c property owner must agree to rent the accommodations to war workers only. When this pro. cedure Is followed, the property owner or his real estate agent should list the number of units available with the local War Housing Center which maintains files of war work. CTS needing homes. The living units created by conversion with priorities assistance must Do rented to eligible war workers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-11
TIRES AND TUBES
 ARE ALLOTTED
Town and State Trucks Do Good Highway Cleaning
 Job This Winter
CHESHIRE Cheshire Phone SSA Hubert Rlgney

Cheshire, March il.-The award. ing Of tire and tube certifl- cate hes been announced to the following Wilbur Buckland, four new tubes and two truck tubes; T'homsa CaSso, two grade 8 tires and tubes; N. L. 'Buechele, 3 grade three tires; Anna Bis, 2 grade three tires; M. L. Brooks, { grade three tires: T. J. Ceresale, two truck re- caps and ono tube; Connecticut in- demnity, grade two tlresffl w. O. Tucker, one grade one tire and tube; w. T. Sherwood, 3 grade three tires: R. 6. Ditmous, ono grade three tires; A. Fatianski, 3 grade three tires one tube: II. 0. Hurd 2 grade three tires one tube; L. A, Kelly, one grade two tire; A. D Linsley, 2 grade two tires; J. ] PayeraS, twoG grade thre etlres: E 3. Sage, 8 grade three tires one tube; V. Tybrusky, 2 grade two tires one tube; F M. Wilson, two grade two tires one tube.
 1t b announced by Mrs. Doril Eastman Register that the junior choir rehearsal of the Congrega- tlonal church, scheduled for Friday afternoon has been cancelled thii week because Of the World Day oi Prayer. The prayer will Do observed at the church at 6:l0 o'clock on Friday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-11
Plumbing Inspector

The Waterbury Master Plumb- CTS Association In conjunction with the Connecticut Master Plumbers Association has arranged tO present the movie films "T'he Omlnous Arms Case" at the Wllby High school auditorium tonight at 6 o'clock. Admission free.
 Following the display of the film, Health Officer Dr. '. ]. Godfrey and Plumbing Inspector James R. walker will be present to answer questions for the invited public.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-11

The town md state trucks have done splendid service on the roadl through town during the winter and theFe has been very little # any cause for complaint concerning thii work. Much credit is due thoes iil charge and those actually operat. ing the blows.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-11
Stocks Make Advances Light Trading Today,
Norfolk & Western Railroad Declines Nearly Four Points; Budd Manufacturing Up Nearly Five Points

of mohair was made in sonorAs Texas, ct prices of 6S cents for adult, 0B cents for yearlings and 70 cents for kid hair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-11
Civilian Defense
 Calendar

Notices soP thls ooIuSmn must bo sent to the Mayors 0iico
 At least three days tn advance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-11

has been III ct Philips Academy Andover. Mass, has returned to hl home here to recuperate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-11
News Of Connecticut

Hartford, Conn, March li.-(UP) -The legislative motor vehicles committee today made 0 favorable report on c bill legalizlng car.shar. ing for hire without the necessity of getting Q public utilities permit c move to ease the critical bus transportation situation. The bill would permit an aubomobiliSt to pick up not more than five pas. genRerS on the way to and from work for hire without having to appear before the State Public Utilities Commission for livery permit.
 The governor yesterday asked the Public Utilities Commission to make c thorough study Of tho bus trans- portatIon situation with . view to staggering hours Of workers to al- leviate the crush on the public Sorv. ice vehicles ct certain periods Of the day.
 NewIngtOn, Conn.,, March ii -(U, P.) - Funeral services will Dc held tomorrow for BaSlIl0 Pietrar0Ia, 72, who was killed yesterday when struck by 9 truck.
 Berlin, Conn, March il - (U.P) Catherine Michaeis, 22. KenSing- ton, died last night of injuries sui. fered when struck by 0 train Tues. day She was walking along the tracks as Q short cut when struck, authorities said.
The echo., 1943-10-15

In the past years we have learned
how to face the fear of war. Let
this lesson keep US unafraid to face
the problems of peace.
The echo., 1943-10-15

1t appears as if we may issue an
assessment of $l.35 for the December
Boards. With the increase of obliga-
tions, the recent increase of assistance
to presidents for their work so will
ingly done, with taxes and insurance
to be paid at the end of the year, and
the obligations of the Association to
finish paying for a thousand dollar
bond, the high cost Of living, etc,
make it necessary that we collect $1.35
in December.
If you will only check our records
for this year you will note that the
quarterly assessments have been less
this year than we have had to pay in
a long time and yet, we have made
more money per individual this year
than we have made in a long time.
The echo., 1943-10-15
Important 7 @
Service men

Many soldiers, VIII II sickness or
death occurs at home, find that they
have to wait an agonizingly long time
for an emergency furlough while the
Army checks their requests - often
arriving home too late. 1t is obvious
that the Army, dealing with millions
of soldiers, cannot give an emergency
furlough to every soldier who asks
for one without investigation. The
Army, therefore, has turned the job
of checking such requests over to the
American Red Cross.
What usually happens when trouble
comes is that the relative telephones
or telegraphs the soldier telling him
of the difficulty. The soldier ther
goes to his Commanding Officer whc
turns the matter over to the Rec
Cross at the post for investigation
1t, in turn, gets in touch with the Rec
Cross Branch in the soldiers home
IOWHJ dShliS ~ w llhNCoOle ettS eiiH 1liiN
if the soldiers presence is necessary
This procedure requires considerable
time; occasionally, days.
Such delay could be avoided if
every soldier will Immediately write
home and tell his relatives shat, if
trouble comes, they should have their
doctor or, if there is no family doctor,
go themselves to the local Red Cross
which will check on the necessity of
the soldiers coming home. If the
trouble is serious enough to require
the soldiers presence, the local Red
Cross will Immediately telegraph the
Red Cross at the soldiers post which
will advise his Commanding Officer
at once. Thus the soldier will start
for his home almost Immediately after
he receives the message.
/ suggest that this information be
made available through your columns
to the soldiers who read your paper,
urging them to write to their rela-
tives Immediately telling them what
to do in case Of an emergency.
The echo., 1943-10-15

$50 that the Son Of man is lord
even Of the sabbath.
Mark 3:1-And he entered again
into the synagogue; and there was d
man there who had his hand withered
2-And they watched him, whether
he would heal him on the sabbath
day; that they might accuse HIM
3-And he saith unto the man that
had his hand withered, Stand forth.
And he said unto them, Is it
lawful on the sabbath day to do good,
or to do harm? to save life, OF to
kill? But they held their peace.
5-And when he had looked around
about on til m with anger, being
grieved at he hardening of their
heart, he saith unto the man, Stretch
forth thy hand. And he stretched it
forth; and his hand was restored.
6-And the Pharisees went out, and
straightway with the Herodians took
counsel against him, how they might
destroy him.
The echo., 1943-10-15
CALL TO II. B. AIS

All presidents and members of the
II. B. A. are urged to make strong
pull for new, sound and healthy mem
bers for the December Boards.
1t is urgently necessary that we
make strong pull for new members.
We are having quite bit of sickness
and quite a few deaths and the loss
of members by death must be account
ed for by the addition of good, sound
and healthy members.
Each president should see to it that
new members are added to his or her
lodge each quarter.
Do this while the joining fee is only
$1.0O for it appears as if it will be
absolutely necessary that the joining
fee be at least $1.50. If you have
good sound folk who want to join the
H. B. A., do your best to get them in
not later than the December Boards
after which, it may cost $3.50 to join
AS you no doubt know, we pait
$4,000 in the September Boards
Help us to move up from $4,000 t.
$185.00 or $4,000.