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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1944-12-23
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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1944-12-23
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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1944-12-23

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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1944-12-23

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-18

tai prayers. The bearers, four brothers of the deceased, were Will liam, Francis, John and Vincent Bergin.
 The funeral of Mrs. Mary (Law- lor) Smith, wife of Thomas G. Smith, 50 Spencer avenue, took place this morning at 8:30 o'clock from the Bergin Funeral Home, 290 East Main street, to the Church of the Immaculate Conception at g. Rev. James Lawlor of Troy, N. r.. nephew of the deceased, was cele- brant of the solemn high Mass, as- sisted by Rev. Raymond Mulcahy, deacon and Rev. George Reilly, sub- deacon. Seated in the sanctuary were Right Rev. Monsignor Joseph Valdambrini, Rev. John O'Donnell of Bristol, Rev. Edward Farrell and Rev. Paul Spodnik. A musical pro- gram, was in charge of Professor Frederick Harmon, organist, James German was Soloist.
 The bearers were: James and Francis Lawlor, Francis McGrath, Joseph Kilbride. Raymond Begnal and James Heating. Burial was in old St. Joseph's cemetery, Father Law1or reading the committal pray. CTS assisted by the visiting clergy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-18
Anno Mayer r Gets Her Dr. SomueIS

New York, Feb. 18-(UP)-The hopes of 21-year-old Anna Mayer, who has been hiccoughing steadily for 45 days, were realized today when her personal physician, Dr. Lester w. Samuels, now a U. S. Army captain, arrived at her home to attempt cure.
 After brief examination Samuels had Miss Mayer removed to Kew Gardens hospital where he said he would perform an operation later in the day.
 On Wednesday President Roose- welt relayed to the Army's surgeon general Miss Mayors personal ap- peal to him that Samuels be given 8 leave in order to relieve her suf- fering by an operation. He had operated on her throat previously and relieved a prolonged siege of hiccoughing.
 Samuels revealed that an emer- gency leave order had caught up with him in New York after his de- parture from Camp Leonard Wood. Mo-, enroute to a new assignment.
 Although medical authorities said that there were civilian surgeons capable of performing the neces- Sary operation, an injection of a drug in the phreric nerve, Miss Mayer appealed to the president be- cause she said she had faith only in SamuelS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-18
Borry's Counsel Quits Case

Hollywood, Feb. 18- CUP)-A motion to dismiss Brooklyn-born Joan Barrys paternity suit against Charlie Chaplin will be heard Feb ruary 23, Superior Judge William s. Baird decided today.
 Attorneys for the white-haired comedian filed the notice in formal fashion after Judge Baird refused an earlier move to call of the action in view of Chaplins innocence, es- tablished by a blood test.
 Miss Barrys attorney, John J. Irwin, concurred in the petition and then announced he was with drawing as her counsel. He took the case originally with the stipula- ton that If a blood test should prove her charge groundleSs, the charge would be dropped and he would be at liberty to resign.
 He said he would be happy to turn over what work he has done so far to whenever Miss Barry wishes to tetain in his stead.
 Irwin had no part in federal pro- ceeds against the actor and six others alleging Mann act violations and conspiracy to violate Miss Bar rvs civil rights. All will be ar- raigned Monday before Federal Judge J. F. T. O'Connor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-18
FUNDS OBTAINED
 FOR EQUIPMENT
Finance Board Approves
 S8SO for LeavenWOrth ] High School

Gymnasium equipment for Leav- enwcrth High school will be pur- chased by the city with funds set up for other items in the educa- ton department budget, according to approval granted by the Board of Finance at a meeting yesterday.
 It was reported by the Board of Education that a $500 appropria- tion for clocks for Webster school cannot be used because clocks are unavailable for purchase at the present time. It also was disclosed that $35O appropriation for a calculator for the education head quarters Is no longer needed as the machine was purchased last year with funds in the old appropriation. The finance commissioners approv- ed transfer of the $850 to make possible the purchase of the gymna- sium equipment.
 A last years bill of $2,000 from the Connecticut Light and Power Company will be paid from this years appropriations as the result of transfer of funds made by the board. It was pointed out by Thor vald Olsen, budget director, that the sum could have been paid from last years appropriation If the concern had sent the bill in time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-18
BY LOUIS F. KEEMLE Limited Press War EditOr)

The heart of Japanese power ir the Pacific was under American at- tack today.
 A great naval force, using hun dreds of carrier planes, carried the war to Truk, pillar of Japan's seq and air defense, smashing to war ships, airplanes and ground install lations.
 Japanece reports said American troops had landed in Truk includ- ing mechanical units but that was not confirmed by American sources
 The Japanese were believed to have been staggered by the surprise and weight of the attack, coming so rapidly after the conquest of the Marshalls. Washington believed part of their flete had been caught unprepared and that the assault, which began at daylight Wednesday might still be in progress.
 The enemy was taking body blows on other fronts. Allied troops had turnel back every assault in the second counter-offensixe against the Anzio beachhead in Italy and were hurling the greatest weight o1 artillery and air power of the cam paign against the enemy lines there and around Casino.
 Germany admitted that the Red Army had taken Staraya Russa, key base on the norhtern front below Lake linen while the Ukraine armies, having killed or captured 5000 NaZi troops caught in the Cherkasi pocket, were turning south. ward toward the Dniester.
 Truk Assault
 The assault on Trrlk was preceded by a 2,000-mile reconnaissance flight on Feb. 4 by Amrican Liber- ators, who took photographs of the worlds most carefully guarded se- crets at the base. They discovered at least 25 Japanese ships in the capacious harbor, most of them warships and at least two of them carriers.
 Thus 1t was not known how many battleships or what part of the main fleet might have been in the vicinity of Truk at the time of the attack, 12 days later. Washington expressed the opinion that some batt!eshlpS might have been caugnt partly on the theory that carriers never are far from battleships in the war zone.
 The possibility that . general fleet action might have resulted was not entirely dismissed although the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-18
Big Stick For Future Fuehrers

Washington, Feb. IS = (UP) - Chairman Andrew J. May, D., Ky, of the House Military Affairs Com- mittee called today for passage of his postwar compulsory military training bill to give the nation a "big stick" over future Hitlers and HirohitoS.
 May said both the war and navy departments had approved the bill. which he introduced last rlonth, and that its need was made cles;' in the recent warning by Maj. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey, National Selective Serv- ice Director, that i've must have compulsory universal training or be plunged unprepared once every 20 years into war"
 Hearings on the measure will be- gin next week, May said, if 1t is con- venient for army and navy officials to testify.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-18
Injured Flyer Saves PoIs

American Bomber Station in Eng land, Feb. 18. (UP)-An epic feat of strength and courage was re- vealed today in the story of End It. Edwin R. Heron, of Chicago, who, though wounded, babied his dound- ering fortress to a crash landing In the English channel and unaided rescued six crewmen from wild seas and lashed them to his tossing raft.
 Three men went down with the bomber. Two waist gunners were trapped in the nose, where they had gone to help the wounded CO., pilot and bombardier who were saved. The radio operator sacrificed his life by staying at his radio until the waters closed in and Snuffed out
 his last sos
 Heron was swinging away from the French rocket coast" when a terrific burst of flax ripped up through the planes belly, chewing his hand and seriously wounding the co-pilot, navigator and bom- bardier.
 One by one three of the planes engines died and as 1t slammed into the sea, Heron dove out the side window of the cockpit. There was no one else in sight. Standing on wing, he broke out the planes raft, hacked at the tangled lines with his knife, and set 1t afioat.
 AS he drifted past the bomber he saw the co-pilot and tail gunner struggling in the water, their life jackets limp. He dragged them aboard and lashed them down, then fought his way back to the plane. where with bleeding hands he pulled out the bombardier, navigator, and ball turret gunner.
 Then the top turret gunner ap- peared momentarily. He was struck by the sinking plane and swept under. As he shot to the surface again, Heron plunged into the wa ter and with superhuman effort pulled him into the raft.
 Back on the raft with six half conscious men, some wounded, some
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-18

ports are at the close of yester- days business.
 Eight blasts of the scovill Com pany's whistle registered the sael today of 5000 more in bonds and put the employees total up to $85o,- 900. There is every indication that the goal of $1,0O0,000 will be reached before the final bell sounds.
 The Victory House will remain open daily to receive application for bonds. If any group wishes to take over for a day or two the committee will gladly give them the opportunity.
 With less than $6O0,0O0 to go Waterbury bids fair to realize its "E" bond objective and in its final report to over subscribe the drive by nearly $10,0OO,00
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-18

injured in the crash, Heron bailed 1t out, dealt out rationS and water, dressed the wounds and encouraged the men. Hours later RAF Spitf1res sighted the tiny speck in the chan mel and soon a rescue launch pulled alongside. ...
 Heron has been recommended for one of the nations highest awards, perhaps the Congressional Medal of Honor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-18
Full Weather Report
Boaton. Feb. 10 (UP)-weatAer

Boston. Feb. 10 (UP)-weatAeP
 MASsACHUsETTs. RHODE IS. LAND and CONNECT1COT-Gens orally fair and much colder to- might. Strong winds diminishing tonight. Saturday fair with sl0vvs IY rising temperature.
 The temperature during the next lve days will average more than n degrees below the sea- SOnnl normal which for Boston Is 90 degrees. Much colder weather at the beginning of the period will De followed by slight waFm- In9. before mid-Deri0d and again near the end of the period. Pre- clDltatl0n amounts will average moderate between One-thir1 and two-thir1s 1mchess occurring Ms snow nurrles in the mountains of Maine at the beginning of the pePloa and as general snow near fhe middle o1 the DeEi0As
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-18
City Nears ObjectiDe
 In War Loan Campaign

Reports of banks and authorized agencies boosted Waterbury's in vestments in war bonds to $22, ,144,- 3e6.75 today and gave directors of the Fourth War Loan campaign here something to cheer about. Including in the new gains was the announcement that the sale of '.E' bonds here now totals $4,285,- 604.75. To obtain official recogni- tion for going over the top" Wa terbury must sell approximately $Se3, 900 more of ''E'' bonds.
 Chairman James E. Moran and his aides were confident that Wa terbury will realize it's objectives on all fronts by the end of next week. The extended period of the drive closes on February 29.
 The reports of the banks in- cluding sales up to the 18th of tine month. Issuing agencies re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-18
OBITUARY

BuRKY-Mrs. Bertha (Roth) Burky, 623 East Main street, widow of Charles Burky, died in St. Mary's hospital last night after a brief ill., ness. Born March 27, 1874, in Ger many, she came to this country more than 50 years ago and to Waterbury about 39 years ago. She was a member of First Methodist church, Augusta Samm lodge, Daughters ot Pocahontas, the ladies auxiliary of Concordia Singing society and True Sister Lodge.
 Survivors include son, Ludwig, a daughter, Anna Marie and a granddaughter, Bertha Louise, all of Waterbury.
 Funeral services will be held to- morrow at 2:30 p. m. at the Al- derson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, Rev. Dr. John J. Snavely officiating. Burial will be in old Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 3 to 5 and to g p. m.
 NETTLETON = Mrs. Jennie Frances Nettleton, wife of Burton L. Nettleton, died last night at her home, 164 Euclid avenue.
 She was born June II, 1879 in New Haven, a daughter of the late Frederick A., and Celia (Wheeler) Perry. She was member of Trinity Episcopal church. Her husband is her sole survivor.
 The funeral will be held Monday, time and other arrangements to be announced.
 SISTER MARY SUSANNA (CAS- EIDY)-Sister Mary Susanna (Cas- sidy, member of the Order of Sisters of St. Joseph, died Thursday morn- ing at the Convent Mary Immacu- late, 27 Park Road, West Hartford, after a long illness. Born August 3, 1886 in Lee, Mass, 8 daughter of the late Edward and Susan Dunn Cas- sidy, she entered the Mother House at Chambery, France. and was pro- fesSed at the Convent Mary Im- maculate here August 20, 1898. She had taught in parochial schools in Northampton, M a s., Waterbury, Bristol, Danielson and New Hart ford. Her last assignment was at Windsor Locks. She had been at the Mother House for the last several years. The funeral will be held in the chapel of the Convent Mary Im- maculate, Saturday at 9 a. m. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, West Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-18
War On Many Fronts

1 Japanese carefully have avoided such an action to date.
 Doubt was expressed at Pearl Harbor that American warships, at least in the initial stages of the ac- tion, had approached within range of the heavy shore guns set up by. the Japanese in the Truk group in more than 20 years of occupation. It was believed more likely that the task force had not come much closer than the normal operating range of 100 miles to Truk before launching its carrier planes. Hope, was expressed in Hawaii that the task force might have caught a big Japanese fleet at anchor and avenged in part the sneak attack in time of peace on Pearl HarDor.
 Otherwise, it was believed that action subsequent to the initial ate tack would depend to great ex-' tent on how heavily the enemyS air defenses have been damaged, and how many land-based bombers could be sent out against the task force.
 Truk, only about 2,O00 miles from Tokyo, was not the only scene of powerful action against the Jap anese. It was reported from south- west Pacific headquarters that Al- lied airmen intercepted Japanese convoy off New Ireland and had sunk or severely damaged at least six ships, including a destroyer.
 In the European war, the battle of the Anzio beachhead appeared to be nearing its climax. The action was in its third day and the Ger mans showed no signs of breaking off their attacks, although their losses were mounting under the thunder of a heavky artillery bar rage and the bombing and strafing by hundreds of Allied war planes
 The Allied forces on the main front around Casino meanwhile appeared to have stepped up their offensive in determined effort to end the deadlock and start break ing through to join with the beach, head forces.
 As the infantry massed for at- tack, tremendous artillery bar- rage was let loose, lasting all through the night. At it's height, United Press Correspondent James E. Roper re- ported that shells were crashing itno the enemy's mountain posi- tions at the rate of 20 a second.
 BMV War Bonds & SfaMpS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-18
Clark TroiIer Hit By Enemy

Anzio Beachhead, Feb. 15.-tUP)-- The trailer which Gen. Mark w. Clark used as his residence and headquarters while in the field below Rome will house the General no more.
 The famous vehicle, a familiar sight to the doughboys in this sector, has been hit by German shells three times in the last two days, and it is beyond repair. Clark was not in the trailer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-18
News Of Connecticut

Hartford, Conn, Feb. l8--(UP)--- The state legislative council begin ming to map out a program for the 1945 general assembly, will give pref erence to veterans blisl, chairman E. Lea Marsh, Jr. Old Lyme, said today.
 Marsh, who s Republican House Majority leader, said the council has held its first meeting to work on the 1945 agenda, and that nearly SO bills of all types had been referred to subcommittee. Those having to do with returning Servicemen, he said, were given priority over all others.
 The council requested the state postwar planning board to keep 1t informed on whatever recommends tionS 1t may be considering for the 1945 session.
 Republican Sen. J. Frederick Haig, Middletown, has been elected to the council, succeeding former ..on. Stanley P. Mead, New Canaan, who resigned last fall when he became a juvenile district court judge. Hartford, Conn, Feb. 18-tUp)-- Unable to reach compromise on nearly 30 controversial issues in a contract covering 13,50O workers, the CIO and the Colts Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing O., were prepared today to refer the dispute to the Re- gional War Labor Board.
 According to CTO International Organizer Robert F. Mintz, the is- sues involved seniority rights, griev- ance procedures, vacation readjust- ments and unemployment compen- sation as well as agreement on 8 reScheduling plan affecting the job classification of nearly every worker, and basic pay scales.
 The CIO and company officials first considered the contract last Sept. 12 and since have agreed to four extensions in the hope of reaching a compromise. Both sides have agreed that unless some set- clement move is reached by midnight tonight, the whole case will be re- ferred to the WLB.
 New Haven, Conn.,, Feb. 1S- (UP)--Harold Simpson, Bethany,
 was held on a superior court bench
 warrant today, charged with con-
 spiracy to maintain a lottery.
 His was the 18th arrest in a
 state police campaign against gambling in New Haven county.
 Fifteen arrests were made Feb. 10
 and two women were involved in
 the accusations. Two others were
 taken into custody at Meriden and
 New Britain during the previous
 week.
 All were at liberty under bond pending trial.
 Hartford, Conn, Feb. 1S-(UP) Mayor William H. Mortensen re-
 vealed today that g roundup of
 loafers and panhand1ers under a
 police order to work or leave
 town," had helped relieve the crit-
 icaI labor shortage among the city's coal dealers.
 Most of the idlets preferred to work, and their time added up to
 10000 man hours during January
 the mayor said.
 Hartford, Conn, Feb. 1S--(UP)-- The states tax income during Jan- uary amounted to $1,154, ,986, or about $500. 900 less than during January a year ago, 1t was announced today by tax commissioner Walter w. walsh
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-18

emergency Victory Waste Paper Campaign leaders responsible for keeping supplied with of decaed that waste pa
 increased immediately by 2 meet Army and Navy needs Here inspecting made ~ to right Edwin Friendly chairman of the Cam Committee; Lieut. BrehOn B. SOmerve chief of Army Nelson Chairman of the War Production Board
 H. inspector naval material Gen. MT NelsOn blood pasma possible by waste
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-18
MASSES

CASEY A first anniversary Mass of requiem will be celebrated Sat- urday morning, at 7:30 o'clock, at the Sacred Heart Church, for the repose of the soul of the late Will Ham F. Casey.
 EDMONDs--A months mind Mass of requiem win be celebrated Saturday morning, aE o:e0 o'clock. at the Immicaulate Con ntlon Church, for the repose of the soul of the late Mrs. Mary Edmondg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-18
BUT DAL's A LIEUTENANT

Fort Smith, Ark. tUP) = Nurses and doctors did a double take but they were right the first time. For the infant daughter of It. and Mrs. D. c. Barber, born recently. came into the world with one tooth and another one about ready to claim recognition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-18
DIED

BURKY In this city, Feb. 17th, 1914, Mrs Bertha (Roth) Burky, of 623 East Main Street.
 o'clock, from Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central Avenue. Burial in old Pine Grove cemetery. BERG-In this city, Feb. 17th, 1914, Mrs. Ellene w. Berg, of 1o4 Wood side Avenue.
 Funeral Monday morning, at S:sO o'clock, from Bergin Funeral Home 290 East Main Street, to Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial in Call cary cemetery
 EUSTACE-In this city, Feb. 17th, 1924, Lillian Teresa Eustace, of 271 Grove Street.
 Funeral Saturday morning, at S:15 o'clock, from Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main Street., to o'clock. Burial in new st. Joseph's cemetery.
 DOCKUM In Deep River, Conn.,, Feb. 18th, 1914, Ralph s. Dockum, Funeral Saturday afternoon at s:oo o'clock, from Alderson Funeral Home. 70 Central Avenue, to Grace Methodist Church. Burial in Burr cemetery, Freeport, Me. McCARTHY-In Newington, Conn, Feb 18th, 1914, Charles F. McCar- thy. at Newington Hospital, for merly of Waterbury.
 Funeral Saturday morning, at 9:15 o'clock, from Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main Street, to Burial in Calcary cemetery. ---- NETTLETON = In this city, Feb. 17th, 1944, Mrs. Jennie Frances Nett1eton, of 164 Euclid Avenue. Funeral Monday, arrangements to be announced, from Alderson Flu neral Home, 70 Central Avenue. SEMINAL In this city, Feb. 17th, 1914, Frank W. Schna1, of 295 Vol colt Street.
 Funeral Saturday morning, at s:Oo Home. 2so East Main street, to Sacred Heart Church, at 9:30 o'clock. Burial in Calvary ceme- tery.
 TOLOMEO-In this city. Feb. 17th, 1944, Mrs. Angela Maria Tolomeo, of 9l Gilbert Street, West Haven. Funeral Monday morning, at 500 o'clock, from 91 Gilbert Street, West Haven, Conn, to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, at 10 o'clock. Burial in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-18

England and Wales now have over 20, 900 savings groups.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-18

Hartford, Conn, Feb. 1S--(UP)-- The states tax income during Jan- uary amounted to $1,154,986, or about $500, 900 less than during January a year ago, 1t was announced today by tax commissioner Walter w. walsh.