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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-20
POSthumOuS Award For
 Negro Coast Guar dSnan
26.Year-Od Mess Attendant Sacrificed His Life in Saw ing Officer, Mates in Icy Waters; Films to Be Shown

quarters, 42 Broadway. New York. N. Y.
 The medal, one of the highest naval wards, was presented to 1hc Coast Guardsman's widow, Mr1. Kathleen w. David, of 343 West 122nd street, by Rear Admiral Stan ley V. Parker, District Coast Guard Officer with the Davids' three year old son, Neil Adrian, standing by. Lieutenant R. w. Anderson, of 2Dl East 8th St., Brooklyn, the Coat Guard officer whose life was saved by David's heroic action was also present. It. Anderson who has pre- viously been decorated for his brave cry during the dramatic rescue paid tribute to the deceased hero. "David's bravery under the most hazardous conditions and his iiu- selfishness in sacrificing himself was an inspiration to every officer and man on board the cutter. We were all impressed by his alertnsss, for his quick thinking and heroic daring in face of certain death was responsible for the saving of the lives of many men, including myself who would be dead today" David was a mess attendant first class aboard a Coast Guard cutter which rescued nearly a hundred men from a torpedoed transport In the North Atlantic. In a heavy sea, with freezing temperatures hamper ing operations, David dived count less times, into the seas, in total darkness, to haul survivors to safety. When the rescue operations were nearly completed David noticed that It. Anderson was near ex- haustion from his work on. a life raft of the side of the cutter. Pass- ing the word along to the bridge, David, himself nearly dead from his efforts, dived overheard and hauled It Anderson back aboard. He died shortly after from pneumonia from exhaustion and exposure from his heroic action.
 The citation accompanying the medal, signed by Secretary of Navy James Forrestal, for the president, reads in part:
 Quickly realizing that the be-
 numbed and suffering men were
 too exhausted to climb aboard the
 rescue vessel because of the heavy
 seas and intensely cold wind,
 David unhesitatingly volunteered to go over the side to assist them. Despite the rough, near freezing
 water and gale, he worked tire
 lessly with several comrades until
 ninety three survivors had been
 rescued from certain death in the
 steadily mounting seas. His great
 courage and unselflsh perserver-
 ance contributed to the saving of
 many lives and were in keeping
 with the highest traditions of the
 United States Naval Service"
 David, the son of MT. and Mrs. Charles David of the Bronx was . graduate of the Bronx Vocational High School.
 Contributions of the Negro soldier to the nations war effort will be shown in Q War Department film, ''The. Negro Soldier at St. Johns parish house Thursday at 8:30 ?. m.
 The program is under the auspices of the Colored Citizens committees with Ernest M. Bush, chairman, and Hampton Stewart, Mrs. Arlene Har- very, Lacey Names, Mrs. Sadie Carethers, Mrs. Belton Antrunl and Mrs. Genevieve Williams in charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-20
MAJOR MARSHALL
 CHURCH SPEAKER
Grace MethOdists to Hear Hartford Salvation Army
 Leader Sunday
WATERVILLE Correspondents PhOne-S-6Sil

Waterville, June 20-Major Ernest A. Marshall, divisional ofacer of the Salvation Army stationed in Hart ford, will be guest speaker at the morning service at the Grace Meth odist church Sunday, June 25, at II a. m.
 Major Marshall, who has the rep- utation of being an outstanding speaker, is coming to Waterville as 6 speaker in series of tent meet ings sponsored by the local Salva- ton Army, with Major Hugo Wiberg in charge. His coming to Grace church is looked forward to with much anticipation.
 There will be special music by the choir of the church with Charles T. Probert as director. Rev. Evan H. Bergwall will conduct the serv- ice and introduce the guest speak CT. The public is cordially invited.
 Sunday School Picnic
 The annual Sunday school pie mic of the Grace Methodist church will be held next Saturday, June 24th, at Black Rock State park. Those attending the picnic will leave the church in a group at Il a. m. Each family will bring their owT, basket lunch and the Sunday school will furnish cold drinks. The lunch hour is scheduled at 12:30 to 1:3o followed by a period of games and contests with William Braunsdorf in charge. At 3:30 swimming will be enjoyed by the group under the cent Leonard, Sunday school super intendent, is in charge of general arrangements.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-20
5 MEASLES CASES
 LISTED FOR CITY

Five cases of measles are listed for Waterbury by the state department Of health for the week ending Mon- day, June i9, as state figures for this type illness took a drop from 425 for the week previous to 296. One case of scarlet fever was the only other reportable disease listed for the city.
 Figures listed for the state as to other type disease are as follows; whooping cough 43; scarlet fever 39: infantile paralysis, l; mentn- gititis, (; chickenpox, 93; humps. 49: gonorrhea, B and syphilis, 6l.
 No cases of diphtheria or of typhoid fever were listed for the state according to the report.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-20
Compensation Agreements

Compensation Commissioner John J. O'Connell today approved the following agreements for weekly paymnets during disability:
 Charles Williams of 1T Warner place against Chase Brass & Cop per Co, Waterbury Mfg. Go. plant $25.es beginning May Sl, injury to right side.
 Johns Robinsky of 249 Citizen avenue against Chase Brass & Cop per Co. Metal Works plant, $27.l4 beginning May p, injury to right knee.
 Emil veillette of 32s Mill street against Chase Brass & Copper Co., Waterbury Mfg. Co. plant. $50 be- ginning May g. injury to right wrist.
 Harry Clark of l2 Chatfield ave- nue against Chase Brass & Copper Go, Metal Works plant, S26.e2 be- ginning June l. strained back.
 Earl Oracle of Wolcott against Chase Brass & Copper Co.,, Metal Works plant. $50 beginning May 26, injuries to right thigh and leg.
 Louis Tropasso of s9 River street against American Brass Co.,, $27.26 beginning June i2, hernia.
 Yago Camprini of TOrrington S20.3T beginning June 6. back sprain.
 Joseph R., Mailman of Torrington against American Brass Company of Torrington, SIs.ee beginning June 9, back injury.
 Joseph Fisco of Thomaston against Innes Brothers, Inc, si6.2S beginning March 27, strained back. Beatrice Meoni of TIA Thomaston avenue against Lux Clock Manufae- turing Company, eiA84 beginning l May %, injury to right index Anger. Edward Q. keinir of ToFTingtou against Hyman MarkOvsky of Tor rington, 12lf0 beginning May ll ' heRnan
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-20

Coast Guafdsrnan Charles w. David, Jr., twenty six year old Negro Mess Attendant who gave his life last year in rescuing the executive oflcer of his ship and others from the icy waters of the Atlantic dur ing rescue operations of a torpedoed transport, was posthumously award ed the Navy and Marine Corps Medal today at Coast Guard Head
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-20
HOSPITAL BULLETINS

Sylyestre Dulskis, 70, 92 Norton street, suffered a possible fracture of both legs this morning when struck by some metal bars while at work as a machine operator at the American Brass Company. He was admitted to Waterbury hos pital where his condition was re- ported as satisfactory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-20
JOHN BREAKELL
 WESLEYAN BOUND
Honor High School Grad uate to Study Under
 Navy V-l2 Program
LITCHFIELD Mary Fi0lek. Correspondent aelephone 553-12

John Breakell, son of MT. and Mrs. Edward Breakell, Goshen, 2 graduate of Litchfield high school, class of A, will go to Wesleyan uni- yersity, July 1, to begin studies in connection with the Navy V-l2 pro- gram. He was graduated with dis tinction, Friday, from high school He was an active member Of the Thespian dramatic group at the school and played leading role this year in the senior play.
 The first rehearsal for Community Players production, Ely Away Home, will be this evening at 7:30.
 Mrs. Samuel Russell of Camden, s. C., Is spending the summer with her sister. Miss Mary Webster.
 Robert D. Stults, son of MT. and Mrs. Dunkin Stults, was sworn into the Merchant Marine at New Haven Friday. He was Q former student at Atchfield high school.
 It. Geno J. Casadei has returned to Texas after spending a turlough at his home here.
 William Brennan. who Is stationed at Fort BelVoir, Va, spent the week. end at h'a hene here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-20
DETAIL FOR TODAY
 Anchor Man

A Navy ANCHOR MAN Is either the lowest man in his class or the dumbest man in his company. Tn 90 per cent of the cases, he has become an ANCHOR MAN be- cause of sheer laziness or the craving to do something else be- sides what he is doing. The ANCHOR MAN continually does wrong things at the wrong time. except sleep-this he can do cor. rectly without any instruction. When it comes to something dif- iicult, such as knowing his left foot from the right, he is lost Making 3 left face when his shlp- mates are executing . right face $ cutie syplesl ol lha ANCHOR
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-20
BUILDING PERMITS

The following building permits have been issued by the office of the Building Inspector, John T. Hartley;
 Joseph and Sadie Mccarthy. 3s2 Pearl Lake road. Enclose porch gTk
 Salvatore LeoxlxHo. 9A-e6 FaiR- mount avenue. Enclose rear posch
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-20
VICTORY GARDENERS MUST ACT PROMPTLY

z Saturday, June 24 is the deadline for filing of applications for extra
 gas to travel to and from victory gardens, it has been announced by Bernard Mcdonald chairman of the
 City,s Victory Garden Committee Applicants who are allowed up to 20 gallons of gas for 300 miles travel for the year should appear at the Park Department Office in the City
 Hall 10 have their applications sanc- 'tioned by MT. McDcnald before pre- eenting them to the ration board.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-20

Mrs. Grace Kelton, a grand mother, in New South Wales. has become professional jazz drum- mer. and is an expert on the bass drum, kettle drum. cymbals, cow bells. and all other paraphernalia of the dance band drummer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-20
Women Despatchers
 To Be Trained Here
WING Program to Be Conducted Under Supervision of ODT to Aid Transportation Industry

Training of as rating and classification clerks commonly known despatchers, in the motor freight transportation industry in Southern and Centarl Connec tcut will start today in New Haven, Waterbury and Bridgeport as part of program of the War Manpower Commission, State Manpower Director William J. Fitz- gerald announced
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-20
Sprague Exercises

Sprague Exercises
 Graduation exercises were held at Sprague school this morning at 10 a. m. with the following program: Flag Salute-Star Spangled Banner Address of Welcome =. Joan Sonier Song by Class-"Under the Banner
 of Victory"
 Gettysburg Address, Jeanette Wright Piano Solo-"Valse Arabesque"
 .................. Lauretta Pinto Class Gift to School, William Walsh Accordion Duet whispering ..... Cecilia Pocoski and John vrotacoe Song by Class .. '"Ihe Music of the Birds
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-20

iary will hold their regular monthly business meeting tomorrow evening at 8 p. m. in the club rooms on Thomaston avenue.
 The Waterville Girls club held their annual dinner recently at the Shell room of the Hotel Elton. Those attending were: Mrs. Samuel Budde, Mrs. Ida Zibell, Mrs. Wini- fred Wight of Thomaston, Mrs. Robert Rose, Mrs. Alfred Emmons, Mrs George Bailey, Mrs. Russell Truelove, Mrs. c. Arthur DuBois, Mrs. Kenneth Fuller, Mrs. Robert Watkins. Mrs. Benjamin Bradley. Mrs. William Wells. Mrs. Arnold Monroe, Mrs. Edna Wolf, Mrs. Will liam O'Callaghan, Misses Alice Lor- enson. Gladys Monroe. Gladys Fox, Cherrie Ebert and Cecelia Brennis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-20
How to select a, . NEW YORK HOTEL

Naturally. you'll find inc most comfortable of rooms. inc finest of foods. inc friendlisst of service at The Commodore .. but you'll find oll this plus ihe extro added otiroetion of supreme Geeessibi!- fly. The Commodors's eentroI To- eefien. unrivolIed in inc city. puts you close io oll Midtown esniers of business. shopping. amusement end sightseeing. This is an impor- tans point just now .. with irons- poriotien not whot it used to be and lime SO vitoI to everybedy... doubIy important # you don't know New York any too well.
 Please make reservations early, spnesl vnwanisd rooms promptly and check
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-20
APPEALS UPHELD BY
 JUDGE JOHN CORNELL

Appeals filed by two workers of the Waterbury area from findings of Compensation Commissioner John J. O'Connell were sustained in decisions handed down yesterday afternoon by Superior Court Judge John A. Cornell, and the cases were remanded back to the commissioner for a further finding. The cases were Albert Oliver against Koppal Photo Engraving Company, and 1zidorius BubulaS against American Brass Go.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-20

supervision of lifeguards which will be followed by the serving of ice cream by the school. In the event of rain the picnic will be postponed one week to Saturday, July 1st. Vim sports ................ John Ryan Vocal Solo-"1ndian Love Call"
 .................. Joyce Bryant Clarinet solo-"Barcarolli" ......
 .................. Robert Ferris Stamp Sales and Banking ......
 .................H Harry Gilhespy Roll Call of Sprague Boys in the
 Service
 Song by Class-"God Bless Our
 Boys
 Presentation of American Legion
 Awards ....... c. Arthur DuBois Class Song
 Presentation of Diplomas ......E. Lester Platt.
 Members of the graduating class are as follows: Cyril Joseph Arsen- ault, Leona May Barker, Antone Francis Batello. Joyce Louise Bryant, Ermine Carangelo, Joyce Elizabeth Clark, Barbara Mae Crane, Gladys Alice Cunningham Ruth Marion Dubay, Josephine Anne Elinskas. Walter Conrad Ericson, Marie Car mella Fappiano, Grace Ferrandis, Robert Joseph Ferris, Bernard Jo- seph Fisherman, Margaret Marie Gagain, Harold Nelson Gardner, Stephen Joseph Gentiloz1, William Henry Gilhespy, Dorothy Hazel Guimond. John Louis Haggerty, Barbara Anne Le Fevre, Frederick David MacLelland, John Harrison MacMullen, James Joseph Maxwell, Walter Richard McAree, Mary Agnes Mccormick, William Joseph McC Cormick, Gordon Vincent Mo- Kennerney, James Joseph McMahon. Ovila Joseph Mtclette. Lauretta Jus tine Pinto, Lois Rose Platt, Acelia Claire Pocoski, John Patrick Ryan, Frank Joseph Schepis, Ida Rose Schepis, Joan Marie Sonier, Alberta Mary Stanley, Harry John Stride. Mary Edith Tooley. Elizabeth Theresa Vrotacoe. John Joseph Vrotacoe, William Joseph Walsh, Helen Jeannette Wright and Wal lace Edward Wright.
 Congrats!
 A daughter, Jessie Lee. was born June l2 to Stan Sgt. and Mrs. Jes- mond Nigro at Columbia, S. c. "Jess" is with the air corp station there. The child is a grand daughter of MT. and Mrs. Biaggio Nigro of Woodtick road and MT. and Mrs. Alfred Googan of South Main street.
 Mrs. Gertrude Weingart of Thom- aston avenue is spending . few days with her aunt in Williams burg, Mass. Miss Nora Williams accompanied her for the weekend.
 Miss Rose Truelove of Thomaston avenue has returned home from the hospital.
 The women of st. Paul's Episcopal church will hold Q covered dish sup- per and birthday party tomorrow evening at 6:30. followed by . busl- ness meeting at D. m.
 Mesplialized
 Harry Higelow. Fairlnount, i1 q patient at Waterbury Hospital where he fz resting comfortably. The cae1lr g. p1xie Roet ANzlls
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-20

Harry Bigelow, Fairlnount, 4 q patient at Waterbury Hospital where he is resting comfortably.
 The caepsr q. oeNi1 RoGt Alx|le
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-20

The women of st. Paul's Episcopal church will hold Q covered dish sup- per and birthday party tomorrow evening at 6:30. followed by . busi- ness meeting at D. ni.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-20

William Brennan, who Is stationed at Fort BelVoir, Va, spent the week. end at hla home here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-20

Mrs. Gertrude Weingart of Thom- aston avenue is spending . few days with her aunt in Williams burg. Mass. Miss Nora Williams accompanied her for the weekend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-20
COnsratS!

A daughter, Jessie Lee. was born June l2 to Stan Sgt. and Mrs. Jes- mond Nigro at Columbia, s. c. "Jess" is with the air corp station there. The child is a grand daughter of MT. and Mrs. Biaggio Nigro of Woodtick road and MT. and Mrs. Alfred Googan of South Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-20

Miss Rose Truelove of T'homaston avenue has returned home from the hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-20

It. Geno J. Casadei has returned to Texas after spending a tuylough at his home here.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-04-23
ALLIES RAID AXIS
LINES IN BALKANS
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Continued from Page One)
Axis-held capitals in continental
Europe, found the stalemate con-
tinuing on the ground along the en-
tire Italian front and the Mediter.
ranean air force alone carrying
the offensive to the enemy.
|. Bad weather which has ham .
strung the Allied air efforts to de-
stroy key rail centers in the Balk-
ans continued, but some Liberators
yesterday penetrated leaden skies
and screens of enemy fighters,
which attacked in 60-plane waves,
and bombed prime rail targets al
Bucharest and Turnu SEVERN al
the Yugoslav-Rumanian border.
Forty-three enemy planes defin-
itely were destroyed yesterday by
Allied planes and anti-aircraft fire,
IS of them shot down by bombers
and escorts on the mission to the
Balkans. The Allies lost II planes,
including eight heavy bombers, in
all operations, which included
widespread raids over Italy. The
enemy planes shot down included
five Italian-made macchis.
Last night Wellingtons and Lib
orators bombed the italian ports OF
Genoa, Santo Stefano, Livorno
Geghorn) and Piombino, starting
fires and disrupting German ship
ping.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-04-23
LIED PLANES
IKE RAIL CENTER
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just south of the Franco-Belgian
border. No German fighters were
encountered in these attacks, but
one plane failed to return.
In 4 week of combined action
by British-based and Italy-based
planes, the Allies have flown a.
900 flights against the Axis and
dropped $4,000 tons of explosives.
American LiberaJo1s in daylight
Friday attacked the Romanian
capital Of Bucharest and the rail
junction of Turnu-Severin on the
Romanian- Yugoslav border in di.
rect support of the Red army, and
during the night Italy-based Raj
Liberators and Wellingtons pound
ed Italian ports, including Genoa
and Livorno.
Battered Relentlessly
Hamm, 40 miles east of Essen
on the main German trunk line
to Berlin, is being battered relent-
lessly in campaign to disrupt
Hitler's overland transport before
Gen. Dwight D. EisenhoWer's land
forces open the western front in
vasion.
The sp1awling freight yards,
among the largest in Europe, have
been bombed repeatedly by the
Raj whose night raiders recent
ly have directed most Of their
blows against the arteries carry
ing supplies to German forces
trimming the Atlantic.
Since the daylight American
raid on Hamm entailed a round
trip of less than 700 miles, the
four-engined planes probably were
able to unload at least $500 tons
OF bombs on their targets.
This was the first time in weeks
that American heavyweights had
turned their attention from the
announced objective of scattering
Nazi air defenses to join in a
DolIlDdfuI1lenC OF Cne enemy S rail-
network. Raj night raiders and
medium bombePs hitherto have
carried the brunt of such work.
American Marauders and Havoc
light bombers 250-strong and
similar formation of British Bos-
tons and Mitchells, all attacking
under a total escort of perhaps
500 Spitfires, shuttled back and
forth across the channel in
steady blasting at the Atlantic wall
defenses.
Returning Yank crewmen said
they had met heavy anti-aircraft
fire over the coast. Some planes
limped in on single engines with
gaping holes in their fuselage.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-04-23
KNIGHT INSTALLED
AS EDITORS CHIEF

WASHINGTON, April 22-iR-
John S. Knight, Of the knight
newspapers, was installed tonight
as president Of the American So
ciety of Newspaper Editors, sue
ceeding Roy Roberts of the Kan
sas City Star.
Other officers elected in ballot
ing during the society's two day
meeting were Wilbur Forrest. New
York Herald Tribune, first vice.
president; Nathaniel R. Howard,
Cleveland News, second vice-pres-
ident; Basil L. Walters, Mianeap-
oils Star Journal, secretary;
Dwight Young, Dayton Herald, as
slstant secretary; David Law
renee, United States News, treas
urer; and B. M. McKelway the
Washington Star, assistant treas
urer.
Walters, Howard, and Lawrence
also were elected to the board of
directors together with Alexander
F. Jones, Washington Post; Tom
Wallace, Louisville Times, and
Erwin D. Canham, Christian Sci
ence Monitor.
Roberts as the retiring presi-
dent also is director for the
coming year.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-04-23
McKOON CAUSES
FURORE IN LOCAL
RECORDERS COURT
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said to Deputy Sheriff Marion Ross.
Whereupon McKoon began to
swing wildly and vigorously at the
deputy.
Four officers of the law, includ-
ing State Highway Patrolman M.
S. Parvin, conceded to be one of
the biggest men employed in the
interest of the law in this country,
descended upon McKoon in an eff
fort to subdue him.
McKoon managed to extract a
formidable looking switch blade
knife from his pocket, but was I'M
able to open it.
After he had been conquered, he
heard the new verdict: 80 days in
Jail for contempt of court. For this
cause, no bond is allowed. Judge
Smith drew a formal order, set
ting forth the reasons for the SEN
tence and entering a description of
the attack.
The last straw was when Officer
w. E. Singletary signified his in
tention of taking out warrants for
McKoon that will charge him with
carrying concealed weapon and
assault.
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u. S. MAY TIE UP
SOME CORN SALES
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ton, for paper manufa curing, TO.
drugs and chemicals and for ad
nesive production.
The movement Of corn from
farms to market has been far be
low commercial needs for weeks
The VIA first sought to NEE
professor needs by requisitionins
60 per cent of elevator stocks ana
receipts, but this action did no
supply sufficient grain.
Back Of the lack of corn sale!
is a short supply of grain in re
lation to feed, food and industrial
needs. Many farmers are holding
their corn for feeding.
1t has been reported that con
siderable volume of corn has beer
moving from farm to farm, b.
way of truckers, at prices highe:
than the governments ceiling
prices, which are based on a TOT
price of $1.16 bushel at Chicago
The order barring sales except t.
the government would be designed
to eliminate such sales.
The VIA has been under pres
sure of the War department ano
the War Production board to take
action of some kind to secure
supplies for professors. In some
quarters, government requisition.
ing was urged, but the VIA re-
jected that suggestion.