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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-20
Church, State Pay
 Bishop Last Honor
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Company buSSeS were rerouted on Pennington avenue between Sig ourney street and Asylum Place from 9:30 8. m. to 10:30 and be- tween noon and 1 p. m.
 In tribute to the late Bishop, all local Roman Catholic educational institutions were closed comprised of grammar schools, Notre Dame Academy and the Waterbury Cath olic High school.
 Flags on all public buildings were hung at half staff in accordance with the request of Gov. Baldwin the latter also ordering the closing of state buildings including the Capitol for the morning.
 Religious memorial services were conducted throughout churches and schools of Waterbury since last Saturday the date of the dignitary's death. Eulogies were delivered in all churches last Sunday and special Masses were held during the week attended by the thousands of children of Catholic creed.
 The late Most Rev. Bishop Mo- Auliffe was widely known locally not only as the high official of the church, but as an active member of various progressive civil endeavorS such as construction of the wing of the St. Mary's hospital and the like. Local clergy both of the Roman Catholic church and other denom- nations paid high tribute to the deceased.
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east of the Malmedy- -Stavelot-St. With triangle.
 It kicked off at midnight Sat urday after a day in which the aided by what looked like at that German offensive was being her aided by what looked like at that time a series of counter-at- tacks along a 70-mile front.
 The objectives of the offenSve still can not be stated but by midnight Saturday it was clear to the Ameri- can commanders thaht the Germans had achieved several major pene- trations and that others were in prospect.
 By Sunday morning. 1t can now be disclosed, the whole German force was on the move from Echter- mach to MonSchau. :,
 The German attack was backed up by hundreds of paratroops. one of the heaviest concentrations. not more than 500 in all. was dropped west of Monschau with the obJec- tive of setting up road blocks at functions and harassing American communications.
 It was indicated by the lifting of the news blackout that for the time being the story of the couIl- ter-offensiye is going to be handled with a 4S-hour time lag to avoid disclosing to the Germans anything they may not know and also to en- able headquarters to have a sound; CT picture of what has happena before releasing it to the public.
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Jop Defense Falls Apart
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based bombers also sank small freighter off Luzon, as well as three enemy barges off Cebu. Elsewhere In the Southwest Pacific, his fliers sank or damaged heavily three small freighters and damaged B. OO0-ton transport and a smaller ves- sel.
 Valencia, headquarters of the Japanese 35th army on Leyte, fell to the 77th Division Monday after only light fighting, and the whole Ormoc-Valencia stretch of the Or moc-Pinampoan highway was be- lieved in American hands. The Va lencia airdrome was captured intact and already was in use.
 There was no word from the front as to the fate of It. Gen. So- saku Suzuki, commander of the Japanese 35th army, and his staff, who formerly had headquarters at Valencia.
 The first cavalry division, ad- vancing from the mountains to the east, cut across the Ormoc- Pinam- poan road at Lonoy, six miles north of Valencia. while the Sand division exerted frontal pressure along the Ormoc road from another two miles to the north.
 The Japanese appeared to be preparing to abandon the remaind- CT of the Yamashita line anchored on the Ormoc road and fall back along branch highway to the west coast port of Palompon. Enemy forces have been observed repairing bridges on the branch highway and some traffic has been reported, but the whole western area was under attack by Filipino Guerillas.
 Another ASA Japanese dead were counted Monday on Leyte.
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in attendance comprised of mem- bers of ranking officers of religious societies, representatives of the state and federal government and bus mess and the limited number of general public the latter admitted only by ticket. Hundreds stood outside the church throughout the entire ceremony with barred heads despite the freezing temperature.
 Former local clcrgymen and na- tives of this city were among the principal participants in the highly formal liturgical ceremony. These included, other than Archbishop Murray, the following: Most Rev. Matthew F. Brady of Manchester, N. H.; Most Rev. Joseph E. McCar- thy of Portland, Maine, the latter two among those giving final abso- lution.
 Rev. Thomas P. Mulcahy, former pastor of SS. Peter and Paul church, here, and now of Hartford; Rev. Walter s. Sieracki, former curate Of St. StaniSlaus church, this city, and now of Hartford; Rev. Donate A. Paolucci, a native of Waterbury now of Bridgeport all were principal par ticipantS in the stately services of memoriam.
 Archbishop Murray traced the life story of the late Bishop McAuliffe, the latter installed ten years ago as the eighth bishop of the See of Hartford. Citing the late dignitaries' youthful beginning as an altar boy in grammar Schol Archbishop Mur- ray outlined in terms of warmth and deep affection the rapid rise of the native Bishop of Conencticut. Prais- ing his wisdom and sincere sense of humility he lauded the late Church official as 8 man of great benevo- lence whose contributions to the Catholic welfare of the state and nation were immeasurable."
 The attending clergy made up of monsignori, chaplains to the arch- bishops and bishops, and provincials of holy and religious orders sat in the sanctuary throughout this mornings ceremony while other priests and nuns sat in the body proper of the Cathedral.
 Representatives of such prominent Catholic organizations as Daughters of Isabella, Holy Name Society, Catholic Women's Council, and others were present from this city.
 The most solemn of the Cllurchs hturgical services were conducted as final rites for the late Bishop. The full glory of the choir of seminari- ans and priests voicing the Gre gorian chants provided the final background of the services. A luncheon was to be served to the clergy following the Mass after which the funeral procession was to get underway. The body of the Bishop was to remain in state until the procession got underway to St Benedict's cemetery where the com initial services were to be held al the Bishops plot.
 The ceremonies of the Mass were described in a special broad cast over WTTC.
 Forty-three extra Hartford po- licemen were on duty from g a. m until the funeral was over. Traffic officers were stationed at intersec- tions from the cathedral to Blue Hills avenue by way of Farming ton avenue, Sigourney street, Asy- lum avenue, Woodland street, AL bany avenue and out Blue Hills avenue to the cemetery. it wal announced.
 Two white cruisers and members of the state police acted as an es- cort for the funeral procession. All traffic including the Connecticut
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NOUIlGlIIUSU 1IOu1 Gd&O U can) that the British should pre- pare the forces to occupy the Athens area and pave the way for com mencement of relief and for estab- liShment of law and order . /. .,. The proposal of the combined chiefs of staff was initialled by the Presi- dent and me, and on September IA directive was issued"
 Ernest Bevin, British Minister of Labor, December 13 in London re- plying to charges that British pol- icies in Greece differed from the policies of her Allies:
 Long before this we had an agreement with Russia whereby Russia undertook the main problem of Romania and we undertook the main problem of Greece. This agree ment was taken to Quebec, submit- ted to President Roosevelt and agreed to and initialled by him.
 Secretary of State Edward R. Stettinius, Jr., December l5, reply ing at a press conference to QueS. ton about Bevin's statement:
 There is no answer I can make on MT. Bevins speech this morn ing"
 That brings it up to yesterday when at his news conference MT. Roosevelt was asked:
 MT. Bevin said last week in Lon- don that you had initialled British plan for the British Stabilization of Greece. Can you tell us anything about that?"
 The President replied that he wouldn't bring that up again and that he thought 1t was contentious. He said he had found a new word while away on his vacation-conten- tious. Then he repeated that he wouldn't bring it up again and add ed that there's nothing in that.
 The dictionary'S preferred defini- ton of contentious is: Given to contention: quarrelsome. Whether MT. Roosevelt considered the QueS- tion contentious or whether he was referring to Bevin's action ip raising eAo Asne wna not entirely 6AeaR. It did appear, however, that the President was not having any of the responsibility for the Greek crisis.
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(Continued from Page D this week without criticism. even here at home, which has added to our difficulties"
 We had a certain task thrown upon US and we are discharging 1t to the best of our abilities" he said.
 Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden told Commons that no agreement yet had been reached in the Greek civil war. though everyone in this country naturally wants the situa- ton brought to an end at the earliest possible moment"
 Asked for assurances that if the left-wing ELIAS laid down their arms they would be protected against right-wing elements, Eden said:
 we shall take every precaution in that respect. It Is not our de. sire that as result of this business there should be victimization, either on one side or the other. Our desire is that there should be amnesty and that the Greeks should have an opportunity to live in peace and harmony" 9
 If ELIAS accepts British demands for surrender of their arms and evacuation of Attica, Eden said. i've shall do our best to ensure the Greek people their choice and free elections as soon as possible. i"
 Earlier, Eden had admitted under pressure that the right wing EDES. as well as the ELIAS, had retained their arms. He said both "irregu- lar bands" had agreed to surrender their weapons by Dec. 10, but the outbreak of disturbances" had broken the agreement.
 'It will be necessary for us to make another agreement" he said. "The demobilization of guerillas must clearly await the settlement of the present disturbances"
 FAM (National Liberation FTont) parent body of the ELIAS, has denounced EDES as royalist, though EDES claims to include re- publicans as well. ELIAS ire. quently has said they will not sur- render their arms as long as EDES remains ax06
 Following tsao eune1eDm Eoo@. Commons adopted Q motion made by Eden for adjournment ton1orS TOW until Jan 16s Eden said q
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Nozis Gamble On Offensive
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However, they have come from behind defended lines and to press the offnsive they must move large forces, wrich will be vulnerable to aerial attack. The Allies naturally will establish new lines in an effort to contain the enemy. When the Germans encounter these lines 1t will touch oil warfare that will be expensive in men and material-and German resources are limited.
 Military quarters said it may well prove that the Germans, instead of gaining a valuable break through, may encounter disaster. and leave a big hole open in their own lines which can be exploited by the Americans.
 If 50 the present offensive will have proved contrary to their own interests, which admittedly ny 1 e flgl1t e prolonged . var as puagaDaA in hopes for an easier peace or d. vantage from possible Allied dis- unity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-20
Full Weather Report

Boston, Dec. 2O- (UP) New England weather forecasts
 CONNECTICUT and R HI o ID E ISLAND - Increasing eEOudiness and not 50 cold tonight. TOmor- TOW cloudy with some snternit- tent light snow and moderately cold. Increasing winds becoming fresh to strong.
 MASSACHUSETTS - 1nereaStnG clOudiness and not so cold to- night with fnfeRmittt light snow in the Berkshirea. T # m o " cloudy with some lntermitten light snow and moderately cold. Increasing winds becoming fresh to strong. Lowest temperature for Worcester tonight about %V degrees).
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 in Berlin, and with tke defendants wife, Bertha, ito injure, interfere with and obstruct the national de- fense of the United States" and ito use code and other devices in or- der to circumvent censorship re- QuirementS.
 A second indictment, which con- tainS two counts, alleged that on or about Dec. 19, 194l, Krepper sent a message in code which was in- tended to be delivered to the ene- mics of the United States in Ger many" The second count charges violation of the trading with the enemy act.
 A third indictment charges Krep- per with acting as the agent of a foreign government (Ger1nany) without prior notification to the Secretary of State. He is alleged to have received a regular salary from the German government for his services, payments being made to his wife in Germany.
 Fb1 OlrecLor J. EuBaT dOOVeI said an ordinary white pocket hand kerchief found in possession of one of the eight saboteurs who was caught in New York, led to Krep- per's undoirlg. Written on the handkerchief in secret ink, Hoover said, were the words, Pas. (PaStor) Krepper" and the address route two, Railway, N. J."
 According to the Justice Depart ment, Krepper was to establish himself as a U. s. citizen in order to provide lodging and facilities for German secret agents sent to this country. He was to communicate with Kappe and his vt1e Bertha, an Germany. keeping tANm advised of his whereabouts and availability
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Soviets Kill
 4,ooo Nozis
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dfkd Germans were killed and more than TOO others captured in the battle for the town.
 At the same time, Malinovsky's neny, which German propagandists neG had been halted short of the &nvak frontier, pushed several miles Into that puppet state on a more or less continuous 75 mile front. Just west of the Hernad river. the SovietS advanced four miles to within 10 miles south of KasSa at Sena, while IT mile sfarther to the west they took the Turna railway junction 1S miles southwest of KaSsa.
 Forty miles southwest of Kassa, AEalinovsky's forces were advanc- ing swiftly on the road and rail junction of Roznava. progressing seven miles yesterday to Silica, seven miles south of Romava.
 Karalik Falls
 At the southwestern end of the offensive front, the Russians famed @at into Slovakia north and west nf Banreve, taking Karalik, seven mIIes to the north, and Jene, five males west.
 Other Fourth Ukrainian columns pushed into the western edge of the M6kras mountains in a drive ap- pdEently pointed toward the Slovak railway center of Lucenec, and cap alred the Hungarian town of Nyires.
 me Soviet early morning com antniQue gave no new details on the battle of Budapest. but Moscow radio broadcast said Russian guns were smelling the Budapest-Vienna railway line EEd that the last Ger man escape corridor northwest of the Hungarian capital had been narrowed to about IS miles.
 <Brisk skirmishing also was re- ported from the long-dormant front sn southern Poland, where Naxi Euokesmen recently have asserted 4tat a big Russian offensive is be-
 s prepared. The Rclish undeT- found radio said S00O00 Poles had 36sn conscripkcd by the Nazis for etuxlliary" military service. presume Nlv building feFtincationsl
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(Contln0eQ from Iage D have captured some British motor vehicles.
 Although identity of the RAF personnel was not disclosed, it was announced that Air Commodore G.. W. Futile, commander of air forces in Greece, was not at Kifissia.
 RAF planes dropped leaflets in the Athens and PireauS areas warn- ing civilians to evacuate the areas around Elas guns by tomorrow morning when an all-out assault would begin against the leftist forces.
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.Nozis Neor Allied Base
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the city of Luxembourg. American clements were surrounded and it is only possible to say that at noon Monday Echteruach still was in U. s. hands.
 3. At St. With, just north of Lux embourg Belgian frontier. This was two-pronged with one push from the southeast, reaching MaSpelt, four miles southeast of St. With, and one from the east. led by pam gers, reaching within mile and a half east of St. With. The drive was held temporarily and St. With had not fallen up to Monday noon. Some American clements were cut of1.
 3+A punch toward Malmedy, II miles northeast of St. With. Two Nazi armored columns attacked, one reaching Stavelot, five miles south- west of Malmedy-well beyond the town. This was the deepest pens- tration the Germans had made up to Monday noon and was only 22 miles from Liege. The second Nazi column branched off to the north- east, penetrating to Butgenbach, 8 miles northeast of Malmedy.
 "A strong German thrust. aid- cd by large numbers of paratcoops, through ths Morlschau forest which carried the Germans into the town of Monschau on the Belgium fro1- tier. This Nazi thrust was hela and the Americans succeeded !n readjusting their lines but "by nc means all of the paratroopS lad been accounted for at Monday noon.
 At that hour there was little in- dication that the main tazi Ino- nientum in the Sayelot area had been contained but there were signs that the situation here was "oegin- ming" to be brought under control
 The Stavelot push was mounted in the Eifel mountains and the Sieg- fried belt of positions and crunched through the American lines at the Belgian border town of Houasfeldt,
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Columbus, o. (UP) - Micha@ Kelly, a junior police candidate reported to city police that this btll- fold, containing three streetcai tickets and his credentials. was picked from his trouser pocket as he attended . meeting of the Ja- EleE Police AAgn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-20
APPLE TREE HAS .sECONDs'

Rockport, Ind. - (UPo = Mrs. Frank Rebel Was annazed when 0ne of her apple trees showed up WleA . second crop of red June apples in December. The tree had borne . regular harvest last summer.
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I provision existed for the recall of
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as rendered by Churchill and Beyin. There appears to be general, If url- expressed agreement. that whatever Waa initialled at Quebec, the con- frees and their aides did not fore see the determination of the Greek ILe9tists to 1ight
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Big 3 Not
 

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FBI Arrests Ex-Minister

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Australia has an ant-rat drive.
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Greek Crisis
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ELASCopture RAF Quarters

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DCA C64A1pd4S1l 1dIl1c1 Gk1hI1 t1IG 41S11l anticipated for the Cologne plain"
 The gravity of the situation was accentuated by the disclosure that hundreds of American and British heavy bombers were hurled into a risky attack against the German lines yesterday, despite dense cloud formations reaching down to tree top level.
 The big bombers were joined by Swarms of fighters and dive-bombers in series of bombing and Strafing missions up and down the front and rear areas from the German border city of Trier almost as far north as Duren.
 The Luftwaffe also came up fight ing to cover the offensive, and at least II Nazi planes were shot down The Allied raiders inflicted heavy damage on the enemy's troop and supply columns.
 One raiding formation crossed the Saar area and spotted a huge con- centration of German tanks, trucks and supply trains moving up toward the U. s. Third Army front.
 Freight yards in the area were reported filled to the choking point, suggesting the Nazis were about to spring another drive of major pro- portions there.
 German troops facing the Third Army tried to cover the rear activ- ity with sporadic artillery fire and repeated counter-attacks yesterday
 Patton's veterans beat off the minor enemy thruStS and ham, mered out small gains through the fortress belt north of Saarlauterr and northeast uf Sarreguemines. Tn the past 48 hours, a front dispatch revealed, the Third Armym cleared out l76 pillboxes and fortified hous- eS in the area above Saarlautern all in a tightly-compresSed sectol just inside the German border.
 About 16 miles east of Sarraguem- ines, American Seventh Army troops still were stymied by bitter German resistance in the Maginot line fort: around Bitche.
 7th Gains Slowly Farther east and southeast, the Seventh Army made slow. hard fought advances into the Siegfried defenses on the edge of the Rhine PalAtinate. One unit wedgec through dense forests within 1 1-1 miles southeast of Bundenthal, while other American forces on their right flank pushed up the Hagenau-Landau railway line in an attempt to silence German guns harrassing the forest area.
 Still farther east, the Americans broke through strong anti-tank barriers within three miles of Buch- elherg and advanced 1000 yards in- to the Bienwald forest.
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A. E. |. employees
DONATE TO CHEST

Employees of the Atlantic Coast
Line railroad, with a War Chest
goal of $4,000, have already con-
tributed $11,891, or 80 per cent Of
their quota, Ranald Stewart, cam
paign chairman, disclosed Last
night.
This follows the outstanding re.
cord for contributions set in previ-
Gus years by the Coast Line per.
sonnet, Stewart observed.
According to Julian Fields, di.
rector of the Chest. campaign
among workers Of the concern,
collections are still in progress,
and captains and their assistants
are pressing toward the $4,000
mark and perhaps beyond.
The list Of Coast Line Chess
workers is as follows:
H. V. Borjest, captain. Mrs. G.
A. Trail, J. G. Middleton, r. B.
Warner, A. c. Low, D. A. Boyette
L.. F. Duval, and J. u. King, as.
sistants. ~.
c. S. Morse, captain; Mrs. L. M.