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70 Pct. Of Passengers Fail
70 Cancel Pullman SPACE

Despite appeals Of Government
railroad and Pullman Co. officials
that travellers holding Pullman
reservations cancel them when cir
cumstances cause them to forego
planned trips, trains all over the
United States daily leave with about
20 per cent Of Pullman space unoc-
cupied. it was revealed today.
Z. P. Burke, passenger tratic
manager of the Pullman Co., cor
roborating recent findings of the
Senate's Truman Committee, stated
today that several hundred thou
sand additional passengers per year
might be carried If cancellations of
reserved space were made in time
to. permit resale Of the accommoda-
tons to others.
Typical of conditions throughout
the country, Mr. Burke pointed out,
wasea train which left Washington
recently with 81 units of unoccupied
Pullman space on which reserva-
lions had not been Cancelled while
scores Of persons besieged ticket Of
fees fruitlessly for accommodat tons
on the same train.
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The Sun and Moon.
Precipitation.
SPECIAL NOTICES.

ANNUAL MEETING OF Shareholders,
Washington Permanent Building AssoeSa-
ton, will be held at the office. 629 F. st
NV, May 2, 1874, at 3 I'm. for election of
ofhcers and directors and any other bust
ness that might come before the share
holders. Polls open from 10 am. to . pm.
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ap6l 22,26,my2.
INCOME TAX RETURNS,
D. c. and Federal. prepared reasonable
Is Yrs exp. $40 McLachlen Bank Bids
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Heavy Industry Labor
Gets, Extra Food .Rutions
~ the Associated Press.

~ the Associated Press.
Men tn heavy industry whose
meals are; provided where they work
Will get extra food rations under a
new program announced last night
by the Once OF Price Administra-
ton. 49,
Details of the plan are completed
only fol" loggers, for whom supple
mentaIX rations will begin May /.
Men doing other strenuous manual
labor WIN be provided for as soon as
studies Of their food needs are con-
cluded.
Individual loggers have been able
to get extra rations for some time,
but the new program will grant
more food to those Ted in camps.
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HELP MEN AND WOMEN.

CLERKS. o-day week. Apply 112I 9Th
st. NV.
COUPLE; work city home and country in
summer: good pay. Me 1900. DU. 1900.
COUPLE or women. colored, cooking and
housework. near Bethesda top wages; go
$50 pm WI. 1886.
COOK AND BUTLER, or couple, coored
for summer months or permanent position,
starting June l. Country place near Gull
pepper, Va. Good wages. References re-
SYi u 3D. Gsn or. 1851
no Sunday work: steady position. good pay
MAN OR WOMAN for kitchen work part
time job: two s-hour nights, to . and
Sunday afternoon each week; $40 salary.
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Report

District of Maryland-Windy and
continued warm with light showers
this afternoon, Tomorrow rain and
cooler
Virginia and. Maryland-Contin-
ued mild with rain beginning to-
night. Tomorrow rain and cooler.
River Report.
Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers
cleaT At Harpers Ferry. Potomac
clear at Great Falls.
Report far Last "a Hears,
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NEEDS MEN AND WOMEN
For work in food stores near your home
A real opportunity for men and women
who want 10 help with the war effort.
STARTING SALARY, S24 50.
|. No experience necessary.
.. Training at full salary.
3. Opportunity for advancement.
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5. Pleasant working conditions.
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:. No Sunday or holiday work.
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WELDERS.
HELPERS.

APPRENTICES
Men or women. Must have statement
OF availability
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Report far Last "a Hssrs.
Record for Last "a Hours,

Record for Last "a Hours.
From noon yesterday to noon today)
Highest, 80, at pm: year ago. 81.
Lowest, 81, at 5:15 am: year ago 40
Record Temperatures This Year.
Highest, 50, on April g.
Lowest, II. on January Q
Humidity for Last 81 Hours.
fFrom noon yesterday to noon today)
Highest. IS per cent. at $40 am,
Lowest. 81 Der cent, at 2 30 pm
Tide Tables.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-29

charge existing racing repeat the other two commissioners heard of tS they called meeting against off, the betting.
 If Commissioner others He has always for the when the Governor Dewey, has always sneak for Govener this Damned white
 Mir Swpe always his duties labor salary serving Commission ted True the influence his connection with the New York mission him enabled him to get mighty things large stockhoder Tropical Park has also been said that MT Swopes information the resurrection stf This, don't believe.
 Some of the worst plugs I've uiOned wOrhppers gamblng!have sOicitation) Swope
 must admit he wasn't trying to tout that fault for for bucks his only victim Others who have had tips from the who vote most o his time to his duties consutan of the tell theirs also sunk mention I'm giving Department tips already.
 But putting aside the needle made to order for the occupied aside from excusabe tendency whom he Is one his moments Governor will difficult time finding successor who will devote energy to the job.
 Copyright 1s44. King Features syndicate)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-29
MAJOR LEAGUES HAVE 21O, 1898
 AND 223, AT
BY LEO H. PEAERSEN United Press Sports EditOr)

New York, Dec. 29.-(UP)-Bar- ring a government request that the game be discontinued-an there has been no official hint that such action is contemplated = major league baseball probably will have enough players to operate in 1945 although the going may be tougA, a United Press manpower survey diS- closed today.
 The 16 clubs have a total of 53o men on their 1945 rosters and of that number the draft status of 462 will be reviewed under recel.t Selective Service revisions. The 462 include 223 players who now hold 4-F claSsifications. The other 239 are between the 18-38 draft age and hold various claSsifications, bu5 of that number at least 29 are al- most certain to be lost to baseball this year because they hold jobs in defense plants or work on farms.
 Just how many of the 210, 18-38 agers not in war work and the 223 4-F,s will be called up, no one knows, but even if the draft took one fourth of them-108-it would leave enough manpower for tEe leagues to operate. And one-fourtn would be an unusually high percep- tage for some of those in 4-F have been rejected aS many as three ard four times.
 Farm Clubs
 The survey breakdown showed that the clubs have 3l discharged veterans, g players over draft age and five under. The teams have other players on their farm clubs who could be called up to the par ent organization if the manpower needs become pressuring enough.
 The American league teams, led by the Washington Senators with 40, have the most players on their roster, 271, compared with 259 fLr the National. The Chicago Cubs have the largest number Al, but the Boston Braves have only 9, the fewest of any club.
 In the matter of 4-F's, the Na- tional league has IF and the Ameri- can 1O6. The senior circuit has 106 players between the 18-38 age, II of whom are working on defense plants or farms. The American has 133, IS of whom are in war work
 The National leads the American, 16 to Is. in the number of dis charged veterans. Both have 16 players over age while the Ma tional has four under age and tie American only one.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-29
Baseball Can Middle Through O. DlanpolOer
'. STEPHENS OF
 BROWNS, R. B.I.
 CHAMP OF X. |.
By GLEN PERKINS

United Press Stan COrrespOndent)
 New York, Dec. 29 = {U.P) = Vern Stephens, the "Holler Guy" in ther Champion St. Louis Browns infield, provided not only the de- fensive Inspiration which carried his team to its first league pennant, but was powerful offensive threat as well, leading the league in the all- important -batted-in depart ment with 109, according to official figures released today.
 The Browns spark-plug was one of four =. two more than last year American League players to equal the 100 ore more mark in runs driven in. Bob Johnson of the Bos- ton Red Sox was second with 106, Johnny Lindell of the New York Yankees belted 103 across the plate and Stan Spence of Washington drove in an even 100.
 Stephens worth as run pro- ducer for the Browns was of im- measurable value and he held a wide margin over the rest of his teammates in that department. Mark Christman, the next Brownie on the league list was eighth, George McQuinn was 14th and Gene Moore was 24th.
 Nick Etten of New York was the home run king of the circuit with p, far cry from the records of Babe Ruth, the late Lou Gehrig, Ted Williams, and Hank Greenberg, and nine less than Rudy York of Detroit won the title with year ago. Ste- phens, with 20, was second in the home run department.
 Etten also drew the most bases on balls, 97 Johnson was passed 95 times and Roy Cullenbine of Cleve- land was third with 87.
 Jim Seery of the Cleveland 1n- dians drew the dubious distinction of striking out the most times, 99 George Stirnweiss, New York second baseman, was second, whiting on 87 trips to the plate.
 Bob Ortiz of the Washington Sem ators got on the hard way the great est number of times. He was hit by a pitcher On eight of his appear ances at the plate.
 George Kell, Connie Mack's prize rookie third baseman, led the cir cult in grounding into double plays by wide margin with 28.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-29
SwOpe's Resignation Eases Paper Crisis
 By DAN PARKER

AFTER RECOVERING by swopes State Racing Commission stunning though had its benefits.
 instance coming the shortage start this in order the Department against should be conducted the ray hope engaged publishing had since the war started
 With swOpe out of the chair follows that he will longer newspn thus guaranteed
 considered that in 94S alone the Swope report pages weighed uon almost that of the late New York World just it collapsed Oddly enough, gloom office missile useful discarded
 
 wrestling promoters gpole sie their pubcityseekng call shower of swpan adec to the noggn always reeng their Faithfully yors in da2ed Mr. swopes report had authority well as weight
 question whether people went to Mr. and, in garment Commissioner factor in bringing about the tremendous Increase betting years think enthusiastic supporter MT hself pes as much in the official which he shocking his resignation figures that millions like damages actions Herbie Swope p when to tossing around cipher
 On hand, how Swope, practically
  the Government stepped in knocked down recollection that which action authority
 
 noted with regret that the Racing Commission lacked jurisdiction function seemed to be confined issuing statements which, of course, Mr. SwOpe was at his bully best while MT its guiding genius Did on?" hardly anyone Not long recall that Chair betting When his colleagues thus practically anonymous but destined from their
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-29
orrington To
 Test Crosby's Courtmen Tonite

One of the best basketball games of the week in Connecticut mte.'- scholastic circles, is expected tc take form tonight when unbeater Torrington high, coached by Con- nie Donahue comes to Wilby gym tC take on undefeated Crosby higl' courtsters, coached by Jimmy Lee Bridgeport's Charley Petrino, 1 standout hoop official will handle the game, scheduled for starting at 8:30 D. m. after a 7:30 prelim Ee' tween reserve teams of the two i1ig1 schools.
 Must Wake Up
 Off its showing against the Alumni on Christmas night, CrosbJ will have to perk up its offensive play more than somewhat, and show some real defensive strength, as Torrington loses no time finding the hoops and has already won siS straight games, against fair opposi- ton including Ansonia, Bristol ard Leavenworth. Crosby has a speedy bunch of ball handlers including Reardon, Alex, GirdzauSwaS, Miller, Phelan and Pidge but must show something better than ordinary aoil- ity when in its own forecourt against team of Torrington's calibre. A few points either way should decide what is a real attraction.
 Tomorrow night. Leavenworth arc Naugatuck are paired in game at Wilby gym that will show the Healey twins of the borough and Jack Stinson as scoring threats against Techs Eiduks, Cocchicla and Ciarlone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-29

Allie, l34. Portland technically knocked out Norman Bennett. i33. Lewiston (0.
 Fall River. Mass. Dec. 2e.-(UP) Henry Davis. i32. of New Haven, Conn, punched out Q decision over rugged Pat Demers. i33, of Brock. ton in . bruising i0-round bout at the Casino last night.
 Tn preliminarles: Tony eoave, ibS. Melville, R. l., drew with Al Pinel. ib3, New Bedford (6): Ernie Duns dee, i66. Brockton technically knock cd out Johnny Moran, ibS. Boston CD; Matty Robinson, il3, Boston, technically knocked out Johnny Belmont i37, Boston (2); Roland 0omes. ilS, Fall River knocked out M Garter, ils, Waterbury. Conn, (Os
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-29
By WILLIAM McNULTY NEA COrrespOndent

St. John N. B.. Dec. 29.-There'S sometimes comedy in hockey, with august referees as well as players in the comic roles.
 Clarence Jamieson. veteran ref cree o. Buffalo. chewed tobacco to take pressure of his nerves while calling plays and dodging missiles. One night when he blew his whistle on a hectic mixup the only sound produced was the swish made by a deluge of tobacco juice which carried the tooter out of Jamiesons mouth onto the ice, The customers started a riot. figuring the referee had missed the play.
 Jamieson wouldn't give up the plug, so he changed from whistle to cowbel. Tn a close game, he dropped the bell and a player miss ed the puck but knocked the ringer into the net. A melee was narrowly averted when one side claimed a score and the other objected. The ref. of course. was the middle.
 Goalie Phil Stein was being heavily scored on in a game, and e hostile crowd was riding him hard. The red light indicating 6 score had been flashing above him with great frequency. Someone threw light bulb on the ice. As it exploded with a loud report, Stein looked around then yelled; COULD STILL SEE RED
 No luck thought 1t might be that goal light but I can still see redl"
 Joustlng Jean PusIe. veteran Of many q hockey war. lost his goat completely when fans shouted at him "do to Halifax" They didn't mean Hades. either. Pusle had once e@ayed to be . white hope in the ring, but went hopeless in c 40- second knockout at the hands Of a third raieF in Halifax.
 Ho stopped playing, challenged Q nroWd nl nn01 70 step on the Ice
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-29
Fair Inducement | Brings Hagg to lU. s. Second Time
By NEA Service

By NEA Service
 Oakland, Calf, Dec. 2s - When .Gunder Hagg reaches New York shortly after the first of the year to attack indoor records, he un- doubtedly will be greeted by pretty Dorothy Nortier.
 When it was learned that Hagg would visit America to run on boards for the first time, Miss Nortier, daughter Of an Oakland reStaurateur. said they would be married.
 Hagg, holder of six world marks met Miss Nortier after she had played an accordian at party in his honor in San Francisco. He ap- peared there during the summer of l943. It was love at first sight.
 Miss Nortier. the athletic type, is a strawberry blond. American born of Swedish parentage, she talks Hagg's language fiuently.
 Miss Nortier saw Hagg of when he departed for Malmoe year ago last summer. at which time the couple announced their engage nent.
 So 1t may be said that Gunder Hagg has . fair inducement for his second visit to America.
 Copyright, le44, NEA service)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-29
Mass. Got $46,156 In Boxing Taxes

Boston, Dec. 29-(UP) - The Massachusetts Boxing Commission announced today that with two box ing shows yet to be run this year, the state received total Of 46,l56 for the year from boxing, $5,947 more than in 1943.
 With receipts from fights at Fall River last night and Worcester to- night yet to be received, the com mission said that the state this year netted $33, 1886 from taxes, $12,- SIS from license fees and $245 from a forfeiture rund. Last year the state received $27, ,449 in taxes, $12,- 370 from icenses and $390 from for feitures.
 The largest gate" of the year was in Boston March 24 when Ralph Zannelli of Providence, R. l., and Henry Armstrong of Los Ange- es attracted 13,026 fans who paid in a gross of 35,74S. The second largest gate was for the NBA worlds featherweight title bout at Boston between Phil Terranova of New and Sal Bartolo of Boston where 12,O31 fans paid in total of $32,- 37l. Terranova lost his title in this fight.
 More Fans
 Total attendance at all boxing matches to date this year was 374,- 231 as compared with 371.757 last year. Total receipts from all shows to date this year was $644. 667 as compared with $542, ,929 ast year.
 The Goodwin A. c. topped all other clubs in fight promotion, at- tracting a total of 96,567 fans who paid total of $228, 1865 as compared with 67,133 fans and receipts total ing $111,5 ,589 last year. The Callahan A. c. was second with 52,092 fans and $108,396 receipts this year as compared with 73,7 fans and $167,- 3l8 fans last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-29
Fights Lost Night

Portland, Me, Dec. 2o,-(UP)- Henry Chmieiewski. le2, of Port land held a victory over Bob Wade, le2 l-2, of Paasaie, N '. today fol- lblng his aecond-round knockout in tholP scheduled i0-round feature bout nt tho Exposition building last night.
 In preiiminarles: Bob Pooler, i3s, WaiarVllio declsloned Eddie Polo, l1o. Portland (9); Young Miehaud, I18. Llnbon doclsioned Johnny Priest, I03 Cambridge, Mas. (6l; Ace Wal- lace. i5o. naslon knocked out Texas |'d' Is5. Portland ulf Ulnheld |1Mna1Y. iaS. e1nfofa kn4eEt4 out I1. Fop'n izQ' Lewiston ts' gar
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-29
STANDING EASTERN DIVISION
WESTERN DIVISION
New Rochelle Girl or 16 Net Chump

Chestnut Hill, Mass, Dec. 29 = UP) - Sixtsen-year-ol Barbara Wilkins of New Rochelle, N. Y, to- day reigned as court queen of the junior girls after upsetting top- seeded Noreen Haney of Greenwich, Conn, GA, 6-3, in the finals of the National Girls indoor tennis tour nament on the Longwood cricket clubs covered courts.
 The doubles crown was held by Mary De Young of Brighton. Mass, and Jean Pipes of Wellesley who teamed to def:at eBtty Coumbe of Merton, Pa., and Norma Depperman of Harrington Park, N. J., 6-4, 1-6, 6-3.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-29
Hockey Hos Comedy Side, But Some Of Fans Witticisms Would Moke A Radio Comic Envious

and fight him en bloc A lone sweatered figure in blue slacks step- ped out and PuSie advanced, start ing a haymaker as he went. When he got within swinging distance of his adversary he fell fiat on his face. The sweatered one was a girl. and Pusie lost his balance halting his blow in midair.
 Connie Smythe, recently wound- ed in France, was so Scrappy fans called him the ginger jar. His pride and joy was dapper derby, which he always wore. While chief of the Toronto Maple Leafs Connie got into wrangle with Referee Bill Boyd in a game of Madison Square Garden. They fell to the ice. with Boyd above. and Smythe on top of his own beloved derby. Smythe emitted such piercing yell that Boyd. alarmed. got up. WORRIED ABOUT HAT
 T don't mind you mussing me up" said Connie. as he picked up his dilapidated hat. but you let my derby alone"
 Hockey fans are quick to take advantage of any oddity of name, either player or official. Bill Shaver, veteran Boston referee. found it hard to maintain his dignity amid shouts from the gallery of Don't get in e father over it." and Hit Shaver on the whiskers." The corn was greenest when the referee penalized player named Barber, and q workable wag boomed' Shay. er's putting the clippers on Barber for two minutes"
 Hockey has It's funny side. but Somo of the witticlsms by the fans are c0rny enough to make . radio comedian green with envy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-29
St. Lucy's, St.
 Ann's Winners; Games Tonight

St. Patrick's from Brooklyn and Waterville, St. Mikes are paired in one of two CYO basketball leag.e games tonight at 7:15 at Sprague school gym; St. Joseph's and Mouar Carmel meeting in the other game at St. Joseph's court at 8:15 p. m.
 St. Lucys parish team was a single point winner over Naugatuck St. Francis last night 23-22, Ma netti scoring 10 for the winners; w. Mascola 12 for the borough
 boys. The winners held the same margin of victory at half time wheu the score stood 12-11 for St. Lucy s Manevi and J. Madden also wen:
 well for their respective teams
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-29
Cromwell Girls Win Bv 81-45

Cromwell CYO girls, coached by Rev. Edward Conlan, won one CT the highest scoring girl basketball games of Connecticut record, when it defeated Waterbury Catholic hign girls 81 to 45 yesterday afternoon at Wilby gym. Center Mary Ear aski of the Cromwell team scored 32 points in the form of 16 fieli goals with 3 other mates getting 12 to 18 points each. Misses Pel- letter and Lawlor combined for 34 points of the 45 scored by the local lassies, who trailed by 20 points at half time 21-4l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-29
U. s. Rubber vs. Manchester Friday

Friday, December g. 1944, at 8:3O p. m, the United States Rubber Company basketball team will re- sume play, after two weeks lay-off, with a game against the City Cab Team from Manchester who is cur- rently playing in the Manchester City League. The visitors will have on hand Ed. Sterniak, a former Nau- gatuck High School star, whom many fans will be interested to see again playing on the Naugatuck "" court. Other players will be Earl Yost. Captain Fred Server, John Helinski, Stanley Helinski, Frank Vitner William Vitner, all of whom starred with Manchester High School; Mike Pendzola. former Syracuse University player. will also be a welcome attraction. The Man. chester squad has been successful against the Rangers from Hartford, Pratt Whitney. Plant c. Team. They lost Q very close decision with the Frog Follows from Hartford.
 The United States Rubber CoTn- pany who are leading the Waterbury Industrial League has Q score Of six games won out of seven played. Leading state teams listed among those beaten are Chance Vought s. korsky Bombers, Waterbury Tool, Chase Brass and Copper and Bristol Tramps,
 Players for U. g. Rubber are chet W0jaek, center; Lefty PaFFaU, fors waTd; Bob Rh0ads, f0FWaFdi nlll Sehnell, guard; Bob MaeDerm0tt, guard; reserves, Walter Yaek0WBkl, Prank Edmonas and Den 0lInn0ud, Good promise has been shown by Walter Yaek0Wskl q newcomer 70 the team who has progressed very well Particular attention Eh0lld be shown 70 his floor work and shooting,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-29
Richard Scores
 8 Points In 9-1 Win OfConodienS
BY UNITED PRESS

Maurice Richard, who has . $25, ,000 price tag on his head, proved his worth today by putting a new all-time record into the National League hockey record books, scor- ing eight points to surpass the pre- vious total of seven in Montreal's g to victory over the Detroit Red Wings last night.
 Boston's Bruins, still maintaining hex over the Chicago Blackhawks won their fourth consecutive vci- tory over the Western club 2 to 1, with pair of rockies, Paul Gladu ard Bill Cupolo scoring both of the Bruin goals.