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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-21

| fys Thansgiving Blue Plate Spe- ciaI," says Ed Archie" Gardner, "Duffy's special emissary to the FL gin holiday show, Thursday, Nov ember g. The two-hour Thanks giving show will be aired from p. m. to 6 D. m. over the full Colum- bia network.
 Duffy has insisted that his right hand man, Archie, attend the "shindig" and drum up turkey din- ner trade for the place where "the elite meet to eat" Archie will prob ably have some V-mail reports to make on his fabulous friend TWO Top" Gruskin, who at the time of last years Thanksgiving show, had just joined the Army. 'Two-Top," :" gifted man with two heads, boasts he is the only one in the regiment who can do eyes right and about face at the same time.
 Alan Reed, "the poor mans poet laureate" who writes under the pen of "Falstaff Openshow," will commemorate the day with his as- sortment of verse for the occasion. Falstaff offers consolation to those who may not find a turkey on their Thanksgiving menu with the lines: we may have no bird for Thanksgiving,
 But that's no cause to howl, For be it hamburger, stew or pot roast,
 The way Mother cooks it .. it's F'oul!"
 To date the all-star program, which will originate in Hollywood and be beamed to American and Allied fighting men on all fronts, includes: Don Ameche, master of ceremonies, Edgar Bergen and Charlie Mccarthy, iLna Romay, Gary Moore and Jimmy Durante, Susanna Foster, Allan Jones, Spike Jones and his City Slickers, the Charioteers, Frances Longford, Elsie Janis, Alan Reed, better known as ''Falstaff Openshow," and an- announcer Ken Carpenter. An un- usual Thanksgiving drama by Ere ling Foster will be presented. MT. Foster is the well-known magazine columnist and author of the Sum- day night program. Keep Up With the World".
 Lou Silvers and his orchestra will provide the music for the gala two- hour show. All the comedy, drama and music are designed to enter tain the men and women in the service who will be away from home on Thanksgiving Day.
 Tuesdays Gag = of the Day.: Orchestra leader Phil Chats What Like About The South) Harris re- oprtS 8 conversation between two girls in the lobby of the NEG Stu dioS in Hollywood.
 'Is your new boy friend the ten- der type" the first enquired.
 T don't know" prissed the Sec- ond, T never bit him.
 Persons who think German pri- soners are being "coddled' in Am erican prison camps will be inter- ested in the tale told by Major General Archer Lerch, Provost Marshal General of the U. S. Army, responsible for prisoners. AS an example, Lerch told Milo Boulton, after his recent guest appearance on the we. the People" program, that recently some German prison CTS decided to observe der Fueh- rer,s birthday. They said that as long as Americans celebrated Lin- coln'S and Washington's birthdays, certainly they should be able to make this 8 holiday. They cele- brated by not working. One of the prisoners wrote to his family tel
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-21

ling of the observance: To-day we celebrated our Fuehrer's birthday. We didn't work. We didn't eat"
 Maestro George Sebastian is probably one of the most exacting conductors in the radio music world. Unlike most musical shows, his Wednesday night Great Moments in Music" show on CBS is aired only after the conductor has put his 50-piece orchestra through a two- day rehearsal schedule before the broadcast. Sebastian's desire for technical perfection and the ul- timat in music showmanship are the result of his training with the outstanding orchestras of Europe. That he learned his lesson well is evidenced by the fact that he has been a. conductor for nearly twen- ty years, dating back to his first post as conductor in Vienna whne he was only 19 years old.
 During a recent illness of his wife, Jess Easterday, dead pan comic and mandolin player with Roy Acuff,S Smoky Mountain Boys on Grand Ole Opry," had to wash so many dishes that his hands became soft and tender. That Saturday he had to substitute for the boy who usually plays the bass fiddle, and the rought strings of the big instrument tore all the skin of the end of his fingers on the first few notes. If you missed hearing the big bass during the middle of that broadcast, it was because Jess fingers had to be taped - but he soon caught up, and finished out the NEG show.
 On his airshow, ''The Life of Riley" William Bendix is strictly a dry-land guy who gets seasick if he drinks a large glass of water. But the film makers are determined to make a sailor out of him. He's been on ships, scows and lifeboats, and in his next he's captain of 8 canal boat. as star of 'Two-Faced Quilli- gan."
 Milon Berle, star of 'Let Yourself Co.," on the WATR Blue Network Tuesday night, was informed that Mickey Walker, former prizeflghter, has turned portrait painter. Berle replied That's not unusual it was probably because he learned it was the only way to get Jack Demp- Sey on canvas.
 The tables were turned on Jay C.. Flippen when a recent CBS Cor rection Please" contestant asked him a question. Would you tell me, MT. Flippen," queried the quizee, what that O in your name stands for?" Why, sure," retorted the Saturday quiz show host, "that simply means 'Cwizmaster'!"
 Don't believe everything you hear about the British lack of sense of humor. A London gunner, who ar- rived in New York by way of Rus sia, Italy and Algeria, took over the last flVe minutes of Phil Bakers "'Take It Or Leave It. on a recent Sunday, and gave shining demon stration of British wit. Baker re. warded him with the shows top prize, $64. without asking him a con- test question.
 Bob Burns trip to New York for his Nov. 30 broadcast will be his first to the Big Town since 1888. It was in New York that Bob first clicked on the air, as a guest with Rudy Vallee.
 Rear Admiral Dewitt Clinton Ramsey, Chief of the Bureau of Aeronautics, has invited Kate Smith and her CBS hour show to appear in Chicago on Aeronautics
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-21

Al Rigon of the Althea Street RigOns able coach of the HopeviIle Eagles football team, has made cation doesn't capture it's 11th straight contest next Sunday when they tangle with the Repeats at the HopeviIe Stadium Al thinks his pigsn tOters featur- ing Bill Smith Bill Dywer, Bob Baribault and Roger Reausea will be much too powerful for the Repeats who will pin their hopes Jack McGrath, Bill MOrlts Tom Fruin Emil Howe and Jim McGrath
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-21

Cpl Casmiria Berlinski of TorringtOn A WAC stationed with the Transportation Corps in Paris, France took part in the recent dedication of newly tatve of the WAC in the Second Railway Military Serv ice. As champagne was smashed on the nose of the Casey Jane of the Transportation COrps the vehi cIe was dubbed WAC Blazer, serial number 2538, in recognition of the work of the WAC in the corps
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-21

Jim Byrnes ikeable boss at the registration desk @ the Palace Hotel for many years is hospitazed at St. Marys .. Fred Wilson of the Button Shop is vacation Leon of Franklin Street have completed renOvatiOns their lovely home and held open house in honor of the event last Saturday evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-21
Good Evening.
CBY STAFF MEMBERs)

So "Jimmie" Little has resigned Well, there goes fhe police department's Mo- "Quiz Kid He knew all the answers but being qualified as clairvoyant he couldn't see around the corner" on the present pension
 uddle or guess what the board of police commissioners
 had ,1n their collective sleeves In his position he will be comparatively without competition" worry and the embarrassment of being the Mo- an eligible list which operates backwards Somebody else wl nay nave ties in the future somebody else will have to write those official statements headquarters and give addresses before societies. 'Jnmie" did capable job and there are many in the police department and on the outside, who hate to see him turn in his badge There are others who would like to quit the department but they have pensions to consider. Some day there may be greater inducements for ambitious young fellows to join the department with real desire to render service ana confidently rely recognition and advancement on merit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-21

Pauline >Mykus of 249 River Street, machine operator recently completed quarter century of con- tnuOls service at ScOvils native of Poland she IS a widow and is proud of her son. John, with the Mar ines in Virginia. She's cheerful sort of person who likes her work and her lone outside interest is centered around taking care of her home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-21

workers shall take little va- cation without pay. living off ac- cumultaed savings, while consum- CTS wait a little longer for things they want to buy.
 If reconversion-the liquidation of war industry and the revival of civilian goods production-is ac-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-21

I complihsed fast and smoothly, the United States may embark on an economic boom that will surpass anything in world history. Such a boom might, indeed, become so ter rife that it would create new dan- gers all its own-but that is an- other story
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-21
MARINEs BEsT MARKsMEN

United States Marine Corps rifle teams have captured IS champion ships during the 31 national rifle matches held since 1903.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-21

There's always 8 Spiri of friendly rivalry between the leathernecks and tars but when the chips are down they come through for each other. Bob Burns, former Marine, now famed as wit and master of the bazooka, has been asked to lend luster to the Naval Exhibit Museum in Chicago. So he'll air his broadcast from there Thursday, November g, over NEG, travelling from Hollywood to oblige.
 CBS' Suspense" this week was rated among the top three dramatic programs on the air by an All-O Ohio poll conducted by the Cleveland Plain Dealers radio editor, Bob Ste- phan.
 Requests for attractive give-away date books" to fans of NBCs Date With Judy" broadcast were so num- erous that the offer had to be with drawn after one week until the SUD- ply could be replenished.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-21

Perry Botkin has won the assign ment as music conductor on the new Roy Rogers show which starts on MES tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-21

Day, Nov. %, to broadcast from the
 Navy Pier.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-21

ling of the observance: To-day we celebrated our Fuehrer's birthday. We didn't work. We didn't eat"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-21

Good Night.
Evening star., 1944-07-06
Guns
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also until it scared from the War
Departments original $3.50 to the
prevalent $7O.5O.
"Of course, in fairness to the lat
ter price," he said, 1T must be
pointed out that somewhere along
the line the 1000. 100000 cartridges
were added, apparently to make the
transaction attractive"
Mr.. Ludlow says the promoters
offer the rifles to, the purchasing
missions Of foreign government
complete with bayonet, scabbard and
sling and 1000 rounds of cartridges
per gun. The proposition, made to
nearly every foreign mission and
purchasing commission in this coun-
try also included a guarantee of
export licenses and delivery within
48 hours, Mr.. Ludlow reported.
Many times when it has been
necessary to refuse requests for
arms from other members of thu
United Nations. on the ground that
this country did not have them for
ALLEGATIONS" he said, extremely
dimcult situations have arisen when
an offer was made by private per-
sons Of such quantity Of NUM-
tions."
When the promoters" were asked
Why they persist Ia such = scheme, /"
Mr.. Ludlow reported, they always
replied, We'll, why don't you let
the deal 60 through and lets see
what happens7"
Evening star., 1944-07-06
Invasion.
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concentration of one division to
slightly less than 5 miles of the
front-a situation which leaves little
room for maneuvering.
The Allied troops also are closely
packed, with little freedom of move
ment.
The German high command was
reported throwing tanks and in
tantry lavishly into the battle, and
hand-to-hand fighting was going on
for the airf1elds south of Carpiquet.
Hangers Destroyed.
The mile-long Carpiquet airfield
Is a no-man's land and an officer
observer reported to supreme head
quarters that three sets of two huge
hangers had been destroyed.
German tanks can be seen mov-
ing among the remains of the
hangers and shells whistle from
both sides of the airdrome," he
said. adding:
Dead Germans lie around the
tracks Of the Bayeux-Carpiquet
rsilroad) and dead cattle lie in the
adjoining fields"
The airdrome. built in 1898, is
one of the best in Normandy anc
has been used extensively by the
Germans.
The close packing of the troops
leaves little opportunity for wide
hanking moves.
The density of the German troops
facing the Americans is roughly hall
that of the Germans around Caen
but more difficult terrain in the
Cherbourg Peninsula offsets this ad-
vantage for the doughboys.
1t was agreed here that deluge
OF high explosives from the air and
a mighty artillery barrage are need
ed to crack hole in the German
lines around Caen.
Todays clearing weather gave
promise of the most intense air ac-
tivity for three weeks.
Evening star., 1944-07-06
Hull Lauds. PadiIIa's S
Work for Solidarity

Arriving In Washington today for
a weeks visit as guest OF this Gov
ernment, DR.. Ezequiel Padilla, Mex
ican Minister of Foreign Affairs
was praised by Secretary Of State
Hull as a champion Of Inter
American solidarity"
Mr.. Hull told special meeting of
the American Unions Govern
ing Board That mo country has
been more Sctive in maintaining
that doctrine~than has the republic
of Mexico and none has been more
cogent in arguing the doctrine of
common action and in urging that
inter- American solidarity shall be
real than you yourself.
This struggle against world
aggressor has tested, and is now
testing, the structure of inter-
American unity If solidarity of the
American nations is to be more
than an empty phrase. it must mean
the acceptance by all of our coun-
tries OF a general obligation TO make
common front against those who
would crush any member Of the
American family
A luncheon was held in the Hall
Of Heroes of the union in honor of
the visitor.
An extensive program, including
many social engagements, has been
arranged for DR.. Padella.
With DR.. Padilla's party were
Primo Villa Michel, president of the
Mexican American Economic Com
mission. DR.. Bac Manero. protocol
assistant. and Eugenio de Anzorena,
second secretary of the Mexican
Embassy
Evening star., 1944-07-06
Churchill
literally and essentially indiscrim-
mate in its nature, purpose and
effect" the Prime Minister declared.
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literally and essentially indiscrim-
mate in its nature, purpose and
effect" the Prime Minister declared.
First Information in 1943.
"If- it had not been for the
bombing operations in France and
Germany the bombardment of Lon
don would no doubt have started
perhaps six months earlier and on a
very much heavier scale" Mr.
Churchill said.
The Prime Minister said the Brit
ish intelligence got its first in
formation early in l943 that the
Germans were developing a long
range weapon for the bombardment
of London and that counter meas
ures were studied Immediately.
The bomber command sent its
full strength against rocket bomb
installations in Germany last Au-
gust, he said.
Very great damage was done the
enemy" he continued 80 and a
number of key German scientists,
including the head scientist, who
were dwelling together in a So
called strength-through-job estab-
hshment. were killed"
Praises Americans.
Mr. Churchill was cheered when
he said:
Il must say a word about our
friends and Allies in Lon
don, from the highest official to TIE
ordinary soldier whom one meets.
They have in every way made COM
mon cause with us and have been
forthcoming as helpers with assist
ance OF every kind. No one can
visit bomb site where an explosion
has recently taken place. but see
how very quickly they are upon
the scene and give a helping hand
to any one in distress.
The same is true of the great
under Gen. Eisen-
hover, where they are conducting
this great battle in Normandy and
where, apart from that. every con-
ceivable assistance is given our
forces and aid services"
Evening star., 1944-07-06
Robots
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was. Then We got up enough nerve
to go out and see what happened"
Corpl. Eernick said Il don't feel
like talking about that part of it."
Some soldiers were killed il a
truck waiting to 60 on rescue work
to help victims Of other bomb hits, .
iSergt. Laird added
In the room where the two girls
had been sleeping for safety the
beds were covered with glass. They
went up to their regular room and
found nothing broken but small
mirror.
Sergt. Laird said Sergt. Mary d.
Thatcher. Indianapolis, came run
ming downstairs, got in a jeep and
made trip after trip taking wounded
to the hospital"
Pfc. Dorothy Lacey, Cincinnati,
was knocked down by the blast. She
had tray and cup in her hands,
but got only nick on one hand.
Twenty words censored)
American soldiers were killed aid
hurt when bombs fell on a club.
One bomb landed on a building
housing WAAFS and several were
killed.
The conclusion is so great from
the bombing that leaves are stripped
from many trees in the once shady
square, spreading them over the
ground more thickly than in
autumn.
In some instances bombs have
wrecked crowded buses moving along
streets-killing and injuring their
occupants. t28 words censored.)
TheaterS and movie houses
throughout the city remain open,
but the sell-out crowds have disap-
peared. You can get seat anytime
now
Evening star., 1944-07-06
Three Face CHARGE
IM Beating Policeman

Two men and . woman were un-
der arrest today. charged With b4at-
ing : policeman who halted their
automobile last night to question
them In connection with . minor
|trAfIic violation.
Mrs. Marie Hobby, ~, colored
5377 Hayes street NE; Leorton Sor-
roll, ~, colored, $50 Rhode Island
avenue NV, and Willie CASTOR, 26
|colored, 1881 Fifth street NV, were
arrested early today.
Policeman Francis j. FLANAGAN
70, Of 10 Franklin street NE, at
tached to the second precinct
stopped . car in which the three
were riding near Seventh street and
Rhode Island avenue shortly before
midnight. Mr.. Flanagan was Oh
duty and in civilian clothes.
Police said that Mrs. Hobby
reached out q window and slapped
Mr.. Flanagan's face and that when
he attempted to arrest her the men
jumped out and pummeled him.
They fled, leaving Mr.. Flanagan
PROSTATE in the street. but were
Evening star., 1944-07-06
WAC Captains Mother Says
Girl Will Wed Elliott Roosevelt
Later Asked Poper
10 Withhold Story
Of Engagement
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PORT EDWARDS, Wis, July g.
Mrs. Franz Rosebush said today that
any further statement on the re-
ported engagement Of her daughter
WAC Capt. Ruth Briggs, to Col
Elliott Roosevelt would 'have to
come from Ruth"
The Wisconsin Rapids Tribune
reported yesterday that Mrs. Rose
bush had confirmed story In News
week magazine that her daughter
and the second SON Of the President
would be married. John Burnham
editor OF the Tribune, who inter-
viewed Mrs. Rosebush, said she
called him later and asked that the
newspaper not use the story.
Mr.. Burnham said he explained
that the paper had gone to press
and that 1t was too late to, withhold
the story. He said she then told
him, Il guess that it's all right
then" Mr.. Burnham said he read
the story to Mrs. Rosebush and
asked if 1t was accurate and that
she replied, "Yes, but I wasn't going
to announce 1t until Ruth said to-
Reached at her home today. Mrs.
Rosebush was told that Col. Roose-
welt was accepting congratulations
in London. She asked If her
daughter had made statement.
When informed that Capt. Briggs
had not said anything, Mrs. Rose
bush said:
II can't say anything more.
think you should talk to Ruth"
Mrs. Rosebush told the Tribune
that her daughter met Col. Roose-
welt at the Casablanca confer
ence, where she served as secretary
to 1t. Gen. Walter Bedell Smith
chief of staff for Gen. Eisenhower
Capt. Briggs arrived in England
in November, 1912, one of five
WACS who made up the first con-
tingent Of the corps to 60 overseas
In London Col Roosevelt cheer
fully accepted personal congratu-
lations, but declared Il have
nothing to say" on his reported
engagement to Capt. Briggs.
Capt. Briggs, who is an assist
ant to a general at another Brit
ish base. was reported too busy
with invasion work to discuss the
romance
She was one OF five WAC Officers
who survived the torpedoing of the
ship in which they were being taken
from England to Africa early In
January, l943 The officers were
transferred to British destroyer for
the last leg of the journey to Oran
Algeria.
Capt. Briggs brother David, served
as an ambulance driver in North
Africa with the American Field
Service. He was wounded at 81
Alamein and now is home on fur
Tough.
Evening star., 1944-07-06
Sharp Letter Reveals
RommeI's 5 Disgust al
Invasion Coast laxity
By THOMAS r. HENRY,
star War CORRESPONDENT.

WITH UNITED STATES FORCES
IN FRANCE, July 5.-Last April
Marshal Rommel inspected the At
lantic wall and declared the de-
fenses impregnable. the German
radio announced at the time.
Actually, according to copy Of q
letter written by Rommel on his
return to Germany, the Desert
Fox" was disguised with the laxity
of the very section chosen for the
Allied invasion. II was in this area
that efforts were made by the Ger
mans to cover up q four-year holi-
day with fake mine fields and IA
caded fortresses. But Rommel was
not fooled.
He returned to Berlin and sent a
sharp letter to local commanders
praising q few and upbraiding most
demanding less drinking, sloth and
living on the fat of the land. AT
one place he found only 10 men In
Ia company working.
He gave specific instructions for
plugging defense holes, and he Or
dered all mine fields activated.
The copy of the letter vas OBJ
tanned by the American Army early
In the invasion. Engineers say
Rommel's orders, II carried out
would have made the invasion much
more costly. Apparently those Or
ders are still ignored.
Many concrete and wood mine
cases have been found empty. They
are easy to activate, although the
Germans may have lacked explo-
sives. A few new-type mines were
found. The beaches were strewn
with antipersonnel mines.
The best are in the green wheat
fields in the grass strewn over the
ground. The unburied mines are
hard to detect The buried anti
personnel mines are found with
antilifting devices.
Each is attached to a nearby mine
exploding when the first mine il
lifted. Much use Is made Of the
string mine hidden in the earth wal
by the roadside and pulled quickly
across the road by string as cal
approaches.
The wire sometimes is quickly
pulled across the road shoulder high
to catch a motorcycle rider anC
break his neck.