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Imperial Valley press., 1944-06-25
Grass. Skirts Get
Official 0keh

SACRAMENTO, June "a. CUP)-
The state bureau of plant quaran-
tine. which views with suspicicn II
plant material brought into Cali
fornia from any source, Saturday
ruled that grass skirts from the
South Pacific are admissible to the
state.
In a publicity release quoting a
bureau official described as having
a "penchant for whimsy," the bur-
eau said:
There is no rule against sending
grass skirts back to the United
States provided they are not oc-
cupied. If they are occupied, the
problem is one fer the immigration
officials as we would not consider
dusky south seas maiden as a
plant pest"
Imperial Valley press., 1944-06-25

The British forces suffered super
ficial damage anc a small number
OF casualties. The German ships
were believed trying to save tnem-
selves and valuable equipment rath-
er than take off personnel.
DO OR DIE ORDER
Although Gorrell had reported
from outside Cherbourg that the
capitulation of the city was con-
sidered imminent, the headquarters
spokesman said the defenders had
been ordered to fight to the last
man and raised the possibility of
a costly street battle.
American Marauder medium
bombers attacked gun emplace-
ments ringing Cherbourg Saturday,
but the weather closed in and cur
tailed the aerial support of the as
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Imperial Valley press., 1944-06-25

WASHINGTON, June "a.
(UP)-Members of congress
we're homeward or conven-
ton bound Saturday after five and
one half months of concentrated
law-making during which they
voted $4,000 100000 in new funds
to carry on the war and began to
lay the groundwork for the return
of the nations economy to a peace
time basis.
The $4,000 100000 in new funds
voted this year was $4,000, 900 900
less than the total voted last year,
Imperial Valley press., 1944-06-25
Russ Ship Sinks
Al Portland

PORTLAND, Ore, June "a. (UP)
"A Russian freighter capsized and
sank in the Willamette river at
the Portland drydock Saturday.
Divers went below in search of
woman who was believed to have
gone down with the vessel.
Two persons were hoSpitaliZed.
and another was given first aid at
Continued on Pg. 6, Col. 81
Imperial Valley press., 1944-06-25
Yankees Batter
Reich From
CIouded Skies

LONDON, June "a. OUP)-Ameri-
can Fortresses and Liberators at
tackled military objectives in north
west Germany Saturday, several
hours after other Allied bombers
had pounded enemy installations in
the Cherbourg area and communi-
cation lines deep in France.
The big bombers. escorted by
eighth air force Lightnings, Thun-
Continued on Pg. 6, Col. q
Imperial Valley press., 1944-06-25
Congress Ne mbers Speed
To Conventio MS. or Home

reflecting the passage of the peak
in war production and the down.
ward trend in war spenGing that
since June, 1910, has mounted to
$500, 900 900 000-over a third of a
trillion dollars.
The only major legislation deal
ing with the change-over to peace
actually to get on the books during
the session from Jan. 10 until ad-
journment Friday was the bill pro-
cling for an orderly method of ter
minating war contracts.
Legislative work ended without
fanfare with few senators or repre-
Imperial Valley press., 1944-06-25

LONDON, June "a. UP)-Pre-
mier Josef Stain announced in an
order of the day Saturday that
Russian troops had forced the Svir
river between lakes Ladoga and
Omega advanced 12h to 1872 miles,
and captured more than 200 inhab-
tied localities.
Stalin's order of the day summed
up results of the Red army Often
sive between Lake Omega and Laco-
ga, which Moscow announced last
Wednesday.
Gen. Kyril A. Meretskov, former
commander of the Volkhov front
below Leningrad, was revealed to
Continued on Pg. 6, Col. y
Imperial Valley press., 1944-06-25
Red Army PeriIs
Last kazi Hold
In White Russia

MOSCOW, June "a. CUP)-Red
armies, clamping a siege arc two
thirds of the way around the White
Russia fortress of Vitebsk, Grove
toward junction Saturday in the
first phase of a Soviet summer Of
fensive on the same route that an
ether Russian army took to Berlin
1874 years ago.
The enemy's reinforcement and
escape railways radiating from Wit
ebSk were cut Friday in the first
"a hours of the offensive, which
carried through powerful fortifi-
cations both northwest and south
east of the city and liberated more
than $50 towns anG, villages.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-06-25
. 4Ms!!Ns 4..!Mts
Oleander Bureau

Oleander Bureau
This is a great day.
The last of that abominable pile
of junk vanished Saturday from
beside the Southern Pacific rail-
road at Seeley.
1t is gone! 1t isn't there any
more!
The big pile always was shrouded
in mystery as well as rust It was
the brunt of enough conversation
to blow it sky high. IT wasn't con-
versation that got rid Of it, however
AS far as we can find out the gov
ernment had fallen heir to the
junk in some manner. When some
body got ready to have it moved,
the order came humping along and
the railroad company received Or
ders to get it loaded up and on its
way.
II it is headed toward the Japs
and the NaziS along with some
deatly explosive, and we hope it
is, we are glad
Sweet dreams!
Safety First
In the height of the pants bur-
glary epidemic in Brawley, Deputy
Sheriff Frank Raney telephoned
Desk Sergeant Pinkus Greenlee at
Brawley police headquarters. They
have been Raging each other un-
mercifully for years. Another chap
ter was about to be written.
Did anyone steal your pants last
Continued on Pg. 6, Col. g.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-06-25
WEATHER

Maximum Friday 80, minimum Saturday 60: s an
Saturday co. humidity 48; noon Saturday 30, hu-
mdity rs; pm. Friday 80 humidity 10.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-06-25

L. A. HAY-U. s. No. l s3l-335O; u. 5. No. 2 Ieafy
|. " ssO5 $3.50; No. 2 s29O -$sl.OO; Sept flax
s296N.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-06-25

Total Cash, Checks and Drafts Sent
Through The Two FL Centr0 Banksl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-28
Autorflotive Parts
 Situation Improved
Survey of Key Dealers in All Sections of Country
 Shows Stocks Being Built Up Rapidly

Washington, September 2e--A de- cided improvement in the autor1o. tive parts situation during recent months Is indicated by a survey ol key automobile dealers in all sec. tions of the country, just completed by the National Automobile Dealers Association and made public today.
 Thic survey revealed that as of August 1 this year inventories of parts were 1o.7 percent greater thar cn April 1, while sales during the same period increased only 6.4 per. cent. These figures indicate that in. ventories of late have been increas. ing about twice as fast as sales. This is in decided contrast with condi. tions revealed in a survey made by N. A. D. A., covering the period from January 1, i943 to April 1, l944 when sales increased almost three times as rapidly as inventories. Dur ing the period sales gained 45.l per- cent while inventories were up only i5,5 percent,
 While the latest survey makes 1t clear that stocks now are being built up at a rapid rate, thus plac- ing dealers in Q better position to take care of increasing replacement requirements, dealers reported that continuing difficulties were being encountered in taking care of re- pair work coming into their shops, Their composite reports showed that on the average one customer out of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-28
RUSSIAN RELIEF
 FARLEY DRAWS 50

Stating there IS need for Q bet ter understanding on our part O. the Soviet Unions character to attain future security for all nations, Rev William II. Melish, rector Of the Holy Trinity church, Brooklyn, N, Y, told 30 members of the Russian Relief Society last night that Rus sia has moral and rational answers to social problems whether or not we agree with those answers"
 MT. Melish, Q student of the So. viet Union. was introduced by Will liam J. Pape, Russian War Relief chairman. MT. Pape praised the work being done by Mrs. Elton &, Wayland, chairman of the cloth Ing drive, who welcomed the guests to the dinner-m -meeting last night. MT. Pape, Mrs. Wayland and Mrs. Jacob Koleshko spoke briefly at a rally at Victory House prior to the dinner. Tom Glazer sang folk songs and accompanied himself on the guitar.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-28
|DIPRIMO CHOSEN
 BY FLORIO POST
Auxiliary HOnors Mrs. An. geline Vlega; Joint In.
 stallatiOn Planned

Michael Di Primio, past com mander, was elected Commander oi Florio Post No. {, Italian American World War Veterans of the U. S., ct a recent meeting held by the post at the Florio Post hall. Others elected include, Joseph Mecca, as senior vice commander; Henry Maszeo, junior vice commander; Eustacchio Schi- appa, uuartermaster; Albert TaciI- elli chaplain; Attorney Frederick w. Palomha, judge advocate; Donald Lucian, officer of the day; John De Pastino, historian; Leonard Mecca, liason ofacer; The council of Ad- minlstration includes the retiring Commander Daniel R. Summa and past Commanders Joseph 0. La- Porta and John Fabbiano,
 Tho newly elected ofIlcer of the Auxiliary include, Mrs. Angeline Viega as president; Mrs, Amelia Luz elan, Sru vice president; Mrs. Blu- cite Deschino, junior vice president; Mrs. Eva Raimo, treasurer; Mrs. Mary Sestilli, chaplain; Mrs. Edith Jones, conductress; Mrs, Molly Sera- fino, guard; Mrs. Ada Summa, his- torian; past president Josephine Di Primio, secretary;
 Trustees include past president, Mrs. Josephine Di Primio; Mrs. Phyllis Mangini and Mrs, Edith Giordano: state deleRAtes are Mrs, Josephine Di Priinio and Mrs. Phyl-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-28
Ryan In COP Address Lauds Senator Danaher
Scores Homer Cummings Choice of Candidate for U. S.
 Senator; Claims McMahon Stranger in Conn.

Norwalk which he holds out as c law office,
 Tt Is e fact that he has not had law case in this state for at least i2 long weary years.
 On the other hand we have in tho Senate today the man who was selected by the newsmen who cover the national capitol aS the second most able legislator in the entire senate of the United States. We have in Senator Danaher c man who has been acclaimed by his eol- leagues in both political parties as being one of Ameriea'S greatest sen. ators. We have in John Danaher Q man who has been acclaimed by the leading newspapers and peri. odicals of the natoin as being Q man of courage, intelligence, wis- dom and vision and q safeguard to American rights.
 "Yes, the New Deal would spend half q million dollars to bring about the defeat of Senator Danaher bee cause the New Deal fears him more than they do any other member Of the United States Congress. Tn him tho New Deal recognizes Q stalwart defender of states Rights, in him they see the one man they fear most who would block the efforts of the New Deal to spread It's pois- onous methods of ever enrchoach- ing upon state rights. because the New Deal philosophy is and has been to set up one Government in this country, on all powerful government which would wash away any rights tho states had. One strong central government controlled by one man.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-28

Bristol, Conn, Sept. Backward M. Ryan of Waterbury speaking be. fore Republican gathering in thiS city last evening called for the re- election of United States Senator John A. Danaher In officially firing the opening shot in the local poli- tical campaign. Ryan laid down 0 blisterlng attack against Brien Me- Mahon, Senator Danaher's oppon- ent and called him "The Ja. Ja, Ja, boy of Homer g. Cummings"
 Said Mir. Ryan in part, 1t is really not Brien McMahon who is seeking office, the person who is actually conSpiring to control the Connecti- cut senatorial seat Is none other than Homer s. Cummings, the same individual who ran rough shod over the recent Democratic state con. Vention.
 Homer Cummings who was re- placed as the Attorney General of the United States under circum- stances which are still nySteriOIs to me may not want to see Senator Danaher reelected because If the Republicans carry this nation, and l assure you they will, it would mean that Senator Danaher would be made the chairman of the all powerful Judiciary committee where he would be in Q position to con- duct investigations in any Of our governmental departments, inelud- ing the department MT. Cummings once headed.
 Tt is Q well known fact which iS accepted by leading Democrats and Republicans alike that Cummings il tho one man who would control the vote of McMAhon, absolutely, nos body else.
 "Cummings because of his past dealings knows full well that he could never Dc elected to the Sem ate and aSpires to the next beSs thing and that Is to have his own per- sonai choice in the Senate.
 "Who iS this 'CuinIningS' nian'i Where does this stranger como from? He has not been . resident Of this state for ct least twelve lonl years. HO knows nothing about oui problems. He iS not, by any stretch of the imagination, qualified t represent US in the Senate Of thu United States.
 Tt is c fact that Cummings man has rented Q summer cottagI at Wilson Point in Norwalk for tn duration Of this politcial campaign after which we will not so or heal from him again tor another twelv' years.
 Tt is Q fact that Cumming man has rented c small officV which is located above 3 tavern f
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-28

The unveillng of the honor roll will take place at the conclusion of the exercises, and will be followed by a benediotion by Rev. Edward Morrison of the Blessed Sacrament church and the placing of a wreath in honor of the Bunker Hill boys who have given their lives in the war, An opening salute win be given by Ray Walker, buglar, at the start of the program, and taps will be sounded at the conclusion,
 Charles B, Slater. president of the association, will extend the address of welcome and will introduce Rev, Alan M. Fairbank of the Bunker Hill Congregational church, who will give the invocation. Next on tho program will be singing of Amer ica," by c. Loring Burwell. accom- panied by four trumpeterS from the Naugatuck band, Daniel Oempke, Albert Smith, Miles Berry and Ray Weaver.
 A flag-ralsing ceremony will take place after the president introduces Jeremiah Murphy as master of oere- monies, The Rag will be presented by the president to Fire Chief Thomas r, Cavanaugh and will he raised by Captain William Dillon. Bunker Hill Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts will serve as the color guard. The star Spangled Banner will be sung by Aerta simon Bother during the flag. raising with the Trumpeters aS ae- companiSts,
 Scheduled to address the gather- ing briefly are Mayor John s, Mon. agan, James Abercrombie, Fenton Niver, Walter Angle, and Patrick Shea. Charles c. Foster will be the main speaker, Also scheduled to make brief remarks Is Lieutenant Richard Rendell. Q veteran of SerV. Ice in the Pacific.
 Singing of God Bless America" and America the Beautiful" will be included on tho program, and tho Trumpeters will play "The Heavens Are Telling" A military escort will be provided for the unvelling eere. monies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-28
Hurley Assails Record
 Of State Republicans
Guilty of "FumbIing, Brazen Politics" Charges Ex.
 Governor; McLevy FavOrs Civil Service System

was attempting to play politics such as has not been seen since the palmy Republican days of the late J. Henry Rorabaek."
 He charged Republicans swept out of office every Democratic ap- pointee who could be removed with or without public outery" and de. elared they have shown what fumbling really can be when e party goes in for it on grand scale"
 Gov, Baldwin, he said, abused the war powers given him by the legiS- lature when "he wiped out, for the time being, oil the laws on our stat. ute books enacted after years of eff fort and struggle for the protection of women in industry. This was not only unnecessary and absurd. 1t was dangerous; and the Governor had to be saved by the Democratic minority from the consequences of his own rash act"
 Tn his talk to the farmers today, Hurley said that "Copnectieut'S s milk problem can be solved right here" and he charged that Gov Baldwin did nothing to keep poultry farmers in business. "In this time of war prosperity, the poultry farnl- CTS are losing money and leaving the business"
 Five term Bridgeport Socialist Mayor Jasper McLeVy, making his ninth run for the governorship, proposed ct a Hartford rally that Q civil service system be installed for every government position to combat the evils of patronage.
 A successful civil service system, he said, would exert 6 beneficial effect not only on local affairs, but on state and national affairs aS well A system such as the civil serv' ice whereby men ard women can compete faVorably with every kind of goVernmnet job can be the de- termining factor in securing good American government"
 At Middletown, Democratic U. g. senate candidate Brien McMahon continue dhis attacks on Republican Senator John A. Danahcr, including him among "the Tiarrow.rlinded men in Congress who have failed and who still fail to represent the members of their own party by consistent isolationiSm or obstruc- tIonisln. They have shown that they would like nothing better than to reserve the valuable tendencies Of the Roosevelt-Hull foreign policy"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-28
ROSE ANNE LINDE
 CLAIMING DECREE

Ten uncontested divorce actions have been scheduled for hearings before Robert L. Munger at 6 short calendar session of superior court tomorrow morning.
 They are as follows:
 Doris Human Gagnon against Lorenzo M. dagnon, Madeline Mur- phy Carosella against William James Carosella, Ethel A. Meyer against Alfred R. Meyer, Mildred Rose Martino against Albin MartIno, Re- bekah Harte Clarke against Palmer Clarke, Mildred Ruth Wargo against John Leighton Wargo, Rose Anne Linde Horgan against Daniel Hor- gan, Margaret .oevino against Tim- othy DeVino Mareeline R, Cook against Roy Allan Cook, and Helen M!ekiewieS against Stanley Mich- ieWie2,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-28
CHURCH NURSERY
 SCHOOL TO OPEN
St. Johns Episcopal Pas. tor Purchases Blocks,
 Equipment for Youths

St. Johns Episcopal church will open their nursery school Sunday October 1, continuing throughout the year, it was announced this morning by Rev Francis AyreS' pastor,
 A short period of worship will be held, followed by play period There will be older women in charge with some of the girls from the Sunday school assisting them, Blocks and other equipment have been purchased for the youngsters
 Childron between the ages of two and eight may Do left on the top floor of the parish house beginning ct io:30 a. m. and called for after the service.
 The Brownies and Girl Scouts will meet Thursday afternoon, Oct. 5 at { In the parish house.
 The Young Peoples Fellowship will sponsor an evening, of social dancing in the auditorium of the parish house tomorrow evening ct Q o'clock. Rusty Andersons orchestra will furnish the music.
 The Womens Auxiliary held their first meeting yesterday. The next meeting will be held Wednesday aw. ternoon, October 9th ct 2:30 o'clock in the Guild hall.
 The Junior Guild has resumed itl regular meetings every Thursday evening ct Q o'clock in the Guild hall.
 The Daughters of the King will hold their first meeting of the sea. son Monday evening, october 2nd in the Guild hall ct Q o'clock. officers for tho coming year will Do elected
 The St. Johns Service Guild will meet Tuesday evening, October 3rd In the Guild hall ct 6 o'clock.
 The Mothers Guild will resume their regular meetings "Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 4th at 2 iTi the Guild haii.
 The first meeting of the St. Johns Mr. and Mrs. Club for the seesor will Do held Wednesday evening October 9th in the Guild hall
 Following the i0;4b service next Sunday morning ( group picture oi iiiebriers of the congregation whc hAva . member Of the family, O . close friend, on tho Honor Rol. viii Do taken. 4 photo Of tho com. nidnicn service Itself will also be taken
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-28

Stafford Springs, Conn, Sept. ?s. (UP)-Former Democratic Gov, Robert A. Hurley told farmers in this section today that the present Republican administration has "done absolutely nothing to solve the serious problems facing the poultry and dairy farmers and promised If reelected, to support O far.reaehing rural identification program.
 Ills talk was follow.up of his opening campaign speech over Q radio hook-up last night In which he charged the adminis' tratlon of Gov. Raymond E. Baldwin
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-28

six in need of repair service has to be turned away or required to accept indefinite delaS,
 Inventories and sales have mol reacted similarly In all parts of the country the survey indicated. While figures showed a sharp gain in in- ventories in the face of heavier sales in the country as . whole the goutA- eTn states reported that between April 1 and August 1, inventories iia- creased only l.3 percent while the pick up In sales was at the rate ct 6.2 percent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-28
FINANCE GROUP
 NAMES MALONEY

City Controller Cornelius F. Ma loney was elected secretary Of the Connecticut Finance Ofiicer's Asso- citation at . nominating luncheon held yesterday at the Villa Louise, Manchester, Conn, Other officers chosen were; president, George IT, Waddell, Manchester town treas. urer; vice. president, Robert Duffy, Hartford budget director.
 Mir. Waddell was elected to All the uneXpircd term of Thorvald E. Ol. sen, former budget director of Wa terbury who resigned both positions to return to private 0, P A. prae. tiee in his home state Of New Jer- soy. Arnold Furlong who succeeded Mir, Olsen In Waterbury was In At- tendance at yesterdays meeting,
 Members discussed the possibility of having e school next year at University of Connecticut for muni. cipal officers and the executive committee will investigate and re. port at e later meeting,
 Russia has save coal" campaign
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-28
KURT NADEN1EIM
 DONATES BLOOD

Kurt Nadenheim of ls2 Grand street, Q lieutenant in the Ger. man Army in World War and now c refugee from Europe, donated blood to the Red Cross for the eight time yesterday, 1t was revealed by the Red Cross today. Ills lat- est donation was made in Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-28
FORTY.HOUR RITES
 AT CHURCH FRIDAY

The Forty Hours Devotion will open at St. MargaretS church, Wils low street, Friday, at the Q o'clock Mass. It viii conclude Sunday ct the ii o'clock Mass. This will Do marked by solemn exposition of the Blessed Sacrament during the forty hours which commemorate those during which the body of Christ rested in the tomb.
 Solemn proceSsions will De ob- served Friday following the eight o'clock Mass and Sunday following the ii o'clock Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-28
RED CROSS COURSE
 TO START TONIGHT

A new Red Cross standard first aid course will open tonight at 7:3o at the Chapter House at l66 Grove street Miss Alice Briggs, chairman of the first aid service for the local chapter, has announced that regis. tration will be accepted at the open Ing session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-28

Sponsors of the "QuiS Kids" and "Information Please" pros grams may send expert ohsegv. CTS here next Wednesday to Wa, terhury's interpretation of both popular radio features. In the interest of the War Fund and Community Chest campaign which opens here shortly four prominent WaterhurianS have volunteered to appear on q special radio pro- gram and "unrehearsed" us the announcement goes to answer "any and all questions" submit. ted.
 Incidentally, the public may
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-28
KRON, FRENDBERC
 GOING TO BOSTON

pr. Carl Rasmussen Of dettys- burg Lutheran Seminary in Penn. 'sylvania will be c speaker at the annual pastoral conference of Au. guStana Lutheran pastors of New England, in Boston october 2 and 3. Connecticut men participating in the program will Dc Rev. Leone ard I, Johnson, Merlden, RRev gi. gurd L. Hanson, Middletown, Rev, Elmer |. Olsen. New Britain, Rev. Henning L. Johnson, Bristol. Rev. John E. Nelson, Norwich, Rev. Richard 3. Pearson, West Haven, Rev. Harry A. Peterson, Portland, and pr. 3. Julius Hulteen, Hart. ford president of the New England Conference. Rev. D. Einar Kron of Waterbury and Rev. William R. yrendberg Of NaugAtuck plan C. at- attend the two-dAy session.
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