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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-12

available for service"
 However, according to the direc- tive, if such 8 registrant should ask to be permitted to chagne this en- ployment and the local boards de- eide that it is to the best interest of the war effort that he leave then such may be permitted.
 According to the Washington and State Directors rul,ng local boards will apply present occupational de- ferment standards during the reclassification program. Thus any one presently classified as an occu- pationally deferred registrant still remaining in that same position will likely remain within that classifi- cation.
 It was not stated today by spokes- men if, under this recent ruling, such persons who have left essen tia1 jobs will be immediately reclaS- sified into the armed services eff physically fit) or will be given the opportunity to resume essential em- ployment.
 IL SCC1ktC0 OAAdO OAAC 1eACO~A interpretation will be based on the discretion of the board following an investigation of the individuals case.
 It has not been determined how many here have left essential en- ployment since the "stop-draft" rule of last May applicable to registrants over 26. The numbers while not comparatively high are said to be prominent.
 In his telegram It. Comdr. Rob- inson cited the fact that last June Connecticut state selective service laws were interpreted to immediate ly reclassify for active service aN registrants leaving their occupation ally deferred ojbs. At that time such registrants were referred to as puddle jumpers"
 In the telegram local boards were notified that tsate amended rulings and memoranda would be forth coming soon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-12
Draft Ruling Freezes
 Men With Defer1nents
Must Remain in Essential Occupations, Other EIgbIes
 Face Work or Fight Alternative From WING

Local draft boards today were in receipt of telegrams from State Se- lective Service Director It. Comdr. John F. Robinson substantiating the recent work or fight directive of Brig. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey for al registrants age 26-27 years.
 It. Comdr. Robinson has stated that the recent ruling will have lit- tie effect in Connecticut declaring that the rule has already been in effect here since June when local boards were notified to reclassify men of the 26-37 bracket If they left essential jobs, without proper permission.
 Local draft board spokesmen stated today that the crux of the recent directive amends the present law to the extent that when an exceptionally deferred registrant leaves the employment for which he has been deferred he shall be re- classified into a class immediately
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-12

The Bartlett Brothers of Water bury who in the enjoyment of their favorite sporting pastime in civilian life, skiing, experienced many thrills are finding service in the United States Army Air Corps career ot exciting adventures.
 Russell c. Bartlett, "A, is now g first lieutenant privileged to wear American and Asiatic service bars with two stars indicating two major engagements, the Distinguished Fly ing Cross and the Air Mdal with clusters. His D. F. C., came in recog- milton for gallant service as g pilot in combat work in the Burma area, He has flown on 140 combat mis- sions and has carried time and again needed supplies to American and British forces engaged in China campaign. Often he and his buddies have piloted their bombers ovel dangerous sections without escort ships.
 Lieutenant Bartlett is a graduate of Crosby High school and Syracuse University. He was employed by thu American Brass Company prior tt joining the Armed Forces. He wa, trained at the Army Air Base fl Mariana, Florida, was assigned tt airline transport and ferrying serv' ice and incidentally srved witt crews ron the Fire Ball Express. U. s. planes that fly by way ot South America, to Africa, Egypt an6 India. On several occasions Lieu tenant Bartlett's ship lowed gilders into service and back for additional shipments of men and supplies. His outfit became affiliated with Com bat Cargo" units, which have writ ten a new page for adventure and achievement in the thrilling stories of the Army Air Corps.
 In a recent letter to his parents MT. and Mrs Clarence Bartlett oi 37 Lee street, Lieutenant Bartlett told of meeting and chatting witi members of Hollywood troupe, in- cluding Pat O'Brien and Jinx Falk- enburg. He obtained Pats sigma ture on a "short snorter". Inci- dentally the Eoys travelled miles te see a repeat performance of the troupe. In the letter the much trav- eled flyer describes the weather as warm and sometimes uncomfortable but decidedly cold in the evenings As for home-cooked cake ano cookies he writes to his mother Keep 'em coming. I will get then eventually. The packages you sem in June reached me in November and we ate them with a relish"
 Lieutenant Bartlett's brother Harry w.. who was formerly asso- ciated with his father in the man. agement of the Waterbury Photo Engraving company, is presently ar air crew chief stationed at base in England. He has flown on 100 millions over France and Germany It Is his duty to organize trained crews for combat service.
 Sergeant Bartlett is also a grad uate of Crosby high school and o1 Moses Brown school, Providence, R. I. He was an outstanding athlete in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-12
.S5,OOO DAMAGES
 SOUGHT IN SUIT
Defendant Named inActiOn Now Serving With Mer-
 chant Marine

Damages of $5,0OO are sought by Mary Raimonte Magnano of Wa terbury in a divorce action filed in superior court today. against Paul Magnano, formerly of Waterbury and now serving in the Merchant Marine. Property valued at $5,O0O has been attached in connection with the suit.
 The plaintiff claims her husband became intolerabl cruel in Septem- Der, 1888. The couple married Sept. 5 of that month. Custody of their minor child is sought by the mother, who also asks for support and ali- mony.
 The divorce action filed by Anna Madigoslzy Sullivan of Seymour against William N. Sullivan, also of Seymour, in the New Haven superior court was transferred to- day to the local superior court. The couple married March 1, 1929. The action is based on charges of cruelty and intemperance. The peti- tioner seeks custody of their two children, an allowance for their sup port, and alimony.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-12
WILSON POST
 TO OFFICIATE
LegiOnnaires to Conduct Salvation Arny's Memo
 rial Services

Wilson Post and Auxiliary Amer ican Legion, will take charge of the December Service of Remembrance to be sponsored by the Salvation Army at its citadel Friday evening, December 18th, at 8 o'clock. The services are dedicated to men in the service and their families. Adjutant Joseph c. Hazel will officiate in the absence of Command Hampton Steward.
 The program of services includes: Presentation of the colors; selections by the Craig Sisters: talks by post commander and auxiliary president; solo, Mrs. Sarah Cross of Mt. Olive A. M. E. Zion church choir; remem- brance prayer, Deacon Reuben Mo- Kinney of Grace Baptist church; address,
 Rev. D. Dewitt Fogg, assistant pastor of Mt. Olive Zion church; Singing of America. An offertory collection will be taken up for gifts to men in the service.
 Captain John Van Gould of the Salvation Army cordially invites the public to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-12

Thomasville, Ga, December 12.- The Army Good Conduct Medal flor meritorious Service and ex- emplary behavior" has been pre- sented to Pfc. A. DePrimio, son of MT. and Mrs. Frank DePrimio of 1090 North Main street, Waterbury, Conn, 1t was announced today by Colonel s. M. Browne, commanding officer of Finney General Hospital.
 Pfc. A. DePriInio is member of the Medical Department and is serving in the U. s. A. Medical De- tachment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-12
Full Weather Report

Boston, Dec. 12- (UP) New England forecast:
 CONNECTICUT and M A $ s A USETTS-Scattered light rain this afternoon changing to snow fiurries tonight aud becoming colder. TOmOrrOW considerable clOudiness with a few snow fur ries in the Berkshires and some wrat colder. Fresh to strong winds in theinteriOr and gales Off-shOre diminishing tomorrow.
 RHODE ISLAND-COnsidera elOudiness and scattered light rain this afternoon and tonight. To- morrow partly cloudy and some what colder. Strong winds with gales off shore will diminish to- morrow.
 Russian and English bands may exchange concert visits after the war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-12

During comparable number oi days in the last war bond campaign the city had sold total of $1,. STA, 900 as compared to the sale o1 $2,066, ,000 during the same numbel of days of the current Sixth Wal Loan campaign, an increase of over 10 per cent.
 The figures have been released by the Federal Reserve authorities in Washington and released by James E. Moran, chairman of the focal War Finance Committee through William V. Hawkes. payroll chairman.
 The slow drag of individual bond purchases is still being deplored throughout the nation by bond of ficialS who have repeatedly cited the urgent need for stabilization of ex- change by the means of such pur- purchases by individuals as "E" bonds.
 Although the state and many other participants in the current Sixth War Loan Drive have ex- ceeded general quotas such as has been accomplished mainly by pur- chases of large corporation and in- vestorS.
 Meanwhile locally organizations and individuals stressed efforts to assure Waterbury'S success iii the current campaign.
 The Polish CentralS will take command of Victory House tomor- row, President Marcel Ulatowski announced yesterday. Mrs. John T. Sterling will be chairman of the group, assisted by Mrs. Marcel Ulatowski, Mrs. Patrick McFadden, Mrs. Joseph May, Mrs. Kay Jaros and Mrs. Henry Posila.
 Tickets for the Sixth War Loan prize drawing must be deposited in the ticket chest at Victory House at 6 p. m. January for the drawing which will take place at D. m. that night, James E. Moran, chairman of the Waterbury War Finance committee, announced last night in releasing rules for the event.
 Purchasers of a $37.5O bond issue value, or $50, maturity value In either E, F or G series, are en. titled to one drawing ticket, he said. Each ticket entitled the hold CT to participate in the drawing for all prizes including the car, or If one can't be obtained, $1, 500 in wal bonds, issue value, MT. Moran ex- plained. Bonds must be pur- chased between Nov. l and Dec. 31.
 Six turkeys and several cartons of popular brand cigarets will be auctioned to the highest bond bid- der at noon today when the Unico club takes charge of Victory House. Anthony J. MaSone, president, an- nounced last night. Joseph Mangan- arc will be auctioneer.
 The club which has bond quota of $10o200, will staff the House from g a. m. to p. m. A dinner will be held at The Elton at 7:30 p. m. to report the progress of the clubs Sixth War Loan cam paign.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-12

First Lieutenant Kenneth A. Covey. nephew of Mrs. Cora Wat kins of 80 Bunker Hill avenue, was killed in action in Holland Septem- Der 26, according to word received here. A resident of Lincoln. Nebras- ka. he entered the service in March, 1942, and was sent overseas last July 26.
 Lieutenant Covey served as as- sistant physical director at the ,YM.C.A. in Lincoln before he en- tered the service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-12
@,s>4Mb7g0>vt ESTABLISHED 1885
ESTABLISHED 1885

You'll Have To Get On The Band wagon Soon --- If You Don't There'II Be Nothing Left When You Arrive. All roads lead to this Christmos store - You con guess the reason as easily as rolling off log Quality and TimeIiness.
 There's everything man is proud 10 buy for himself - Everything he's proud to accept as gift He knows the worth of our label. Lounge robes, cocktail jackets, leisure coats. fireside jackets $15 10 $45.
 Shirts - general wear $5.50 to $6 = outdoor = and cold oport- ment wool shirts $7.50 to $1z poiomos $4 to $7.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-12
Sales In Waterbury District More Encouragin
NEWS OF MEN nv THE SERVICE

Private Charles E. Blanchard hus- band of the former Elaine Shaw, of 40 Chestnut avenue, is now serving in Germany with an infantry unit. He entered the Army last May.
 Private First Class Robert L. Crochet, of 23 Leavenworth street, participated in the Armistice Day ceremonies at the American ceme- tery at Romagne. France, accord ing to word received here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-12
SANTA CLAUS BLUsHEs

Shreveport, La. (UP)-South of the Mason-Dixon line they're turn ing Santa Clause into Southerner. Instead of the traditional reindeer 8 dnsleigh, Santa Claus in a Shreve- port shop window is riding astride a desert mule.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-12
Rugged Outlil
(usMc photo frorn NM

When you see the inslgna pic@ tured above you know the gt1y who wears it Is a rough, tongl1 fightin' man. It's the symbol e1 the new 9th Marine DiVisioSi. formed in the field. Division in. cIudes elements of the 22nd nlnf@ inc Regiment, which conquered EniwetOk; the 1st Marine Brigade which fought on Gaum; and tlae 4th Marine Regiment, famed for its Marine Raider battaIiOns which have fought throughout InoSt Pacific actions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-12

son street, is serving with military police unit in France. The son Of MT. and Mrs. Salvatore Persico, he has been stationed in Paris for the past few months.
 Private Lucien Fortier, 21, father of two daughters, Cecile, 21 months and Theresa, eight months, a resi- dent of 204 Edin street, was seri- ously wounded in action somewhere in Germany November 27th, his wife, the former Annette Lama deleine, was informed by the War Department this morning.
 The youthful soldier, a former employe of the Princeton Knitting Mills in Watertown, joined the colors February II of this year anc has been overseas since September He is well known in the Hopeville section of Waterbury, especially among the younger element.
 Private Lucien Dupre, son of MT and Mrs. Joseph Dupre of 105e Meriden road, is spending a fur tough here from Camp Croft, s. C.. where he recently completed basic training.
 Sergeant Haywood A. Gilbert ot 157 Hillside avenue is serving on the Flying Fortress Miss Haywood" which was the 10,O00th fortress tc cross the enemy target. On compile tion of the 96th mission of Miss Maywood", the crew was told the ship made the 10,00oth mission against the enemy. The 10,000th tril was made to the Florisdorf oil re- f1nery at Vienna, Austria, November Is.
 Erwin P. Sachse of 259 Cooke street and Demetri P. Yurchyk ot 69 Brewster street have completed specialized training courses at the Naval station at Great Lakes, Ill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-12
Bartlett Brothers
 Experienced Flyers
Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal Awardde Lieu
 tenant Russell (. Bartlett; Brother Air Crew Chief

his school days and won letters in football, baseball, swimming and track.
 When the Bartlett brothers re- turn they will be privileged to speak on authority on air service for they have been through some stirring experiences.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-12

Joseph (Ulrich) UlevicuS, quar- ter master first class, recently completed a 30-day leave with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Charles UlevicuS of 62 Alder street.
 He served IS months in the Pacific area prior to his return home. He formerly was employed at the Waterbury Manufacturing before enlisting in the service two years ago.
 He is now in San Francisco, California, awaiting orders to re- turn to the Pacific area.
 Camp Pendleton, Ooceanside, California = Marine Private Harry P. D. Rockwell, son of Mrs s. B. Rockwell, 173 Buckingham street, Waterbury, Connecticut has been graduated from the Infantry and Browning Automatic Rifle Section School at Training Command here.
 Graduates of this school have completed thorough training with the B. A. R., M-1 Garand and Car bine rifles, Hand Grenades, Anti Tank Grenades and are exceptional ly well-versed in the use of the bayonet and knives for jungle war fare.
 Marines graduating from thi! school vii be assigned to Infantr! Battalions and their training ha! prepared them for amphibiouS land ings and establishing and securing beach heads.
 Private Rockwell was born in Wa. terbury, March 10, 1926, he attended the Taft High school at Waterbury where he was graduated in 1944 Following his graduation from high school, he enlisted in the Marine Corps at San Francisco July 29, 1944
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-12
HE'LL HAVE To HonF IT.

HE'LL HAVE TO HOOP IT
 New Bedford, Mass. (UP)- George w Pittsley, IT, of New Bedford F going to get plenty of exercise walking in the next year. A district judge recently sentenced him t0 year of no bicycle riding after he pleaded guilty of stealing . biyccle,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-12
Unexpected Spurt In
 Classification Gives
 Committee Assurance
District Average Better Than States; Investments in 'E" Denominations Now Total Up to
 $2,O66,OOO

Waterbury's "E" bond sales have taken on sudden Spurt and attained the total of $2 million it was announced today. Although still halfway behind it's Treasury quota of $425000O the cys total to date is IA percent ahead of the efforts of the State latter tagging behind it's quota by percent
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-12

Private Frank Persico, of 32 Will son street, is serving with military police unit in France. The son Of MT. and Mrs. Salvatore Persico, he has been stationed in Paris for the past few months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-12

Spain mills produced $500 tons of rayon in the last year.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-10-06
|MCM DECORATORS
0 U 7 0 N STRIKE

HOLLYWOOD, Calf, Oct. 5.-P)
"A spokesman for Metro GoldWyn
Mayer studio, one Of Hollywood
largest, said today a strike OF de-
corators, painters and machiniSts,
had been called by Herbert Sorrell
president Of the Conference OF Stu
dio Unions, seven set decorators
failed to report for work today and
painters and machinists left thelr
job at noon.
Sorrell told the Associated Press
that 200 painters and between 81
and 40 machinists are involved.
Sorrell' declared that the studio
refused to negotiate new contract
with the set decoraors.
Speaking for the industry, an
other spokesman said that the
strike is the result OF a jurisdiction
al dispute of the Internationa.
Alliance of Theatrical Stage EN-
ployes tIATSE) and the Confer
ence of Studio Unions claim juris
diction over the decorators.
The producers refusal to negotl
ate, said Sorrell, was based on q
claim by the IATSE, also an AL
union, of jurisdiction over the dec
orators. When the decorators I'M
ion asked the National Labor Rela'
tons Board for certification as thel1
bargaining agent. Sorrel1 added
the IATSE interviewed, which he
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TEN-DAY LOSSES
ON PALAU LIGHT

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5.-R-
Ten days of campaigning In the
southern Palau islands against
the Japanese have cost the United
States 336 killed, 1,707 wounded
and 8 missing, the Navy announc-
ed tonight.
The casualties were announced
in the latest communique from Ad-
miral Chester w. Nimitz and COW
cred the period from Sept. Is 70
Oct. 5.
The Today casualties for the
First Marine division were given
rs 191 killed; 1,o11 wounded, and
none missing.
The Marine total Of missing for
the entire Palau campaign was re-
vised downward from 401 to 2s7.
Casualties during the ten days
tor the S1st Infantry division were
145 killed, 696 wounded and miss
ing.
During the same period an addi-
donal 2,618 Japanese troops were
killed on Peleliu and 1877 were
eliminated on Angaur island.
Aerial strafing and bombing Of
other japanese held islands con-
anued.
Heavy pressure was still being
applied to the Japanese pocket Of
resistance On PeleIiu.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-10-06
Demobilization Unaffected
By Politics, Says Stimson

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5.-R-Sec.
rotary Stimson asserted today that
no economic or political factors
enter into the Arny's demobiliza.
ton plans and declared that there
was no truth in reports the War
Department would delay the pro-
gram in order to ease the JOB
situation.
The War Secretary made this
statement at his news conference
after he was told there has been
some comment" to the effect that
rehabilitation would be geared to
the employment situation.
Gov. Thomas E. Dewey, in his
first presidential campaign speech,
quoted the director of selective
service as saying that I'VE can
keep people in the Army about as
cheaply as we could create an
agency for them when they are
out.")
OIIlIloOl1 Sd1o Lie SpCC0 VI OS>
mobilization would be governed by
only two things-the military ne
cessity Of retaining sufficient troops
for the war with Japan and avail.
able shipping. Except for those two
limitations, the Army is arranging
to muster out those eligible as
quickly as possible after Germany
is defeated, he said.
To another question-what were
bis views on the reported proposal
of Secretary Morgenthau for re-
ducing Germany to the status of q
pastoral state - Stimson had nc
comment to make"
Asked if the War and Navy de,
partment boards investigating the
Pearl Harbor disaster might have
their reports ready soon, he re-
piled that the Army board 'is still
working very hard and I do mo-
know when it's report will be sub
mitted."
In statement, the secretar,
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said there was tendency toward
a public let : down in precautions
taken to safeguard military infor.
nation" He added that such a
trend was dangerous and must be
curbed before 1.-The shifting of arm.
ed forces on a vast scale" from
Europe to Asia begins.
He reported Army casualties
from Pearl Harbor through last
September 81, totalled 351, 1893. A
separate tally for Italy, covering
the period from the American land
ings through last September Is re-
ported S2,111 killed, wounded or
missing.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-10-06
SUTTON ON STAND
i N 0W N DEFENSE

Taking the witness stand in his
own defense last night in Superior
court, Charles T. Sutton declared
his innocence Of an alleged crimi.
nal assault on Maffitt Village
white woman the night of August
l, as the trial continued at pm.
after recess yesterday afternoon.
Witnesses for the state continued
their testimony yesterday morning
in an attempt to prove Sutton S
guilt of the alleged attack.
Sutton contends that he is not
guilty of the crime, and that ne
has been wrongly identified as the
attacker.
Deputy Sheriff Sam Yopp re-
cited for the jury the version Of
the crime reported to him by the
alleged victim, who says that SUIT
ton offered her a ride into town
from Maffitt Village late in the
afternoon Of August /, then failed
to proceed in the direction Of the
city, but turned off onto dirt
road from the Carolina Beach
highway where the attack was re-
ported to have occurred.
The plaintiff reiterated that she
repeatedly attempted to evade
Sutton's advances, according to
Yopp.
Yopp said the woman told him
Sutton, whom she says she mad
never before seen, brought her
into town after the alleged attack,
and that she noted his automobile
license number as the car drove
off. This, and additional clues,
led to Sutton's arrest, Yopp re-
ported.
Court adjourned last night short.
ly after 9 o'clock until $3.50 I'm. to.
day when the defense will offer
more evidence.
Appearing as counsel for the de.
PENDANT are Aaron Goldberg, Da-
vid Sinclair and Rivers D. johnson.
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said would tie the matter up for
several months.
In this impasse, he said, the set
decorators at MGM failed to ap-
pear for work today, taking the po-
sition that since their union was
not recognized their services were
not wanted.
All the studio unions affected
have called meeting to determine
their future course, Sorren said. He
declared no strike would be called
in view of the unions pledge
against walkouts, but added thai
decorators in other studios might
refuse to work without recogni
ton and in that event other studio
unions also would refuse to work
In addition to machinists ane
painters, the conference also re
presents publicists, screen analysts
cartoonists, laboratory technicians
| janitors, policemen, firemen, de
signers and illustrators.