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Evening star., 1944-10-18

Admirals King, Nimitz and Halsey and
the entire personnel of the American
Navy in the Pacific are bitterly dis
appointed men. For the second time in
three months their hopes of compelling
the Japanese Navy to come out and
fight have been frustrated.
The japanese Navy did leave port last
Saturday to engage what 1t believed
to be an isolated task force composed OF
carriers and escorts. 1t quickly turned
around, however, when scouting planes
reported huge feet under the COM
mand of Bull" Halsey was lying in
ambush ready to pounce on its prey.
The failure of the navy to fight during
the Salpan operations was explained by
the japanese commanders to the people
at home as shrewd strategy. Saipan was
important, but still was in the outer
fringes of Japan's home defense and
was not worth risking any real losses
Their communicates of course, gave the
gullible japanese public a glowing ac-
count of the fight of the ground forces
and the terrific losses inflicted on the
American invaders
There Is little likelihood that the JAP
anese feet will fight for the Philippines
once the amphibious forces Of Gen. Mac
Arthur, supported by the Pacific fleet
start the invasion of those islands. This
operation may now be expected shortly
since it is obvious that much of the
Japanese air power at Formosa has been
broken and Gen. MacArthurs men can
attack without too much risk. But the
attack on Formosa, the most important
japanese air base in that area, was in
tended to bring the enemy out to fight.
In the past the Japanese have re-
garded Formosa as important to them
as Hawaii is to the United States. 1t
Is the key to all communications be-
tween Japan proper and her newly
acquired empire in the South Pacific
1t was made into a frst-class fortress
many years ago and has been the head
quarters of Japan's defenses OF the
homeland
The American carrier plane attack
which lasted for several days, has raw
aged the island. There Is no doubt that
Evening star., 1944-10-18
Western Front Progress
By Maj. George Fielding Eliot

barges 1t is only 40 miles from the
front line; and since the German rail-
way system in Holland and the Rhine
land has been largely disrupted by air
attacks, the Germans have been in
creasingly dependent on water trans
port to meet their pressing supply prob
lens there.
The weight of the concentration on
Duisburg suggests that the RAF was
seeking complete destruction of the tar
get, which may well have been achieved
as far as its immediate military i'm
portance is concerned.
On October Is, the Raj attacked
Wilhelmshaven in great strength. This
port may not be of immediate conse-
quence as naval base, since the Ger
man Navy is no longer a major force,
but it is also an important rail and in
land waterway center, with direct ac-
cess through the Ems-Jade Canal to
the main canal and river system of
Northwestern Germany. Other RAF
attacks during the period under review
were made against Brunswick, another
key railway and canal trans-shipping
point, and against the Sort DAM which
was assailed with six-ton earthquake"
bombs.
The conclusion seems inescapable that
the Allied airmen are trying to destroy
the German supply system, by rail and
waterway, all along the rear of the
present German right flank in Holland
and the Rhineland, so that it will be
impossible for the Germans to supply
tD
forcements, and also so that the Ger
man armies now in position along that
front will have nothing but blasted
desert in which to fall back.
This seems to be just one more ap-
piication of the principle of isolation
Of the battlefield-our chosen battle
tield-by air action prior to grand
assault by ground forces. The sig
nificance of what is now happening
may perhaps be best assessed in the
light Of the fact that King George
vi returned to London on Monday
after f1ve-day tour of the western
battle front, during which he visited the
headquarters of the British I'd, Canadian
1st and American lst Armies-all on the
northern half Of the front.
The London Times on Tuesday, noting
the fact of the Kings return, points
out that his majesty's previous visits
to zones Of active operation have al
ways Immediately preceded decisive
action. He was in North Africa just
before the final expulsion of the Ger
mans from Tunisia; he was In Italy
just before the break through of the
Gothic Line, and he was in the Nor
mandy beachhead just before the final
break out.n
Evening star., 1944-10-18

For the moment we are watching the
comparatively slow progress of prepara-
tory ground fighting all along the west
ern front, building up tension which,
one instinctively feels, must be broken
by climactic event-probably a full
scale Allied offensive at a well-chosen
spot, in an attempt to break through
the German defensive crust" in the
west before winter weather lays its
harsh restraining hand on all warfare
of maneuver.
During this hard period of waiting. We
should take careful note of the air ele-
ment in the preparatory fighting. This
is of the greatest possible Importance.
As an example, let us review the past
three days: That is october IA, IS
and Is.
For these three days, Cologne, has
been the target of the heavy bombers
of the 9Th U. S. Air Force On the
l4th, about 1000 heavy bombers were
over Cologne; on the 18th, 200 heavy
bombers attacked that city, and on the
10Th, the number rose to 1900. These
were daylight attacks by Fortresses and
Lieerators, and we may assume that at
least two tons of bombs per plane were
launched upon the target area, perhaps
rather more.
This means, then, that in the three
day period under consideration, some
thing like 5000 tons of bombs were
dropped on Cologne-more than our
daylight bombers have dropped in any
comparable period on any other Ger
man city. Considering the tremendous
amount of damage already done to
Cologne by other American and British
attacks. it would appear likely that
Cologne as a military and transporta-
ton center may be seriously crippled
if not wholly out of business.
This very heavy concentration on
Cologne may well be in the nature of
preparation for a great assault by the
American 1st Army, an assault which
will be loosed by the mopping up Of
final resistance in Aachen and the OPEN
ing of that road center to the move
ment of our motor transport.
While the American strategic air force
has thus been busy with Cologne, the
bomber command of the Raj has by
no means been idle. It's main preoccu-
patton for the three-day period under
review, aside from support of the Cana
dian First Army in the operations along
the Schelde Estuary, appears to have
been with the inland waterway system
of Northwestern Germany. On October
IA, for example, some 10000 tons of
bombs, including 10000 incendiary
bombs, were dropped on Duisburg.
This city is the largest inland water
way port in Europe, being both an inn
portant railway center and q loading
and assembly point fE canal and river
Evening star., 1944-10-18
Omen in New York

Political prognosticators in search
of an omen will find an excellent
one in New York City's registration
totals Including more than 100000
applications for war ballots, the
figures run higher than those which
established record in 1940-rough-
ly 1850 900 now as against 100000
then. Upstate registration is not yet
complete, but initial reports suggest
that it will be about the same as
that of four years ago.
Thus, despite the dislocations of
the war, heavy presidential vote
possibly the heaviest in history-is
indicated for the Nations most i'm
portant electoral State. This comes
more or less as a surprise after all
the talk about the probability of a
relatively small turnout on election
day, for actually, if the New York
registration reflects a country wide
condition, that turnout. far from
showing marked decline, may con-
ceivably set a new record
1t is here that the prognosticators
enter. Depending on their political
afflliation, they can interpret the
New York omen in more ways than
one. Democratic leaders, for ex-
ample, are already claiming that
it means the State will surely be
carried by Mr.. Roosevelt in Novem-
ber, while their Republican counter
parts-seemingl with equal assur-
ance-say it means precisely the
opposite. The Democratic view is
mainly predicated on the assump-
ton that large vote will favor the
President, whereas a small one will
be to Mr.. Dewey's advantage. Just
why this should be so has never been
made quite clear, but the Republi-
cans, in any case, are not admitting
it, their New York readings presum-
ably being based on the belief that
their own precinct workers have
been as busy as the CLOS Political
Action Committee in getting party
members to register
Political commentators undoubt-
edly will explore this subject in
detail in the days ahead, dissecting
the figures in such way as to
reveal subtle implications not readily
discernible to the average readers
eye. Expert analysis and soothsay-
ing aside, however, the New York
registration, on its face. is clearly
symptomatic of big vote, irrespec-
tive of how that vote is going to be
cast-a fact meaningful enough in
itself. 1t is interesting to note,
moreover, that although fewer than
. million in the Armed services from
Evening star., 1944-10-18
Alternative

She had no je,Dels to ,oear These toers
denied
For farmer tolk. A circlet OF plain
gold
Bespoke her married state, and II her
pride
Was pricked, the quiet tongue mould
hold
Her ioish for diamonds and the polished
gems
That glittered on the softly rounded
10riStS
OF rich mems Donlen, sparkling diddems
OF ruby, emerald and an1ethysts.
Her rubies toere the sumac's torches
spilled
In autumn. Summer sky, her amethyst
And ne,D spring loheat the emerald that
filled
The cl,eckered fields, the south ,pind
touched and kissed.
Perhaps she kne,o fuIfllment of desire
In diamond de,Ddrops flashing blue
trhite fire.
LUCILLE 3. JACKSON. I
Evening star., 1944-10-18
Political Note
from the ST. Louis Post-Dfspstch

From the ST. Louis Post Dispatch
At the rate of 335 900 a week. some
100000 citizens are receiving refunds
for overpaid 1943 Federal income taxes,
amounting on an average to very tidy
$35
On'the premise that most of the re-
oipients will be happy about tiff not,
indeed, tickled pink-some of them may
have more favorable disposition to-
ward Messrs. Roosevelt and Truman on
November than they might otherwise
be able to muster. However, the far
greater number of millions who will not
receive refunds are not pleased, and
they are not exactly happy to hear how
others are benefiting.
An obvious solution suggests itself.
Why not overcharge every taxpayer and
make refunds to all? An administration
that could get Congress. to consent in
such policy would possess an asset
making WPA votes look bush-league.
Evening star., 1944-10-18

where he made his home until his
death on June 80. 1880. Hundreds
Of citizens knew and admired him.
He kept his sense of humor through
all his battles, never was fanatical
in his views, always managed to
get on the constructive side of a
given problem and to stay there.
If Notwithstanding the person.
mel of the armed ervices-today
have food which is safe to eat, he
deserves much of the credit. Let it
be added that his example still is an
inspiration in fields OF labor in which
he himself never entered.
Evening star., 1944-10-18

Countless insect eggs are being
flown from Argentina to help us
control the cotton leaf worm. Amer
leans are all for the cotton plant,
but how they wish some of these
countless shipments were of juicy
beef
Evening star., 1944-10-18
And HOPING

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal.
Quite often the politician who claim,
he was misquoted in the papers |,
actually just wishing he had been.
Evening star., 1944-10-18
Mr.. Berle's Prophecy Aaain

MIR. Berries Prophecy Again
To the Editor of The Star:
1 have just read "Text Distortion
Laid to Dewey at White House" Quite
bit of this write-up refers to a state
ment which Assistant Secretary of
State Adolf A. Berle, jr., made before
the Temporary National Economic Com
mittee.
Let me explain that this statement
Is quoted in Smoke Screen" by Samuel
b. Pettengill, former member of Con-
gress from Indiana, published in 1910
and is as follows: The Government
will have to enter into direct financing
OF activities now supposed to be pri-
vate, and a continuance of that direct
financing must be inevitably that the
Government will ultimately control and
own those activities. - (. Over period
Of years the Government will gradually
come to own most of the productive
plants of the United States" II the
quoted words convey wrong impress
sion, why have they not been repudiated
during four years?
g. WILBUR S6FIPLEY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-02
CIVIC THEATER IN
 POPULAR COMEDY

The Civic Theater of Waterbury will present the hilarious comedy, My Sister Eileen, at the Waterbury Women's Club next Thursday and Friday evening, December 7th and 9th, at SIS o'clock.
 My Sister Eileen is the story of two girls from Columbus, Ohio, who come to New York to seek fame and fortune. The play was made into a moving picture not long ago, with Waterbury's own Rosalind Russell in the role of Ruth, the elder sister.
 In the Civic Theater's production, Ruth is played by Rita Clark, of Naugatuck. Katherine McGrath, of this city, plays Eileen. Their ec- centric landlord is played by George Raymond, who will be remembered for his characterization of the vil- lian in Arsenic and Old Lace. O.-.ers in the cast are Joseph Datelle, Phil ip Jensen, David Davies, Lucy Zeno- wich, Frank Decker, Russell P. Jones Rolf Meyerhardt, Miriam Hurlburt, Gene Stettbacher, c. Wayne Clark, Charles Daversa, Albert Daversa, William Grant, Robert Haddad, A. Rayford Meeks, James Kaplan, E. H. Davis, Lowell Burns, and Roy Mat son. The play is being directed by Eleanore Stull, of Naugatuck, vet eran of many Civic Theater produc- ton and director of the Valley Play CTS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-02

Power Co.,, auditorium under the auspices of the local Chamber of Commerce.
 Dealing with contract termination matters the one-day session is be- ing sponsored and conducted by the Air Technical Service Command of the Army Air Forces, it has been announced by chamber secretary. Frank Green.
 The conference will cover the overal land specific problems of contract terminations and property disposal, as well as the relation ship between prime and sub-con- tractors as concerns nominations. Tn addition, there will be brought to the meeting latest developments in accounting procedures, pre-term- inaticn settlement agreements and joint nominations regulations which have to do with uniform termina- tion regulations recently developed for use by all governmental procure ment services The question of rNo Cost" settlement proposals will also be discussed. A period will be de- voted to questions and answers.
 Scheduled to get underway at g 8. m. followed by luncheon re- cess the conference will conclude at 4:30 p. m. The following is the of- fcial speaking schedule for the day:
 Morning session: F-915 introduc- tory remarks, Major William Finder; 9:15-9:40, Contractor and His Claim, Capt. Samuel Webb, Examinations officer; 9:40-10:05, Proper Planning, It. James Halligan, Legal Officer; 10:15-11:15, Accounting Phases, Major H. O. Landgren, Audito; 11:15-11:35, Interim Financing, Major Robert Fisher, Finance Off, cer; 11:35-12, Recent Development in Termination, Major William BeaZley, Area Readjustment Officer.
 Afternoon session: 1:30-2:15, Prep aration and Reporting Inventory Schedules, Capt. Barrett Mason, Readjustment Training Officer; 2:15-2:30, Title Procedure, John P. Avery, Area Inspector; 2:3O-3:0O, Classification and Sales, Capt. Ford Martin, Disposal Officer; 3:1O-4:30, Question and Answer Forum.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-02
l73 THEATRICAL
 UNITS ORGANIZED
637 Performers Appearing in Current Entertainment
 for Servicemerf

New York, N. r., Dec. 1 - Cele- brating its third anniversary as the largest entertainment organization in the world, USO-Camp Shows an- nounced today that 173 theatrical units (837 performers are current ly playing to American servicemen overseas, setting new record for the number of Camp Show units overseas at any one time. Included in the record total are vaudeville, concert, athletic and dramatic units, among them such recent Broadway hits as Blithe Spirit, Ten Little In- dians, Over 21, and Panama Hattie. In addition, nine prominent artists are currently visiting ovreSeas hos pitals, engaged in drawing free por- traits of wounded and hospitalized servicemen. The original pictures are given to the men, and copies are also mailed home at no cost what Soever.
 USO-Camp Shows was organized in November, 1941, at the request of military authorities in Washington. Since then, Camp Shows has util- ized the cooperative efforts of the entire amusement world in enter taining a total audience of more than 85,000, ,000 servicemen in camps, bases, and hospitals scattered all over the world. To date, the over seas or 'foxhole circuit" alone has sent out a total of 383 entertain ment units comprised of more than 2,000 performers, while on three domestic circuits, 72 units com- prised of 500 performers are daily bringing laughter and cheer to Serv- icemen stationed in the United States.
 Camp Shows units have already played to American troops in Ger many, Belgium, France and the Netherlands, while many others are playing in the Central and South Pacific, Africa, Italy, the China Burma India area, and in England. The organization is an affiliate of the parent USO, and is supported en- tirely by public contributions to the National War Fund.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-02

tA CtV4 4<A VI V44N N0VGAONs
 The complaint points out the de- composed body of the 24-year-old man was found in the tub nine days after the worker fell into 1t. The discovery was made following an extensive search for the missing youth by his family and local police.
 It is stated in the court writ that the concern maintained the large vats, known as pickle tubs, for use in washing tubes which were produced at the plant. The tubes were lowered into the vats by means of cranes and on removal were carried by the cranes to other parts of the plant, it is stated. On Nov. 21 in the evening Michaud entered the South Mill as an in- vitee and fell itno one of the tubs. the complaint states. AS result of the process of lowering and re- moving the tubes the floor around the tubs was slippery and unsafe, it is alleged.
 The concern is charged with negligence for failing to give a warning of the danger in passing the vats, for failing to clean the floor about the tubs, for failing to place guard rails or provide proper lights, and for failing to place a watchman at the spot.
 It is claimed further the con- cern knew or should have known the condition constituted a hazard to persons passing the tubs.
 The action of the soapy solution and liquids in the tub and the drop ped of tubes resulted in decomposi- tion of the victims body, the com- plaint states.
 The firm of Bronson, Lewis, Bron- son & Upson has filed the suit in behalf of the administrative, while the firm of Carmody, Larkin & Tor rance has entered an appearance for the defendant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-02
SHOPPERS TO PROMOTE
 PAPER CONSERVATION

Pupils in the public schools have collected 94 bushels of milkweed pods, which have been turned over to federal authorities to be used by manufacturers of life-preserver jackets used by the Navy and Air Force, Bernard Mcdonald, teacher of agriculture, reported to the Civ- ilian Waf Service committee yester- day.
 A campaign will soon be launched by the Chamber of Commerce to pesuade customers to take home their articles unwrapped to con- serve wrapping paper and bags.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-02
EulOgist

JoSeDh c. Perreault, Sergeant John J. Gllson, George A. Boyle, Edward A. Ferrill, John D. Kearney, J. A. Lovett, John M. McMahon, Henry A. ONeil, James F. Neagle, Robert J. Neubert, George T. Jackson, Charles W. Palomba and Otto Kurtner.
 The opening ceremony will be read by Exalted Ruler James J. Kelley and prayer by Chaplain James H. Courtney. Attorney Frank T. Healey. P. E. R., will deliver the Eulo9y; Eugene T. Oviatt will play the organ, and William J. Lawlor will render solo selections.
 The memorial committee includes Frank J. Monaghan, E. L. K, Chairman, George T. Ryan, P. D. D., Robert Birt, P. E. R., Attorney Wal ter E. Monagan, P. E. R., Thomas E. Brophy, E. L. Kr Eugene T., Oviatt and Attorney Albert w. Hummel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-02
BUNKER HILL CONG.
Rev. Alan M. Fairbank, Pastor

Rev. Alan M. Fairbank, Pastor
 Sunday School will be held to- morrow morning at 9:45.
 The Christmas of Reality will be the pastors sermon subject at Il.
 The Junior Pilgrim Fellowship will meet at 5 p. m., the Pilgrim Fellowship will meet at p. m., the Pilgrim Fellowship at 5::30 and the Preside Fellowship at the parson- age at 6:3O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-02
@,s>4MS1yn>vt& ESTABLISHED 1885
ESTABLISHED 1885

Store Hours Today, Saturday, Dec. 2 = 9:30 A. M. to g P. M. = Thursday, Dec. 7- 12 noon to 9 P. M. Saturday, Dec. g. 9:3O A. M. to 9P. M. A Good Doy To Get Your Christmos Shopping Done And Behind You. A gift certificate for fother, son
 or brother = for suit, toPcoot or |. Overcoot at $45 to $oo- Whoto
 gift - No shopping for you -
 You present the certificate -he makes his own selection -o as sim
 pie as rolling off log.
 Leisure jackets - greet for man
 to slip into after busy day
 good sports jacket for spring SIS to $35.
 coeEtoiI jackets for the perfect
 host and good mixer SIS to $s5.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-02
ELKS IN ANNUAL
 MEMORIAL RITES
"Absent Brothers" to Be HOnOred at Ceremonies
 Tomorrow Night

A memorial service for deceased members of the Waterbury Lodge of Elks will be held at the lodge Eooms on West Main street, on Sunday, December 3.
 Late members to be honored are: William Pearce, Louis Schick, Hon. Orable John F. McGrath, James F. Kilmartin, Oscar LaCroix, Alexan- der M. German, William J. Ryder,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-02
Christmas Seal Appeal To Date
 Brings $2,885

A total of S2,S85 in sales of Christmas Seals of the Anti Tuberculosis League have been sold here since last Tuesday it was announced today.
 Local officials today ex- pressed satisfaction with the progress of the drive and stated they expected fuller results from the 1S,O0O letters contain ing seals already in the mail to local citizens.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-02
CORONER PROBES
 DEATH OF WOMAN

Coroner Stephen 4. Homick yes- terday began an inquest into the death of Mrs. Ruth (Brustat) John- so1, g., S2 Osborne road, Naugatuck, who died Wednesday at St. Mary's hospital of peritonitis, after being admitted to the ho rital in a crit ical condition on Nov. 27.
 The inquest is held to determine whether or not criminal act was responsible for the ceath. The inc vestigation Is in preliminary stages.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-02
WORLD WAR II A YEAR AGO
BY UNITED PRESS

BY UNITED PRESS
 U. S. Navy announces less of the U. S. s. LiScOmbe Bay, an es- cort carrier, in th. Gilbert Islands operation; also announce loss of submarine, WahoO.
 Flying Foreresses of U. S. 18th Air Force strike at submarine pens and harbOr installations at Mar seilIe.
 Berlin radio announces Allied raid on Berlin.
 In Italy, British Sth Army eccu- pies ROcca San Giovanni.