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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-09
JOURNALISTS URGES FAITH ON RUSSIA
Our DiStrust of SOvietS Is Viewed as Menace to
 Lasting Peace

For q lasting peace after the wal W6 must drop our distFust Of Russia, Leo Lania, noted journalist, told tho Second Congregational church forum last night i1 a taik in the interest Of Russia War relief ane United China relief in observance Of War Fund Sunday,
 The original Coinfaunistic pFincis pies Of the Soviet republic, he said, gre not fixed as Lenln and Tfetzky said they were. The Soviet Is chang ing ail the time and It's principles are changing, one thing the Rus. sian revolution did was to make every Russian feel that he was a human being and it ended discFiflis nation because Of race or creed.
 Let us try to judge everything we see ifi Russia from the stand, point Of the historian rather than rtsoFting to name calling, such a5 branding it Cemf1uiistie,
 The Quonset Naval choir under the direction Of Malcolm M. Johns sang several selections at the be- ginning Of the forum. It. Malcolm M. Johns sang several selections at the beginning of the forum, It., ComdF. J, Ray Cooke, chaplain ct the Quonset Naval Air station spoke on his war experiences and the problems Of returning veterans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-09
SERGEANT SODEN
 KILLED IN ACTION
Former Resident of Laval Street Served in Two
 War TheaterS

staR Sergeant john goden Of Naugatuck was killed in action ifl France September 10, according to . War Department telegram received by his family. He is tho husband Of tho former Virginia Fleming Of Naugatuek and the son of Mir, and Mrs. John Boden of T Laval street, Previously nc had been reported missing in action since September G.
 He entered the service with c former National Guard until, BerVs ing iH the Paeing area c year and 6 half no was assigned on return to this country to the officer candidate school ct Camp Blanding, Fla, II. ness delayed completion Of the course and he went overseas to the European area rather than renew the training.
 Survivors include Q foirsfnonth old daughter, Virginia; two bros thers, Private First Glass Robert Boden, stationed At Camp McpheF. son, da.; and William B0den Of Waterbury; and c sister, Mrs, Cath. erine Martin of this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-09
RULING DRIVE ON WAGE SCHEDULE
Employers Not Authorized to Pay Time and a Half
 on War Contracts

Boston, October 9-Employers are not permitted to pay time and half for working on Columbus day (Oct. 12) in jobs related to the prosecu- ton of the war, Regional Attorney George H. Foley of the U. s. De- partment of Labor stated today. The only exception is for employers who have designated Columbus Day in place of the 30th of May (Me- morial day) as the sixth holiday under Executive Order 9240. Under the order, issued by the president on October 1, l042, no premium wage or extra compensation shall be paid for work on customary holidays ex- cept New Years day. Fourth of July, Labor day, Thanksgiving day. Christmas and either Memorial day or one other such holiday of greater local importance. Of course eni- ployers who choose to pay time and a half for work performed on Col. umbus day will not be permitted to pay time and c half for work on next Memorial day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-09
VARIETY PROGRAM
 AT CHURCH SUPPER

The Weleott Congregational church monthly gupptfsefltertain. ment next Wednesday evening will Do c departure from the usual meth. eds The affair will Do ir charge Of Walter D. Wilson, Prank N Loekhart, Howard Lynch and Ran. som Bronson The "VaFiety pro- gram" will Dc 6 surprise feature which promises c record breaking attendance,
 Baby shows are featured at gars den fetes in Dublin this year,
 Glasses iii sex education have been started iii schools in Wales,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-09
Lithuanian Women In
 Pre-Election Meeting
Democratic Group to Complete Arrangements for
 Campaign; Council Sponsors ROund.Table Talks
BROOKLYN NEWS

Relief Fund tho Present Day eitua- ton 'ln Llthuania," The purposes and significance of the Lithuanian Information 0enter also were dis- ouSsed, pr, pakstas addressed the gathering at the start of the nieot- ing,
 Musical selections were rendered by the atulginskas quartet, pr, Peter Vlloisis served as master of ceremonies,
 Members of the arrangements committee included pr. Vilolsis, An. thony 0rantas, Joseph Dernota, ana pr, Mathew ], colney, Aostesses were; Mrs, Stanley aenkus, Mrs, petrone Ahraitls, Mrs, Stanley Rom- aneuskas, Mrs, Joseph Bernota, Mrs, Anthony 0rantas, Miss Julia Bulevieh, Mrs, Mathew Colney and Mrs, Peter Krugelis,
 The next meeting of tho council has been scheduled for Nov, "a at 2 o'clock at 10 Green street.
 About ib0 persons were present for tho open house program Of the Lithuanian Republican league Sat. urday night at tho headquarters on Bank street, The event marked tho opening Of the leagues campaign In behalf of John Misunas, eandl. date for representative,
 Among those attending were; MT, Misunas, Senator Francis J, sumna, Harry ], Deardsley, candidate for probate judge, and Mrs, Viola Ame. lung, state central committee mens Dor,
 Open house will he held by the organization each Saturday night, A special meeting to make further plans for the campaign has been arranged for Wednesday night
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-09

A silver plaque, to Do presented to tho ship by Wick Chemical Company In honor of the man who founded "Vieks," Lunsford Richardson -- noted industrialist, philanthrepist, humanltarlan-will inemoriaiiEe tho event, It's inscription reads;
 Tho 6, 6, Lunsford Richardson carries the distinction Of being so named by the U. 6. Maritime Gem. mission at the special request Of leading Negro citizens of North Carolina "to honor the memory Of q white friend. While founding ah industrial empire of his own, no found time always to Do Of service to his fellow man"
 The q, 6. Lunsferd Richardson has just gllded down the way at Brunswick, Georgia, the 6Sth Lib. eFty Ship to Do launched by the J. A. Jones Construction Company at this yard, Sponsoring it was Mrs, Grace Richardson Stetsen, erands daughter of the late Lunsferd Riehs ardsen, Co.sponsor was Miss Nellie Richardson, daughter of Mir, and Mrs. Lunsford Richardson 1T, who were present for she christening
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-09
MAYOR OPENS SERIES
 OF CIVIC LECTURES

Mayor John 6, Menagan this morning spoke on "CiVie deVern. ment" Go students of Crosby high school at the first ia a series of lee. lures Co be conducted under the guidance of Charles D, Woodleek, instructor
 The lectures will be conducted weekly with new lecturers appear. ing each week,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-09
President

President
 will be made for aiding la the eem- Ing election. Mrs, oJhn Zailekas, president, will preside,
 About 100 persons attended the informal dinner gathering arranged by the American. Lithuanian eouns oil last night at Nemunas hall, Pro. lessor Rays PakstaS, director Of the Lithuanian Information Center ia New York city, was a guest Of the organization
 Taking part in a round table disa eussion which followed the dinner were Alderman William kelheee, Representative Daniel Mahaney, Miss AnastaSla PetFesky, Thomas Matas, pr, Mathew J, Colney, John MiSunaS, Joseph Mikenas, Stanley Senkus, Joseph StasaitlS, Mrs, Stella Tomulevlelus Of New Haven, and Mrs, Michael DeVeniS,
 The topic was United Lithuanian
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-09
I6 TONS OF TIN
 COLLECTED HERE

4 tin can salvage collection cons duct0d Saturday on streets north of East nd West Main streets pro. duced ib 5s4 tons were collected from residents, Street employees wh0 GanVaBsed the streets reported that residents are most cooperative in preparing the cans for collection, by hattening and cleansing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-09
Current RatiOning Regulations
mRArR AND BUTTER

WTNEW stamps "Ao through "zB" "AB" through each worth 90 ponts valid indefinitely.
 Pn0CEBBRD FOODS Blue stamps "Ag through "zB "Ab" through each worth 10 points, valid indefinitely. Blue tokens no longer valid,
 Sugar stamps ao s indefinitely for five pounds Of sugar.
 stamp 70 Book W will pounds canning through Fob io4b pounds for homo canning win Do granted n addition application to the focal ration beard
 SHOES
 AFpane stamps No and No Ration IT valid ndSs. ntely for pair Of ShoeR
 coupons purchase Of three gallons tu Nov. o.
 B c4 B.D and oS valid for five gallons each Applications for A couponS which valid November available the local ration FRetoy employees them from plant transportation commlttees Perlod TOUT and perod five coupons of the 0s issue will be valid until August 3 1885, according by the oPA Period coupons of tho io44.4O Issue valid
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-09

ceremonies. Also present for the event was Watson Law, 7i.yearsold Negro of Greensboro, N G. who travelled down to Brunswick t0 Wit- ness this honor to the memory Of his white friend, and to 6 man who had contributed signaiiy to the wei. fare of his race.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-09

Members of tho Lithuanian Woms ena Democratic club will hold their prediction meeting Wednesday night at 8 o'clock at the eluhroom inVthe old sk JosephE school, Plans
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-04
Farley
Picks
Canada

CHICAGO. Dec. 2 (UP)-The
international air organization to
be setup by the civil aviation con-
ference will have permanent head
quarters in Canada, 1t was learned
today.
Nomination of Canada as the
site of the organization will be
made to the executive committee
by the American delegation to the
conference and China will second
il. a high official source said
Choice of the city will be left tc
Canada.
Meantime the conference. heed
ing Mayor LaGuardia's plea Of
Lets not quit now" sought once
more to provide at least some de.
gree of freedom of the air for the
airlnes of all nations.
With Britain reported agreeable
il appeared probable that a new
international civil aviation conven.
ton now may contain the first two
freedoms-right to fly through the
air space of any nation in peace
full transit and right to make non
traffic landings.
Delegates had been preparing to
leave the conference this week.
end. content with separate agree
ment providing freedom of the ali
for those nations that want il and
continuation of the prewar system
of bilateral negotiations for others
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-04
Reds Push
On Austria

LONDON. Dec. 2 (UP)-Rus-
sian troops plunged westward
within 35 miles of the Austrian
gate at Lake Balatoh today, rip
ping through the German and
Hungarian defenses at pa e
that threatened TO reach that
Hateful battle-ground in the next
4S hours.
All along front of more than
20 miles west and northwest of
captured PEGS. the Axis lines were
willing before the furious Russian
onslaught.
Berlin and Moscow dispatches
indicated the enemy was pulling
back hurriedly to the marshy
southern shores of Lake Balaton,
where German strategists have
predicted the decisive battle of
central Europe would be fought.
Once around the southeastern
corner of the lake. little more
than 40 miles of open country
would separate the Red army
from the borders of Austria.
An unconfirmed report issued
by the Yugoslav telegraph agency
said Marshal Tito's Partisan's had
crossed the frontier into Austria
about 100 miles west-northwest
of the oncoming Soviets.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-04
Kimmel Silent
On Reinstatement

BOSTON, Dec. . (UP) - The
public will agree, when all facts
are finally available. that Rear
Adm. Husband E. Kinmel was
not 10 blame for the tragic lack
Of defense against the Japanese
al Pearl Harbor, according to his
counsel, Charles B. Rugg.
Rugg issued brief statement
last night which said:
'The statement of the secre-
tary Of the navy, Mr.. Forrestal,
means that Adm. Kimmel has
been cleared. When the people
have the full facts, they will
agree"
Rugg declined 20 say whether
Klmmel would seek reinstatement
10 active duty.
Kimmel. at his home in Yon-
kerS N, Y, said all statements
'vvuad come from Rugg.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-04
Much to Be Told,
Gen. Short Says

DALLAS. Dec. 2 CUP)-Maj
Gen. Walter c. Short said today
that national security" prevented
the full story of the lack of alert
ness from being told yet. but he
was confident the public would
vindicate him when il was told.
Short. an executive AT the Ford
plant here since he was relieved
of his army duties, issued the fol-
lowing statement:
Because Of my sense Of
loyalty TO my country and my
service Of over 40 years in the
army, 1 have refrained from
making any statement concern
ing Pearl Harbor.
1.-THE interest ~ national
security will prevent my making
full and complete statement
Of my position. However, when
the entire story Is unfolded, I
am certain Of complete vindica-
ton In the eyes of the AmeTj-
can people"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-04
Army leads
For Supplies

Urging an immediate increase
in production on critical war
items. Brig. Gen. A. B. Quinton.
Detroit ordnance chief. revealed
today that troops in the European
and Pacific sections are using sup
plies earmarked for next FebruS
airy and March.
The tempo of the war has been
moving so rapidly in the two thea
tiers, he said. that supplies or
some items are nearing the ex-
haustion point.
BACK FROM CAPITAL
Quinton issued lis plea for
stepped-up production as he re.
turned from an emergency meet
ing In Washington with UNDER
secretary of War Patterson, 1t.
Gen. Somervell and so other high
ranking army officials.
1--WE were told by Gen. SOM
ervell," Quinton said, that we
had to squeeze the last shell
and tractor and foot Of wire
and every other critical Item
out OF production this month.
He said 100000 105-mm. shells
I'm December would be worth
more to us than 100000 next
May"
Quinton quoted Somervell as
saying I'VE have to go at top
speed or develop a shortage which
will cost the lives of our soldiers"
NO EARLY PEACE
Somervell cautioned those at
the meeting against forecasting an
early end TO the European war.
Tho only thing for us to do"
Somervell told the meeting, els
keep pushing that stuff In there
so Gen. Eisenhower and the rest
of them can push this thing tn
n conclusion and do II with q
minimum loss Of life"
On the critical item list are
such things as teavy artillery am
munition, heavy truck tires. tanks,
airborne radar. assault and field
wire and heavy artillery parts.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-04
Allies Breach
Ndzi Italy Line

ROME. Dec. 2 (INS)-German
forces on the Lamone River front
in north Italy today fought a
fierce but losing battle to protect
their lines of communication be-
tween Faenza and Ravenna.
While American Fifth Army
troops surged against enemy con-
crete defenses south of Bologna,
the Allied high command dis
closed that British Eighth Army
forces had pressed the Nazis far
Their back along the Lamone.
American Fifth Army troops, in
the meantime, countered a deter
mined German ewffort TO re-
establish their Gothic Line posi-
tons that were lost TO 1t. Gen.
Clark's Yanks south of Mt. Cas-
tellaro and east Of Mt. Belmonte
more than a month ago.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-04
Elliott, FayeHide
Wedding Plans

HOLLYWOOD, Dee. 2 tINSt--
When and where Col. Elliott
Roosevelt. second son of the Presi-
dent, and Faye Emerson, blond
screen beauty, are to be married
remained a mystery today, al
though their close associates de-
clared ii would be this weekend.
Miss Emerson made final pre-
parations for the event yesterday,
revealing that she had selected a
dusty blue suit of doeskin, mink
bandeau. mink muff and dark
brown shoes to wear at the cere-
mony.
She will wear a corsage of white
orchids as her bridal flowers.
Col. Roosevelt and his fiancee
lunched at the Warner Brothers
studio, where she is busy on a new
picture, and the Presidents son
said he had purchased narrow gold
bands for the double ring core
mOnV
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-04
ST. Clair Shores
Crash Injuries 4

Four persons were taken to st,
Joseph's Hospital at Mt. Clemens
early today for treatment of in
juries sustained in a two-car col
lision at Eleven Mile road and
Shock in ST. Clair Shores.
Injured were: Orville J. Lloyd
SO. of 22003 lakewood, f. Detroit;
Evan Sawyer. q, of 22463 Donald,
+. Detroit; Paul Awe, 81. of 1898
Washtenaw. Gratiot Township
and Mrs. Villa A. Maynard, rs. OF
22o27 Dorian, st. Clair Shores.
Lloyd was the driver of one car
and Mrs. Maynard drove the other
Sawyer and Awe were in Lloyd's
car. Both drivers were ticketed
for reckless driving and will ap-
pear Dec. 6 before Judge Johr
Fistler Of St. Clair Shores.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-04
Stock Deal
Suit Filed

GRAND RAPIDS. Dec. q An
echo of financial transactions OF
the late Joseph G. Brewer. Grand
Rapids banker who died Feb. 9,
1943, was. heard here with the
filing in circuit court of suit by
Joseph Hillyer Brewer. his son
and executor of the bankers
estate, against Howard j. Stod-
dard of Detroit and Lansing.
The plaintiff seeks judgment
for $l60.000 and interest AZ 5 per
cent from 1899, for losses he
asserts resulted from Stoddards
failure 10 carry out me terms Of
a joint venture of Stoddard and
Brewer 10 acquire shares Of stock
in five banks which were console
dated 10 form the Michigan Ma
tional Bank.
The former institutions are the
First National Bank of Port
Huron. First National Bank OF
Battle Creek. Saginaw State
Bank, Lansing National Bank and
National Bank OF Grand Rapids.
The plaintiff asserts that Stod-
dard failed 10 keep an agreement
as set forth in a letter written by
Stoddard 10 the elder Brewer in
which. the complaint asserts.
Stoddard was TO give Brewer the
right 10 buy an interest in the
venture. but the stock is all re-
corded in Stoddard's name On
March II. 1943. the complaint sets
forth. Stoddard asserted 10 the
plaintiff that he was not indebted
10 the elder Brewer.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-04
Canadians Launch
Attack on Dunkerque

LONDON, Dec. 2 (INS)-Ca-
madam troops opened large-scale
attack on the eastern side of
Dunkerque today against the Ger
man holdout garrison in the port,
the Nazi DNB agency said.
The assault was launched be-
hind powerful artillery barrage.
Allied supreme headquarters in
Paris revealed that fighter-bomb-
ers yesterday blasted Nazi
strongpoint in that area.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-04
Liquor Stores
Strike Averted

Announcement by the general
manager of the Liquor Commits
sion that he supported union de-
mands for wage increases and the
4o-hour work week today post
poned a threatened strike vote by
Detroit liquor store employees.
The postponement was voted
last night by the executive com.
mittee Of local $50, American Fed
GRAFTON of State. County and Mu.
nicipal Employees. The committee
said the interval would give Gov
Kelly time to study their demands
Gen. L. A. Kunzig. liquor COM
mission business manager, had
stated earlier that he would
establish the 40-hour week and
that he favored wage boosts.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-04
Dorsey Trial Airs
Snake HipDance

LOS ANGELES Dec. CNS)-The Tommy Dorsey
assault trial went into weekend today after film
Jon Hail. who envened the fifth days proceedings with
description of hula dance he and Mrs Dorsey performed
admitted would want to be convicted on testimony
such he had given. -
After Halls admission. the defense announced it would
ask for dismissal of the Immediately upon completion
of the states evidence against the band leader his attractive
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-04
; Hurt in Battle
AT Struck Plant

LOCKLAND, O.. Dec. ? CINS)
Three workers were reported
injured in a clash between MEM
bers of the UAW-CIO. and guards
at the Wright Aeronautical Corp.
plant, where strike has slowed
down engine production. Union
officials said that so JAW men,
bers and so guards were involved
in the clash after a chief steward
was discharged.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-04
Day Raids Follow
Karlsruhe Pounding

LONDON. Dec. 2 CUP)-The
German radio reported Allied all
formations over southwest Ger.
many in daylight today after Raj
Mosquitoes pounded Karlsruhe
with two-ton bfackbusters last
night.
Unofficial sources estimated
that American and Britishb omb-
ers dropped $4,000 tons of bombs
on German industrial, oil and
frontline targets last month.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-04

Stella Nanys. %. of 4462 Fifty
first. at Willis and Brush.
Eve intended to rob the
women" Williams was quoted
as saying. But when we at
tempted to grab their purses
Mrs. Len screamed.
Il thought she tried to hit
me. There was some scuffling
and in the ecitement the gun ]
was carrying went off,"
Tho bullet first struck and
slightly wounded Mrs Nanys as
she threw herself in front OF
Mrs. Len, and then mortally
wounded the older woman. Mrs.
Len died the next day.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-04
Dearborn Pastors
Conviction Upheld

A Dearborn municipal court
conviction of the Rev. Roy J. Lid
dell, 2243 Home place. Dearborn,
on charges of assault and battery
against his 16-year-old ward to-
day was upheld in circuit court.
He was convicted of using a
razor strop on Doris 1mogene
Wylie whom. he said. had been
imnerfinent 10 his wife.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-04

left Grace Hospital after visiting
a sick friend.
The confessed gunman. accord
ing to Police 1t. Harry O'Brlen
of the homicide squad, and assist
ant Prosecutor Samuel Bremen
is Roosevelt Williams, IL, of 934
Garfield.
Williams named as an accom-
plice, according to the officers.
Willie Galloway, 20 Negro. OF
PIG Hastings. who is in Receiv-
ing Hospital for treatment Gallo
way denied the charge
In statement TO OBrien and
Bremen. Williams said he and
Galloway approached Mrs. Len
and her daughter-in-law, Mrs.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-04
Mrs. Kris
S Bearded Women Play
Santa in N. Y.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2 (INS)--
Old Saint Nick. behind his white
beard and red coat, isn't quite
what he used 10 be.
Five of the nine Santa Clauses
who set up sidewalk chimneys for
the Volunteers of America in New
York today were women-trous-
ers, boards and all.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-04
$50 Reward Offered
For Soldiers DoQ

Mrs. Joseph White of BIT Chal-
mers. today appealed to Times
ga ders for help in finding
"Dopey." female fox terrier with
a black left eye and black ears,
missing since Nov. Is. She offered
$50 reward.
"Dopey" belongs TO her son
Jack. who enlisted in the army
! last June.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-04
Fl. Wayne Prisoner
On KIP Duty Escapes

Military police were searching
today for Pvt. Woodrow Lincoln,
%. who escaped this morning
from Fl. Wayne while on KIP
duty. An AWOL fugitive from
another camp, the Detroit soldier
was wearing a blue prisoners uni
form with large Up" on the
back. lie is 5 feet, II inches and
weighs 10 pounds. His wife lives
at 1928 Marx.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-04
Postal Ship Ends
1914 Season Today

The SIS o. P. Nook, operating
as the postal station delivering
mail to craft plying the Detroit
River. will make its last delivery
of the year today.
The Nook is the only vessel
afloat equipped with facilities to
handle mail from other ships in
motion
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-04
Rep. Luce Sees War
And Is Mad About Id
By THURsTON MACAULEY

PARIS, Dec tINS)-Rep Clare Boohe Luce today broke
mysterious silence that has aked her front tour thus
far urged every American who smokes to help
alleviate cgare shortage u S. troops by giving
cigaret day until the tobacco crisis is ended
The beautiful blond congresswoman from Connecticut
reached the French capital last night from England men,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-04
China O. KS Hurley

CHUNGKING, Dec. 2 tUP)-
The Chinese government today
announced approval of the APP
'pointment of Mai. Gen. Patrick J..
Hurley as u. S. ambassador TO
China