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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-09
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BY WILLIAM B. DICKINSON

VVAAAAAzA4sA Os O4OA1IN0ON United Press War Correspondent
 Allied Headquarters, Philippines, Nov. 9.-(UP)-American planes re- ported the destruction of 43 more enemy aircraft and 1,OOO-ton freighter in new blows against Ja- pans dwindling air and sea power in the Philippines today. Direct hits also were scored on a Japanese de- stroyer.
 The air attack wer announced as the climatic battle for Leyte ragged on into it's fifth day in a trapical hurricane in the hills bor- dering the road running south to the Japanese air and sea base of Ormoc.
 GA Tokyo broadcast recorded by EGG Monitors said the battle on Leyte was "the decisive battle for our homeland" since capture of the island would enable the Allies to cut off the flow of strtegic raw materials from South Asia and pro- vide bases for B-29 Superfortress raids throughout the enpire.))
 The oil exacted by Gen. Douglas MacArthur's bombers and fighters in their latest attacks raised to at least 573 the number of Japahese planes destroyed and g the number of ships sunk or damaged by both land and carrier based planes in the Philippines during the last five days.
 MacArthur's fighters shot down or destroyed on the ground 35 to 39 enemy planes in treetop straf- ing raids on Cebu, Negroes and Pa nay Islands throughout yesterday. In addition, they sank 1,000-ton freighter at Sabrita. Three fight CTS were lost.
 Medium bombers from MacAr- thurs command scored hits on a Japanese destroyed in Cagayan Bay on the north coast of Mindanao Island and destroyed parked plane on Delmonte airdrome. Seven more Japanese fighters were shot down by air patrols over the Ormoc Plateau on Leyte.
 Elements of four Japanese di- visions on Leyte were fighting deS- perately to hold open their escape routes to the west coast bases of Ormoc and Palompon, 16 mics to the northwest.
 Especially heavy fighting was un- der way on the north-south road some 15 miles above Ormoc, Mac Arthur reported in his daily com- munique.
 American long range artillery supported the ground forces with continuous interdiction of the enemy lines of communication in the Ormoc corridor and on targets of opportunity in the enemy real" '" the communique added.
 The Japanese also brought up their big guns and were engaging in long range artillery duels on the largest scale to date.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-09
By LOUIS F. KEEMLE United Press War EditOr)

ThoOpS from three divisions of the United States Third Army knifed into German positions north and south of Metz today in a develop ing threat to encircle that key fort ress guarding the approaches to the Saar Valley facing General George s. Patton's lengthening front.
 In southwestern Holland, Polish tropS of the Fist Army group cap tured Moerdijk, clearing the Ger mans from their last position south of the Maas river.
 Moscow announced mo major changes" on the long eastern front as both German and Russian sources reported a great Russian winter offensive is imminent" The Soviet press said Red Armies are maSsed from the Baltic to the Dan- ube for the final blow to Germany. At the moment, fighting was pora- die. Scattered tank battles were in progress outside Budapest, where the Russians were re-grouping for main assault on the Hungarian capital.
 In the air offensive against Ger many, large formations of Allied heavy bombers crossed to the con tinent by daylight after night att tack by the RAF on the communi- cations and industrial center of Hanover.
 Nazis Tout v-2's
 As the heavy aerial battering of the Reich continued. the Germans issued lurid accounts of damage they said was being done to London by their new V-2 rocket bomb, suppos- edly long-range, more powerful successor to the Vel robot bomb. British officials refused to comment, but London newspapers displayed the German stories without amplif1- cation including the claim that such landmarks as Huston Station had been destroyed.
 The British, along with the people of most other countries, were more interested in outcome of the United States presidential election, where the victory of President Roosevelt was hailed with universal satisfac- tioh-except in Germany and Japan. London reported that President Roosevelt probably will come to Europe within the next six weeks to visit London and Paris and con- fer somewhere with Prime Minister Churchill and Premier tSalin on pressing world problems.
 On the fighting fronts, some 20 or more towns and villages already have been overrun in the Third Army's drive along a 40-mile line from north of Metz to the Rhine Marne canal southeast of Nancy.
 Troops of the 9Oth Division moved across the swollen MoSelle at two places north of Metz, while Fifth Division infantrymen took Chem mot, ten miles south of Metz, by slipping across the Seille river in a dawn attack.
 Southeast of Aachen, the Ameri- can First Army continued to inch ahead in the Hurtgen Forest on either side of disputed Vossenack against heavy German resistance. Enemy pockets west of Schmidt were mopped up. Snow fell on the front for the first time but the tempera- ture was above freezing.
 In the Pacific, American planes ranged widely over the Philippines in continuing attacks on Japanese shipping and aircraft concentrations as the battle for Leyte Island went
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-09
JURY POLLED
 IN WARD SUIT
Henry Street Property Owners Defendants in
 $I5,OOO Action

A jury of eight men and four women was boiled it. superior court today for a hearing in the $I5,O0O ciivl action of Margaret M. Ward of Waterbury against owners of property at 30-32 Henry street. The litigation is based on injuries sustained by the woman Sept. 90, 1941 when she allegedly fell down a stairway.
 Defendants are: Dennis J. Rear don of Waterbury, executor of the estate of Nellie Reardon; Brid- get Mahoney of Morristown, N. U, individually and as administratrix of the estate of James Reardon: William and Elizabeth Taylor falsO known as Theler. husband and wife, of Waterbury.
 The plaintiff, who claims her left arm will be permanently crippled as result of the fall, was a first floor tenant at the time of the acc cident. She alleges the front stair way was improperly lighted and a proper railing was not provided. The complaint states she slipped and fell on the first step and was thrown to hte ground.
 The case is the last one sched- uled for a jury hearing during the term of Judge Robert |. Munger. Court hearings will start next week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-09
BILL MORIARTY
 HAS 3,7SS LEAD
Rasmussen Trails in Vice. Presidency Quest of
 CIO Union

Unofficial tabulations of voting by members of Local 251. CIO Mine, Mill and Shelter Workers union gave William Moriarity, Waterbury, former president of the local, a ma- jority of 3,788 in his quest for office of vice-president of the interna- tional union. Moriarity opposed Ralph Rasmussen.
 Official figures are expected to be released tomorrow.
 H. A. Davis, Utah, presidential candidate favored by the Water bury local, received 3,582 votes and incumbent Reid Robinson, Montana, 325 votes, MT. Perry disclosed. John J. Mankowski Ansonia, unopposed for reelection to the executive board from Dis trict 6 amassed 3,526 ballots. James J. Leary, unopposed for secretary treasurer, received 2,725.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-09
WAR PRISONER
 1 MAIL SPEEDED
Messages for Philippines Internees to Be Accepted
 By Red Cross

Waterbury's Red Cross. Chapter this month will accept messages for delivery to liberated U. s. prisoners of war and civilian internees in the Philippines, in accordance with 8 newly announced natioal Red Cross plan.
 Cooperating in the program will be the War Department, State De- partment, Post Office Department and the Off1ce of Censorship. Mes sages presented to the local chapter will be sent immediately to WaSh- ington for transmittal by Army Pos tai Service. The Army will deliver messages to prisoners fo war, while the Red Cross or a State Depart ment representative will undertake delivery to civilians on their iber- ation.
 It has been pointed out letters to men and women in Japanese prison camps may take six months for delivery becauseo the mail- ing route through Siberia. The new service will enable the Americans to receive news from home much sooner.
 Special forms have been devised for the messages. No messages will be accepted for men listed as miss ing in action, it has been stressed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-09
Allies Drive Up Montone

Rome, Nov. 9-(UP) = Polish troops of the Eighth Army. moving up both sides of the Montone River in Northern Italy, occupied num- Der of hill features overlooking the river and captured the town of Davadola, 10 miles southwest of Forli, it was announced today.
 A communique said the Germans put up 8 sharp engagement before the Poles were able to clear the town, junction on the Florence Forli road.
 British troops, driving against the Forli Airfield from two sides, were engaged in heavy fighting for the key point on the big Bologna-Rimi- nj highway. A communique said the British made some progress de- spite "the most determined resist ance."
 Fighting on the Fifth Army front below Bologna was confined mostly to patrols, with intermittent artil- lery exchanges.
 American Negro troops on the 5th Army's west coastal flank push ed northward to capture Basati and Fabbiano, four miles southeast of Massa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-09
REFORM PROGRAM
 THEME OF FARLEY
Wallace Claims Drastic Changes Cannot Be Made
 in Minute

Cheshire, November g. - T hope the next Legislature passes laws SO that nothing like that could exist" said Patrick Wallace of Waterbury, secretary of the board of directors of the State Reformatory at Ches- hire, following the monthly meeting of the board Wednesday, referring to outmoded systems of harsh dis cipline in reformatories.
 Referring to any program which the board of directors may propose in the way of reform at Cheshire, MT. Wallace said, You can't make drastic changes in a minute. It is the policy of the board to make gradual changes. The various branches of the institution must be analysed and surveyed. It will also involve changing the style oi the building and redesigning the cells"
 Relative to Wednesdays meeting, MT. Wallace said the only routine business was transacted and con- mittee reports regarding future programs given.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-09
STABBINC VICTIM
 SUES FOR $lO,OOO

Philip Baptiste of Waterbury, vic- tim in a staboing incident n this city less than two weeks ago, to- day filed a $10,000 damage suit in superior court against Manuel Maia, also of this city.
 The plaintiff clians the defend ant stabbed him about 26 times in the face, neck, and shoulders, and that "excruciating pain" resulted from the wounds. The alleged as- sault and stabbing occurred October 30th.
 Permanent disfigurement and dis ability will result from the stabbing, the complaint states. It is claimed further that the plaintiff will be deprived of wages for a long time and will face large medical bills.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-09
HOUSING PINCH

Larned, Kan. = (U.P9 - The housing shortage may keep Pawnee County from having the services of a county farm agent for the dura- ton of the war or until the housing situation improves. Two applicants for the vacancy have given up the position after efforts to find a resi- dence proved futile. Carl Conger, the last county farm agent, owns his home here and plans to remain = so his house offers no solution.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-09
Yomoshito Has
 Great Expectations
By United Press

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 Gen. Tomoyuki Yamashita, newly appointed Japanese commander in the Philippines, served notice today that he expects to put a demand for unconditional surrender direct to Gen. Douglas MacArthur.
 'MacArthur next" Yama- shita, conQuerOr of Bataan, COrregidor and Singapore, was quoted by the Tokyo radio as telling President Jose Laurel of the Japanese puppet gov- ernment in Manila.
 Referring to Yamashita as the ''rOtund hero of the MaIaya campaign" the broadcast said the general recalled that his only words in demanding the surrender of Singapore were: "All want from you is yes or mo-"
 "T expect to put the same question to MacArthur," he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-09
Chewing Gum Popular With Front Line Men
Soldiers Use Up Eight Times Normal Peacetime Con-
 sumption According to Brigadier General

4s
 American soldiers overseas are consuming an average of 630 sticks of chewing gum per man per year as against the former civilian aver- age of T7 sticks per person annual ly. According to this estimate the
 men on the fighting fronts are using up chewing gum at eight times the normal peacetime con- sumption" Brigadier General J. E.. Barzynski, Commanding General of the Chicago Quarterrnaster Depot stated.
 General Barzynslib observation was based on the amount of chew ing gum procured for combat ra- tioI1s through the Chicago Quar- ter1naster Depot and for Post Ex- changes procured by the Jersey City Quartermaster Depot. In line with Uncle Sam's reputation for hav- ing the best clothed and fed Army in the world, men living under bat tie conditions are assured of at least three sticks of gum per day issued through such field or em- ergeHlcy rations as the "K", which has 8 stick of gum to go with each meal. Quantities of gum are also included in the "Cp', the "1O-in-1", "Parachute,' and 'Life- Raft" ra- tions.
 According to the laest procure ment figures. the fighting men are being issued gum at the rate of 600, 900 sticks annually. There are approximately 1000, GOO soldiers living on emergency or combat ra- tionS at any given time. Usually the balance of the fighters have ac- cess to established mess facilities or some arrangements have been made to serve them foods prepared in mobile kitchen units.
 However, this does not mean thta the rest of the soldiers who are not issued combat rations do not get chewing gum. Most doughboys have access to supplies of it through a "neighborhood store as represent ed by unit of the far-flIng net work of overseas Post Exchanges. Figures that we have been able to obtain indicate that gum sales through Post Exchanges are based on an allowance of 5000 five-stick packages for each 1000 men every thirty days. This figures out as a 1ncnthly ration of 40 sticks per man., General Barzynski's state ment continues. "Often as portable units which move up close to the front lines to dispense gum, cig- arettes, candy and similar items. the Post Exchanges make up a unique military supply operation developed by the Army Service Forces. Nothing like it in siez or scope is operated by armies of other countries. In fact, some sol- CiiOrs of our allies are dependent for gum supplies on packages bought and mailed direct to them by civilians at home"
 In view of all quantities made available to American troops, the gum still goes amazingly fast, &C., cording to a high-ranking officer of the QuartermaSter Corps just re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-09
CHURCH ARRANGES
 BIBLE CONFERENCE

A Bible conference sponsored by the New England Fellowship of Boston and Waterbury cooperating churches will be held tonight at 7:45 at the Advent Christian church on Cherry street, Dr. Jonh J. Van Gorder of Cleveland. Tenn, will ad- dress the group.
 Arrangements have been made by Rev. Milton s. Nilsson, pastor of the Watervilles Union church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-09
War On Many Fronts

into its fifth day in hurricane weather in the hills around the en- emy's west coast base of Ormoc.
 American bombers and fighters accounted for 43 more Japanese planes, sank freighter and scored hits on a destroyer, raising to at least 573 the number of enemy air. craft destroyed and to 32 the ships sunk or damaged in the last five days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-09
A. F. L. CHASE UNION
 IN VACATION FARLEY

Representatives of the A. F. L.. Union of the Chase Brass and Cop per Company participated in yester- days joint statement with the com- pany and representatives of Local 566, CIO relative to payment of a second weeks vacation pay to be made next Tuesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-09
Building Permits

The following permits have been issued by the office of Building Inspector John T. Hartley:
 Edward Drost, 2O3 Newberfy street, extra room, $600.
 Ida RosatO, 40 Sheffield street, Enclose porch, $15O.
 Mary and Henry DrOnin, Mont rose avenue. Alterations, $175.
 Fritz Mueller, 339 Chipman street. Enclose front porch, SITS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-09
STOCKHOLDERS

Three directors and an auditing committee will be elected by stock holders of the Waterbury Country club at 8 meeting Tuesday, Nov. 21, at 8 p. n1., according to an an- nouncement by Attorney J. Warren UpSon, secretary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-09

Maryville, Mo. (UP)-No Navy wallflowers here this fall! Forty ap- prentice seamen at the Northwest Missouri State Teachers College have organized dancing class anc have hired a teacher. They say they are getting prepared for the coeds' return in September!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-09
wKrTEs 3e-FOOT LETTER

Kansas GEsy, MO. tU.P.1- Miss Dorothy ,ddis of Kansas City re- gently wrote letter S6 feet long and containing 7,200 words to g friend overseas. The letter to Pri- vate Sam Guercio required five days to write.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-09
AIRBORNE BLOOD

Whole blood is now flown to Europe to supplement the use of plasma. Procurement is limited to New York and Washington blood donor centers, but other centers may be added as the needs arise.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-09
Paramount Pictures Suspends Bob Hope

Hollywood. Nov. 9E(UP)-Bob Hope today was suspended from making pictures by Paramount ofd- cials because they said he refused to play in a picture that was to have gone before the cameras Monday.
 A Paramount spokesman said the comedian made two of three pie lures called for under his contract for 1924 and then told the studio he did not want to make any more films this year.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-11
Extortion Case
1nCourt Stands

Whether two officers Of the
ALL Transfers Union and an Of
fetal of the Detroit Florists Assn
shall be held for trial on charges
OF eXtorting $1,000 from II under
takers will be determined today by
Recorders Judge John -RraHaaa-
The prosecution case closed
late yesterday with the testimony
OF Emil Rauss. vice president OF
the Florists Association. Rauss
admitted under questioning that
Peter Ellis, president of the as
ISOLATION and a defendant in the
case, had increased an original
levy OF Sl25 against the under
takers to $3.50.
Edward w. SchmalZriedt, oper-
ator of funeral homes at 1925
Grand River and 1896 Michigan,
testified earlier that he paid $3.50
because Ellis promised that the
union would leave him alone
In addition 10 Ellis. James
CASSIDY, business agent OF the
Transfers -UaieR, and Se+ Snider-
man, former business agent, are
accused.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-11
0PA Penalties
6 Gas Stations

Continuing its drive against gas
rationing violations IN the Detroit
area. the OPA today imposed sus-
pensions upon six more stations
owners
All were found 10 have accepted
loose or counterfeit gas ration
coupons
Penalties were impose d by
Hearing Commissioner Dennis F.
Dunlavy against the following
MarCelluS Fletcher. owner OF a
station al 1926 John r. so DAYS
suspension: Frank Gay. Wyoming
and w Warren. Dearborn. 30
days Morris GencndliS. 1853
Twelfth 80 days
Henry ElSelen. Southficld and
Van Born roads Allen Township.
two weeks suspension 30 days
probatlon Alex FedorluChlk SS9l
LlNernoiS. two weeks suspension.
80 days probation. and Leo Cen
ser. 1861 T. Warren. two weeks
suspension. 30 days probation.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-11
.DeMdss Lacks
M'Kdy' S OK.
BY FRANK MORRIS

LANSING, May lin an
nouncing his candidacy for the
Republican nomination for gov
ernor in opposition to Gov. Kelly,
Offin A. DeMass, Detroit tailor,
is out on a limb that il not being
held up by Frank d. Mckay, the
COP atfon al committeeman
made clear today.
81 returned yesterday from a
vacation In Florida and Arizona
and was surprised to learn that
DeMass Is running for gov
ernor." said Mckay, who has
lent political aid and comfort
to DeMass for many years.
"DeMass never has discussed
his candidacy with me.
II am not opposing Kelly for
second term. As far az 7 ann
concerned, he can have another
two years i'm office. This II no
year for a bitter, explosive fight
within the Republican party"
Democrats also got new
gubernatorial candidate yesterday
when Edward j. Fry, brother OF
Liquor Commissioner Theodore /
Fry said he was circulating peti.
tfOng
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-11
Experienced!
Judge Who Sentenced Him
Now Drivers Attorney

George f. Young, 45, a barber
Of 27413 Grand River was twice
found guilty by former justice of
the peace John Ambrose of Red
ford, once for drunk driving and
another time for just being
drunk.
Young therefore decided Am
brose was just the man to under
stand his case when he was again
arrested for drunk driving and
retained the former justice as his
attorney.
Today Young's case, appealed
from a conviction in Dearborn
Justice Court. was in the hands
of a jury in Circuit Judge Millers
court. Nn Go ~
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-11
Indicted Retain
Noted Lawyers

Eugene Carey, New York law
yer who represented Frank d.
Mckay IN federal court hearings.
and Fred r. Walker, former
counsel for William McKeigan in
the same case, today appeared as
counsel for the Beneficial Manage
ment Corp. in defense of It's Lam
sing grand jury indictment.
The TWO won acquittal OF Nc
Kay and McKeigan on charges OF
using the mails 70 defraud in con-
necton with a liquor deal They
Will represent Julian +. Thomp-
son OF the Household Finance
Corp. and Armand Robichaud OF
the Beneficial Management Corp.
The latter two were indicted by
the state grand jury IN connection
with the bribng Of legislators.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-11
Gas Fraud
Laid to I3

Thirteen persons were named by
the OPA today in criminal charges
filed with Federal Judge Picard
Eleven are accused of black mar
ket gas coupon deals. while two
are charged with meat rationing
violations.
Those accused by the OPA and
the charges are:
Ambrose r. Benson. %. of Pom
tiac. selling l6C-2 counterfeit gas
coupons for 80 cents each.
John Woznicki. 81. Of Willow
Lodge, selling 10 c. coupons for
S4.l6
Peter Guastella. 25. Of 1850
Field. selling gas coupons at his
gas station. lO946 Kercheval
Ronald II CLANCY 81, Of $40
Henry. selling 104 c. coupons
for So.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-11
90 COUPONS FOR $50

Claude Anderson. 81 Of $50 +
Kirby. selling 90 CO coupons
for $50
Edward V. Kurkowski. %. Of
1886 Evaline. Hamtramck, selling
Ga CO coupons for S24
Matthew Wo1tkewicz, 36, Of
114lO ST. Aubin, Hamtramck. sell
ing eight A coupons for % cents
each
John C. Glordano, 80 of 2l97
Fischer selling 400 gas coupons.
including 240 counterfeits, for
$3.50.
Ben w. Johnson. 81. of POSI- Vir-
ginia Park. and Lionel B. Emery,
80 Of 1890 Duchess. selling 300
CO coupons for $500
James Stratas. Is. Of 2l1
ErSkine. selling r coupons for SD.
Alfred GoetZ. a farmer OF Bliss
field is charged with selling
turkeys above the ceiling price.
Robert Rocket. 30, manager OF
a Center Line restaurant. IS &C..
cused Of purchasing Sl,725 worth
OF black market meat