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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-01-21

ties agreed to raise $4,000 to help
defray hall expenses, etc., for either
party, or $500 for both, if they
met in the Windy City.
AS the national committees under
Frank Walker of the Democrats and
Harrison Spangler of the Republi-
cans studied convention sites, the
Office of Defense Transportation de-
clared Chicago was the city least
likely to upset train schedules, since
regular line sleeping cars with II 1868
beds terminate there, compared to
1929 in New York.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-01-21
WAR PROFITS:
Want Strict Control

Recommendations to change the
present government procedure of re
capturing excessive profits on war
material by rewriting old contracts,
were bitterly opposed by Senators
Walsh (Mass.), LaFollette (Wis.),
Lucas (Ill.) and Connally (Texas).
Two recommendations particular
ly opposed would exempt from pres
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-01-21
STRIKES:
Increase in '43

Almost IA million working days
were lost through strikes in 1943
compared with 4 million in 1912,
records of the bureau of labor sta
tistics indicated.
Approximately $685., 091 workers
were involved in the estimated 3,737
walkouts, which topped the 1912 to-
tai of 839, 1861 men idle because of
1858 strikes.
Last years strikes doubled the
1924 average of 1,945, but it was
pointed out that the depression pre-
vailed during that period, and be-
cause of scarce employment walk
outs were less frequent.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-01-21
SOUTHWEST PACIFIC:
Jungle Fighting

Like the story of every other is
land in the South Pacific, U. S.
troops have had to fight for every
inch of ground on tropical New
Guinea, where landings have placed
doughboys in possession of the air
strip on Cape Gloucester and a
beachhead at Arawe.
With the enemy dug well in the
jungle, U. S. dive bombers and ar
tillery helped clear the way for the
infantry as it edged forward through
the dense brush about Cape Glou-
cester. In similar terrain at Arawe,
the enemy also fell back grudgingly.
While doughboys clawed forward
in New Britain, other elements OF
the U. S. Sixth army beat south
eastward along the New Guinea
coastline toward a juncture with
Australian troops driving north
ward. In this sector, the Allies
aimed for the big Jap shipping base
of Madang, supply point for their
coastal positions.
Ace Lost
Only hours after a dispatch from
.Guadalcanal had announced that
pudgy, 30-year-old Maj. Gregory
("Pappy") Boyington had shot down
his 26th Jap to enter the selective
list of U. S. air aces, his mother
received word in Okanogan, WASH,
that he was missing.
With a mothers faith she said:
"I am confident he is all right and
he will show up somehow, some
where"
Called "Pappy' because of his
comparatively older age among the
younger marine fliers, Boyington
was a picturesque daredevil. Once,
"Pappy" purposely led squadron
over a Jap airdrome, circling the
field slowly and daring the enemy to
come up and fight. When they did,
"Pappy" nailed three.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-01-21
CANADIAN WHEAT:
To Increase Imports

With approximately 35O,00O,0 900
bushels of U. S. wheat expected to
be fed to livestock during the cur
rent feeding season, an additional
100, 1000, 900 to $50, 100000 bushels will
be brought in from Canada, accord
ing to government sources.
Because U. S. railroad cars will
be sent into the interior of Canada
this winter, from 25,O0O,000 to 50,-
100000 more bushels of wheat will
be imported than otherwise posi-
BILE, due to the freezing of the Great
Lakes.
Although the heavy dairy and
poultry producing areas of the
Northeast have bettered their feed
situation, feed grains are needed in
the drouthy south central regions,
and protein meals are scarce in the
southwest range districts. The to-
tai supply of feed concentrates was
estimated at 1863, 100000 tons.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-01-21

Romans Started 1t
Early Romans were the first to
eat asparagus.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-01-21
WEEKLY NEWS ANALYSIS
Red Army FORCES Deeper Into Poland
AS Southwest Drive Perils Nazi Troops;
Allied Bombers Plaster Western Europe;
Strikes Show Marked Increase in l943

columns h s ars ns
Rleasedb Newspaper Union.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-01-21
RAIL TRAFFIC

The nations railroads broke all
transportation records last year,
both for passengers and freight. Vol
ume of freight hauled was IA per
cent above 1912, the previous high,
and passenger traffic shot up So per
cent over the preceding year.
Average load of freight per train
was 1,116 tons, another record. Per
car load was Al tons. Average vol
ume of passengers per car was
greater than ever before. An in
crease of about 20 per cent in gross
revenue is expected.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-01-21
SOLDIERS VOTE:
Urge Uniformity

While congress wrangled over
whether the federal government or
the individual states should control
soldier voting in 1914, the war and
navy departments recommended
that applications for absentee bal
lots be distributed by the services
and local officials accept such appli-
cations any time before election.
Other recommendations made by
the army and navy were that voting
material be designed for air car
riage, and that serviceman's vote
be acknowledged by an officer no
lower in rank than sergeant.
Ballots must be distributed to the
servicemen by mail, the depart
ments said, and although it is the
army and navy policy to assist SOL
diers and sailors in voting, nothing
must interfere with the {. primary
obligation to wage victorious
war"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-01-21
PROHIBITIONS:
Before Congress

Prohibitionists lined up in support
of Rep. Joseph r. Bryson's bill for
bidding sale or manufacture of all
beverages containing more than "
of l per cent of alcohol for the
duration as congressional commit
tee prepared for hearings on the
measure.
AS prohibitionists organized sup
port, Rep. Emmanuel Celler said it
was rumored that they had raised
$10,000,000 for lobbying in Washing
ton.
Meanwhile, it was reported that
the Anti-Saloon league would remain
on the sidelines during consideration
of the bill, devoting its efforts to
persuading President Roosevelt to
declare prohibition as war meas
ure under his present vast powers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-01-21
COLLEGE FOOTBALL:
No Deaths

For the second time in the IL
years he has compiled statistics on
college football deaths, DR.. Floyd R.
Eastwood of Purdue U. announced
no fatalities due to football in 1913.
Possibly because of lack of suf-
ficient amounts and quality Of equip
ment, nine deaths were recorded in
high school football, DR.. Eastwood
said.
Fatalities in the sport have gradu-
ally decreased since he started his
survey in 1881, when 81 deaths were
announced, DR.. Eastwood said.
Since most deaths have been due to
head injuries, he suggested that grid
leaders look into possible use of new
crash helmets designed for military
use during the present war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-03
Waterburian In Glider
 Assault On Nazi E forces
Flight Officer William R. BOehm Took Part in D-DaK
 Invasion of Normandy; Official Report Given

to the beach-heads, the pilots were embarked on 8 variety of ships and returned to English ports.
 In retrospect the glider crews are unanimous in their praise of the paratroopers with whom they work ed and fought side by side in France. Laudatory comment has been forth- coming for the glider men too as the generals of the commands un- der which they operated have sent congratulatory messages down through ecnelons to the men who did such an outstanding job.
 Flight Officer Boehm has been given a short pass to break the long months of training which he underwent in preparation for D-Day and the exploits crammed into the few days thereafter. He will be back at work by the time this is read and polishing up tactics for another crack at the enemy.
 The TX Troop Carrier Command of which Flight Officer Boehm's Group is a unit, is commanded by Brig. Gen. Paul L. Williams and is part of the Ninth Air Force the American component of the Allied EXpeditionary Air Forces.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-03

A Ninth Air Force Troop Car rier Base, European Theater of Op- erations: Flight Officer William R.. Boehm of Waterbury, Conn, has returned to a troop carrier base after taking part in the invasion of France. As a member of the troop carrier group that spearhead- ed the glider assault on D-day, Flight Officer Boehm whose wife, Gladys, lives in Waterbury, Conn, piloted one of the first gliders to land in France carrying airborne infantry and equipment to strike at the Germans behind their lines.
 Leaving England behind the CAT tow-plane, Fight Officer oBehm cut loose his glider at the pre- -designat- ed landing zone and circled down to join the actors on the stage of military history's greatest perform ance. Once on the ground, the glider crews joined with paratroop- CTS and airborne infantry to smash at the enemy in a variety of ways. The versatility of these glider men, who have been trained in aerial and ground warfare, was demon- strated conclusively by the number of assignments which they handled capably in the days following their landings. They put up cordons of fire for following waves of gliders; they guarded hospitals against Sniper fire, they acted as escorts for prisoners. In addition to these tasks many joined with rowing paratroop- CTS to wipe out German snipers and machine gun nests.
 Some were captured and escaped, in few instances convincing their captors that they should surrender. A few joined up with medical de- tachments and did yeomens work in bringing in wounded to tempo rary field hospitals.
 Gradually working their way back
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-03
GAMBLING CHARGES
 CONTINUED TODAY
Alleged Proprietor Is Held Under Bonds of $500
 for Hearing

July 2 was set for hearing for Tobey Crosse, 46, 39 CoSsett street, accused of keeping a gambling house in cigar store at 721 North Main street, when he was arraigned before Judge Charles R. Summa in city court this morning. Bond was set at $500.
 Also receiving continuances to July were six men accused of fre- quenting a gambling house: Louis Geneva, 26, 89 Dougherty street; John H. Rogozinski, A, 78 North Main street; Marcus Trefucione. 29, 51 East Farm street; Emil Radke, 24, 102 South Leonard street; and Stanley Austace. Bonds were set at $25 each.
 The men were arrested in police raid on the cigar store Saturday morning. Taking part were Detec- tive Lieuts. William Foley and Err nest Pakul and Detective SergtS. Charles McWeeney and Joseph Mc- Carthy.
 Other cases: Frank Vaughan, 52, 8 Slocum street, intoxication, breach of the peace, and non-support. or- dered to pay $25 per week to family, 120 days in jail. suspended; Ray mond Mahal 35, l06 North Elm street, Mrs. John Pluchino. 34. l13 Dikeman street. parking violations, $5 bonds called; Harold Hickey, 27, Cottage place, intoXication and breach of the peace, continued to July IT: George Rupsaitis, Hervey street, intoXication and breach of the peace, and Mrs. lilly Smirski, 6l, Hervey street, breach of the peace. continued to July 5.
 Tn Saturdays city court session before Judge T. E. Conway, Ralph Blais, 34, AZ Walnut street, was or dered to pay $l4 weekly to his fam ilyI and given suspended 60-day jail sentence on charges of breach of the peace and non-support.
 Other cases: Louis Marrella, l6, lO6 Platt street and Lewis Doc- chic. l6, 99 Platt street, both charged with breach of peace, con- tinued tn July II; Francis V. Doyle, 20, l35 Hillside avenue, non-support, continued to July IA: James Caul- field, 35, 10 Seeley street, assault and breach of peace, continued to July 28: Francis Signori, 2l, 276 South Leonard street. motor vehicle law violation, nolled: Nicholas Guiditto, 28. 35 West Farm street. parking violation, nolled; Olga Filhrmann, 53, ' Hendricken place,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-03
Bonds Here Falling Below Expectations
A NEWS OF MEN N THE SERVICE

An Eighth AAF Fighter Station. England-Staff Sgt. Fred N. Gavi- gan, 2, of 177 Walnut street, is a member of squadron servicing air. craft in Col. Don Blakeslee's P-5l Mustang fighter group, which flew from dawn til midnight over France the day of the invasion. The group made dive-bombing attacks on Ger man troop trains and motor con- voys and secured the skies over France for German craft for more than five hours at time. The group has destroyed more enemy aircraft than any other in England, its score being 399 destroyed aloft, and 186 destroyed on the ground.
 Fifteenth Air Force-"It made me mad, and I let those bullets fly faster" stated Staff Sergeant Frank T. Coakley, p, son of Mrs. Mar garet Coakley, 45 Howard street, Waterbury, Conn, as he returned from bombing mission over Ger man held target in Europe, with nothing worse than a sore foot where a piece of flax had hit the sole of his shoe. without penetrating it.
 My foot was pretty sore, but I guess I'm lucky" stated the young sergeant, and hope that's the only piece of flak meant for me-"
 Sergeant Coakley is graduate of Leavenworth high school, and was employed as a machinist apprentice before entering the service on Mo- vember 3, 1922. A right waist gum ner, Sergeant Coakley is stationed in Italy with a 18th AAF Lrberator bombardment group which has been bombing German held targets in Europe. He entered the service on November B. 1942, and received his gunnery training at Davis Monthan Field, Arizona.
 Albert V. Capozzi of 16 Porter street recently completed course at the Naval Electric School at St. Louis, Miss, and is now eligible for the petty officer rating of electri- clans mate, third class.
 Sergeant Stanley Valeski, son of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Valeski of
 27O Walnut street, has been mis- sing in action over Germany since
 June 21, according to War De-
 partment telegram received by his
 parents Saturday night.
 The local soldier, who served as
 an aerial gunner, had been over
 seas two months and had partici-
 pated in 10 missions over enemy
 land. His last letter was dated
 June 20 and arrived here just two
 days before the message from
 Washington.
 Sergeant Valesxi has been in the
 Army two and a half years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-03
ALDERMEN MEET
 MONDAY, JULY 10
Board to Review Appeal for Highland Avenue
 Funeral Home

Tonight's scheduled meeting of the aldermen has been postponed until next Monday night, July 10.
 Business to be taken up at the meeting will consist of the boards vote of the recent approval of the board of finance to transfer $300,- 900 of the postwar reserve fund to the city treasurer for the purchase of an equal amount of Treasury certificates. If approved this will constitute about $600,000 of these type certificates purchased by the city. $100,000 of this $500, ,000 has al- ready been withdrawn from the postwar fund while $250, 900 was in- vested from various bond accounts of the city.
 An appeal made by the Stokes funeral establishment to set up bus iness at the corner of Lawlor street and Highland avenue, will be re- viewed by the board, 1t Is expected. This appeal, which has met consid- erable opposition from residents of that area because the locale is classified as residential zone, has already been subjected to a pub- lie hearing and is now in the hands of the boards zoning committee.
 It is expected the recent appoint ment of Richard Crane of the Lea Manufacturing Company, to suc- ceed Frederick s. Chase as a mem- Der of the city planning commission will be approved by the board at the next meeting. MT. Crane was appointed by the Mayor which ap- pointment must now be given final authorization by the board.
 Other meetings to be held this week include police and fire boards on Wednesday afternoon, public works Wednesday evening, and finance on Thursday. As reported here elsewhere. today, the board of education will meet tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-03
MANY RENEWALS
 FOR OIL ARE DUE

Issuance of requested renewal oil rations is expected to be completed within the next 10 days. according to a report by Fred A. Webb. fuel ration administrator, who stated. however, that about 30 per cent of the city's consumers have failed to file renewal applications.
 Attention to commercial applica- tions will be given as soon as the household users issuance is com- pleted. the administrator stated
 Householders have been urged to fill their storage tanks during the summer so dealers may refill their own storage facilities before the heavy demand for oil starts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-03

Series "E" type bonds Jagged somewhat, not only in the city but throughout the nation, with over $2,000, 900 to be garnered here by Saturday to meet the city's quota, of this type bond, of $5,25O,000.
 To date over $12,000, 900 has been realized in sales of other type bonds and although the citys overall quota has reached about the 70 per cent mark, the danger of failure to attain the remaininf 30 per cent or peter, is prevalent.
 Waterbury has never failed to at- tain any prescribed quota for any previous drive and in fact has suc- ceeded in going well over the top of previous quotas. The current goal is the highest ever and presents more difficulties of attainment than others.
 Bond officials today pointed out that i've must not fail for our fail- ure would be a bitter let-down of the men overseas"
 A one day quota of $40,000 in the sale of bonds was almost at the halfway mark at noon today at the Victory House when sales sponsored by the Lebanon-Syrian Americans of the city had totaled about $19,- 900. "E'' bonds at noon made up over $500 0of this latter figure.
 Speakers at the rally being spon- sored by the Lebanon1Syrian Amer jeans included Mayor John s. Mon- agan, and senatorial candidates Ed ward Egan and Patrick Wallace.
 Two servicemen, who will deliver bond appeals will be Staff Sergeant John Macary, recently returned from action in the South Pacific for which he was awarded the Dis tinguished Flying Cross and the Soldiers medal for bravery, and returned from the Pacific.
 Those participating from the club will be June Nejame, Mary Ann Niame, Yvonne Matney. Madeline Hajjar, Julia Nejarne, Margaret Corey Yvonne Sefa, Matilda Rizk, George Rizk, Faithe Matney, Frieda Corey, Jean Shaker and Lillian Haddad. Musical selections will be presented by Marie Chacar, Mrs. Henry Shaker and Tofhe Thomas
 The Bristol Co.,, one of the con- siStert war supporters among the industrial groups, today reported a subscription fo SIPS, ,000 towards its current Fifth War Loan drive quota of $135, ,OO0, it was anonunced by William V. Hawkes., chairman of the payroll division of the Waterbury campaign. MT. Hawkes. reported that it is expected that the com pany employees will go over the top by Saturday of this week.
 The Bristol Co. has 1850 em- ployes who have been credited with 8 minimum of ten per cent payroll deductions for the past 2l months and over II per cent for the past eight months.
 Attainment of 86 per cent of their current uota has been realized by; employees of the Lea Mfg. Co.,, winners of the Army-Navy "E" re- gently. Employees of this concern have a record of 100 per cent par ticipation in support of the current Fighting Fifth campaign.
 The Scovill Go. whistle was blown five times this morning signalizing the total purchases of 134 bonds of $l,000 valuation, b yemployes, since D-Day. The kiddie day sponsored by the company last Saturday proved to be one of the most successful
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-03
@>e4Ms7yn>vrE & esTAaLlsHED assS

Today - Monday, July Third and Tomorrow - Tuesday, July Fourth - Store Closed There's The Magic Of QuoIity-The Thrill Of Style As New York-Fifth Avenue Interprets It.
 Which makes Rossrs-Peet suit - whether you pay $55 or $s5 - Something to cherish end op' preeiste for meny moons.
 There's elwsys something 10 lock fowogd to in Rogers Pset sood clothes - UnwsweI service mile age Pleasantly comfortable hcnd done clothes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-03

both from the standpoint of the current campaign as $5,O00 was re- alized and from the viewpoint of the kids" attending who had 8 whale of a time.
 More than 2,50O of these children attended the carnival and varied entertainment provided by the com- pany who received rides in an Army jeep and watched the performance of mechanical animals and of clowns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-03
4SO ATTEND USO DANCE

About 400 persons including 80 servicemen, each of whom were presented gift were present at the weekly USO dance Saturday night at Central YMCA. A novelty hat contest in which seven service men took part was featured.
 Unico Barrone and his orchestra presented short concert including selections from Sigmund Romberg's musical success, My Maryland.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-03

Nathan Levin, 65, GA Elizabeth street and w. Kosersky, 39, 28 Ste- phana Lane, all charged with park ing law violation, $5 cash bonds called in each case; Leonard Fisher, fl, 364 Park road, non-support, con- tinued to Aug. 26.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-03
Committee Appeals
 To Waterburians To
 Make Extra Sacrifice
Latest Report Locally Credits Waterbury With ReaI- izing 653o of Its Official Quota; Syrian Amer
 jeans at Victory House Today

Waterburys Fifth War Loan Drive toward quota of $2 in all type bonds entered its final week today with 65 per cent realized to date Saturday is the o
 al closing date for the current Fighting Ffh campaign and bond officials this morning urged gve until hurts effort the part of all residents of the city during the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-03

W, F, Walker of 252 Hillside ave. nue has been promoted to first lieu tenant, according to Q War Depart nlent announcement, He Is now on duty with the Central Procurement District, Army Ar Force Material Command, ct DetFOit. Mich,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-03

Second Lieut.. Richard c. Spell man of Prospect is completing an, intensive course in combat flying at Alexandria, La., and will be assigned shortly to an overseas combat area. HDe ise cO-pilOt with a Flying Fortress combat combat crew.
 The son of MT. and Mrs. Carl c. Suellman, Lieut.. Spellman is a graduate of Crosby high school, class of 1941, and was a student at the University of Connecticut when he enlisted in the aviation cadet program in November, 1942.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-03

Buy Wsr Bonds and stamps
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-03

Lieutenant Richard w. Michaels, son of Mir. and Mrs. Harry Mich aeIs, of Waterbury and nephew of Charles MichaeIs of Michaels, Inc, Hartford, has been awarded the Air Medal by Lieutenant General George c. Kenny, commanding general in New Guinea, according to . War Department, cOmmuni- cation. Lieutenant Michaels, a member of the class of 1943 at the University of Connecticut, enter ed the Air Force in June 1942, was commissioned at Coral Gables, Fla, in August 1943 and left for combat service the following month. Since entering active serv- ice he has been on more than 40 missions as navigation on Mitchell and LiberatOr bOmbers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-03

Charles Aleksinas of 995 Bank street, a gunner's mate, third class, participated in the invasion of France, according to word received by his father, William Aleksinas. He entered the Navy last July 13 while a student at Leavenworth High school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-03

George J. Byron, Jr., of All Syl- van avenue, was commissioned 8 second lieutenant at recent exercises at Napier Field, Ala. He also re- ceived the silver wings of a pilot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-03

Ishier Jacobson of 190 Plaza ave- nue was commissioned an ensign in the U. s. Naval Reserve last week ta the midshipman's school in New York. He is the son of MT. and Mrs Aaron Jacobsen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-03

Corporal Joseph L. Minervini of PA Oak street is an assistant crew chief on MT. Period" a P-51 Mus tang fighter plane, which is based in England. The son of MT. and Mrs. Ortenzio Minervini, he attend ed Leavenworth High school and served as an inspector at local plant before entering Army service.