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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-14
Sniper Kills Ace Reporter

By WILLIAM B. D1ChANSON United Press Staff COrrespOndent)
 Allied Headquarters, Philippines, Nov. 14-(UP)-Frank Prist, Jr., war correspondent for Acme News Pictures, Inc, ana one of the first 16 newspapermen to arrive in the Southwest Pacific area from the United States after Pearl Harbor, was killed Sunday by a Japanese sniper bullet through his heart.
 PriSt, who had covered almost ev- cry campaign in this theater and who had photographed Gen. Doug las MacArthur more often than any other cameraman, had gone into the front lines in western Leyte to picture the advance of the 24th Division south along the Pinamo- poan- Ormoc road.
 After taking a series of photo- graphs, he climbed into his jeep parked beside the road only about 300 yards behind American forward clements and started the engine to return to headquarter
 As he threw the gears in reverse and turned around, a single shot rang cut and Prist crumpled over the wheel, the jeep turning back ward into a muddy ditch.
 Earl Crotchett of Little Rock Ark, and Irving Smith. both of Universal News Reel, and Clifford Bottomley, Australian Department of Information photographer from Melbourne, who were within a few feet and had planned to return with Prist, braved rifle, machine gun and mortar fire to lift him from the jeep and carry him to shelter.
 But he was dead when they reached him.
 William c. Wilson, United Press correspondent. and Mai. James Hungatt of Spokane, Wash, 8 pulp lie relations officer, both of whom were a short distance away, also hurried to the scene.
 Impressive Service
 Prist'S body was returned Sunday night to MacArthur's headquarters and brief but impressive services
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-14
C. Da11aher's Friends
 Appeal To Baldwin

Retention or reappointment of Cornelius J. Danaher as labor com- missioner of Connecticut loomed as possibility today as friends of. the popular Connie" directed appeals to Governor Raymond E. Edwin to retain the able, efficient executive. Commissioner Danaher tendered his resignation on the eve of the recent elections to broadcast an ap- peal in the interest of the candidacy of his son, U. 8. Senator John A. Danaher, who lost his fight for re- election. He was defeated bF Brien McMahon of Norwalk. Confnlission- CT Danaher offered his resignation to avoid conflict with . law pro- hibiting officials connected with the federal government from active par ticipation in political campaign. ,,
 A number ce labor leaders q prominence are reported spear heading the move to have Governor Baldwin "1eave the resignation on the table or if he is obliged by legal technicahties to accept it to reap point the popular commissioner for many years one of labor's staunch- est advocates and workers. In the rank and file of Connecticut labor,s groups few men enjoy the respect and confidence given Connie" Dan- aher.
 lit is reported that hundreds of persons moved by fathers intended sacrifice of position for his sons advancement have taken strong sympathetic view of unusual situa- tioh and are supporting the move ment to have Governor Baldwin de- cline the resignation.
 From various sections of the state come reports that a very active campaign is underway to select a successor to MT. Danaher. The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-14
BY J. EDWARD MURRAY

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 BY J. EDWARD MURRAY United Press War COrrespondent)
 Paris, November 4.-UP) - Lieut.. Gen. George S. Pat tons 3rd Army Storn1ed Metz from two sides today, capturing the second of the city'S nine main forts in a thrust to within three and 3 half miles of the outskirts from the south and launch- ing a frontal assault five miles to the west.
 Nineteen miles north of Metz, front dispatches said, other 3rd Army clements widened and deepened their bridgehead across the Mo- Selle river northeast of KoeT1- igsmacher to within a mile and a half of the German border.
 The American 7th army simul- taneously stepped up it's attacks along front stretching 27 miles south from the Chateau Salins area and seized Leintrey, Il miles east of Luneville, in an advance to with in 16 miles southwest of Sarrebourgs gateway to the Saar Valley. United Press War Correspondent Robert Richards, with the 3rd Army. said elements of the 5th Division captured the second of the main fort sringing Metz at Orny, five miles southeast of Metz, and press ed on another mile an da half into woods east of Fleury.
 No details were available yet as. to how the Fort fell, but it was known to be situated with the city limits of Orny ard was believed of the same solid concrete and steel construction as the famous Driart Fort and others in the Metz chain, though on smaller scale.
 Orny Lies nearly two miles u01bu@ east of Verny. where other American troops captured Fort L'Aisne, azl- other of the nine principal strolags holds, along switlt tEo lesssk x0Ete without a fight yesterday
 Though no word of the amci1nt of opposition, if any, encountered at Army had been received, the aban- donment of L'Aisne alone indicated that the Germans may not put up the fight anticipated for Metz. How ever, there still was no sign of an enemy withdrawal from Metz itself despite unconfirned reports to that effect yesterday.
 Elements of the 95th Division jumped of in frontal assault on Metz from the Chatel St. Germain area four to five miles due west of Metz early this morning, but no details of their progress were avail- (Continued on Page 4)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-14
BULLETIN

Zurich, November IA. = (UP1 A high German personality arr irving in Switzerland reported to- day that Adolf Hitler underwent a throat operation at Berchtes- garden when an old ailment de- velOped into a dangerous tumOr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-14
By ROBERT DOWSON

London, Nov. 14-CUP) A high German personality" reported in Switzerland today that Adolf Hitler had undergone a throat operation at Berchtesgaden after danger ous tumor had developed from an old ailment.
 The mysteriously absent Hitler now is at his Berchtesgaden retreat in the Bavarian Alps after submit- ting to the operation, 8 United Press dispatch from Zurich quoted the un- Identified German informant.
 Observers agreed that the report had an authentic ring, and would
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-14
Patton Closes In On
 Metz From 2 Sides.
BULLETIN

Paris, Nov. 14-UP)-supreme Headquarters reported today that the U. S. Third Army had cap- tured the Yser fortress group, four miles south Of Metx.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-21
Current Rationing Regulations
MEATS AND FATS


 Red stamps "As "Bs and "FS in Book " each valid be used through May 2 eo point, be used as change retaining values printed will be valid through March 20 - - ,, :, stamps valid March 26 and will be valid through June lS.
 in Book ". each worth points, used through May % Blue tokens each worth one used change
 stamps Book " retain the values printed on will valid through March 2O
 stamps "J8 and "KS become valid April and will be valid through June 20 Sugar stamp " valid for five pounds indefinitely stamp No 40 will be valid for five pounds for home canning through February 2s 1s45
 SHOES
 Stamp valid of will expire Stamp in Ration Book III is valid indefinitely for one pair of shoes stamp be designated shortly will take effect May
 GASOLINE
 coupons gallons B-l are valid for gallons B-3 and C3 vlad for five gallons
 TIRE INSPECTION inspection deadne for "A March 31 for B June S0 and for 70" May 3l. :, FUEL period through Septem- All worth 10 gallons unit.
 RENT CONTROL
 dwelling units including private registered Rooms oomng various Notice U26 completed to the Rent Office within after change tenancy in all rented dwelling units other than roomng houses and hotels tt& A s.tt'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-21
WiIIkie Hits
 At Democrats

Ripon, Ws., March 21-CUP)- Charging that the Democratic party was "a vehicle for the main- tenance of power" Wendell L. Will kie last night accused the New Deal of aiming at eventual adoption of government-contro society"
 The candidate for the Republican presidential nomination, speaking in the town which claims to be the birthplace of the COP 90 years ago, charged that the New Deal had ex- plotted the theory that the only solution for "every i'll" was com plete government control.
 The panic of 1929 and the devas- tating years that followed" Willkie said, "gave impetus and encourage ment to the thesis that the solution lay solely in government control.
 The present administration which came into power during those years largely adopted and exploited that thesis. While taking measures to alleviate the distress of the people, 1t gradually led them toward the destruction of the incentive system and the eventual adoption of government controlled society.
 The total result, consistently fostered by the administration, has the illusion that there is an ire pressible and inevitable conflict be- tween a society built upon economic and society of human welfare"
 Discussion the Republican party, Willkie, in what observers believed was reference to his rival for the nomination, Governor Thomas E. Dewey of New York. criticized party leaders who take no stand on the issues at all."
 Men who view a political party as nothing more than a piece of machinery for gaining office are apt to resort to this tactic" he said. They are afraid to antagonize any large group either within the party or outside of 1t, because they are so eager to gain office. They therefore remain silent, or, like the Whigs, try to please both sides.
 This attitude on the part of its leaders destroys a party's vitality"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-21
ReoI Troining
 For Combat Men

Fort Devens, Mass, March 21- (UP)-Combat trainees are prepar. ing for hard-fought invasion gains by learning the technique of house. toulouse fighting at Fort Deven's stimulates Stalingrad-Mock village.
 Army officials said that realistic instructions in proper methods oi combat in cities block by block and house by house are being undergone daily by troops at Mock village. The troops are taught the right way tc approach houses suspected If har. boring snipers. how to enter sus- pected structures and the best means of avoiding booby traps.
 Mock village was constructed by army engineers who erected a vil- lage street where actual battle con- ditions can be simulated.
 Officials said that hundreds of DevenS troops have gone through Mock village to learn lessons ab' solutely essential on fronts such az the Casino line in Italy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-21
NANCY DELANEY
 ASSUMES DUTIES

Final touches were given today to the new rehabilitation bureau office of information set-up by city au- thorities in the city hall basement Miss Nancy Delaney, newly-ap- pointed director of the bureau, as- sumed her duties today with one referral case of a returning veteran seeking information already listed in the files.
 The bureau will work in coopera- ton with all agencies established here for the purpose of aiding and giving information to all these re- turning servicemen. The principal purpose of the local office will be the coordination of all these agen- cies and the compilation of all their pertinent information and its im- mediate and direct dissemination to the individual applicant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-21
LOCAL FACTORIES
 SEEKING WORKERS
State WING Director ESti- mates COnnectiCut'S
 Shortage at $500
By WlInam \ Earguaon A

State War Manpower Director William J. Fitzgerald has estimated that more than $500 additional workers are needed in Connecticut's critical labor areas, it was reported today. The state official stated that orders for 2,221 workers were un- filled by the U. S. Employment Serv- ice in Waterbury March 16.
 Consideration is underway by the Victory manpower committees of a cooperative program whereby em- ployers would retain seniority rights for business workers who take tem- porary jobs in war plants, 1t was disclosed. Recommendation on the proposed plan are expected to be made by the committee members shortly. It was suggested as means for getting needed help in vital industries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-21
Stossen Game ToAccept if 

Washington, March 21.- (UP)- It. Cmdr. Harold E. StaSsen, of Minnesota, has notified Secretary of Navy Frank Knox that while he will not seek the Republican presi- dential nomination he will accept if nominated.
 Knox said that Stassen made his position clear in a letter which came through official channels from the South Pacific where the former governor is serving on the staff of Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr., commander of the South Pacific area.
 StaSsen's letter to Knox follows:
 ''In recent weeks there have been numerous questions by representa- tives of tn press in the South Paci- fic as to my attitude toward the current inclusion of my name in the presidential nomination discussions.
 "The same questions have been raised in the public press on the mainland, accompanied by an in- creasing amount of conjecture and speculation and attempts at inter- pretation and misinterpretation.
 q have therefore concluded that it is desirable and in the best in- terestS of my naval service that my position be clearly, concisely, promptly and publicly stated.
 (The following, Knox said, is the statement Stassen wished to make publicly.
 Tn reply to the questions that are being asked as to my attitude to- ward the current inclusion of my name in the presidential nomina- tion discussions, I will frankly and directly state my position.
 T do not seek and will do nothing personally to secure the nomination. If, notwithstanding this position, I were to be nominated, would con- sider 1t to be my plain duty to &C., cept and would do so, requesting in- active duty for 8 sufficient time to discuss with the people the issues and problems of the future.
 T wish to make it equally clear that will make no statement on political issues while on active duty, that do not wish any publicity of my activities in the Navy to be used in a political manner, and that no one is authorized to make personal commitments on my behalf.
 T will continue to carry out to the best of my ability those naval duties assigned to me-"
 Knox made no comment on the letter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-21
CITY ANTICIPATES
 TAX SETTLEMENT

A settlement out of court wes ex- pected today by city officials on the tax debt of the Hamilton Maine Co.,, formerly known as the E. J. Manville Go. Attachment papers were drawn up and last week and service was started, but it was later reported company officials in New York were conferring on settlement.
 The tax debt is listed at $ll,367 and is not due until Bay 1, but the city started superior court pro- ceedings in order to insure pay- ment. It was indicated that pay ment may be made or a surety bond issued today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-21
50 MORE YOUNG
 MEN ACCEPTED
20 Favor Navy; l4.A Group Represented By
 Four Towns

Naugatuck, March 2l - Harris Whltemore, Jr., chairman of Selec- tive Service Board 14-A, today an- nounced the names of young men who recently passed examinations at the induction center in New Ha- ven and will soon report for duty. Board l4-A is composed of Naug- atuck, Prospect, Cheshire and Vol colt.
 The group is the first to be ex- amined at the induction center in accordance with the new regula- tions.
 Navy Inductees are: Richard Merritt Brundage, R. F. D. 2, Wa terbury; Franklin Marshall Wilson, Maple avenue, West Cheshire; Francis Xavier Owens, 70 Cliff street, NaugatucK; Leonard Wood, 39 South Cedar avenue, Maple Shade, N. J.; Carl Padula, Wolcott; Ray Darius French, Wolcott; Lisle Burrows, 300 Plank road, Water bury; Alex zonas, 372 Rubber ave- nue, Naugatuck; Frederick Christ Schumacher, 48 Cherry street; Naugatuck; Gerald Joseph Vadnais, III Cherry street, Waterbury; Jo- seph Walter Tamulonis, Pond Hill road, Naugatuck: Donald Charles Kirk, 119 May street, Naugatuck; Kenneth Leroy Probel, Higganum; Leo Edward Dinneny, 158 German street, Naugatuck; Victor Albert Anderson, Storrs; Joseph Leonard Kelley, Waterbury road, West Che shire; William Leo McNamara, 31 West street, Naugatuck; Edwin San- tos Ruella, 47 South Main street, Naugatuck; Edward PiekSza, 59 Haggerty court, Naugatuck; and Ar thur Birch, Jr., Pond Hill road, Naugatuck.
 Accepted for the Army were: Ed gar VadnaiS, 38 Douglas avenue, Waterbury; Charles Elihu Turner, Mt. Carmel; Creslow Peter zguzen- ski, 129 City Hill street, Naugatuck; Ralph Scott Perkins, 29 Fern street, Naugatuck; Edward James Miner, 45 Burton street, Waterbury: Frank Peter Brellis, 195 Spring street, Naugatuck; John Edward Lauer, 99 Cherry street, Naugatuck; Arthur Ralph Grubermann, 6 Church street William Stephen Mezzo, Osborn road, Naugatuck; John Stephen Ktdzik, Al Washington street, Naugatuck; Edward H. Ardry, 31 Marshall avenue, Naugatuck; Jo- seph Philip Ciriallo, 686 Baldwin street, Waterbury; William Lawson Wilson, 253 Sheffield avenue, New Haven; Chester Joseph Adamski, 6s Anderson street, Naugatuck; Val bert Flephezes Gauthier, 85 Quinn StreeSp Naugatuck; Leo Mieczyslow kloniS, 92 Wilson street, Naugatuck John Eugene Curtin, 295 Cherry street, Naugatllck; Robert Alfred Milton, 85 Ridgewood street, Water- bury; Robert Kenneth Kirschner, 63 Newbury road, Waterbury and Edmund Thomas Murray, 163 Cliff street, Naugatuck.
 Joaquin Amarel, 84 South Main street, Naugatuck; Frederick War ren Morgan, 951 Cherry street, Wa terbury; Vincent James Pandolho, 5l1 Gouth Main street, Naugatuck; Robert Binete, 71 Aetna street, Naugatuck: Ernest Francis Molnar, 396 Scott street, Naugatuck; John Almeida Moniz, 77 South Main street, Naugatuck; Albert Paul Manzo, 92 Carroll street, Naugatuck Armond Joseph Fratesi, S4 Coen street, Naugatuck; Stanley Milton Tice, West Cheshire; and William c. Mangini, 93 Melbourne court, Naugatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-21
BOND CAMP PAIGN
 TOTALS POSTED
Waterburians Have In. vested $44,750,7I2 to
 Date in Bonds, Stamps

A total of $44, ,759,7l2, in all types of war bonds and stamps has been sold in Waterbury to date. it was re- vealed today by a summary listing of these sales released by the local bond finance authorities.
 Total sales in January were in the amount of $2,314,80l. while February sales equaled $3,29l, ,485. Sales were based on the issuance of Series E., F. and G bonds and all valued stamps.
 The American Brass Co.,, and Bristol Co.,, are shown to be the leaders in the employe participation plan of payroll deductions, both with a 95 per cent average. The city of Waterbury employees, now among the leaders, are shown to have a 94 per cent participation. Others in the top bracket of these larger firms are Scovill Mfg. Co.,, with 94 per cent; BenruS Watch Go. and Water bury Tool O.. both with 92 per cent. Many smaller manufacturing, re- tail and other types business are in the 100 per cent class.
 A total of 32,407 employees of local factories and business houses other than stores are participating in the payroll deduction plan for 90 per cent average, for a monthly deduc- tion of $804,753. Of the merchants 825 employees out of total of LILA are participating resulting in a monthly deduction of $5,8S1 or "A per cent participation.
 The following is list of authoriz- ed issuers of these bonds and the amounts issued by each, to date. Banks, $22,614.033; industrial is- suers, $1O624 ,268; Rowland Hughes, $149124; Miller and Peck. $l06, 300; Radio Station VERY, $49, 1894; {; Loew's Poli, $282 957; State Theater, $39O, O,262; Federal Reserve, $4,l06,24l; Bronson Library, $66,O00; credit un- ions, $1,346,389; and Post Office, $5. .O23. .434.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-21
Compensation Agreements

Compensation Co m m ssioner John J. O'Connell today approved the following agreements for week. ly payments during disability or for specific payment in case of perm anent injury:
 Ignaz Kulpaof Oakville against Armour and Go. of New York City, $2109 beginning March l, injur- ies to middle and ring fingers of left hand.
 John Harris of Hubbardston Mass. against H. w. Conner Go. of Waterbury, $14.06 for 2.53 weeks 20 per cent functional loss of terminal phalanx of right middle finger.
 Ernest Gale of 215 South Main street against Waterbury Tool Co.,, $27.72 beginning Oct. 9, in- jury to left eye.
 Harry Hoyle of Torrington against Henley Machine Co. of Torrington, $25 for five weeks, 20 per cent loss of use of right ring finger.
 Daniel Sheehan of Torrington against Turner & Seymour Mfg. Go. of Torrington, $1859 for 6.27 weeks, 16 and 1-2 per cent loss of function of right index finger.
 Arthur Scriven of II Englewood avenue against Associated Trans port, Inc. of New York City, $25.03 beginning Feb. 3, injury to left great toe.
 E. P. Sullivan of 115 South street against Associated Trans port, Inc. of New York City, $22. .16 beginning Feb. 28, fracture of right leg.
 Martha Dodson of 51 Penta street against American Brass Co.,. Metal Hose branch, $l8.32 for five weeks, 20 per cent loss of use of right ring finger
 Saleem Haddad of 131 Baldwin street against Manufacturer Foundry Go. of Waterbury, $283 beginning Feb. 19, injury to left little finger.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-21
RED CROSS FUND
 TOTALS $l6O,OOO

Donations turned into the Red Cross by the church enrolment group night boosted the local war fund to $160,000, 1t was announced today. The $2,00O added since yes- terday represents individual contri- buttons as well as returns from the church enrolment.
 Norman Neale, assistant director of the war fund campaign, yesterday painted in another portion of the cross displayed at Victory House on the Green. Workers have been asked to make returns as quickly as possible in order to complete the cross. The local quota has been set at $208,000.
 Mrs. Perry Borden, chairman of the church enrolment group, was in charge of yesterdays meeteing of workers of the group.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-21
GRANGE SERVES
 SUPPER TONIGHT
Third and Fourth Degrees to Be ExempIIi6ed FOI-
 lowing Meal
MIDDLE LEBURY Correspondent: Nancy Rney
 Telephone l-ellO

Middlebury. March 2l-A harvest supper vii lbe held by the Middle bury Grange this evening at 6:30 in the dining room of the town hall. The bushes, session will take place at 8;15 with third and fourth dfegre9s.
 John L. Mulholland, second class season, has completed his boot training at Sampson, N. Y, naval training school. He is a former reisdent of Yale avenue.
 Pvt. Donald Beebe, son of Mir and Mrs. G. Fred Beebe, has con- pleted his basic training at Fort Knox, Kentucky.
 Mrs. Arthur GrieSs of Middlebury, accompanied by her sister, Miss Ruth Seeley of Providence, R. l., will leave this week for a stay at Vero Beach, Folrida.