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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-24

ny NEA Service
Washington, July "a. - Interaa-
tional bridges now link 10 American
republics along the new Pam
American Highway. accelerating
production and transportation OF
critical war materials. Latest Of
the international bridges to be COM
pleted is the 480-foot Rio Goascoran
highway bridge connecting FL SAL
vador and Honduras.
To provide improved land COM
munications south Of the border,
chiefly in Mexico and Central
America, u. s. Army Engineers
pushed a pioneer road through gaps
In the Pan-American Highway route
through 10 countries. They with
drew from the project on October
81. l943. because their services were
urgently needed elsewhere.
War-expanded bridge and road
construction has reduced the number
Of unspanned rivers on the highway
route. between Laredo. Texas. and
Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro, but
bridges are still needed in southern
Mexico. Nicaragua. Costa RIGA and
northern Panama, as well as in south
America.
Meanwhile, bridge are being
constructed along the Inter-
American Highway route I'm Cos
Ia RIGA by the Public Roads Ad-
ministration Of the United States
Federal Works Agency under the
inter- American cooperative road
building program. In South America,
bridges still remain TO be built in
several parts of the Pan-American
Highway system TO provide ALE
weather. all-year travel. This is. Of
course, particularly true Of sections
where the Pan-American Highway
route is still impossible.
One Of the most notable OF the
modern highway bridges Is the 700.-
600 Cuscatlan Bridge spanning the
Lempa River in the interior OF Fl
Puente Cuscatlan is the
longest suspension bridge In Central
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-24
PRE-FABRIcATED BRIDGES

Because of scarcity of proper
materials. fabrication equipment
and skilled local labor In certain
localities In Central America. a
considerable portion of the bridge
materials came from the United
States. In addition To prefabricated
parts used in construction of the
railroad bridge on the Mexican.
Guatemalan border. 90 prefabricated
timber bridges and eight abandoned
steel bridges were bought In the
United States and shipped to Cen
trail America by Army engineers,
The prefabricated timber bridges
ranged IN length from so to 100
feet and were designed as one-way
structures with l5-foot clear road
way and HIS loading. The steel
bridges that were dlsmantled and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-24
PRISONERS TOO WILLING

Joliet. ILL.,, (UPl--Warden Joseph
Ragen OF Statewide Penitentiary
has ruled that guards. not prisoners,
must chase handballs knocked over
the 32-foot prison walls by inmates
during the recreation periods on
the handball courts. The prisoners
had offered to retrieve the balls.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-24
STATE GUARDS NOW
AT CAMP BALDWIN

It. Col. Peter y. Fox, Mai, J.
Peter costigan, and Capt. Fred
eTiek q. Nonamaker, adlutant, led
the Third Battalion. Connecticut
State Guard, into Camp Baldwin,
Mantle, yesterday for q weeks
training and maneuyers.
The guardsmen viii return to the
city Saturday when they will be paid
and dismissed. Employers viii make
up the difference between State
Guard pay and regular pay OF en-
ployes attending camp.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-24

reconditloned for shipment had
spans Of from 30 10 1874 feet.
After the war. when widespread
travel Is possible again, tremend-
Gus benefits for the good Of all the
Americas win undoubtedly result
from thsi great highways compile
ton. In Central America, enc Of the
chief barriers TO a better standard
Of livlngwill have been removed. To
almost as great an extent. the high
way can perform the same service
for South America.
The new highway bridges are
vitality essential in making this
dream Of a century"--as the Sal
vadorans put it--come true.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-24

Rev. Francis Pete" Murphy, Washington Hill native,
who leaves August for permanent Marykno mission
assignment in the junges Of Bolivia viii be given the
entire receipts of mammoth bngo party In the Church
Of the Immaculate Conception basement wednesday
evening" August 2 at 3 o'clock Volunteering their
services for this worthwhile benefit the following:
William p. ODonnell, John c. Kelley and George 7.
Dillon as chairmen: Mrs. John Healey, Mrs. Frank
McGrath Helen Barry, Henry Bowling, Thomas
Reynolds Tom Conway. Gladys Hubbel, Rose Kingston,
Doris Cosgrove, Angie Mambruno Helen Roberts Mrs
Francis Kelley Eleanor Broderick Mrs. Michael Nc
Cormick Mrs. John McCloSkey, Mrs. Daniel Callahan,
Rita Garrity Mrs Anthony Walsh, Mrs. Belinda Tracy
Braun and Fred Blake equipment; Charles Barth Hazel
Duffy, Helen Duffy, Marjorie Heaey Mary Mccormick
and Mary Blake, finance William and Robert Heidkamp
Joseph Thompson and Richard Healey, refreshments;
LaWlor and Marty Brennan, oudspeaker; Jack Heaey,
announcer; Rose Mary Garrity Mrs. Patrick Kenney,
McCSrath Mrs Ella Keavney Mrs Fred Harmon Mrs.
Doris Griffin and Mrs. Margaret Kennedy, assistant
annolncers: and Doris Braun, cashier.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-24

Joyce DeEtte Bradley of New Haven and Allan
Bixby ChirgWn Of Snyder n. ", married in the
Elm City last week and after a honeymoon In Rhode
Island will make I32 Macarthur Drive, this city, their
residence Julius b. Smith Of this city reelected
treasurer Of the Madison Property Owners Association
recently at the Madison Beach Club. Anthony
MarinelIi paid So for violating road rules In Wood.
bridge town court last Friday night. Charley Mele-
GAMES, Jr, of Naugatuck taxed Sl2 for speeding
and Frederick Hill Of Prospect who failed TO appear to
answer a reckless driving charge had his SIS bond
called.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-24

wJg-coaalerspy-Deama
WAHC--plaN. Mayor % me
Town, with LioAei
barrymore
a.is-woR--scree Test
s.sO-wEAf--Rosc Bamptan,
Sopranoy Wiifred PeiietleR
and Orchestral Claiming
pOllock-~St0ric
WoR-Music 81 worship;
Alfred Mailenetcia. Con-
Quoting: John Baker.
baritone; Norman Carey
wjz%spO,llgAG wsems
wABc-Play; Man called x
with Herbert Marshall
s:ss-WIl--Stury Program
soprano. Reinhoid echmi9e
BaEso; Percy Faith and
woR@Renry Gladstone,
wJz~-Raymond swing.
wABc@Screen Guild Plays
Night Must Fall, With
James Cagney. Rosemary
Decamp aud Dame May
wiz@nollywooa Theatsrs
Judgment Deferred; ona
Munson
WABC--Broadway ShoWtiu9
Johnny MorEan. BiacktoA
Orchestral: Vic Anthony,
Tenor; Jose FerreF. Guest
"a .oo--WEAF r. News-Byle Van
WOR--%cws
ii:Os-wJZ-Ncws from washings
ton
ii:iO-wAc-News: william L.
Shirer
-wEAF--News from wash.
lngton
WJZ-Ion Cart Trio
WABC-prima orch.
n --WoR-weather; Music
-wEAF--Storics Of Escapes
Drama
WJZ--CordoeA Songs; La
vale Orchestra and
others
wABC-Pnstor Orch.
ii.sS-~WgZ--Jack Smith. Songs
1900 EAF-News Music
wABC-,Scws: Variety
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-24

Bette Davis Warner Brothers star currently
beD gseen In Mr. SkeffngtOn" at the New York Holly
wood TheateF, has been made an honorary member
Of the PeFlscOpe Navy Wives Club of America No. 49, OF
New London, Conn. The certificate OF membership
was sent 70 Miss Davis because of the work she has
done IN building the maFOIe OF the Armed Service
through her Hollywood Canteen activities,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-24

Turn-about is fair play, even In dog language So,
IL only right for Lasse MGMs colieg dog star to
etand.n for Major-another beautiful collie making
debut before the camera During filming of "Lassie
Come Home" last year Major Lassies stand-in The
dog also was being trained meanwhile by Rudd Weather.
wax Lassie's owner. BY the time filming of a sequel
"s0n OF Lasse" began, Major too talented canine
actor SO, when another collie needed for the role
Of LaSsles mother, Major tested and picked for the
part Ana for his first scene in the picture, Lassie
showed he wasn't the least bit jealous by asting as
Majors gtand-ip,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-24

AIr. and Mrs. Joseph Evans Of $50 Hill Street are
celehrating their seventh wedding anniversary today
They're the proud parents Of two children, Barbara
Ann, IL years, AMI Carol Joan, months. MIS-
Evans Is Che former Estee VituS. Joe Is one OF the
veteran members Of our composing room personnel
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-24

William LaEaose, local sailor and Loretta Brodeur,
Hartford laboratory technican paid dollar for mar
riage license in the Insurance City last Friday SYM
patty is extended to Mrs Thomas Martin of West Ches
hire in the death of her father Whitney D. Todd &c.
SpanishAmerican veteran. in Portland Friday after
noon. Rev. Craig g. Whitsitt former Naugatuck
pastor led the devotional service at the fifth outodoor
vesper sings at the Hartford Seminary campus last night
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-24

Rev. David BannOn, East End native, Officiated
deacon at the funeral Mass of DR.. Thomas =. WEIGH
At the Church of st. Thomas the Apostle, Hartford,
Friday morning George u. Ryan of Chase's and
Edward Graham executive secretary OF the local Com
munty Chest, have been named 10 the seyen,man
nttee to organize industrial recreation programs for
war workers throughout the state. The initial meeting
will be held tomorrow at the Hartford YACA.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-24

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-24

Cab Galloway, the King Of Hi-de-Il0 becomes the
first major American bandleader to appear In Nova
Scotia when he opens tour Of Canada's maritime
provinces next week. tie will visit Halifax, PictOu,
MOncfOn, MiddletOwn. CORVALLIS and Truro well
give performances for Army and Navy bases In that
At the request Of the Canadian government Cab
will assist In the current Canadian Victory Loan Drive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-24

Simon J. Donahue, chief streetman, is celebrating
his 3Oth anniversary with the Connecticut Light and
Power Company this month. He started with the
Waterbury Gas Light in 1914. During the first World
War he spent 81 months in the Army and held the rank
the service and holds the Air Medal and Purple Heart
awards.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-24

Good Night
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-12
Hendrix Van Loon
Dies at Age Of G.
Noted Writer Covered
Fronts in World War

OLD WITCH. Conn.
March IL dNSt-Hendrik WiIlem
van Loon 81, noted journalist,
author and lecturer, died of a
heart -ailment today at his home
IN Old Greenwich.
Van Loon, a native of Rotter-
dam, Holland, came 10 America
and was educated AT Cornell and
Harvard universities.
Van Loon gained a wide reputa-
ton As a war correspondent dur
ing World War l. but was noted
especially for his writings and
lectures in later years on modern
European history
Among his leading books were
The Story Of Mankind. "A Short
History of Discovery, Ancient
Man The Story Of the Bible. ="
An lndlScreet Itinerary and
Man the Miracle Maker
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-12
Sausage Value
Cut Two Points

WASHINGTON, March Il
(INS)-The OPA announced to-
day a reduction of one and two
points in the ration value Of sau-
sage, effective tomorrow. because
Of the large supply and a sharp
drop IN CONSUMER demand
Changes in the recently issued
March table follow:
Bologna, frankfurters, fresh
pork sausage, smoked pork sau-
sage, dry and cooked Kosher sau.
sage and liver products, down one
point each; dry sausage including
salami. semidry sausage. including
pork roll, and dry and semidry
Kosher sausage. down two points
each.
SauSages packed in TIN or glass
containers. such as Vienna saul
sage, are not affected
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-12
Press Admitted TO Camp

spent day with the prisoners recently when for the first
time Michigan the department admitted the
prisoner of work camp.
didn't suppose il would be possible for experience
emotion but utter hatred at the sight of Naz and
prepared hate these prisoners with all soul
But up here from the every
thing except the trees and deer Of the forest and the cenged
blue of Lake Superior found difficult that these
youngsters had represented anything sinister
The little interpreter for instance with his plumbers
cut and his who struggled render English
ouddes uterances officers and mutterd German
whenever word euded him
Or the young baker who upon learning that of his
guards having birthday asked permission
bake a cake for
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-12
AUTOPSY PERFORMED

An autopsy Saturday failed 10
reveal the cause Of death Later.
the contents of the stomach were
sent 10 the county chemist. who
Will make an analysis 10 determine
whether poison was present.
Apparently, police said. Mrs
Macintosh had made an effort
10 prevent identification by re-
moving all contents of her purse
which might have given clue
A former 500 a week book
keeper for the Detroit Tool e.
Manufacturing Co, Mrs. MacIn-
tosh, who was Al years old and
lived at 4Sl3 Devonshire. had
been charged with embezzlement
by the firm last September.
Shortages aggregating $4.793
were alleged. including II forged
checks totaling $500 and a
shortage OF S., 2s9 in the petty
cash fund
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-12

3,OOOOut
AtDaiiries

Three thousand workers and deiverymen from
80 major Detroit diaries went into the second day
of wildcat strike this Sunday which virtually para
lyzed the ctys domestic milk supply.
There only bare hope that the soppage could be
ended this weekend angered workers pressed their
mands for War Labor Board ruling their petition for
time and onehaf pay for than 40 hours work
Earlier Saturday the strikers bitterly denounced the
WLB and ignored the boards demands that they
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-12
Prisoners of Waf
N. Michigan
Woods Full
Of Real Naz1s
Nv John eRKEG

MUNISTNG, March 11--Up here, at the top Of
Mchigans northern peninsula, the woods are full
of Nazis.
Real ones, bivouacked in the abandoned CCC
Camps Evelyn and Sidnaw under deep snow and the
armed guard Of American MPs.
They're German soldiers who fought in Rom
mels Afrika KorPs or in Sicily. Some even own
campaign ribbons testifyng tother survival of the
first hard Russian winter"
But they're no longer grim, goose stepping killers Clad
and wool trousers and jackets they look like
strappng farm boys they work in the banketed
forest choppng down for pupwood wage of so
cents daV
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-12
War Fronts

RUSSIA-Nazs reel back along 5OO-mile front Page D.
THE AIR WAR-Amercan bombers blast Munster, Germany,
and Florence Italy. Page B.
ITALY-Boh sides spar for openings Anzo beachhead
prisoners report Nazts discouraged. Page 3
SOUTHWEST PACIFIC-Amercan extend lines in New
Britain New Guinea and the Admralties. Page B.
BALKANS British warhips shell K6rcua Hsrbor Ttos
forces two key towns. Page A.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-12
? ERE SHIPS sunk
SANCTIONS DISCUSSED

LONDON, March II qNS)-
Representatives Of the American
and British governments were un-
derStood 10 he comforting tonight
on the next steps IN dealing with
neutral Eirc
Prime among the topics was the
question OF whether economic
sanctions should he applied
against the Irish regime. Well
informed observers declared the
Allies may refuse 10 permit their
shipping 10 be used. and the~lives
OF their sailors EiSked- ia supply
ing that state
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-12

and most of your daily life, is dominated by de-
cisions made in Washington,s cramped magnifcence.
The city is often a Babel, confused by conflicting
overlapping wartime agencies and spced by the clashes Of
militant personalities 1t has been called the only madhouse
which operated by the inmates 1t is spending money
money never before has been spent.
But somehow despite the seeming chaos and confusion
mighty job is being done in Washington The tentacles
Iof its influence reach to the ends of the earth.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-12

The Homeric Russian army is dependent in many
spects upon Washington's decisions and whims
China eats, starves, fights retires-depending
fluctuations in Washington.
The greatest Y. s. armed force in the countrys history
is propelled by earthshakng orders from Washington
headquarters Truk Tokyo, Berlin first attacked
in Washington around quiet tense conference tables
Washington cursed; it is praised. 1t sins sinned
against It's power is breathtakng
simple nod of a head in Washington the
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-12
Facing Trial as Embezzler,
Woman Dies MysteriouSly

Since the previous night the
body had lain in the morgue, Cts
Identity unsupported II was
known only that the woman had
become suddenly Ill at the Adams
Theater during the evening. had
been rushed 10 Receiving Hospital
and died
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-12
Miranda Under Knife

ST. LOUIS. March II up
Studio officials revealed today
that Carmen Miranda, the Bra
lillian bOmbshell, left Barnes Hos
pital yesterday after an operation
TO remove a nasal obstruction.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-12
Considine's Impressions of washington at War

hurting Of millions of the English Channel
against Hitlers fortress.
The stroke Of pen the whir of business machine,
decides how much money you'll have your pocket IN
1914 how much (and What you'll eat how many or how
few clothes you'll get.
Millions of foreigners many Of them in Na7-occupled
countries look 10 Washington for and substance
The nations capital fairly huns with activity But its
only foundres its tempted government buildings. It's
only products utmatums laws, memos
Continued Eight
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-12

FORT CUSTER. March Ill
Ma. Arthur w Bromage, former
University at Michigan economies
professor, and an instructor az the
Fort euStcr Military Government
School has been ordered to active
duty
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-12
and Sick
Assured of Milk
Health Board Sets Up
Clearing House for Calls

Meeting the emergency with all
of the facilities at its command,
the health department Saturday
established a clearing house to
assure an adequate milk supply
for infants. sick children and sick
adults during the milk drivers
strike.
Or. Joseph G. Molner, acting for
DR.. Douglas, city health commits
sioner, who was out Of the city,
said Saturday evening that the de-
partment had been able 10 supply
all emergency cases under the
departments jurisdiction.
MOTHERS ASK AID
However. as the situation be-
came more acute. emergency
needs spread TO outlying areas,
where mothers with babies we're
calling for assistance and where
no health officer was available.
A notable case was that, of a
young Center Line woman whose
two-week-old baby was without
sustenance as result of the short
age. The mother and child require
about three quarts daily. health
officials said.
Special consideration in baby
cases which was granted conpa-
mics by the strikers late SATURDAY.
relieved the heavy demand on the
health department.
KEEPS SWITCHBOARD OPEN
Persons in whose homes the
lack Of milk was apt 10 create
a health problem were invited
by Molnar 70 call the DEPART
ment at Columbia $500 and OK.
plain their needs. The depart
ment switchboard will remain
open as long as the strike con-
tlnueS
Cases adiudged By the depart
ment as being worthy of inme-
date attention were referred 10
department inspectors and quar-
antlne officers who obtained emer-
gency supplies from diaries and
delivered the milk
The majority of calls came from
Continued on Page ?. Col. u
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-12

c VI McARTHUR. DENTIST.
I'LL Griswold. over Kn,el =.
Hours, SO, Sundays, l0-l2.-Adv.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-12
FAILS To APPEAR

When court opened she didn't
appear Judge Cotter ordered her
bond forfeited and gave her at
torneyS until Monday 10 bring her
into court.
For "a hours there was no clue
as 10 where she was or why she
had failed 70 return 10 court.
And then Saturday morning.
relatives came down 10 the
morgue and identified her body
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-12
Learn Woodsmen's Lanauaoe

Or the plump youth Just learning to an AK who
while the visitors watched eed proudly roared
out the woodsman's shout of Tim BLH!"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-12

commander of district No 2 of
the Sixth Service Command and
in charge of the camps, made il
clear that they haven't become
converts to democracy. They
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-12

Mrs Mabel G. Macintosh,
charged with embezzling 81 500.
was a half hour early for her trial
IN Recorders Judge Cotter's court.
Informed that the court didn't
open Until $50, she told a police
woman.
I'm going out 10 get = cup
OF coffee. I'll be right back"
That was Friday morning To-
day Mrs Macintosh lay on a slab
in the morgue, while police and
medical investigators tried 10 I'M
ravel the mystery Of her death.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-12
j. ). Warns
Fire We May
Invade Her
Neutrality Denied
When She Refuses
TO Gust AXIS Aides

WASHINGTON. March II CUP)
The state department made IL
clear tonight that the United
States is not now committed to
abstain from the use Of military
force to stamp out espionage by
Axis agents operating under Irish
protection.
The department repuhlished the
text Of a message transmitted by
President Roosevelt Ia IRISH Prime
Minister De Valera FEB rs. 1912.
IN which this counlrys attitude
toward Fires neutrality al that
time was fully stated.
CLAIMED L. :. PLEDGE
The republication was prompted
by De Nalera's statement Of yes
terday in rejecting this country'S
request that Fire expel Axis dlplo-
mats who have been carrying on
espionage activities jeopardlzing
American lives that the United
States was pledged not 10 invade
Ireland
President Roosevelts 1912 mes
sage. in response 10 Irish protests
against the dispatch OF American
troops 10 the British Isles, clearly
dealt only with the circumstances
then operating.
The state departments motive
IN repubhshing the Presidents
two-year-old note, it seemed obvi-
Gus was 10 clear the record tn the
event the Allies conclude that
AXIS activities in Ireland arc suf-
fiCiently serious 10 warrant force
ful eradication. :
The statement came on the
heels Of the United States refusal
10 lei Fire purchase two merchant
vessels
? FIRE SHIPS SUNK
The two vessels are sought 10
replace two Of the Irish fleet
which have been sunk during The
war and are said 10 be urgently
needed 70 meet Irelands 20 per
cent deficit in her wheat crop.
The request for expulsion Of
Axis representatives from Fire
was accompanied by an American
statement saying that the pres
ence OF the AXIS agents conSti-
tuted a danger 70 the lives Of
American soldiers and te-tAe
success Of Allied military opera
lions"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-12
BLACKMAIL, SAYS BERLIN

NEW YORK, March II GNS9
The Berlin radio today termed
the Irish rejection of the United
States note as TO the point
called Americas action BLACK
mailing while Britain was called
The driving power behind These
assaults on Irelands neutrality
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-12
wLB DECISION ASKED

Ballard had earlier wired the
WLB for a report on its decision.
An army spokesman assured
the stewards that ms department
would request the WLB for
decision on It's petition within
the next Z or 10 days.
Davis was due In Detroit Mon
day and efforts will be made 70
effect A conference between him
and union Leaders.
The meeting was the second of
the day, the first. a mass session
at CaSS High terminating in a
chorus Of catcalls and booS for
George BowleS. Detroit WLB
executive who warned that the
boards decision would not be
Continued on Page ?, Col. p
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-12
.15-AIdrn Fire Hits
Cleveland Stotkyards

CLEVELAND March II ms
"A triple hve-alarm fire swept
through several square blocks of
Cieveland'S stockyards late today.
killing two f1reuen
A number Of cattle persisted in
The flames. bat several hundred
head were led 10 neighboring
yards.