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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-16
Argentina Still BoIks

Montevideo, Uruguay, Feb. 16.- (UP)-An attempt to take Argen- tina into the war against the Axis has been frustrated by group of young army officers who forced the resignation of President Pedro Ram irez' foreign minister and secre- tary, diplomatic quarters reported today.
 Gen. Alberto Gilbert, foreign min- lster, and Col. Enrique P. Gonza- leg, secretary to the presidency, practically had declaration of war against Germany and Japan ready for signature when the Army group stepped in, it was reported.
 The younger officers were un- derstood to have forced the (Grupo Of1cialeS Unidos, or group of united officers)-the army colonels who put the Ramirez government in power in the June revolution - to SUD- port them in opposing the action planned by Gilbert and Gonzalez.
 Adv1ces from Buenos Aires said some members of Ramirez'S revo- lutionary regime, which broke dip lomatic relations with the Axis last month, wanted to declare war on Germany as result of a strong Nazi note demanding the immediate release of Gen. Friedrich Wolf. for mer German military attache at BuenoS Aires and Santiago, Chile.
 Germany threatened reprisals against Argentine diplomats still in German-occupied territory if Wolf were kept under arrest as a leader of one of the spy rings whose ex- posture led to Argentina's diplo- matic break, it was said.
 Another report said the war dec laration had been drawn up follow ing the sinking of the Argentine ship Rio Iguazu off Trinidad. but the BuenoS Aires government denied any vessels had been sunk.
 Extreme tension was reported be- tween factions of Ramirez'S regime favoring entry into the war and those opposed.
 Others who have resigned Or are expected to resign reportedly in- clude Interior Minister Gen. Luis Cesar Perlinger, Agriculture Minister Gen. Diego I. Mason, information and Press Secretary Col. Hector L'Advocat and Undersecretray of State Dr. Oscar Ibarra Garcia.
 Army automobiles were reported clustered about government build- ings in Buenos Aires yesterday and the city was reported in a "high state of unrest" with troops and extra police on the alert. The president was understood to have conferred with high army and navy officers during the day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-16
Rome Raid
 Ills Reported

London, Feb. 16-(UP)-The Rome radio reported that Allied planes raided Rome again this morning.
 The Rome broadcast said several waves of planes raided the city, dropping bombs on inhabited quar- ters" and hitting large market. A preliminary count of casualties showed Is killed and 60 injured, the radio reported.
 At the same time the Nazi-con- trolled Paris radio reported that Castel Gandolfo was attacked again yesterday. The Allies had announced earlier that German forces were in Castel Gandolfo, site of the papal summer villa south of Rome.
 Casualties in yesterdays bom- bardment were reported by Rome as 30 killed and about 100 injured. The radio said the churches of St. Francis of Assist and St. Catherine of Siena were damaged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-16
DEDUCTIONS FOR CASUALTY
 LOSSES AND THEFTS

Losses arising from fires, storms, shipwrecks, or other casualty, or from theft, are allowable deductions frmo income, in computing Federal normal tax and Surtax (but not in computing victory tax) Thus. if a taxpayers home is destroyed by fire or damaged by flood of storm. or his automobile is wrecked, or if his property is stolen, he may claim a deduction for the loss sustained, provided, of course, that he not compensated for it by insurance or otherwise.
 The amount of such loss, If in- cured in connection with trade or business, is entered in Schedule c CD to arrive at the net profit Cor loss) shown in item of the return Form 1940: other losses are entered as item IA of "Deductions" in return, Form 1940, and must be explained In Schedule G of the re- turn form. In short Form 1040A no deduction for losses should be entered because the tax table on this form already allows the bene- fit of an average amount for such deductions.
 The intent of the law regarding deductions for casualties, generally, is to allow for losses caused by natural forces. Such losses may be either of @ personal or a business nature. However, to be an allowable deduction, the loss must not arise from the willful act or negligence of the taxpayer. For instance, dam age sustained by car by collision or accident is a ceductible Joss, un- less the damage is due to a wtllful act or negligence on the part of the taxpayer. Faulty driving would not
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-16
WAR LABOR BOARD GETS ABC DISPUTE
American Brass Company Controversy to Be Given . Special Hearing

Contractual disputes involving the American Brass Company plants of waterbury, Torrington, and An sonia have been certified by the War Labor Board and special hear ings will be held shortly on the var ious issues, according to notification received today by John J. Drlscoll of the c. I. O.
 Entrance of the WLB into the dispute is the final step affecting the unions in their fight for an in- crease of IT cents in pay and other contract improvements. Notice that the WLB will step into the dispute was given by Dr. Joseph R. Steel man, director of the U. s. Concil1a- ton service in Washington, D. O.
 In addition to the general wage boost the brass unions have request ed a second weeks vacation with pay for employees with more than three years service, a guaranteed annual wage, a twow eek sick leave with pay, and improvements in the seniority clause.
 Negotiations conducted here re- gently with company officials failed to secure the contractual changes and word has been awaited for many weeks on possible action by the VILE. z
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-16
First Round Won BYAlLies

Anzio Beachhead, Italy, Feb. 14- (DelayeO-(UP)-Gen. Sir Harold R. L. G. Alexander said today that the Allies won the first round in the battle of this beachhead below Rome, are about to win hte second round. and will go into the third when they have gathered their forces.
 Pronouncing the beachhead solid after tour of inspection, the com mander of Allied forces in Italy sconed at pessimistic reports he had been reading about it and said bluntly that this is no Dunkirk.
 we had the element of surprise in the first round" Alexander told correspondents. we won 1t. The second round now is on, with the Germans having gathered their forces in an effort to drive us off the beachhea6.
 That round is more than half over. Rather, should say nearly over, and we are winning it."
 During his tour of the beachhead Alexander conferred with both American and British generals, as well as Doughboys and Tommies.
 Morale
 T knew the morale of the fighting forces in this beachhead would be strong" he said in describing his tour part of 1t under shellfire, but it was a pleasure to see the confir- nation of this spirit which I knew existed. In fact I want to say that I find the morale and confidence extremely high. It was a pleasure to meet the men and officers in the field.
 He said he wound up his tour full of confidence in this beachhead" and added: There can be no com parison with Dunkirk. There is no Dunkirk here. That could only be in the minds of some people"
 Alexander emphasized, in his arl- alogy to a boxing bout, that the fighting had been hard during the second round, but decared:
 q can assure you that the Ger mans out in front of this beach, head are very unhappy lot. They don't like this beachhead, and are suffering many dead"
 He recalled that German Mar shal Albert Kesselring once was quoted that "the battle Is lost when a beachhead cannot be Griven into the sea-"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-16
|NO ACTION TAKEN ON PENSION PLAN
Commission Hears PrO= pOsals on Preliminary
 Surveys
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No definite decision as to imme- diate steps toward sa survey of ex- isting pension systems in the muni- cipal government was forthcoming following a meeting of the Water bury Retirement Pension Commis- sion, named by teh 1943 Legisla- fture, held yesterday in the city court room with c. Arthur Dubois, chairman, presiding.
 Proposals for conducting prelim- mary surveys were presented by representative of two concerns at the meeting. Harry F'urniss, former local resident now associated with the V. P. McNeil Company, private insurance brokers of New Haven, discussed the aspects of the local situation from group annuity an- gle. Lee J. Wolfe of New York City, representing an actuarial firm, sub- mitted plan of survey which would set up a system on an actu- arial basis with the city administer ing its own fund.
 Other than to authorize Chair man Dubois and City Controller Cornelius F. Maloney to initiate the commissions survey by preparing a questionnaire to be distributed among city employees the board took no formal action yesterday. It will meet on March q to hear definite proposals for survey work from sev- eral other actuaries who, through communications read at yesterdays S meeting, expressed interest in the survey.
 A meeting of the commission is also scheduled for next Wednesday at which time MT. Dubois and MT. Maloney will submit the proposed questionnaire for approval by the remaining members of the commits | sion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-16
| Beochhead !, Holds As ~ Planes Blast
BY REYNOLDS PACKARD United Press War Correspondent

UnlCed Press war correspondent
 On the Anzio Beachhead, Feb. 1A -CUP)-In the past 48 hours, Allied air power has punched the Ger mans groggy around this beachhead
 As I write this close to midnight Monday, the following summary of the beachhead battle is possible:
 Ground fighting-limited to few German patrol thrusts which were quickly thrown back.
 Artillery-relatively inactive.
 Aviation - The Germans have tried a number of sneak raids mostly against the Port of Anzio; our f1iers have been most active during the past 48 hours, smashing at every important point the Ger mans have around the beachhead.
 We have dive-bombed Benito Mussolini's so-called model rural settlement known as "the factory" and strafed troops in the fields.
 Throughout the daylight hours, I have stood with our beachhead de- lenders and watched a steady stream of heavy, medium and light bombers streaming overhead towards supply points and troop concentra- tions on and beyond the Alban ban mountains, between Anxio and Rome.
 The only German counter attack in these two days was repulsed with relatively little effort and the Germans seem definitely to have lost their punch under our air pounding. They lost IS dead on the battlefield and three prisoners in that one attack.
 The British and American defen- ders have taken advantage of the Hull to improve their positions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-16
'.Barbed Wire Disease
PAS Connecticut Men Reported Prisoners of War in Various Sectors-Y. M. C. A. Attempts to Establish Contact Between
 Captives and Home.
Captives and Home.

There are now PAS men from Connecticut who are hel d in war prison camps, according to com- pilation made by War Prisoners Aid, YMCA, a participating serv- ice of the National War Fund, according to reports received today by Milton H. Glover, President of the United War and Community Funds of Connecticut, Inc.
 War Prisoners Aid, YMCA, which is supported in part by contributions made to National War Fund through Connecticut War Fund Campaign provides recreational, cultural and spirit ual assistance to war prisoners, under provisions of the Geneva Convention of 1929.
 Although the men from Con- necticut may be adequately fed," said MT. Glover, "they still face the problem of an endless process sion of months of prison life.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-16
Buy War Bonds & Stamps
Current RatiOning Regulations
TOKEN PLAN

 February blue change for ration stamps that will each be worth 10 that the tokens will be making change There will be expiration dates for the tokens.
 Ration stamps "AS" "BS "Cs" and "D" Ration marked As "B-s Cs and 'D-S will effect February T. The currently valid red mad stamps their will be changed when the token system takes effect
 MEATS Brown Sv" w" and stamps in valid February will be in effect through March 2O Stamp "z" win take effect Feb. 70
 PROCESSED FOODS " ." will be in force through February 90 stamps . IT. and % stamps will be valid through March 2o
 SUGAR Sugar stamp 90 in the back of Book " valid to March Sl for confuse with Stamp 30 in front ot Book V
 SHOES 10 Ration Book on the "aipane" sheet of purchase of pair of shoeS
 GASOLINE valid gallons through D B. C-l valid for gallons ca valid for five gallons Peiod three coupons tn March ls. Cs four worth 10 gallons and cass five coupons ars worth e sallonA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-16

Taken suddenly from active, ex- citing lives as soldiers, cut off from news of world developments, and with nothing to occupy their minds and hands they can easily give way to bitterness and despair. To help prevent this 'barbed wire disease War Prisoners Aid car- ries on its work, through neutral representatives who make regular visits to prison camps, learn their needs and endeavor to meet them.
 war Prisoners Aid, YMCA now has nearly one hundred represen- tatives working in prison camps and shipped approximately half a million tons of recreational and cultural material to the prison camps last year, including books, sports equipment, musical instru- ments, and materials for the com- fort of the men"
 There are 31 Prisoners of War from Bridgeport.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-16
NOLETUP HERE

Cutbacks on contracts for small arms ammunition production will not affect Waterbury factories, according to a repotr by Captain George K. Moriarty, public rela- tions officer fo the Springfield Ordnance district. Curtailment of such manufacture has been or dered in Bridgeport and it is be- lieved about 2,O00 employees will be released there for other war pro- dudction March 1. A cutback also will affect the Winchester Re- beating Arms Go. in New Haven.
 The Army has already built up a substantial stock of the small arms, it was explained when the contracts were not renewed. The manufacturing facilities will be used for production of other vital war materials.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-16

So that the campaign may result in 8 complete victory for Waterbury and Waterbury institutions Chair man James E. Moran announced to- day that the Victory House would remain open and that various or- ganizations, particularly the big in- dustrial plants, would continue the drive until the desired objective is reached.
 Sale of F. bonds here amount to $3, ,747, 800 or $1,130,50O short of the official figures assigned to the city. All bonds sold rere during the re- mainder of the month will be off, cially credited to the campaign Chairman Moran has requested that all investments be made before February 25, if possible. In the third area, which includes Waterbury, Naugatuck and the Litchfield County sales have passed the $30,000,00O mark. The quota was $25, 5,810,000.
 Chairman Clyde Jennings reports mercantile establishments selling $1 ,0O8, 800 in 'E' bonds. Out of 913 firms listed I'll have been credited with 100 per cent investments, which means per capita investments were $200 or more.
 The Scovill Company's whistle sounded Il times today as the pur- chases passed the $825, ,000 mark. The employees have set $1,000,000 as the quota.
 One of the outstanding events of the series of sales at the Victory House during the campaign was recorded yesterday under the aus piceS of the Polish societies of the City of Waterbury. Notwithstand- ing the fact that many had signed the payroll deduction plan or were asked to buy through profession or business mems divisions, they re- ported at the Victory House yester- day to insure the success of Polish Day" and to maintain precedents established by the early Polish set tiers of Waterbury. Chairman James E. Moran congratulated the committee in charge.
 sales yesterday credited to the American-Polish societies amounted to over $45,0OO $32,1O0 in "E' bonds; $10,000 in "G" bonds, and $3,50O in "F" series.
 Marcel Ulatowski, president of the American Polish Centraf8 acted as chairman of the sales committee and was asssited by representatives of the various societies associated with the organization.
 Hartford, Conn, Feb. 16. (UP)- Connecticut was $2,80O,000 over the top in its fourth war loan drive quota of $426,000,00O, it was an- nounced today by Paul E. Callahan, vice-president of the state war finance committee.
 Sales of $31,000,000 during the final 24 hours accomplished the goal Callahan said, although sale of E bonds was below the quota.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-16
"TOO CAUTIOUS"

George Began, 39, 39 Wacoma avenue was fined $100 after he pleaded guilty to charges of driv- ing while under the influence of liquor in City Court this morning. Judge Charles R. Summa remitted $55 of the fine.
 Prosecuting Attorney Albert w. Hummel said the accused was ar rested by Motor Patrolman Joseph LovaIo on Thomaston avenue two weeks ago. Officer Lovallo came over to investigate when he saw Regan's machine proceeding at unusually slow Speed-betWeen four and five miles per hour, and found the man intoxicated, he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-16
SAFE IN HOTEL FIRE

Warren, R. l., Feb. l6 - U.P0 Twenty-Five persons were driven from their beds at midnight by a general alarm fire which swept the Hotel Warren.
 The blaze, believed the result of Q short circuit, caused several thou sand dollars damage. Most of the guests saved their belongings in suitcases.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-16
S2O8.OOO GOAL,

Discussion of the Red Cross war fund campaign, scheduled to start March l, will be conducted at a meeting of the board of directors of the local Red Cross chapter to- morrow afternoon at 5 o'clock at Lincoln House. The Waterbury quota has been set at S208, 900. John M. Burrall, chairman of the board, will preside at the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-16
AIl-MoIe Orchestra
 Moy Hove To Hire Gals

Boston, Feb. 16-(UP)-The all- male Boston Symphony orchestra may have to hire women musicians if the manpower shortage becomes any more critical, according to Chairman Reginald C.f Foster of the orchestra's society of friends.
 Only three times in its 61-year history has a woman played in the orchestra and then only for brief periods.
 The 14 principal symphony or chestraS in the United States al- ready have been supplied more than 200 of their members to the armed forces and many more are subject to call soon, Foster said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-16
Spotig1ting BrassCityNews
HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Corp. Francis J. Jamele detach- ment, Marine Corps league, voted last night to send cards to Water bury boys in the Marines on their birthdays. Parents of boys are asked to contact post members or drop a card bearing informa- ton on birthdays.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-16
VICTORY. PEACE

A novena for victory and peace will be held next week at the church of Our Lady of Lourdes. Services will be held nightly at 7::30 until Feb .28.
 Rev. Casper Hafner, vincenian missionary, will be in charge of services.
 Rev. Joseph Diano, New York city, preached at the church Sum- day afternoon at services held in celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-16
ROTARIANS TO NAME
 OFFICERS FOR I944

Martin L. MartuS, Andrew L. Gil- mour, Herbert w. Coe, E. Robert Stevenson and J. Francis Smith were chosen SOH c nominating com- mittee to prepare c slate for the annual election in May at the weekly meeting of the Rotary cluk in the Elton yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-16
DEFENSE UNIT

The Forest Defense Legion, or ganized recently to protect for ests in the Waterbury area from vandalism and fires, will hold its first meeting Saturday in the armory at Field street at 2 p. m. Anyone wishing to join is invited to attend. Walter Glode heads the grOup.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-16
FEWER GUARDS

With a reduction of the threat of sabotage and enemy air att tack. most local war plants have reduced their protective services. In most cases guards assigned to beats outside factory limits have been dropped, although gates continue to be manned 24 hours a day. The American Brass Go. has dispensed with its daytime supernumerary motor patrol, but maintains it at night. These changes have been authorized by the First Service Command.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-16
WAR FILMS

FIOriO post, Italian-American world war veterans, will play host to members of the city's veterans post and auxiliaries at the Bank street rooms on Saturday night. The program will include motion pictures of the Tarawa and Italy campaigns, and a boxing bout.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-16
RUBBISH BLAZE

A load of rubbish in a Scovill Co. trailer truck caught fire on Silver street this morning. Bremen of Engine Cos. and 5 who extin- guished the blaze reported the ma chine was unharmed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-16
SCHOOL. WINDOWS
 REPORTED BROKEN

Fifteen windows were reported mashed at the Walsh school last naght. Detective Lieutenant William NAley is investigating.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-16
War Bond Investments Pass $2O, ,OOO, ,OOOMark
Drive to Continue Until F. Series Quota Is Realized;
 Various Industrial Plants to Carry on to Success

Investments in war bonds credited to Waterbury in the Fourth War Loan campaign reached 899 today but the iubation that such achievement justified was tempered with the that the city failed to reach its "TE" bond quota.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-16

Daniel P. Maczkov, a priest of hte Roman Catholic church of the Greek RutheniaR Rite, was appointed pas- tor, but eFather Chornock and his adherene1n possession and control of the property, have refused to re- hnquish it and to recognize his ap- pointment.
 In finding the original corpora tion, of which the Very Rev. Mau- rice F. McAuliffe, Roman Catholic bishop of Hartford, was president and trustee, has legal title to the properties, the court sad, ''the dis pute which We are deciding has nothing to do with freedom of re- lgion This congregation, and any part of it, may change its faith at will but may not possess and con- trol this particular property. The determinative factor is the status of the church before the dispute began, not after"
 Stamford. Conn.,, Feb. 16.-(UP)- Clifford JensOn, 26. died at a hos pital today after telling police he had accidentally eaten some candy he poisoned with arsenic to kill rats.
 JensOn was awaiting trial in su. periOr court on an arson charge in connection with an apartment house fire.
 Stamford. Conn., Feb. 16.-CUP) Matthew M. Hodge, about SO. waS crushed to death beneath the wheel; of a passenger train at Stamford railroad station today. Authorities said he tripped and fell while try. ing to catch the train as 1t wal pulling out of the station.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-16

Yitchburg, Mass, Feb. 16. CUP)- Charles H. Richards, 100. died yes- terday at a rest home. He cast his first presidential ballot for Abraham Lincoln.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-16
LEGION PARLEYS
 TONIGHT AT 8:3O

Naugatuck, Feb. 17.-"National Defense will be the subject of Fire Chief John J. Sheridan and Miss Jean Ratkiewich will talk on Amer ican Relief" at a national defense and Americanism party of the auxiliary of Naugatuck post, Ameri- can Legion, tonight at 7:3O in Pythian hall.
 Mrs. Alice Robinson heads the committee and assisting are Misses Dorothy Lewis, Dorothy Brodty Culver and Nancy Baylis. The post will also meet at 8:30 tonight.