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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-28
lS LEAVE FOR
 WAVE SERVICE
Largest Local Group Ever to Enlist; Farewell Party
 Is Held

Nineteen Waterbury area WAVES who left today for active duty in New York City were given an off cial send-off at the railroad station by the City of Waterbury and the local veterans groups. The Scovill Drum Corps, which has appeared scores of times to send off men into the Army, participated in the spe- cial program for the women.
 Mayor John s. Monagan ad- dressed the gathering, extending the best wishes of the city and prais- ing the servicewomen for their in- terest in serving their country. Chief Specialist Charles Brougham and Ambrose Reynolds, yeoman, second class, recruiters at the local Navy office, were present for the ceremonies, which also were attend ed by representatives of the veteran groups.
 Fifteen of the WAVES attended a farewell social staged last night at the Florio Post hall by the Wheeler Young Post and the Lieu tenant Shea Auxiliary. The girls were presented corSages and also re- ceived gifts from the zindah Grotto the Knights of Columbus, and the Gideon Bible Association.
 Originally IS women were sched- uled to leave today to start basic training at Hunter College, New York City, but an additional one, Laura Burnham, joined the group. Formerly a resident of Waterbury but lately of Vermont, she had been scheduled to enter the service later, but last minute change in sched- ule was permitted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-28
Rv vTRCTNTA NFaoPHFRSON

United Press Stan COrrespO
 Hollywood, Dec. 28 - (UP.) - Principals in Charlie Chaplin's pa- ternity trial rested today while the jurors pondered the intricacies of red blood corpuscles, about which they will hear more when the de- ferse calls Dr. V. L. Andrews tomor- row as its final witness.
 Defense Attorney Charles E. (Pat) Millikan will put pr. Andrews on the stand to give the jury the third and final version of the blood tests which Chaplin contendd proved his innocence of Joan Barry's charges that he made her a mother instead of a movie actress.
 Attorney Joseph E. Scott, repre- senting the plaintiff, said he would call Miss Barry back on the stand briefly as rebuttal witness, and the jury was due to get the case next week, after closing arguments Tuesday.
 Drs. Newton Evans and Roy w. Hammock gave their versions yes- terday of the blood tests which were made last February. They left the jurors with plenty to ponder over When they tested the samples one way, the experts said, the results ruled out Chaplin as the father; when they did it again a different way, the results said maybe he was. They testified, however, that they had full faith in the first method which said he wasn't They went technical for while and explained that blood is typed "A", "B", "O", or "AB"-according to red corpuscle factors. When they tested their samples for these fac- tors, they said, Chaplin was ruled out as the father.
 However, a newer test groups blood according to types M" or 'N'', they said. This test, they testi- fled, failed to exclude the white topped comedian as 8 paternal pos sibility.
 Dr. Hammack, who said he had been making paternity blood tests for 10 years, said he did the lab- oratory work for the tests.
 They showed it was not possible for Chaplin to be the father of this child," said Hammack.
 Chaplin, he said, was in blood group "O", Miss Barry was in group "A' and the baby was in 'cB".
 Neither "a" nor ''b" cells, he said could occur in child whose parents lacked such cells, and the baby's father must therefore have been a ''b".
 The other test, he said, showed Chaplin'S blood to be nm, Miss Barry's to be ''n" and the baby's to be "n".
 Does this test have any signifi- cancer" Millikan asked.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-28

Rules issued by Veterans Ad- ministration show that loans car be approved for buying a pusi- ness consisting of real or per- sonal property, tangible or in. tangible, for equipment, machinery or tools, new or used, or for sup plies. Business is defined as any gainful occupation or profession.
 Veterans can't however, under the new negotiations, borrow the money to stock new grocery store, acquire war surplus stocks fol shop, or buy crumpets for the tea room, because that comes under inventory, stock or working capital and is not covered. I nmost cases Brig. Gen. Frank Hines, VA chief pointed out, the veteran who has borrowed money for business set up can stock it on consignment according to regular business prac- tice.
 Rules demand & credit report on the veteran from an approved institution. Five credit bureaus including Dun and Bradstreet 4SCG0A S4CNAO 1AooON4QOAO44, x4OORCA Holmes have been approved SC far. Credit report forms ask for pre-war references and ad- dresses as we'll as current ones and the usual queries about the family stability, past business ex- perience, and bill-paying record.
 Lending terms limit interest io 4 per cent, repayment time to 20 years if you're buying the bare bones, or physical set-up of a business; five years if you take or anything else such as goodwill of going business; three years on loans for equipment, machinery, or tools, unless you're borrowing just the down payment which is limited to $1,O0O; one year limit up to $500, two years up to $1.000. one year for the purchase of sup plies such as scrap, or cleaning fluid for cleaning shop.
 SWPC AND REC HELP
 First years interest on the guaranteed portion of loan will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-28
CRUELTY ALLEGED
 IN DIVORCE SUITS

Divorce actions were filed in su- perior court today by Violet YuSkiS Hunihan of Wolcott and Mrs. Re- becca Sinel Schultz of Waterbury Both cases will be ready for hear ings after a three-month rest on the docket.
 Mrs. Hunihan in her complaint against Jeremiah Hunihan of Wa terbury claims her husband became intolerably cruel January q, 1888. The couple married Nov. 20. 1887. The plaintiff seeks custody of their child, an allowance for its support, and alimony.
 Mrs. Schultz brings her suit against Isaac Schultz of New York city on the ground of cruelty. The marriage was performed Aug. 28. 1885, in New York city, and the cruelty allegedly started Sept |. l042.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-28
Pacific Oil Go. Fire Kills Two

Fall River, Mass, Dec. 28.-(UP) John Pitera, 48. of Fall River died at Q hospital here today the second of two victims of fire att he Pa- cific Oil Go. plant at Tiverton, R, |. yesterday.
 Pitera and the other victim. Stan- ley Kostka. 35, of Fall River, were warming themselves at a stove in a shed when their gasoline stained clothing became ignited.
 Enveloped in flames, the pair ran to nearby Mt. Hope Bay and plunged into the icy water. They emerged unclad and headed for the company's offices a quarter-mile distant but Kostka collapsde enc route.
 A third man, Patrick McAndrew, 53. of Fall River was severely burned in aiding Kostka and wns alVcn frat aid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-28
IOPA EXPLAINS
 ! POINT CHANGES
Lists Series of Stamps Now Valid as Well as
 Invalid

Boston, Dec. 27-The Regional OPA Ohice today officially an- nounced the changes in the food rationing program now in force.
 Actions which became effective as of 12:0l a. m. Tuesday, Dec. 26 were:
 1. Butter went from 20 to "A points per pound.
 3. The following eight vegetable items were added to the ration list: Asparagus, No. 3 container, 10 pts; Beans, green or wax, 10 pts; Corn Vacuum packed, whole kerneD 12- OF. tin, 20 pts; Peas = (exclude soaked dry peas)-No. ? can, 10 pts;
 Home proceSsed vegetables-any of the above quart container, 2 lbs. 20; Corn (except vacuum packed, whole kernel, exclude corn on the cob)-No. 2 can, 20 pts; home proc eSSed tomato catsup or chilli sauce quart container, 3 lbs. 60;
 3. Red stamps A-8 through Z0 and As through P-5 in Book Four were cancelled.
 4. Blue stamps A-8 through ZS and As through W-5 in Book Four were cancelled.
 5. Supar stamps 30, 31, 32, B and 40 for home canning in Book Four were cancelled along with all sugar home canning certificates and cou- ponS.
 The OPA made the following an- nouncements:
 l. Five new red stamps, T-5 through Ks will be validated Sum- day, December 31.
 2. Five new blue stamps, C-2 through G-2 will be validated Mon- day, January 1, 1945.
 3. Values in both red and blue stamps will remain at 10 points each.
 4. No new sugar stamp will be validated until Feb. l.
 g. Meat point changes go into effect at 12:01 a. m., Sunday, Dec. 31.
 G. Changes in point values on canned or bottled fruits and toma- to catsup or chili sauce, all reflect ing downward ranges of from 1O to 20 points, go into effect at 12:01 a. n1., Monday, Jan. 1, 1945
 '. Stamps now good are: Red stamps Q-5 through S-5. Blue stamps Ks through Z-5, A-2 and B-2. All remain good for 10 points Sugar stamp No. 34, good for five pounds.
 8. Red tokens, used as change remain good at one point each.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-28
Litigation In Local Courts

Withdrawal papers were filed in common pleas court today in the $2,500 civil action brought by Lil- han Delaney of Waterbury against the City of Waterbury for injuries sustained October IT in a fal in front of the Burton Street Fire House. The plaintiff claimed she fell when she stepped into a hole 1G inches long, 24 inches wide, and four inches deep.
 William Doyle of Thomaston was named defendant today in a $1,50O civil action in common pleas court b ythe Scigliano Lumber Company Inc, of Waterbury, over alleged non-payment of a debt of S96O. .27 The court writ states the plaintiff sold lumber and supplies to the de- fendant for $l ,644.73 on December 1, 194l. and has been paid only $684 .46.
 Damages of $200 are sought by Herbert J. Wilcox of Waterbury in a treble damage rent suit filed in common pleas court. yesterday afternoon against Douglas and Sel- ma Samaha, owners of property at 253 Lincoln street.
 The plaintiff claims he was charged s60 per month for rent of a third floor apartment at the prem ises, while the maximum rent was $50. He asks for 930 per month. representing three times the amount of the overcharge. for the four four months he paid rent. Septefn- Der to December 1 of this year, and also an allowance for attor. ney's fees and court costs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-28
Chaplin Case Off
 Today, Doctor HI

Tt would not exclude the man as the father" pr. Hammack said.
 Would it affect the conclusion from the 'ab' test?"
 "No."
 "Is it your conclusion that the father of this child must be type b or 'ab'?p
 ''That is correct" Hammack an- swered.
 Dr. Evans, 70 years old and a teacher of serology for nearly half century, said his findings cores bonded with those of his colleague
 "Is there any chance of error in this experiment, blood test or whatever you want to call it?' Scott asked Dr. Evans.
 There is always 8 chance of an error, even in science" the doctor sad after glaring first at Scott then at the jury, then at the floor,
 DO doctors ever disagree?" said Scott.
 "Well-people do. disagree"
 Do doctors ever disagree2"
 well" snapped Evans angrilyr doctors are people, aren't they?" Millikan called the doctors to give their blood test reports after Superior Judge Henry M. Wollis ruled that they had right to pre- sent their, teStimony-aS that ot expert witnesses.
 Their testimony, Willis warned the jurors, was not binding, but was worth consideration as Ian opinion based on expert knowledge" There was no court today because Dr. Andrews was in a hospital fol medical treatment and his physici- ans wouldn't let him come to court until tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-28

be paid by VA, but charged against any future bonus the vet eran may get. Payments may be arranged on a monthly, quarterly, or seasonal basis and may vary as earnings of business vary.
 Smaller War Plants Corpora ton and Reconstruction Finance Corporation field Set-ups may help the banker by looking over the proposition after forms are complete to decide whether it fulfills the requirements of a req sonable chance of success. No telling how this will be decided, but from VA viewpoint, ex- pressed by General Hines, spe- cific experience in the line of business won't be demanded, if other things look hopeful.
 Applications for business loans should be in the hands of bank CTS within three weeks. You can get head start by sending to VA for certificate of eligibility, having a photostat made of your discharge so the precious original won't be lost, and lining up the cold dpoe on the particular busi- ness you want to buy. You don't borrow money on the general yearning for service station or flower stand. You must have located the specific business you want.
 Zany schemes, or rackets be- tween friends, which are possible under these lending rules, will be subject to the col deye of 8 banker or a VA loan expert, and will be further curbed by the rule that any losses paid by VA on a loan will remain 8 debt due the U. s. by the veteran or his estate. Copyright. 1914, NEA Service, Inc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-28
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
 GUEST SPEAKER

Cheshire, Dec. 28 = At SIS this evening, at the Waverly Inn, Thomas Skirin, principal of Wash ington High school, will be the guest speaker at the Rotary Club meeting. He will speak on "The Modern High School" A short time ago a modern high school was erected in Washington and it has become known as one of the best of mod ern high school buildings in this section of the country. After the war when building restrictions are lifted, Cheshire will have a modern high school erected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-28
Late Realty NeuS

Warranty Deeds
 Domenick Cianciolo to Mar garet Cionciolo, property on Blanchard street.
 Francis Nastri to Louis S. Pen- noni, property on Woodtick road. Johnu B. Macken to Earl N. Flower and Hazed F. Flower, prop erty on Bunker Hill road.
 Mortgage Deed
 Louis B. Pennoni to Waterbury Savings Bank, $3,000, property on Woodtick road.
 Release of Mortgage First Federal Savings and Mortgage Association of Water bury to Charles S. Calvin and Clara M. Calvin. Waterbury Savings Bank to Frances Nastri and Stella Gazi- oSa.
 Homeowners Loan Corporation to Mary and Salvatore Leopizzo. Ellen B. Judd to Almon c. Judd company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-28
DELAY IN PAYING
 BANK DIVIDENDS

Some delay in obtaining check forms for issuing Christmas divi- dends by the Merchants Trust Co.,, has resulted in a decision to issue them sometime next month. it has been stated.
 Perhaps the largest of the divi- dend receivers will he the city to whom will be paid t33. 900.
 The dividend which amounts to 10 per cent to both savings and coni- merclal deposltorB win actually be paid the latter part of January. date of which win be announced in adVance ln newspaper advertising in il.ls paper
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-28
By S. BURTON HEATH NEA Staff Correspondent

New York, Dec. 27-If there is any real coal shortage this winter, Harold Ickes' Solid Fuels Adminis- tration for War must share in the blame. Barring some act of God or unpatriotic man within the next few days, the coal industry is meet ing the 1944 quota set for it by MT. Ickes.
 If the SHAW correctly estimated national needs, there is no short age. That the estimates were re- asonably accurate seems indicated by the fact that Stockpiles are now about 50 per cent in excess of their pre-war average.
 BituminouS coal is, of course, most important. It is the fuel of industry, and in addition it is used by majority of householders.
 About mid-April the SHAW ask ed the bituminous mines to pro- duce 62O million tons, compared with 595 millions mined in 1943. In mid-July this quota was raised to 626 million tons.
 Under date of December g the Bureau of Mines of MT. Ickes' h. terior Department reported that 576, ,765 ,00O tons of soft coal had been mined through December ?. This was 33,152,0O0 tons above the 1943 figure for the first Il months
 On that basis coal operators say that the entire years production for 1944 will be about 37 million tons above 1943's output. That would give $50 million tons, in round figures = 10 million tons more than MT. Ickes asked.
 The Bureau of Mines reports an industrial stockpile of soft coal as of October, amounting to 59,- 1000 tons. This was up about eight million tons above the De- cember, 1943, figure, and it con- pareS with an average pre-war stockpile of from 40 to 45 million tons.
 RETAIL STOCKS HIGH
 Retail dealers had 5,818,0O tons on hand in October of this year compared with 5,18O,O00 in October of 1943.
 Anthracite also appears to be in excellent shape. For the Lake Superior and Lake Michigan docks the Bureau of Mines showed 826, ,O00 tons received this year against 369.000 tons last year, through October. The stockpile, which in October, 1943, was down to 91, ,476 tons, had been raised this October to 345,24 0tons-almost four times as large.
 These figures are not interpreted by coal operators to mean that there is plenty of coal. to be used wit hthe careless abandon with which we used to burn 1t. Ration ing, on the present basis, presum- ably will continue to be necessary for some time.
 But certainly there is nothing in the situation to warrant the dire prophecies of the SHAW last summer, when a huge shortage and "the worst coal crisis in American history" were talked about for this winter. That was when MT. Ickes was angered be- cause Congress was cutting his telephone-and-telegram budge | down from $375,000 to $kO,O00 = When he told reporters that if he didn't get his full S175,000 he might ask the OPA to ration coal by coupon. at cost of $8,000, 900.
 Some major catastrophe, such as a general strike, could still create such a shortage and such a crisis. But for the moment relations be- tween operators and John L. Lewis appear moderately peaceable.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-28
Ne.Us or Connecticut

Stamford, Conn, Dec. 28 = (UP0- Former City Court Judge Abraham Wofsey, 55, died at Stamford hos pital last night after suffering a heart attack.
 A graduate of NYU, Wofsey serv- ed as city court prosecutor from 1928 to 1930 and was judge during the next four years. He was secre- tary of the Consolidation Commis- sion preparing new city charter for approval of the 1945 General Assembly. His widow, two sons and daughter survive. The funeral will be Friday.
 Stamford, Conn, Dec. 2S = GU. P0 - The smell of frying fish per- meated the Noroton Hill district on the Boston Post road early today as 1000 pounds of them were con- sumed in trailer truck fire. The truck, driven by A. J. Adams, Norwich, burst into flames as he was driving from New London to New York. Three gasoline tanks exploded as Adams tried to fight the flames with 8 hand extinguiSher. Hartford, Conn, Dec. 28.-(UP)- The National Labor Relations Board opened hearing today to determine whether a union election shall be held for the 15,000 employees of the Pratt & Whitney divfsoin plants fc the United Aircraft Corp, at Hart ford and East Hartford. Both the AFL and CIO, claim ing to represent a majority of the workers, have petitioned for g place on the ballot.
 Hartford, Conn, Dec. 28.-(UP)- House Republicans scheduled a cau- GUS today for Jan. 2 at 8 p. m., at the state capitol to nominate of- ficers for the 1945 General Assem- ply session.
 Rep. E. Lea Marsh, Jr., Old Lyme, and Rep. Herbert E. Wanderer Bethel, probably will be chosen as speaker and majority leader, re- spectively. They held the positions int he last session. Other probable reappointmentS were: Searls Dear ington, Killingly, as clerk, and FL mer w. Ryan, New Haven, assist ant clerk.
 Rep. Philip J. Sullivan, Enfield was recently nominated as speak CT by the Democrats.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-28
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

The following marriage inten- tions have been filed at the town clerks office:
 Michael Bellini, $ HilIview avenue and Louise Ella, 27 Ward street.
 John R. NOwie, U. s. Army, III Dikeman street, and Carolyn E. NOvarra, B Wildwood avenue.
 Gilson D. Guyette, AS Lounsbury street and Marjorie Hubbard, AIS Pine street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-28
IT. WALTER ANGLE
 RETURNS TO POST

Middlehury, Dec. 2e--Lleut. Wal ter |. Angle, Jr., Q. 6. N. R who spent Q @ hour leave with his par- eKlts, MF and Mrs. Walter Angle, er. of Yale avenue has returned to hls pQat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-28
N ~R ne Questions and Answers OuT III N1dhT& On Servicemen'S
 Problems
New Rule. for GI Bill of Rights Business Loans
By ANN STEVICK NEA Staff Correspondent

Veterans piece of fathers practice sockedup grocery ar-room rights to Aunt SadieS
 they find lender encouraged to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-28
FIREMEN RESPOND
 TO STATION CALI

E1emen thls morning extin- E'lla'1ed Q minor nloHo nt the Mer- VI NH EIN H|1i'nu, 614 South Main |i1et Ne NAmRHf NaA NpppEle4l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-28
New Federal Income Tax Laws Still Require Filing Of Return

Washington Dec 2S(UP)Iere is official Treasury explana the effective Jan ] under the 1914 tax simplifcation
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-28

East London, South Africa, will hulie 9G|000 houses eo sell 70 return lns a1|ale1e ~ iae lu1lolluani plan.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-12-02
State Plans to Follow
Up Fraud Cases

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the time that the arDltcrS matcAcd
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any other that led - drastic re-
vision OF absentee VoNns laWS III
the 1889 general assembly. Then IN
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scntee ballot structure Vas weaken
ed. Indications now are that efforts
will be made TO further revise inc
laws 50 as - prevent as tar a. pos
sible any misuse Of the absent Not-
ing privilege.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-12-02
RATINGS TO BE
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Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-12-02

last night.
Jimmy Daniel entertained mem
bers and guests with two vocal Sc
lections. Birthday greetings We're cX-
tended Alex Watkins by Jasper
Hicks and to Mann Wood by Harry
Bryan. Program for the night Was
in charge of Harris Caldwell.
President j. W. Sanders held a
war bond auction OF prizes donated
by local merchants and sold bonds
amounting to $3.50.
Out-oi-toWn guests included Rev,
and Mrs. Leon Crouch, Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Everest, Mr.. and Mrs. VIII
bur Jenkins, all Of Durham: Mr.. and
Mrs. T. Woody Evans. Of Roanoke,
Va; Mrs. L. p. Perkins, of South
Boston, Va, amt Mrs. Edward c.
Joyner, of Smithfield.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-12-02
temperature
y Degrees
Bottom Here

Caught in the grip OF the
SEVERE cold wave that has yer
spread the section, Henderson
had Il minimum temperature
early today of % degrees, low
est Of the season, the Official
Bureau observer stated.
1t was the second successive
day of low temperatures, the
minimum FRIDAY morning ZEN
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daN having reached 70 only ",
it was reported.
MANY homes had frozen
pipes. but the hard ircexc had
been forecast in advance II
most people had made prepare
tons for it 10 avoid trouble. a>
far as possible.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-12-02

American fighting men are stations
cd in SO countries throughout tne
globe have received uid, recreation.
eduipment and necessities from ne
American Red Cross.