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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-23
Various Organization Prepare For Bond Drive
Waterburians to Date Have Invested Over $47.ooo
 900 in Uncle Sam's Securities; Resume of April 0ni

local organizations and societies .H an attempt to assure the succeeE N the coming campaign. Ae vet I'M general bond quota has been a1is nounced b the committee but it I expected to far exceed the previous quota when finally determined.
 According to the bond report ttsH issued April proved to be month in which the purchase of bonds 'z1 the city slacked off. A total of t1 451, ,O03 in bonds were purchased which was Q drop of 9148.30T from March total of $1,500, ,37O while 1A the same time payroll deductioue have fallen from nearly Q million month to $823, ,O9l.
 "E" bond sales in Waterbslry last month totaIed $l,351. .3el a drop of $177.Ol2 from the March total. IF" bond ales in Water@ bury last month totaIed 93,950 compared to $4,l53 in Marclas e" bond sales totaIed 1SS, ,25O ils April and $10,211 in March wl1iIs stamp sales last month totale6 $40,430, a drop of $l6,23O from tho March total.
 Ninety-five percent of the ems ployes at the American Brass CO., had signed up for the payroll di~ vision savings plan for deductions which equaled $165, ,260. At the Chase Co. a total of 93 percent had signe0 up for a total of $i04,01o. Scoviil ca had Q 9l percent participation fcE deductions of $l95,7 ,756.
 Records for other large ern& ployers for April follow: Benrua Watch O., Inc, 7B per cent signed lip, total deductions, 910;~ 9O2; Bristol O.. 95 per cent sac 047; city of Waterbury, o4 per cent, $13,364; Connecticut Light &1 Power Co, 93 per cent, sl.53fs Lux Clock Co.,, 100 per cent, $ll.- 337; Mattatuck Mfg. Co.,, 06 per cent, $7,776; Plume & Atwood Mfg. O., 65 per cent, $z,l30; us s. Time Corp, 93 per cent, $ll8.~ TIA; Waterbury Industries O.. 93 per cent, $7664; Waterbury Buckle Co.,. 96 per cent, S6,l26s Waterbury Farrel Foundry & Ma- chine Co.,, 45 per cent, $6,O7S: Wac terbury Tool division of Vicker's, Inc, 89 per cent, $51,416.
 Among the various associations societies and organizations plane ming for participation in the Fifth War Loan Drive scheduled to get underway here June 12 to July g are the Knights of PythiaS. Bar Association and many women's or- ganizations.
 Last night at meeting of the Pythian Lodge yuota of $50.O00 was set for the organizations eff forts in the drive. Captains ap- pointed to name committees were Milton Persky, Jack Friedman, Syda ney Goldberg and Jack Sonerstein. Atty. Guerin Carmody Atty. Michael Gallulo and city court Judge T. E. Conway yesterday were named by city corporation counsel Maurice T. Healey, newly elected president of the bar association te organize the campaign for the law- yers' participation in the coming drive. Plans for the drive consist of letter being forwarded to each member of the association urging at least 10 percent participation In the drive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-23

CircuS-goerS never expected to see the time when a press agent would boast about something being miss ing from the program of his show but, according to Bernie Head, ad- vance herold of Ringing Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus, coming to Waterbury for two days on Monday and Tuesday, June 19 and 20, lis patrons will not only thrill to the manifold marvels in the big top but they will enjoy the absence of q traditional circus gremlin that has until this year. been part of the circus musical program.
 The "umpah' in the band will not me there.
 This annoying clement of all former circus music has been em- phatically removed by the new Ringing Bros. and Barnuin & Bailey all-brass Wonder Band through revolutionary instruments ton by the shows director of music Bert Knapp. MT. Knapp, collaborat. ing with Robert Ringing, whc staged the l944 edition of the cir. GUS, has created new school of cir. GUS music which entirely deletes thI boring f6umphah, umpah,"
 The new formula calls for an all. brass band, first ever with Tn, Greatest Show On Earth and re. places the wood-winds with sec tion of the rare Bayreuth tubas thus bringing out richer beauty oi tone, even with a band greater ir size and scope than any ever heard under vancaS.
 The high spot of the 1914 per formance is the magnificent new super spectacle. "Panto's Paradise, ' a lavishly garnished fun-feast. star ring Emmett Kelly, world famous pantmoimist. This exhilaratine professional pageant involved an outlay of stupendous proportions and months of detailed preparation
 MT. and Mrs. Gargantua the Great, giant captive gorillas, are again on tour with the worlds largest travelling amusement in- stitution and are presented in the newly mammoth men, agerie, which features rare wild anil nals from the four corners of the earth. To permit leisurely inspec- ton of the great zoo the doors to the circus will open at 1 and [ p. m. prior to the performance at 2:15 and 8:15.
 Tn unraveling its manifold mar vels before the eyes of the Big Shows spectators, the gigantic 1914 performance clearly reflects the Bringing genius of its producers Robert Ringing. Aubrey Haley and Mrs. Charles Ringing, who have skillfully woven its sparkling at- fractions into an entertainment en- tity unpodogoned in amusement an- nals.
 Sity astoundingly accomplished aerial beauties, headed by Victoria Rietta and Frank, grace the sem sationally stunning new Cloud Bal let" and a huge host of gorgeously garbed military maids and elephants perform majestic martial maneuyers in the truly terrific new 1914 edition of 'The Changing of the Guard"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-23
Warn Against Wor Rocketeer

Washington, May 23. - (UP) - The War Department today warned relatives and friends of soldier cas- ualties and heroes against what 1t described as the book racket.
 Explaining how it works, the de- pertinent said:
 The father of a flyer who had been reported missing in 1922 re- ceiyed letter from a small publish ing company stating that his son had been awarded a Medal of Honor, that a full account of the circun- stances was contained in the book and that he could have a copy of the book if he sent the company Sl0-at once.
 'The father wrote to the War Department and was informed his son had been awarded the Silver Star. The War Department warns that it does not endorse or sponsor such enterprises as described above.
 Public information on awards and decorations may be obtained by relatives from the Adjutant General. War Department, Wash- ington 2S. D. Q.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-23
Compensation Agreements

Compensation Commissioner John J. O'Connell today approved the following agreements for weekly payment in case of permanent tn- jury:
 Louis DaPonte of Oakville against Waterbury Tool, division of Vickers, Inc, $24.10 for four and 4-5 weeks, 10 per cent loss of left index finger.
 James Blakeman of Thomaston against Waterbury Tool company, $25.31 beginning April 1s dermati- tis of eye lids, face, neck, arms, hands and fingers.
 Michael Horan of 33 Watertown avenue against Waterbury Tool Company, $30 beginning April 29, fracture of right big toe.
 Leonard Buttle of 133 Chestnut avenue against Benrus Watch Com- pany. $29.87 beginning May IS, in- lection of right index finger.
 William Dupell of Southbury against State Highway Department $l9.38 beginning May 3, a strain oi neck and shoulder muscles.
 Nadik Werner of Terryville agains, Eagle Lock Company of Terryville $28.11 beginning April 20, injury tC right middle finger.
 Louis Szabo of Torrington against Turner and Seymour Manufacture ing Company of Torrington, $27. .6S beginning April %, injury to spine
 Edward P. Crean of Torrington against Hendy Machine Company of Torrington, $1994 beginning April 20, injury to left hand.
 David Horowitz of Winsted against American Brass Company of Torrington, $25.11 beginning May 2. injury to right great toe.
 John O'Keefe of Canaan against American Brass Company of Tor rington, $26.42 beginning May 2. back.
 Emile J. Gauthier of Torrington against American Brass Company of Torrington, $l8.04 beginning May II, confusion of right first toe.
 James L. Cody of Torrington against American Brass Company of Torrington. $29.46 beginning May 13, injury to left arm.
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 Andrew Radyta of Torrington against American Brass Company of Torrington, $25.06 beginning May l3 laceration of right heel.
 Felix M. Marracino of Torrington against American Brass Company of Torrington, $30 beginning May IS confusion of right hip.
 Salvatore Commentators of 224 Hillside avenue against American Brass Company. $24.88 beginning May g, injury to right little toe.
 Louis DiLiberto of Oakville against American Brass Company $23.7l beginning May 6, back injury
 Leonard Bosco of s Chestnut Hill road against American Brass Com pany. s2S.So. beginning May IS. back injury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-23
Employers Disgust Help

Peabody. Mass. May a3-(UFl- More than 5000 var workers in aS Peabody -Galem leather plants Fe. inained Idle today after 9eD striking members Of the International Union of Operating Engineers A plre- men lAFD voted unanimously to seek employment elsewhere.
 At q mas meeting test night, the men decided to 60 iob-huntine rather than return to work without q wage increase. Union counsel WI. liam r. Regan described the EtFlk- CTS as ''dlsgusted with the attltudf Of employers," and having no faltt ln the War Labor Boar6.s
 The flrenen have refused tO heed a New England War Labor Board back-to-work order until their pres ent o0-to-o1 cent an hour elldlns wage nnIe ig replaced bY a oi~ni. hour standard rate.
 NAean aald tllat uirkaf linas. es.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-23
Quods Born To
 RAF Officers s Wife

Southend- On-Sea, England, May g. - CUP) - Quadruplets = Three boys and one girl-were born today to Mrs. Daisy Moxham, wife of an RAP flying officer.
 The quadruplets were placed in an incubator and were reported progressing favorably this afternoon, but physicians said the mothers condition was mot satisfactory"
 Mrs. Moxham is 3B and her hus- band 39. They have five other chii- dren. ranging from five to IS years.
 The babies were born nearly four months to the day after quadruplets were born to American Army Sgt. William H. Thompson of Pittsburgh and Miss Nora Carpenter of Hean0r, Derbyshire. a former British bar- maid and ATS girl.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-23
DETAILS OF AUTO
 COLLISION HEARD

A hearing opened before Judge Richard S. Swain in common pleas court today in the $750 damage suit brought by James Lombardo of Wa terbury against Eugene A. and An- thony E. Migliaro, also of this city, as the result of an automobile col lision Aug. g. 1922, at the intersec- tion of Bank and Meadow streets.
 The plaintiff claims he paid $462.85 to repair his car and that its value has been reduced. The Migliaro car was owned by Eugene Miglario and was operated by the other defendant. Presentation Of testimony was scheduled to con- tinue this afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-23

New York, N Y., May 2s- Bishop Edwin F. Lee of the Methodist church, who until the evacuation of Singapore was the Bishop in charge of the Area of South-eastern Asia, has been elected Director of Protes- tant work in behalf of Army and Navy Chaplains, 1t was announced here today at the headquarters of the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America.
 The General Commission on Army and Navy Chaplain, through which Bishop Lee will work, represents 30 Protestant denominations cooperat- ing in all matters affecting the serv- ice of the chaplains to the men in the armed forces.
 Released by the Methodist Coun- ell of Bishops until the Orient is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-23
What! No ''Unpah" h
 This Years Circus!
Mr. and Mrs. Gargantua Are Coming, but John Ringling Says Worlds Greatest Show Has Definitely Banned "Umpah"-
 Press Agent Explains.

Sensational and thrilling dis plays, new to circus-goers every where, are introduced by "The Couple in the Comet" featuring the most daring duo that ever dis regarded danger in the peak of the big top, Victoria and Terrence; and by the Barrels, presented for the first time in America, performing startling exploits on sixty foot Ro- man ladders
 Two new troupes of top flight aerial somersaulting flyers, the Clarkonians and the Flying Royals add to the dazzling pace set high above the arena, where Lalage, high priestess of rhythm aloft, performs in symphonic grace.
 A new equine sensation in the form of giant performing work horses, trained by Arturo Konyot are presented for the first time ir this country in a circus ring, ex- ecuting the intricate liberty horse routines.
 An inconceivably impressive ar. ray of amazing acts and artist make up the newer and finer cir GUS. The LoyarR Repensky ridinl marvels; the Daredevil Wallendas Albert Ostermaier the Konyots Naittos, Carriers Sisters, De Ocas Reynolds and Donegan Skating gidls, the Four Macks, Adrianna anC Charly the Wolthings, Tiebor! Seals, Harry Fittely, the Ritters rBannocksf1, Lopez Trio, Del Monte Ernestine Clarke, the Mardons anc hundreds upon hundreds of othei world renown circus headliners.
 Of course there are clowns, one hundred of them-all furiously funny and with new and ingeniuS antics.
 It's the Ringing Bros. and Bar mum & Bailey Circus, truly The Greatest Show On Earth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-23
Bricker Worms Of Bureaucracy

Houston, Tex, May 23.-(UP)- Gov. John w. Bricker of Ohio said last night that he had been ''in- formed reliably that the CIO po- litical action committee was pre- pared to spend $5,000,000 to keep the Democratic Administration in power.
 Charging that the committee was taking the nation in the direction of state Socialism" Brickner. here to campaign for Texas Republican delegation to the national conven- ton, said in a public address that election of a Republican admini- stration would assure that in free- ing the world from tyranny, we shall also free our people from needless and costly bureaucracy"
 We will take the policy-making form of government away from the bureaucrats and pressure groups like the CIO political action com- mittee and place it in the hands of the elected representatives of the people," the Ohio governor said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-23
Smell Circus
 Fon Loses Life

Boston. May 23-(UP)-The cir- GUS came to town yesterday and i2-year-old Donald Whitney was among the Charlestown boys who milled around the railroad yards watching it unload.
 Finally the elephants shambled forth but the crowd closed in and Donald. to get e view. clambeFed onto the coupling of a gaily painted gold and crimson wagon.
 At that moment e tractor yanked the wagon ahead. the lad pitched o6 and was ground to death in the mud beneath lts wheels.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-23

A summary to date reveals that $47, ,753, ,037.10 in all types of bonds hvae been sold in Waterbury, ac- cording to figures just released by the local War Finance committee as the city prepared for the coming Fifth War Loan Drive.
 Plans for participation in the drive have been formulated by many
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-23
Bod Flood In Des Moines

Des M0ines. Ia., May 2a,-fUPl- Heavy rains drained into the Des M0ines River Valley today, caus- ing q ieyee to give way only 20 blocks from the Des M0iIles business section and creating the wofst een- trai Iowa flood situation in . quarter Of Q century.
 Eleven persons were dead and hundreds were removed from flooded homes.
 American Red CFoas olIlelals eom- pleted c survey Of damage caused bg Hash floods and tornadoes ia western and central I0wa last week and re- ported that ct least 60 families were aflested.
 Property damage from the wind. storms. exclusive of roads and pub lie utilities, was placed at e2.3aS I0D1 by M. A. L. Gardner, national build- ing adviser for the Red csoas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-23
HOOKER MAKING
 PENSION SURVEY

Data relating to former city ems ployes now on pension and their dependents both in the city's teach- eFis pension and the general gov- ernnient pension Wiil be forwarded soon to Russel 4. Hooker. Hartford pctuary. nov making a preliminary survey of the general requiremenfs q an eventual pension program for Ebe city.
 The city's pension commission will meet this afternoon to diseuas fnr- thsr the iecanstmenis required foF such a ayktena.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-23
SHELTON TO ARMY

Hollywood. Nay 21. - (up) = Rsd skelton. si-yeaF-old movie and radio comedian, was notified yes. leFday to report May 1s. fnF Army induction. after nn antomoiie re- view failed 10 asoH any feaeon for a 1eierment,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-23

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-23
News Of Connecticut

Hartford, Conn, May 2S-UP)- The postwar world order can be made or broken by Rupssia, depend ing on whether that country re- turns to the Christian religion. the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Fulton J. of Catholic University asserted at Bushnell Memorial last night.
 Declaring Russia traditionally Christian, Msgr. Sheeman said he believe that Communistic influence still prevailed to a great degree, and fostered religious persecution.
 The Catholic leader quoted Dos- toevsky who declared that after Russia had passed through a period of "ungodliness," it would emerge the political power that would re- store Christianity to Europe"
 Msgr. Sheehan regarded the Pol ish situation as the international problem in mineature," and as- serted that what happens to Poland will happen to the world. !"
 Hartford, Conn, May 9. (UP)- Rain, ranging from half an inch along the shoreline to more than three quarters of an inch in north- ern regions brought an end to the prolonged dry spell last night and virtually save many commercial and amateur gardens from ruination.
 The parched ground quickly ab- sorbed the torrential downpour which helped replenish drying wells and produced the first substantial rainfall in more than a month.
 Accompanying lightning, however, caused considerable communications trouble. Telephones were out in sev- eral areas, and there were minor power interruptions. Numerous trees were bowled over and at Winsted, the clapboards were stripped from the home of Frank Goodenough. Damage generally was minor.
 Hartford, Conn, May g. CUP)- Nsmaral services will be held Thurs day for William L. Farrell, 52, city clerk for the past l2 years and assistant fin the town clerks ofIice since 1916. who died yesterday aft- CT euofg illness. HIS Hluob, Doi' and a daughter survive.
 Stamford. Conn, May 23. CUP)- Technical manslaughter charges were dismissed today against Don ald o. Bradley and Robert Beau- ford, attendants at Stamford Hall Eanit0rium,, who had been held since March IS during an inyestiga- ton into the death of Frederick D. Fuller, ei, New York attorney and patient at the hospital.
 A finding of Coroner Theodore p. Gteiber last week held that Fuller died as result of an attack "by per- sons unknown" and there was i1- sufficient evidence Ito make out a case against any of those sus- peeted."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-23

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-23

nux WAR BoNDs AllD sHAAlRs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-23

BUY WAR BONDS AND STAMPS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-09
Catholic Information
The church that is never empty.

If you had seen the face of a cer- tain man, who was walking deject- edly down the street, you probably would have said: Poor fellow, he is in some grave troublel"
 If you had seen that same face few minutes later at the altar rail of a Catholic church - face whose eyes were glued on the tabernacle door in the centre of the altar whose lips were moving slowly and silently, you might have said: He seems to be-not just praying - but talking to someone"
 And if, awhile later, you had seen that same young man leaving the church with vigorous step and with soft. grateful eyes. you might have actually witnessed the fulfillment of Christ's promise: Come to Me. all 70 who labor and are heavy laden and I will refresh you"
 Catholic churches are often crowded. They may ct times contain no human beings. But at no time is a Catholic church empty: for in that little altar closet. called the tabernacle. there is always the Body and Blood. the Soul and Divinity of 3asals Christ under the form of
 lhe Personal Presence, the
 snce of Him Who died to
 world. This is the Bread
 ncerning which Christ
 that eatesh this bread
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-09

shall live forever" ThiA is the Bread of the Last Supper. civinely changed to the Body of the Son of God and offered daily to every Catholic in Holy Communion.
 This is God. Himself, to revere Whom the Catholic bends his knee before the altar and doffs his hat before the church door. This is the Holy Eucharist which draws from all quarters of the globe hundreds of thousands of pilsgrims, for public acclaim. glorification and supplica. ton at those great Eucharistic Con- gresses.
 Some time step inside a Catholic church when no services are being held. Watch the worshippers. Be there but one or one hundred pres ent. you win notice that each Is in- dividually praying - not as one prays at home or out in the open spaces-but more as one converses with a Great One and Q Loved One Who is right there personally pres ent. If you do this, dear Neighhor, we believe you will have respect at least for the Catholics firm con- viction that a Catholic church. even when deserted by human beings. Is never really empty.
 Every inquiry on Catholic beliefs and practices is freely and court eously answered. Address: st. Fran- cls Xavier Children of Mary, @ Baldwin street, Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-09

sloner in French North Africa and West Africa. To meet the critical emergency General Eisenhower and his government behind him, decided to support the situation on In the light Of the military crisis, because it would swing units of the grounds of military necessity He considered the move essential the French fleet to the United Nations and bring substantial French forces to his support.
 When the agreement was reach. ed, on Nov IS, General Eisenhower said specifically. Now the working arrangement is very satisfactory" indicating the temporary nature of the move, Within two weeks units of the French fleet as well as Dakar surrendered and joined the Alliea sparing thousands of American lives and strengthening our naval power.
 Political factions in America, England, and France attacked thS Darlan agreement, but the gen. erals only remark to friends is said to have been, T am not Q politician, My Job is to help win this war. I shall do whatever in my Judgment will help to end the war victoriously in the quickest possible time"
 On Christmas Eve q revolved shot decided the Darlan issue. Admiral Darlan, 6i years old, was shot to death at his headquarters in tho city of Algiers, A 2o.year-old lad, member of French patriotic or. ganiZation, was the assassin. Two days later the ardent young crusad- CT was tried by court martial and sent to his death before a firing squad.
 General Ike was sitting at thu officers front.line mess dining with members ot his staff, when the message of Darlan' sdeath was de- livered to him. His aide and friend Lieut. -Comdr. Harry c. Butcher of the Navy. was at his side Leaving their Christmas Eve dinners on the table, they stepped into their cat and started for Algiers.
 All night long they drove at high speed over the roads through the darkness, the general taking turn1 at the wheel with Butcher.
 Christmas morning dawned over the desert. About noon Ike and Butch stopped by the roadside, and standing beside their parked car ate British field rationS for their Christmas dinner. It was Christmas night when they arrived in the ancient capital of Algiers. Here the details which could not be trans mitted over the telephone were re. lated.
 The night was spent locked in consultations. After Q few hours sleep, General Eisenhower went to Darlan'S home and offered his con- dolences to the admiral's widow. He then attended the military funeral at the cathedral and returned to consultations. On the following day 1t was announced that the successor of Darlan would be General Giraud. This appointment, too, was confirm. ed over political protests for mill" tary reasons"