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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-13
COP COMMITTEE
 NAMES DIRECTORS
Complete List to Be An- nOunced at Meeting of
 New Group Tonight

A complete list of directors of the newly formed Republican reor- ganization committee is to be an- nounced this evening at 6 meeting of the latter organization sched- uled for 8 D. m. at 442 Bank street.
 Arthur r. Blewitt, president of the committee stated that he has such list fully compiled bu does not wish to announce 1t until this evening.
 Atty. Maurice Gruskay challenged the Republican town committee to make up Q slate of delegates for the primary elections on the basis of the July lo43 printed list of Re- publican voters.
 The reorganization committed Atty. Gruskay stated, "feels that lt iS unfair for the Republican regis trar to have the whole list of Re- publican voters for use exclusively by the town committee" It is said that many of the party'S voters are of tho same mind.
 Since the reorganization group is unable to obtain the revised list which he said is made two weeks after the first Wednesday of each month the fair method for both COP groups would be to use only the l043 list, he said.
 The Republican reorganization committee will meet tomorrow night ct 42 Bank street, Atty, Grus- kay, said. adding that the group is extremely gratliied at the tre- mendous response from the rank and file of the Republican party"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-13
MAJOR BEECH AT
 SUNDAY SERVICES
Preachers at Salvation Army Exercises; Council
 Meeting in Hartford

Major James Beech, Superlnten. dent of the Salvation Armys lodge for men, spoke last night in the service at headquarters on Cherry street from Hebrews 4:l6: Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may ob- tain mercy and fina grace to help in time of need".
 Relating tho story from the Old Testament of the prophet Elijah, whose faith was tested in the en- counter with the priests of Baal on Mount Carmel, Major Beech said that there are times In the life of every man, when he feels unequal to the journey, and needs Gods help.
 A vocal quartet, made up of Major Beech, MT. and Mrs. Elmer Worthy and Thomas Martin, sang two selections.
 Others who participated were Major and Mrs, Hugo Wiberg, and Bandmaster Paul Duren, who led tho Corps Band In the playing of an instrumental selection called "The Story of Jesus.
 Major Wibcrg announced that the services on Sunday, March 26th, will be In charge of Majors Adis Bartholow and Lucy Urquhart of territorial headquarters In New York,
 Tomorrow Major and Mrs, Wiberg and Major Beech will attend offi- cers' councils In Hartford, at which Lt.-Colonel Edward Clayton, can- didateS secretary at New York headquarters, Is to speak.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-13
Wont King To Abdicote

Naples, March l3-(UP)-LAaders of three Leftist political parties were expected today to forward to the Allied nations 0 resolution calling for abdication of King Victor Em- manual and establishment Of Q Democratic Italian government.
 A mass meeting of 1000 Neopoli. tans adopted by exclamation yes- terday the resolution prepared by leaders of the Communist, Socialist and Action parties calling for "pur- ification of the state administration beginning with tho opponents of Monarchism and their collaborators and Facist accomplices, and esah- lishmen of Democratic government composed of all political parties"
 Party leaders were expected to present 1t to the Allied control commission here, to be forwarded to the United Nations governments.
 The meeting originally was called as Q protest against British Prime Minister Winston Churchill's recent Commons speech asserting that Premier Pietro Badoglios govern ment appeared to be the only one which could command the loyalty of the Italian army and people at this time. But Allied authorities limited all attacks to Italian per- sonages, forbidding speakers to crit- icizo Allied leaders,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-13
2 2Yonks Lead PortiSons

London, March l3-(UP)-Twc unidentified American officers arc leading Partisan detaehments in successful operations on the Dal- matian islands of Brac and HVar where Marshel Josip (Tito) Brozo- vichs forces are attempting to clear the Adriatic stepping stones In event of any Allied operations against the mainland of Jugo- salvia, 0 Partisan communique said today.
 Tho announcement was the first official disclosure that American officers were taking active partIcipR- ton with the Partisans in their fight against the German occupa- ton army.
 The detachment on Hvar Was said to have engaged superior Nazi forces, but reportedly took heavy toll of enemy troops,
 On Brac, the other group of Par- tiSanS under U, S, officer made a successful attack near the town ship of Jucin, capturing consider able booty,
 American officers were known to have been in JugoSlavia previously for llaison work, and the Berlin radio reported last week. without confirmation, that i,500 United States and. British commanders landed on Lissa island off the Dal- matian coast.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-13
POLICE TO COPE
 WITH VANDALISM
Determined Effort to Be Made to Punish Youths
 Damaging New Homes

Youths guilty of vandalism on property at the Long Hill federal housing project are presenting Q problem to local authorities that has resulted in injection into tho Situa- ton of forces from the local truancy department, police and others.
 Many wire mesh screens, difficult to get these war-time days, were de- stroyed recently by these acts as well Ns deliberate mutIlation being practieCd on tho Long Hill eommu- nity house and meter shed, Some few months ago costly and heavy damage was done, by means of van- da'ism to much of the plumbing md lighting fixtures at this project at the time of It's construction. These latter acts resulted in a great deal of delay in final construction of many of the housing units there.
 Local police authorities have is- sued orders for Q cruiser car to patrol the area every day and night In Nn attempt to offset these acts, In addition tho city's assistant at- tendance officer has been assigned, 1t has been reported, to check into tho matter vin schools in that area
 City authorities today appealed to tho children perpetrating these cats to stop, pointing out the "sabotage" like qualities relative to such crimes being committed on federal prop erty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-13
YOUTHS IS TO 26
 FACE INDUCTION

Eligible draftees between the ages of 1928 many of whom are now holding occupationally deferred jobs will be called for service within q month, State selective Director It Cmdr, John r. Robinson said yes- terday.
 A total of approximately 400 men between the ages of 1922 In Con- necticut will bc reduced to about 2S within the month, the stated, in compliance with the presidents re- cent directive that such measures be placed in motion immediately The number remaining between 22- 20 is small, 1t was stated, although no definite figures were available.
 Because of the scarcity, the di- rector stated, there will be no abate. inent in the numbers of pre-Pearl Harbor fathers who will Do called from now on.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-13
Cops Query
 Ex-Dice Girl

Chicago, March l3,-(UP)-Mrs Ethel Davis Moran, %, former dice girl, was held today for ques- tioning in connection with the death of James De Angelo, 40, as police sought to establish motive for tho staying of the gambler.
 De Angelo whose battered body was found trussed up in tho trunk of his car Saturday, formerly was part. owner of night club where Mrs. Moran worked Police ems phaslzed, however, that she was not q suspect but was held because they believed she could give some inc formation about the victims asso- ciates.
 At the same time, police pressed their search for Onofrio Vitalc, 42, q close friend of the victim who dis appeared Feb, 24, the day De Angelo last was seen. Officers expressed the belief that Vitale may have been killed at the same time and his boGy disposed Of in some oe- Scure place.
 Police also sought to establish some connection between Dc An- gelo's death and Vitale's disap- pearance and the gangland murder of Thomas O'Neglia, who was shot to death as he sat half-shaVed in barber chair last Dec. 6, Vitale was an employe of Q cheese conl- pany in which O'Neglla headed,
 Police said Mrs. Moran admitted taking e trip to Springfield with De Angelo but said she did not know any reason for his murder
 Dc Angelo's body, brutally beaten and bound with c clothesline, was found !n his car on busy North Side street after on anonymous caller told police he saw four men stuff what appeared to be the body of e man Into the trunk.
 Coroner's physicians said Dc An. gelo had been dead for 10 or l2 days and he probably was alive when his body was bound and jNmmed Into the trunk. Ho suffered Q fractured skull from three heavy blows on the head and bruises on the abdomen indicated he had been kicked several times, they said.
 Neither Mrs. Sara De Angelo. tho victims widow, nor her two children could throw any light on the slay- ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-13
CAMP AIGN OPES
 ON DELINQUENCY
Children in Wartime Com. mittee Takes Initiative
 in Preventive Drive

A campaign will be launched this week by the Children in Wartime committee in the intere6sts of child delinquency. Miss Agnes Fitzpatrick is committee chairman and is as- sisted by other officers and commit tee members including:
 Vice-chairman, Miss Katheleen Crowley, probation officer; secre- tary, Miss Anna M. Skehan, princi- pal of Hendricken school, Rev. Phi- lip HuSsey, Immaculate Conception church, is chairman of the sub- committee on speakers.
 Committee members include: William Johnson of the Boys Club, Rev. Francis o. Ayres of St. Johns church; Miss Alice Peak, Visiting Nurses Assn; Thomas Smith, sec- retary of the Y. M. 0. A.; Miss Helen Doran, dean of Wilby high school; Miss Loretta Fitzpatrick principal of Maloney school; Miss Jean Meserve, Lincoln House Assn; Mrs. Raymond Walsh, Waterbury Council of Catholic Women; Miss Margaret Bull, Corner House Assn, :; Miss Emily Tickell of the Girls club: Mrs. Frances prendergast Waterbury Society for Mental Hy- eiene: Mrs. Gerald Parker, Bunker Hill Parent-Teacher Assn; Mrs. Charles Mccarthy, Mothers club of SS. Peter & Paul church; Rev. Da- vid P. Gaines of First Baptist church; Michael Hayes, attendance officer, and Miss Ruth Larson, Sec- ond Congregational church.
 Mayor John s. Monagan, chair man of the Waterbury War Coun- cil appointed the committee.
 The present child problem is de- scribed as "the deterioration of children's respect for family and civil authority Miss Fitzpatrick has stated that the committee aims to establish study groups of parents in every section of the city, and in this way through a series of meet ings of community and social clubs acquaint themselves with the prob- lens existing.
 Juvenile delinquency, Miss Fitz- patrick has stated, has been ag- gravated during the wartime period.
 Tho first in Q series of meetings will be held tomorrow night ct the East End Community Club in the Anderson School gymnasium. Judge Fred D. Faulkner of the Second Ju- venile Court will be the speaker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-13
Early Incidents In City'S
 Detective Bureau Reviewed
Names of Egan, DOdds, Kennaugh, Keesan. Stevens Recalled - Capt Thomas COlasant0 Played Important Role - "Joe"
 Bendler Takes Over
 Important Post.
Important Post.

the words of the great David BI Hill, governor of New York, T am a Democrat, and therefore all oe our proposed appointees win be Democrats"
 "Oh, we could 90 on reciting more police history, if we cared, but we have outlined sufficient at this time to give Joe Bender and his friends an inside viewpoint of the way the detective Buleau was established and how 1t has fllnc- tioned for the past 70 years" Ever hear of the copper case mystery2
 What a story, For our own part, we like Inspector. Bender. that's his legal title under the law. and We wish him well. You know the term Inspector" was applied to detective in memory of the eel | ebrated Inspector Byrnes of New York. whose establishment of the dead line" for pick-pockets in the Metropolis years ago, made him famous throughout the coun- try then, and carried on since by those acquainted with the doings and happenings of police depart- ments since that time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-13
Nothing Distracts ''Silents" In War Jobs ono FACTORY FINDS 500 DRAFT FREE M7zs AR. svpERcR woRkE

year, as 1t did Handicapped people, but with the beginning of World War IT they came back in increasing numbers, many of them going o Goodyear's subsidiary, the aircraft corporation.
 At Aircraft they were used first in airplane assemblies, later as rive eters, drillers, checkers and many other tasks. Usually they worked in groups, but occasionally silent would be given job among other workers.
 QUICK TO LEARN
 A special training program for silents was set up, with l2 persons to a class the first training industry program ever de- vised for mutes.
 They have displayed unusual ability to understand production methods, their instructors report, It takes no longer for silent to be trained for particular job than 1t does for anyone else. Of those who have passed their training and are working for Goodyear, 20 per cent are women.
 Many of them have sons In the service-for the children of these people are not similarly afflicted and they have been faithful in buying war bonds and contribut- ing in other ways to the winning of the war. Because they are not likely to be drafted for military service, the men among the silents are keenly conscious of their op- portunity to be good soldiers of pro- duction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-13
AHero Duck Is SiXosh

Auckland, N. Z., March l3-(uP) -Siwash, Q beer drinking duck adopted by Marine battalion dur ing It's encampment In New Zea- land, won belated recognition today for moving down one Japanese rooster during the Marine invasion of Tarawa last November.
 Lt..Col. Presley M, Rixey. com mander of the Marine battalion il which Slwash served as official mascot, entered the fowl in the battalion's records with this eita- ton:
 For courageous action and wounds received at Tarawa; With utter disregard for his personnal safety Siwash, on reaching the beach, without hesitation engaged the enemy in fierce combat, namely one rooster of Japanese ancestry. Although wounded on the head by repeated pecks he routed the op. position. He refused medical hid until all wounded members Of his gun crew had been cared for
 Siwash's faVorite sport, the Col onel added off the record, Is tavcrn- tripping with the Marines,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-13
DETAIL FOR TO-DAY Maggie's DrGsVers

The red flag that iS waved At . Isoldi0r on the rife range when he has completely missed the tar' get after Ave shots is known as MAGGIE'S DRAWERS. This is never . welcome sight and. nine Hines out of ten. the recipient of NdAGGIE'S DRAWERS will be- Icoyne adamant and demand Q re- !count If the soldier lS lucky, Ithe lads in the pits will find . mick of the corner of the target Israme and give him credit for It. thereby saving his face. to a cer' |tain degree. Usually. however. Ithe pit boys take keen delight in discovering that the target has not lbeen hit, 90 they can wave MAG. IGIE,S DRAWERS with . Sest that Is beautiful to see.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-13
BY NEA SERVICE

Akron, O., March l2-1magine a busy factory filled with workers and machines, the chatter of rivet guns and the changing of metal, but with not @ human voice heard all day long.
 That's the scene several de- partnents of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber O., and the Goodyear Aircraft Corp, here, where "si- lent workers play an important role in the company's war produc- ton.
 These mutes or "silents", as the prefer to be called - were drawn from all ov - t... country, with many of them graduates of nationally known schools for the deaf. Some have worked % years with Goodyear, a pioneer employ CT of mutes.
 The Silents have shown them- selves to be exceptionally good pro- duction workers and are especially effective on repetitlve jobs, person. mel officials say.
 Today at the tire and aircraft companies, nearly 600 silents are employed at such tasks as tire buildinfl, riviting, drilling. plane as- semblies, balloon assemblies, and making gas masks and self-sealing fuel tanks.
 F'oremen like them. They con centrate more intently than others on learning 0 new job. The man who has to talk with his hands can't work and talk at the same
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-13
AMERICAN BRASS
 EMPLOYES HAPPY
Set Impressive Mark in Bond Purchases; New !
 Flag to Be Raised 4

All branches of the American Brass company are now authorized to fly their Treasury banners sig nificant of 90 per cent or more of these employees having signed payroll deductions. A tottal of $l,009, ,702.68 In this type deductions was made during the Fourth War Loan Drive 1t was revealed today. These bonds have a maturity value of $l ,346, ,270.
 These final figures were complied from statistics relative to the com. panys entire division made up of plants in Waterbury including Wa terbury Brass Goods, American Me- tai Hose, French Small Tube, Gens eral Machine Shop, General office and plants In Torrington and An- sonia.
 The labor-management commits tees of the company announced today that they have been notified that they will shortly receive Q new Treasury Department T flag with e star indicating more than 90 peFi cent enrolled and quota exceeded.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-13
GBS Approves Fire Stand

London, March l3-(UP)-Ceorgo Bernard Shaw, Irsih playwright, told the Daily Sketch today thot Fire was justified in refusing to abandon her neutrality and that 'the suggestion of sanctions Is out rageous and m insult to Irishmen fighting with the Allied forcGs.'
 Asked by the newspaper If sanc- tions alter the Irish viewpoint re- enrding neutrality, he replied that "the effect will be to the contrary.
 Los Angeles, March l3- (UP) -- Dudley Field Malone, Irish -Ameri- cnn attorney who was assistant sec- retary of state under President Woodrow Wilson, urged Premier Eamon Do Valera today to drive German mad Japanese diplomats and spies out Of Ireland.
 Tn 0 cablegram to the Irish prime minister Malone called at- tention to gallant Irish fighters" in the American army. including Capt, Colin Kelly. It. Comdr. Ed ward Butch" O'Hare and the Sul- liYan brothers,
 "Your government no longer has any excuse for harboring the di- plomats of Japan md Na2i Ger many who are endangering the lives of hundreds of thousands of Ameri- can boys about to Invade Europe Malone, a lieutenant commander In the U. 8, Navy during the World War. told Dc Valera.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-13
RED CROSS APPEAL
 BRINGS $8I,50O

Waterbury's Red Gross campaign efforts have resulted in contribu- tons totaling $8i 300 toward on overall goal of $208 GOO. Between last Thursday when total contrlbu- tons equaled s57,000, and the week. end a total of $24,B00 more was received
 The red mark on the giant rcd cross erected on the Green is ra- pldly growing as another section was painted last Saturday. When the quota Is reached the cross will be painted Q solid red.
 "Giye Until It Hurts, Like The Boys At The Front" is ono of the notices of the local drive receipts from which will be used to aid these fighting men in many ways.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-13
16 Held In Vast Lottery

Boston, March l--(UP)-Sixteen men in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts were seized by the FBI early today and charged with the operation of Q vast lottery with an annual gross take of more than $l l,o00,000.
 Chief FBI Agent F. A. soucy said that the arrests on secret indict- ments returned last Friday by Q federal grand jury were made simultaneously by his agents work ing in cooperation with Deputy U, s. Marshals and police in various cities where the operators were resi- dents
 Tn, men were charged with oper-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-13
JOINT MEETING
 ON LAND ARMY
EnIiStments to Open Soon to Make Garden Cam-
 paign Successful

Local volunteers for Connecticut's land army will be recruited at a meeting to De neid at 8 o'clock tonight in the Elton under the aus pices of the Waterbury Garden Club and the Junior League. Mrs, Joseph w. Alsop of Avon, director of the Connecticut Land Army and Dr. Alton Porter of the University of Connecticut will be the principal speaker.
 Need for large land-army here in Connecticut to be made up prin- cipally of women, boys and girls and available men was evident last year when despite the efforts of this group much of Connectlcuts crops spoiled because of lack of persons to pick 1t.
 Connecticut was one of the first states in the union to organize this type of war assistance group when in l942 the farm labor committee of the Connecticut War Council voted to establish a land army in con- junction with the U. s. Employment Office.
 The first short course to train wo- men for war work was held that year and over 5000 boys, girls and women were placed in agricultural work.
 Last year many girls were re- cruited to train for dairy and poul- try farm and for camps estab- lished for strawberry, vegetable and fruit growers, This year more and more dairy and poultry farmers are asking for more and more wo- men workers and recruits to take courses to prepare for this work are needed since to be of real service girl should have some practical training.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-13
LOCAL FAMILIES
 MOVE TO BRISTOL

The Waterbury families have moved into federal housing project units in Bristol during the past threc weeks, according to a report by Rebelle Carpenter, executive di- rector of the Bristol Housing Auth ority. Members of the families arc now working in the Bristol ball. bearing industry, 1t was reported.
 The housing official disclose thnt 225 more homes in Bristol housing projects are available for workers who accept employment in the Bris- tol industries. Tho ball-bearing in- dugtry continues to hold top place on the local priority list
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-13
Compensation Agreements

Tho following agreements for weekly payments during disabil- ity or for specific payment in case of permanent injury have been approved by Compensation Con- missioner John J. OConnell:
 Boris SamSonoff Of Washington against Warren McArthur Corp, $l673 beginning Jan, 6, dcrma- titles of hands and arms.
 Theresa Testanero of Danbury against Sponge Rubber Products Go. of shelton, $l6,0i for 52,5 weeks, 90 per cent loss of use of right hand
 Catherine Butler of 30 Ives street against ScoVill Mfg, Co.,, $li.s0 for one and 5-7 weeks, back injury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-13
PALESTINE AFFAIRS
 TO BE DISCUSSED

The importance of the Palestine resolutions which will be discussed this week in Congress was explained yesterday by Rabbi Mordecai Glitter in Q talk before the weekly meeting of the Beth Israel Mems club at the Hebrew institute yesterday morfl- ing.
 It was announced at yesterdays meeting that members of the club will attend minyons for the late Ms. David Swirsky and Samuel J. Bear, at their residence, in the morning and evening during the week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-13
PURCHASING AGENTS
 TO MEET WEDNESDAY

The March meeting of the Pur- chasing Agents of Connecticut will be held on Wednesday March 18th, at 6:3o p. in., at the Hotel Taft in New Haven.
 Ben R. Newberry, president of the National Association of Purchasing Agents, will speak. President New berry Is Director of Purchases and Material for the Lone Star Gas Company and Lone Star Producing Company.
 All Purchasing Agents are cordial ly melted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-13
MAYOR TO BE GUEST
 AT ROTARY MEETING

"Plans for the Postwar Period will be the subject of Q talk to De given by Mayor John s. Monagan before members of the Rotary club at their weekly luncheon meeting tomorrow noon ct the Elton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-13

time. The noise and distraction of a great industry, which disturhs other men, never bothers them.
 The Silents have become m Akron institution, particularly In E Q s [ Akron, near Goodyear where most of them have made