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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-15

lieutenant William R. Farrell of 2 Fleet street has been discharged
 iron, a hospital in England where
 he recently received treatment for wounds, according to word re- ceived by his parents, MT. and Mrs.
 William Farrell. A War Depart
 ment casualty list released today
 names him among the wounded.
 Robert Dean Stratton, formery associated with the city engineers office, has been commissioned 8 captain and assigned to the U. s. Public Health Service in Buffalo, N. Y, according to word received here.
 Carmine CiarlelI, son of MT. and Mrs Edmond Ciarlelli of 1908 Bank street, has completed furlough here and has resumed duties as a mate, third class, at at the Naval air station at Clin- ton, Okla.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-15
News Of Connecticut

Danbury, Conn, Feb. IS (U. P0 - Attorney Eli H. Mihner took an appeal to superior court today from city court conviction of frequenting a gambling establish ment, for which Judge Henry c. Wilson imposed fine of $15.
 Convicted with Millner was Ar thur Spelling, who drew similar penalty, while Quinto Montesi was acquitted.
 They were arrested during a raid on a cigar store operated by a blind man, and charged with horse race betting. Millner claimed he went into the store to buy a cigar and use the telephone State Police testified racing slips were found in his pocket, along with result sheet. Millner admitted possessing the sheets, but denied knowledge of the slips.
 MiddletOwn, Conn.,, Feb. Is -(U. P) - Injuries suffered when his automobile Skidded into a tree dur. ing Friday nights snOwstorm, re- suited in the death of John ClOsson 34, Middlefield, at hospital late yesterday. He died of internal in- juries.
 New Haven, Conn, Feb. Is -U. Po - The government held a $236,- 900 judgment today against the Northwest Telegraph Company. Hartford, but may never collect it.
 The only assets of the company. 1t appeared, were some rights-of- way in the midwest. All of its equipment, including the rights-of- way were leased to the Western Union Telegraph Company in 1881.
 Through terms of the lease, the Western Union agreed to pay in- terest to bondholders and stock holders at the rate of six per cent on par value $50 company stock.
 The company president, Carlos s. Holcomb, said the security holders received this money direct from western Union, and nothing ever was paid the Northwest.
 The government sued to recover $2S6, 445.49 accrued corporate in come taxes for the years 1934-41
 Holcomb said that whatever equipment the Northwest owned and leased to Western Union prob ably was worn out years ago and replaced by the lessee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-15

Thousands of small New England manufacturers now engaged in the production of war materials under government contracts or as sub-con- tractors, will welcome the informa- tion, released by John J. Hagerty manager of the Boston Loan Agency of Reconstruction Finance Corpor- ation, that his Agency is authorized to assist in the reconverSion to peace-time operations.
 Many plants are rapidly complet- ing their contracts or face the &C., tual or possible cancellation of those in process. This situation presents 8 serious problem to many concerns which have done an outstanding job in the production of war materials but are not financially able to meet the cost of reconversion or the un- avoidable delay in settlement of claims arising from termination of contracts.
 Reconstruction Finance Corpora tion Is empowered under Section 6-D and 5-D-2 of the REC Act. to make loans to business enterprises, both large and small, when credit is not available through normal channels. MT. Hagerty stated that the application of this authority to reconversion loans will enable quali- fed manufacturers to face the future with confidence. They will now be able to make definite plans for postwar production and the satisfaction of pent-up civilian de- mands and continued employment of labor.
 This new policy is enunciated in the following letter from Charles B. Henderson, chairman of the Board of Directors of Reconstruction Fi- nance Corporation, which was re- leased by MT. Hagerty:
 "You will be interested to know that since undertaking the making 1 of loans to business enterprises for the national defense effort in the i summer of 1940, and later for the war effort, the Reconstruction F1- ance Corporation has authorized for these purposes almost 10000 loans and bank participations aggregat- ing almost $2,000 100000. In addi- tion, substantial advances by REC subsidiaries have been made on the purchase of materials and equip nent.
 Analysis of the loans and bank participations demonstrates tn e vital part small business was played { in our war effort. for almost 5000 of these authorizations were for amounts of $100,000 or less. We all feel justly proud of this record.
 Great as is this undertaking, we cannot relax. The end is not yet.
 Emergencies are the concern of government, whether in war or in SpeaOe. We must therefore be pre- pared to carry out our responsibility to the national economy in the ex- ercise of our statutory lending pow I CTS for war demobiization, contract termination, and reconversion to Eoeaee-time operations. This read iustment will not be simple, and 1t presents a challenge which we must meet.
 Accordingly, I ask that you give careful and sympathetic considera- tion to all inquiries fro such finan- cial assistance, whether in the form { Of loans, immediate commitments
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-15
Chos. Chaplin Stars In Role
 Not PIeosont

Hollywood, Feb. 15.-CUP)-More dramatis personae of the Charlie Chaplin white slavery case, includ- ing a police matron who insists Joan Barry never was forced to sit naked in the Beverly Hills jail, had their ordeal with the federal finger printers today.
 Chaplin, in a costume as gay as his face was glun1, already has dipped his fingers in the U. s. Mar shal's ink to help guarantee his ap- pearance next Monday for arraign- ment on charges of violating the Mann Act and of conspiring to de- prive Miss Barry of her civil hber- ties. So had a couple of his cronieS and 8 pair of police accused of plot ting against the red-haired Brooklyn girl who claims Chaplin is the fath- CT of her child.
 That left for fingerprinting only police matron Jessie Billie Reno, who announces that all girls in her jail keep their clothes on, and Judge Charles Griffin, who originally sen fenced Miss Barry to a cell on vag- rancy charge and later changed his mind when Chaplin allegedly bought her railroad ticket to New York.
 Miss Barry accused Chaplin of tir- ing of her, after he'd kept her on his payroll for year, during which she said he taught her Shakespeare and she submitted to two illegal operations. Miss Barry charged fur ther that Chaplin, Judge Griffin, Police Capt. w. w. White, Lieut.. Claude Marble, radio broadcaster Robert Arden and man-a-about- town Tim Durant conspired to vio- late her liberties when they sent her out of town.
 Miss Barry says finally that when she languished in jail under care of Matron Reno all her clothes were taken from her, while several un- specified peeping toms in the blue of the police force spied upon her. These charges matron Reno denies vehemently.
 54 Years Old
 The multi-millionaire British comedian. looking his full 54 years and sporting an ipcipient bay win dow, awed federal attaches with his rainbow costume of yellow sweater, white coat, lavender handkerchief, and tan pants. He spent 20 minutes getting all 10 of his fingers linked and considerable breath trying to keep newspaper photographers from recording the process.
 U. s. Attorney Charles Carr Set- tied the argument with the an- nouncement: Chaplin is no diff ferent from anybody else" The photographers did their work and Chaplin walked out with Attorney Jerry Giesler through double lines of curiosity seekers. One of the lat ter, an elderly woman, turned to her companion and remarked audibly: '"The rat" Chaplin ignored her.
 He also ignored questions as to what his film production plans were if any. For two years now he has been announcing starting dates for a picture called "Bluebeard's Eighth Wife" but his private studio on La Brea avenue continues to gather dust with the doors locked and the blinds drawn.
 Reports from associates at United Artists, which distributes his films. were to the effect that he never would make another movie, no mat ter what the outcome of his trial. Should he be found guilty, he might not have the chance. A guilty ver- dict and a maximum prison sentence would make him " years old when he left prison.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-15
MotherAsk For Her Child Back

New York, Feb. 15-(UP)-The young wife of an Army private now overseas told police today that she had been forced to abandon her H. month-old baby girl because she could not support herself and the child on her government allotment.
 T love my baby and I tried to hold out!" Mrs. Fillmore Stefanski, 21, sobbed while booked by police on charge of abandonment. She left her baby yesterday in the Brooklyn building of the Red Cross. But I couldn't carry on much longer"
 Mrs. Stefanski said she and Sig mund Stefanski, 28, were married in December, 1941, and shortly af- terward he entered the Army. She tried to make things go" after the baby. Barbara, was born.
 But as the months went by and the baby grew and the cost of liv- ing increased" she said, T found that the allotment money was too small and I wasn't able to make ends meet"
 Deciding to find employment, she said, she appealed to various agen- cies where she thought she could leave the child during working hours, but twas turned away with the remarks that they had no fa- cilities to care for my baby.
 She said she was falling behind in her rent, the gas in her apart ment was shut off, she owed a gro- cery bill of $25 and things were getting blacker every day" Yes- terday, she said, she reached {. breaking point.
 T want my baby back" she said, tearfully. T want chance to work, to bring up my child until the day when my soldier husband comes back from this war"
 In her hand was newspaper clipping with picture of little Bar bara, who had been taken to a founding hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-15
Rome Skies Are Air Battlefield

On the Anzio Beachhead. Feb. B s-(UP)-The skies of Rome have become an aerial battle field for American pilots who are helping to hold an around -the-clock air um- brella over this embattled beach head.
 The first air unit to be stationed at the beach head is a group of American pilots flying spitfires, and Mai. Alvin c. Gillem of Columbus, O., the commander, told me today that his men frequently chased German planes all the way to Rome before bringing them down.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-15
BOARD l6-B SENDS
 LARGE CONTINGENT

A contingent of registrants of Selective Service Board 16-B was sent to New Haven induction today for the final army physical examin- ations. A large number of married men, pre-Pearl Harbor fathers were included in the number called up for possible military service.
 Board 16-A sent large number of fathers to New Haven. The results of the examinations or the number accepted have yet to be announced.
 Two more contingents will leave this week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-15
GEORGE P. STORM
 SUING FOR 5000

George P. Storm of Waterbury filed a $500 civil action in common pleas court today against the Inter- city Transportation Company of Boston as the result of collision which occurred last July II in New Haven. The plaintiff claims his car was severely damaged when it was allegedly struck by a truck owned by the defendant concern and oper- ated by Lawrence Bergeron.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-15
WILLKIE ROOTER

Portland, Me, Feb. IS - U.U)- Miss Flora B. Coolidge, who went to the polls in 1940 to vote for Wendell Willkie, said on her 103rd birthday today that she hoped to vote for him again next November
 A distant relative of former Pres ident Calvin Coolidge, she retired many years ago after teaching career begun in 1881.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-15
LIVE PIGEnN

Boston, Feb. 15-(UP)-When the feet of a pigeon became frozen to a Boston elevated railway structure near the Green-Street Station, rapid transit officials sent a wire truck to release the bird which flew tway without suffering any apparent in ii1x1Aa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-15

STEPHEN RAUSCHEk
 Corporal Stephen RauScher, son of Clara Rauscher of Shattuck road, MiddIebury, an infantry corporal at Camp Mccoy, WiscOn- sin, has returned to camp after a two weeks furlOugh here. His wife, the former Evelyn Seery, resides at 51 RidgewOOd street. He entered the service October of last year. Before joining the colors he worked as a chef at the Front Page restaurant.
 George H. Byrnes of 38 Lockhart avenue has been promoted from first lieutenant to captain at Fort Han cock, N. J., where he is in the Army adjutant generals department. At the present time he is attending a tactical school at East View. N. Y. A veteran of the first World War, he has a son, George, who is in the Marine Corps.
 Lieutenant John D. Coe, of Ill WoodSide avenue is receiving con- bat training as a navigator at the Mountain Home Air base in Idaho.
 George F. Corcoran of 101 Idyl- wood avenue has been promoted from second to first lieutenant at a South Pacific post. He was conl- missioned more than a year ago at Fort Benning, Ga.
 Lieutenant Francis Fitzgerald of II Railroad Hill street is reported to have been seriously injured m recent action in Italy. His parents, MT. and Mrs. William J. Fitzgerald, yesterday. received War Depart ment telegram which states their son was wounded January 24.
 Private First Class John Miclette of 139 Sheffield street is receiving training at the Muroc Air base, California. He enered the service in December, 1942.
 Fort Mcclellan, Ala. - It's Ser geant RoSSi now.
 Promotion of John L. Rossi, of Waterbury, Conn, from the rank of Corporal to that of sergeant, was announced at the Infantry Replace ment Training Center here.
 The son of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Rossi, 62 Wilkenda avenue, Water bury, Sergeant Rossi was inducted on October 19, 1922. He is assigned to Headquarters Detachment, 4tfl Regiment.
 He is stationed at the training center, which gives a thorough course in the care and use of the many Infantry weapons which the modern foot-soldier employs when he goes into combat as a flrst-class fighting man.
 Fort Mcclellan is near Anniston. Alabama, northeast of Birmingham in the southern tip of the Appala- chians. It has a complete layout of ranges for firing rifles, machine guns, automatic rifles, and anti- tank weapons at ground and aircraft targets.
 Lieutenant Charles E. OConnor of the 37th Field Hospital. who has been stationed at Ellis, H., has been transferred to San Francisco. Calif., and has been given postmaster's address.
 Lieutenant O'Connor iS the son of MT. and Mrs. Charles s. OCon-
 Robbins street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-15
YOUR INCOME TAXING. z 5
 Many Allowed for Incurred in Earning Lving Heath Through Investments Loans

Here is the seventh of 12 au- thOritative, easy-tO-fOllow articles telling the wage-earning taxpayer how to prepare his income tax return. Readers should clip and save each instalIment of the ser- Sar
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-15
HOSPITAL BULLETINS

Peter PereIla, 510 Washington Avenue, who suffered a scalp Iaceration in a fall at Bank street and Congress avenue Last night was reported in good condition at st. Mary's hospital this morning. Motor PatrOIman Joseph Tierney took him to the hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-15

Two other brothers are in service. Captain Edward Fitzgerald, who is at Norfolk, Va. and Sergeant Robert Fitzgerald, who Is serving in Sicily.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-15

Corporal John F. Cicchetti of 21 Vista Place has completed e course at the Army aerial gunnery school at the Harlingen Army Air Field,
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1944-04-01
SHOT OVER
$l25 PROMISE

Because he forgot TO keep ~
promise TO pay financial ohilsat
zion. James Parker. 45-year -.'o
owner of the Monte Carlo cafe. io0
Russell. IS now a patient az ke-
cciying hospital, suffering from
gun shot wounds IN the chest
Parker stated that Mrs. Alior
Hudson. 40. OF 1892 Clinton. came
TO his place OF business 2 4 PM
last Wednesday and fred two ~
three shots AZ him.
when taken into custody police
claim that Mrs hudson said iha'
she had been his girl friend and
had been Keeping $500 Of his money
for him.
when hc came to gct &, nc
promised 10 give me 1925 10 pay
some bills She is alleged 20 have
said. and when he failed TO rnwe
across vent % his place ami
shot him
Mrs. Hudson Is still IN custody
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1944-04-01
Elmer A. Carter
Named Trustee
OF Town Hall

NEW NOnk ANrl Among
be lar new members elected 20
he h ard az irasttes q Town
haa Tuesday was Elmfr Anaer-
son Carter, Outstanding leader
ana raiior now serving as a
memD,r OF The US. uoctuploy-
( ,anl agr- - board and member
y COY ~ wey's recently ap-
pointed STATE War counril
Each 90 the new members rep
resents outstanding achievement
in the fields OF politics. social
service. lahor ana race relations
George v pnnny pres'derr stat
cd The 9TH is are Charles Ed
son. former potefnor ~ New
Jersey and secretary - the Navy
from 1ss9-4 Malk S'air edu
cstional director ~ 'h lp'er-
national Ladies Cafnea' Wcrk-
cfs union and MIS- oswald Il
Lord. society and citle leNltr who
Is assistant regional dci0r ~
the OCn. Region " ait who +
also serving rs chalrmsn ~ 'he
women activities of 'ho Nsfion-
~ War fund
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1944-04-01
Summing Tour
Ends In Murder
After $50 Request

Walter seribner. 81. s97 Med
bury. IS being held hy police for
Milling Miss Bessie Mae Harris
his eirl friend.
INSPECTOR John whitman OF the
homicide squad said that the
shooting cllmaxed an alleged
drinking party which included a
tour * several east side bars
last Thursday afternoon
According to statements made
az the homicide Office By scribner,
Miss Harris. tn murder victim;
and scyofal others had bern in
icer garden on Monroe street
drinking The party then drove 20
1921 Il Fori street and then TO
ScrIbrers home on Medbrry,
whore ~ got ont q tho car and
~ eui into The house. VERY shortly
he return q 70 The car and CALI
cd bessie Mae Harris. The couple
walked between the houses to-
ward the alley. Almost immedi-
s'clv tour sheis were fred three
striking Miss Harris IN the skull
ana ches She died w the Re-
ccsing hospital at l245 a N
Thursday evening.
The alignment according 70 In
sneciar Whitman, was apparently
over Bessie Mae Harris reqnesi-
inr fnv dollars from Scrlhner.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1944-04-01
Patrols Rout Jap Nest;
|Michiqander Italian Hero
Shows Bravery

WITH THE FIFTH AKMN Italy
q Negro service unit IS tie frs'
to lie presented with The Firth
Army Palque. am AWARD u merit
established several months ago the
War Department. announced Mon
day. The Unit IS one of three 9TH
ers which have been similarly fee-
Crnizcd for service rendered az th.
same time
In The citation which accompa-
MED the award II Gen Mask vs.
Clark. commanding general Of the
Fifth Arms, wrote
"Ofien in The face Of serious oh
s'acles and always with nnswers-
ing devotion 40 The supreme rur-
pose Of destroying The enemy yon
have established an outstanding
record IN the performance OF scry-
ices Invaluable 20 the Fifth Army
Each OF You should feel jusiihable
pride IN n job we'll done. and in
your comrades and in your uni'.
Especially you should take pride
in having so active a part IN proc
tccting and maintaining the prin-
ciples for which we fght"
The award was in recognition az
the units activities az IN impor
liant Italian hafhor Each evening
during December the service group
provided the smoke which screened
the harbor and It's installations
from air observation. ami IN many
instances performed that function
under heavy attacks from enemy
aircraft Using smoke pots and
special smoke generators. the men
remained on duty throughout the
night keeping vigil against sneak
air raids.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1944-04-01

Investments az Neefo eaFHa.
poured into ite Insurance eapra
MICS must step t.ius -'~na4e
bitches for OHIO, people Who won
cmpi y us. sail NJ $. sinay
promncnt insurance eveaiiyc.
speaking az The YNe A foram So
res sunday afternoon Mach ~
The program WIS sponsored hy 'te
Insurance underwriters of N,l-
gan J.. s Milhen prcsidec' Of TIE
organization presided.
STUART spohe on fhr sahici rs
Policy Holder speaks poinhng ~
the power held ly insurance cen
panies which control eient pec ccnt
~ 'hc national nicotine fhe spcaacr
voiced tho opinion iha e Neeo
companies We're permitted 90 t
vest IN nimon stock under ar
controlled conditions Neero husa
ntssrs would benefit ma,,Nall,
re aI"lru 1hAi DINER INSURANCE
conlNn',s are given this opporfn-
nry
ASKED 20 continent on a recent
incident in Memphis rraa Whom
a phiip Randolph was requested
p, negro leaders there. noi ~ mako
bis speech ia that city Stuart ftit
that d was great mistake 90 dis
courage bis speaking q Ncmpni.
lic ssid tha; Negro leaders had
been friehtercd with predictions Of
riots.
Commenting on tho case OF Mr..
Boil former executive secretary OF
ihe Mcnphis Urban LEAGUE. who
was fired for publishing in The
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1944-04-01
Professor Addresses
Council Forum

The wesisidc Human Relations
council presented its third ~ n
series ~ iuitr-raciai forums AZ
ST Stephens ANE church last
Sunday AZ Ts0 pm. The speak
ar vas Dr. Clifford Brardon, OF
Harvard university lie talked Of
the things he would y LIP acquire
Tor Tho race n hc were q Negro.
In speaking q democracy ne Do
Jared mat to make u moro than
4 mere word g must he deNel-
cped through ~ processes of IN
diyiduai citizenship rs Uch as
thronch 'hc police department.
rnhlic schools and courts OF ms
iire
The meeting was Well attended
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1944-04-01
HOUSING AUTHORITY
TO ADDRESS LECTURE
SERIES AT PLYMOUTH

Robert Taylor o. tho Federal
Housing authority viii speak at
Plymouth Conversational church
Sunday April .. at s pm on the
subject. Housing To-day And To-
morrow" His appearance VIII be
under the auspices OF tho Winter
Lecture series Of Plymouth
church.
Two questions which vii carry
the theme OF the lecture and
will be discussed IN 'hs question
and answer period will hc How
Can We Solve Detr MS Acute
Housing Problem and What o.
The Future OF Housing In Ne
troit7'
The public is invited to hear
Mr.. Taylors interesting address.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1944-04-01

taurant at 1Il7 Third street
d patrons in the accustomed
Int resulted in a controversy
of two warrants which were
Tuesday of this week. One
on regular plates. tho waiter IS
said to have first told them that
there we're none, and then. that
no such plates were used after
. am. Bachelor. who was a
frequent patron OF the restaurant
and had been there the previous
night insisted that the service
plates we're available When the
group would not accept the serv-
ice offered and prepared 20 leave
one Of the Chinese attendants
locked the door Several members
Of tho party offered 10 pay for
the uneaien food and ono ~ them
did. hut the door remained lock
Cd. Then. It IL reported. fight
started between Bachelor and
one Of the walters Immediately
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1944-04-01
|RATE WHITES STONE
BOSTON BOULEVARD
RESIDENCE OF EDITOR
Nation Eyes Detroit's First
2-Day Intercultural Conference
Granger ToSpeak

lester r. Granger. executive
secretary Of Ia National Cr-
ban league OF New York City.
will be one of tho outstanding
speakers before the Intercnl-
'ural conference which will be
held March 81 10 April ] The
opening session At which
Granger will speak will be
hela Friday at $ pm. az The
Rackham building
Among the Races or Nam
kind from Cranilpoh and
art work hy the Detroit Pen
And Palette club and Miller
schools art classes
The DtrCit hoard o. Eln-
cation and Wayne university
ere collaborating With The ln-
tercultuial Council o. Soa'h-
eastern Michigan in sponsoring
tais conference. Confefn'e
headquarters are at Hotel Sisf-
Ter.