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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-13
MET STAIN TWICE

He said he met twice with Sta
lin and found him very demo-
cratic and very open"
The account of Stains stand
on the Catholic Church was given
by the priest in a prepared state
ment he said was signed by the
Russian premier May 5.
The statement quoted Stain as
saying he regarded himself as IAN
advocate of the freedom of con-
science"
Fr. Orlemanski, whose trip had
criticism at home, denied
that he is a Communist. He said
he made the trip at the personal
of Stain to study the
Polish question and went with the
permission of the state depart
ment.
He went. he said, mot as a
of the Catholic
church nor as an ambassador of
the u. S. state department, but
as a private citizen"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-13
DETROIT
IKOI !
010 030
YORK
200 900
BY LEO MACDONELL
Sec Story on Page u

Newhouser and Swift; Zuber
and Hemsley.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-13
Higgins Homer
Scores 3 i'm 9Th
FOURTH INNING
Times Photo

DETRoIT-York fled to Lindsn Hig-
gins singled 70 right Outlaw fouled To
EtteH Hestetfer singled 10 left, Higgins
stopping at second. Swift singled 10 left,
nlling the bases. Newhouser hled To
Levy. No run, three hits. no error.
NEW YoRK-savage beat out a buut Ia
Higgins. LindeI lined 10 Hoover whose
throw 10 York doubled Savage OF nrst.
Mnosevich popped 70 Mayo. No run, one
hit. no error
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-13

Continued on Page 2, Col. p
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-11
ARMY PRAISES
 SoU7HBURY BOY
Pic. Joseph POpOwski Lauded for Rifle Excel
 lence in Training

Headquarters European Theater of Operations-For their competi- tive spirit, excellence in training and outstanding teamwork, five rifle platoons of United States Army Infantry units stationed in Northern Ireland were recently commended by high ranking off cers after demonstrating the fight ing tehcnique which they will use against the Nazis when invasion begins.
 In a test of this kind every ef- fort is made to simulate actual battle conditions, and every element is considered, from issuance of clear, concise commands by leaders down to employment of assault firing and bayonet charges by individual rifle men.
 Rifles, sidearms, carbines, and light machine guns are fired under battle-like conditions. Hanks are attacked by charging doughboys.
 Other foot soldiers dig in and prepare to defend their positions, in open country, woods or under bruch. They lie flat on their stom- achs or locks, scooping out the earth with small entrenching shovels. Frequently they are under live fire. Foxholes are deepened and improved only if the force of the attack abates or shifts to another flank. A constant effort is made to camouflage weapons, equipment and personnel.
 Reconnaissance patrols move out in daylight and at night maneuv- ering towards enemy lines to carry out prisoner raids and Information Sorties. Here the training in mar reading and the use of a compass proves itself for small groups split up and advance singly or in pairs tc appointed spots.
 Frequently Infantrymen who are undertaking defenses of position ambush the patrols and attack ma chine-gun nests. Stragglers are rounded up and snipers neutralized
 Every weapon is put into play as skirmish lines advance and with draw. OutpoStS are eStaDllShed ana communications are maintained through walkie-taklies the Infan- try's light, portable radios, and field telephones.
 Runners carry orders from one Command Post to another, knowing only their geographical location as an azimuth reading or a dot on a tactical map, and using whatever facilities are available for orient ing themselves in relation to their destination.
 This is a rough, tough prepara- tion for tougher job. No holds are barred, and the only thing missing is the enemy itself. It requires courage, physical endurance and skill of a highorder.
 Commended for his outstanding performances was Pfc. Joseph M. Popowski of Southbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-11

Ralph Gordon Mckee of 426 North Main street, received the rate of Seaman First Class upon cOm- pleting the course at the aviation machiniSt mate school at the Naval Air Technical Training Center, Norman, Oklahoma. He will now be transferred to a naval unit afioat or to another shore station for fur ther instruction and work.
 Army Air Field, Mountain Home, Idaho, May II Staff Sergeant Floyd Blansfield, son of MT. Seth BlansfieId, of Bradley avenue, Wa terbury, Conn.,, has completed his phases of combat training at the Mountain Home Army Air Field prior to his overseas assignment.
 Sergeant Blansfield entered the military service April 23, 194S, and has attended the Army Air Force Schools for training at the Lowry Field, Buckley Field, Colo. and TyndaIl Field, Fla. He is lower turret gunner in LiberatOr bomber.
 Prior to his enlistment he at tended the LeavenwOrth High school, Waterbury, Conn.,, and later was employed an an apprentice machinist, Waterbury Farrel Foundry and Machine Company. He is 19.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-11

Sergeant William A. Sirica of MOrningside avenue, former man. ager of the Lido theater, now somewhere in England, has learned croquet really can be 8 vigorous game.
 He and a pal, Sergeant How ard Weddle of Terre Haute, In- diana, fairly chased each other across the lawns of an R. A. F.. flight ieutenant's London estate before arriving at the American Cross Rainbow Corner in London, tired and hungry, to tell of their vigorous sport discovery.
 Bill and Howard met at a camp in the States 19 months ago and decided to see the war through together. They have been sta toned at the same field in Eng land for nearly year. Both are radio operators. Their leave periods coincide and they are seldom separated. They spend all their leaves at the Red Cross Club.
 Their biggest event was the or phans' party staged by the boys of thair outfit. Fifty children from the East of London had never seen movie and were in- vited to the one Bill and Howard put on. All the men in the out fit gave their rations to make the show a success. Howard and Bill now have decided to throw an orphans party every six months from now on.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-11
JOE P|MENTEL
 IN NO. AFRICA
Willow St. Sergeant With All=ArOund Fighting Unit
 in Mediterranean

Allied Force Headquarters, Medi- terranean theater If it's gun, the soldiers of this anti-aircraft unit in North Africa can shoot it., and shoot 1t accurately, the records show.
 "We'll swear taht we put a lot of holes into a Jerry plane that wan dered this way recently" their commanding officer said. And we put lot of holes in targets on the rifle range right in the center too"
 All the men of the unit have re- gently completed several weeks Of range firing with their rifles and all of them are now qualified as riflemen. The range is one they built themselves in their spare time, with bulldozer and about 25 spades and scrap lumber.
 But that rifle range is norting to the sub-machine gun range these boys built" said Major Newell R. Bullen, of San Francisco, Califor- mia, executive officers of the unit. They had ore with seven moving targets, each target jumping up at anunexpected moment and doing something unexpected"
 The theory is that, in addition to shooting down sporadic Na1 raiders, these soldiers might have to defend themselves against ground attack. Rifles, pistols, bayonets, tommy guns, bazookas and hand grenades have all become familiar weapons to these men who are accustomed to firing large anti-aricraft weapons.
 Another part of their training has been course on tactical control of the defense of their area, in which officers and men have ex- changed experiences and tactics on how to best drive off and shoot down any enemy unWise enough to challenge their craftsmanship.
 A special educational program re- heVes the often monotonous task of being on a 24-hour alert every day. Huge maps are kept up to date in the latest developments in the war. Discussions, lectures, pic. lures ard news bulletins keep the men of this unit thoroughly in- fTomed of the latest trends in the war and on the home front.
 Among the Connecticut soldiers in this all-around fighting unit are:
 Tarlffyille: Pfc. Henry E, Gwiazda, 20, Box el,
 Wallipgford: Cpl. Walter E, Bru- netti, 20, 32 Maple avenue; Pvt. James J. BuiJnaFowski. is. I2s ErD- est street; Cpl, Nicholas Farone, 20. s2T North Cherry street; Pfc, ste- phen Hanisk0, 2i, 2e7 Quinniplae street. Pvt, Alex s, Koyaeh. 20. ss Bull avenue; Pfc. Robert J. Sebae- ehetti, 20, bl Bull avenue.
 Waterbury Sgt, Joseph L. Pls mentel, Ie, 40 Willow street.
 Weat0gnei Pvt, Raymond y. NIks stad 20, Box 70.
 West Haven; Cpl. Leonard L, kopoF, ie eT James street; Sgt. Robert P, Ruthyen, a, eST camps bell aYenue,
 Windsor Pfc. Edward Q. Hnleds nejko 2i, Prospect IIill road,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-11

Coordination of operations by several transportation concerns will save approximately 42,480 miles an- nually, according to an announce ment made today by Frank V. Richo, district manager of the ODT Division of Motor Transport in New Haven.
 A saving of 30,0o0 miles and 900 man-hourS is expected to result from a joint action plan made by Grove & Company, Inc, and Las- kas Motor Lines, Inc, of Waterbury and Blake Motor Lines, Inc, of Torrington, it was reported. The three cornmond carrier concerns devised plans for the saving through coordination of their service be- tween New York mad Waterbury.
 The Laskas Motor Lines, Inc, of Waterbury and the Nara Trans portation Go. of Bridgeport, have coordinated routes and service be- tween this city and Bridgeport so that 12,480 miles of travel will be saved. Although the Bridgeport con- cern will face an increase of two man-hours weekly as result of the changes. the Waterbury carrier company will have about 625 man. hours yearly, it was disclosed.
 MT. Richo said the plan will re- suit in substantial saving of equipment, rubber and gasoline, and will improve the service.
 The district manager also issued a reminder today that his office is ready to help eligible bus, truck, and taxicab operators who have tire-procurement problems.
 Some operators are eligible for tires," MT. Richo said, but are un- able to obtain tire certificates from their local War Price and Rationing Boards because of exhausted quotas or other reasons. They should re- port thae fact to this office. These reports will enable the ODT to de- ternine the extent of regional tire deficits by classes of highway car ries and by tire-size groups, and will form the basis for taking such remedial action as is deemed nec- essary and feasible"
 MT. Richo said that other opera tors, who may hold tire certificates but are having difficulty in obtain ing Che proper tires, should also apply to this office. They will be assisted in obtaining tires and the information will be transmitted to the Office of the Rubber Director who will endeavor to arrange for the proDNr distribution of tires so that all the certificates can be honored as quickly as possible after issu- ance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-11

Second Lieutenant John J. Li'ls- key. 3d., former Naugatuck resi- dent, son of MT. and Mrs. Thomas F. Lilskey of Columbia, O., and brother of Miss Constance Linskey of Faber avenue, this city, is now a German prisoner of war.
 He bailed out of bomber over German-held territory after it had been badly damaged by flak last March.
 It. Linkskey, who has relatives in Waterbury, attended Nauga- tuck grammar school and Chesh- ire academy and was a sophomore at Northeastern university when he began training in October, 1942. He was commissioned last July 24 at SeIman Field. La. and was assigned to North Africa last January. He was transferred to Italy a month later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-11

Sergeant William c. Deadly, of Waterbury, Conn, has been pro- noted to staff sergeant, it was an- nounced today at Headquarters, Grenier Field. Grenier Field is unit of the North Atlantic Wing, Air Transport Command, Manches- ter. N. H.
 Staff Sergeant Deadly is a gradu- ate of Crosby High school, Water bury. Conn, and Bay Path Institute Springfield, Mass. Prior to joining the Air Transport Command, Staff Sergeant Deadly was employed for the Connecticut Light and Power Company, of Waterbury. His home is at II Gordon street.
 An important unit of the Army Air Forces, the Air Transport Con- mand's mission is the air transport of materiel, personnel and mail, and the ferrying of aircraft, to all the aters of war. It operates on regular schedules over routes encircling the globe and extending 10000 miles a development achieved since the sum of 1941, making it ten times larger than all previous military and civilian airways. The North Atlantic Wing is one of the most &C., tive air routes in the world.
 Leslie Adams of 520 Highland avenue is spending a furlough here from Camp Wheeler, Ga, where he is d platoon sergeant at the Gen. eraI hospital.
 Private Charles E. Dwy of g Mid- dlesex street is at Fort Custer, Mich, with a military police unit.
 Naugatuck, May II. Private First Class John Borbas returned to his base in New York City today after spending a 48-hour leave with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Gustave Borbas, g Diamond street, Union City. The young Marine recently returned from secret ocean voy- age after not being heard from for over two months.
 His address is: Pfc. John Bor- bas, U. s. Gen. A. E. N., Marine Det., Fleet Post Office, New York, N. Y.
 Private First Class Gaysi Stokes of ST Benefit street s'conyalescing from recent illness at an Army hos pital in England. He has been oyer- seas nine months.
 Private First Class John Ritueci Of 24 Rawley avenue Is spending fuTl0ugh here from Palm Beach, Fla. He began service 2S months ego.
 Private Samuel Palladipo of i0e Franklin street is serving in Italy with an infantry unit, The son Of Mrs. Theresa Palladin0, he received training at Camp Wheeler, Ga,
 Richard ", LoekhaTt, son Of MT, and Mrs, Fred B, L0ekhaFt 0f 2s MeFlden road, has been promoted 10 sergeant at Q post in England, ace eoFdlng to word received here, He ls q radio operator and aerial gunner on a bs2t LlbeFatoF,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-11
2O1,454U.S. Casualties

Washington, May 11-UP)-An- nounced casualties of the U. S. armed forces now total POI, ,454, an increase of 3,581 above the figure & week ago. it was revealed today.
 Secretary of War Henry L. Stim- son said at a press conference Army casualties totalled 156. .676 as of April 28. Of those, 27 ,297 were killed killed. 64,32l wounded, B, 715 missing and 31 ,343 prisoners of war. He added that 37,009 of the wounded have returned to duty.
 A Navy casualty list released to- day showed a total of 44,778 cas- ualties among the Navy, Coast Guard and Marine Corps. Of those, 19,22l were dead, 12.070 wounded, 9,034 missing and 4,453 prisoners.
 The total for all services showed 46,518 dead. 76,391 wounded, 42,749 missing and 35,796 prisoners.
 Ecuador has placed new taxes on foreign beer, liquors and wines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-11

The Silver Star awarded for gal- lantry in action has been presented to It. Walter c. Moss, brother of Mrs. Thomas Grady and Mrs. Rob- ert veillette both of 99 Cole street. Lieut.. Moss began active service with the National Guard when the latter was federalized in 1941. At thatt iine he was a sergeant and received his prenet rank last Janu- ary when assigned to the Mediter- ranean war area.
 At the time of hss sergeancy he went overseas with his outfit and returned from the South Pa- cific in 1942. Before leaving for the Mediterrean area he received officers trianing at an infantry officers school at Fort Benning, Georgia.
 Various customary plans relative to farewell services for departing servicemen were discussed last night at the meeting of the Servicemen's Committee in the offices of Probate Judge Patrick HeaIey. This com- nnittee arrangeS for the service kits, religious articles and similar ad- juncts for the farewell ceremonies held for these servicemen as they leave for camp. Frank Orencole, chairman, presided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-11
NORMAN WEISMAN
 SEEKING DIVORCE

Norman Weisman of Waterbury today filed a divorce action in su- perior court against Sarah Shermet Weisman, also of this city, on the ground of intolerable cruelty. The couple married Sept. l, 1929, and cruelty is alleged to have started Jan. Is, 1881. The petitioner seeks custody of their four sons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-11

Private Frank s. Fazio, son of MT. and Mrs. Sam FaziO of S5 Primrose street, was recently awarded the Good Conduct Medal at his Army Air Force post in North Africa. He wrote home re- gently of meeting an old Water bury friend, AmeliO Bellisari0 of Bennett avenue, at a Red Cross club. The two youths spent half 8 day together reminiscing about the old home town and discussing their experiences, their local rela- tives were told. Private Fazio en- tered the service Nov. 2, 1942, re- ceiving basic training at Fort EuStiS, Va.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-11
Trucking Companies To Save 42,4 ,48O
l NEWS OF MEN LN THE SERVICE

Dr. John J. Chorozak, former den- tist in Union City, has been pro- noted to captain at a post in italy. He entreed the service, January, 1943, and has been overseas nine months.
 Sergeant Ayacrem J. Jonus of 264 Hamilton avenue has arrived in England, according to word received here. He is a turret gunner and engineer on a B-A Liberator.
 Corporal Raymond E.. Leblanc, son of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Leblanc of l01 Cole street, has recovered from wounds sustained in action March 4 in the invasion of the Admiralty Islands, and has returned to active duty.
 Waterbury area men who recent ly completed boot training at the Naval Station at Sampson, N. Y, include Gene Moriarty and Robert L. Brown of Waterville, and Anna den V. Cunha of 180 Washington street.
 Nancy P. Scott of Thomaston, Dorothy P. Hartford of Southington, and Muriel K. Braman of Torring- ton were among the Connecticut women sworn into the WAC at cere- monies in Hartford Tuesday. All have been assigned to Fort Ogle- thorpe, Ga, for basic training.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-11
LINCOLN DEED RETURNED

Chicago -- luPl-A deed drafted by Abraham Lincoln, which disaps peaFsd from lts ease Eve years SEQ, has been restored 10 the library Of the GAR. Memorial Hell The deed. ln hne0ln's handwriting, Was iocated ln Philadelphia, where lt vas offered for public sals, II was returned without court action.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-11

Several weeks ago Mrs. WeI11fs n placed an attachment ngainst meat store operated by her husbaNf and the superior court later aet bond for removal of the attachne1l pending court action which is Wes indicated the wife would file.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-11
BOUZOUCOS STARTS
 WATERBURY DUTIES

John T. bollEoueos Of New Haven has starred dulles at the local Co. teFnal Revenue office on LAaVens worth street as c deputy collector. Ills appointment increases the 70. eel staff to le persons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-11

Corporal Ralph J. Mehmet of Ives street has arrived in England with an anti-aircraft unit, accord ing to word received here. He is the son of MT. and Mrs. Ralph Mehmet of 53 Maple street and husband of the former Dorothy Hopkins.
 Private Joseph R. Bessette of 235 Walnut street is on furlough here from Indiantown Gap, Pa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-11
DIPLOMAS FIT VEST POCKE1

Boston = (UP) - Graduates o1 Boston high schools will De sur prised in June to find that insteaQ of the usual 10-by- -2O-inch diplomas they will be awarded wartime Vests pocket parchments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-11
Coordinated System
 Approved By Laskas
 And Grove Concerns
posed Setup Between Waterbury and New York; Idea Will Also Result in Savings in Rubber, Gas

Operators who obtain tires direct ly from tire manufacturers under mileage contracts should follow the same procedure when they en- counter difficulty in obtaining them, MT. RicIlo added.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-11
 asIAsllseiEO toOS
@IAelDiEO t0OS

There's Something About These $45 Clothes For Men-Both Suits And Topcoots-Thot Stays To The Lest Threod-Fit And Style.
 You con appreciate this fact - which is natuToIIy due 10 two fcc- tors - Good febries thot hold their shope - Good hond toiIor- ing thot put inc shsps and style into inc fobTies to stoy.
 These $4S clothes ere eholIense to ehsopeT clothes shot aoy cost less 10 begin with - but - cost mere by inc year - end thoFS inc yoTdstlek 10 measure clothes by- ths long pull - One veoson wisely thrifty men teke 10 these $45 clothes like duck tokes to wst0E.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-11

Ecuador has placed new taxes on foreign beer, liquors and wines.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-11-23
Dark Days Seen
For Agriculture

CHICAGO. Nov. %. fUP)-Tl|
dore w. Schultz, professor OF a
cultural economics at the Univeii
of Chicago, told a meeting OF
university's citizen board that All
lea will probably suffer a ser1
agricultural depression within
years after the defeat of Germ;
Schultz predicted that farm piI
will recede from the price cell
that held them in check and
their fall break through the r
floors that have been establid
by the government.
THE drop will not be as pred
tous or as great as that which
Cured following World War l,
said. 1T will be sufficient, howe
to cause a widespread, serious
preston in agriculture. For the
decade or two after the war,
supply Of farm products will bt
the vanguard, increasing more
idly than the demand.
'As far as western countries
Germ e d s, instead of hun
mouths begging for food, agri
tural surpluses will go begging
markets.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-11-23
Winter Baseball
League Opens
Season on Sunday
MAJOR HOOPLE

Six teams will form the Winter
Imperial Valley Baseball league and
the initial games are scheduled for
Sunday at 2:15 p. m. So announces
Carl j. Gent ST.. who has been
elected president of the league
There are only three ball parks
available in the county, said the
new league president, and this will
mean a game each Sunday at each
of the parks, El Centro Brawley
and Heber."
Here are the six teams and their
managers:
El Centro Merchants, j. D. Stark.
Brawley Merchants, Ed Beechey.
Golden West Sports, John Harris.
BraWley All Stars, A. Flores.
Heber, T. j. Payne.
Naval Air Station, A. c.. Helm.
Two new teams are in the league
this season, BraWley All Stars and
Naval Air Station, Holtville.
Sunday the teams will line up as
fellows:
E. c. Merchants VS.. BraWley Mer-
chants at El Centre.
Heber VS.. Naval Air Station at
Heber.
Brawley All Stars VS.. Golden West
Sports at BraWley.
The league has adopted a no.
admission policy. There will be,
however, a voluntary collection.
The fu1l Spac0n'S schedule will he
announced soon.