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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-02
CHURCHES BEGIN
 POSTWAR FUND
Tomorrow Designated as Sunday of Sacrifice
 Throughout Nation

New York, N. Y, Dec. 2.-Most of Baptist Convention will receive con- tributions towards $10000,000 post war fund next Sunday. December 3. The money, which is over and above the usual giving of the mem berS, will be used for war emergen- cies, church extension, postwar re- construction and advance.
 The Sunday of Sacrifice" is the official name for the day. Special programs will be observed in these churches. which have over a million and half members.
 As first step towards the total postwar goal, a World Emergency Forward Fund has been created. It's goal is $2,00O000 with a dead line of April 30, 1945. The amount was increased a month ago by $500,- 900 because the progress of the war has opened new avenues of service in Europe and in the Far East, par ticularly in Burma, China and the Philippines.
 The section on church extension relates to placing churches and a Christian ministry in newly formed suburban areas. Wartime changes in population have created new problems which will be faced in a realistic manner.
 While a Christian ministry to service men and women is part of the more immediate program. much attention will be given to the re- turning service men. A separate department has been established to promote this type of work
 Postwar items will cover both the rehabilitation of foreign mission work. the rebuilding of homes, sta- tlons. libraries, hospitals. and the advance of the whole missionary cause in new territory.
 This is the third year of the emer- gency fund in the Northern Baptist Convention. Now the word -''For- ward" has been added to draw at. tention to the postwa respects oi the program.
 Plans for raising the ee.0000 00l balance of the total postwar fund are now under consideration. They will be decided upon at the aFinua meeting Of the denomination al Grand Rapids next May. pressurt is now being placed upon responsl' bio executives te raise the whol' amount within the next year or two
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-02
NO CELEBRATION
 AT HOTEL ELTON
Management Announces Plans to Close Dining
 Rooms at 9 p. m. Dec. 3l

There will be no celebrations at the Elton this New Years eve, Man. ager Clyde Jennings announces. Un- der the state law no drinks may be sold on Sunday after g D. m., although a recent ruling of the attorney general makes it possible to resume sales at midnight until a. m. Monday. MT. Jennings stat ed that the three-hour suspension doesn't make sense. He said dinner will be served as usual De- cember 31 unti g p. m., the time the hotels Copper Room usually closes on Sundays.
 Most restaurant keepers voiced similar views. Several last night reported plans to take advantage of the ruling that the bars may be re- opened from 12 midnight December 31 to a. m. Monday, New Years Day.
 Patsy Browns will remain closed Sunday night with the New Year party to be held Saturday night in- stead.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-02

1885. The plaintiff was given cus- tody of their child, and an alIoW~ ance of g weekly was made for ita support.
 Frances Burke Thomson of Naug- atuck was granted a divorce from John T. Thomson of Thomaston on the ground of cruelty. The couple married May 16, 1942, and the plain tiff claimed her husband became cruel two weeks later. She was given custody of their child and an allow ance of $10 weekly for support.
 ThelIna Johnsky Boucher of Wa terbury was given a divorce on her cross complaint against Alfred D. Boucher, also of this city. The mar@ riage was performed January 18, 1892, and she claimed her husband became intolerably cruel in Janu- ary, 1940. Custody of their three children was given to the mother. and provision was made for pay~ ment of $21 weekly for their sup- port. The father will have reason able rights of visitation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-02

ter, the people of Iceland have fly ing ants in their pants and when the war is over, they do not wish their country to lose the place it has gained as one of the most in- portant crossroads of the great cir. cle route from the United States to Europe. Iceland's position is per- haps typical of many other small countries who feel that they want place in the coming air age, re- alize that they haven't the resourc- es to compete with the major pow CTS in transport operation and man. ufacture, yet don't want to be left off the aviation map.
 In competitive, commercial op- eration, it may prove to be more economical to fly the Atlantic in several hops-New York to New foundland, to Iceland, to the Brit ish Isles, to the European continent, than to fly nonstop. Twenty-hour hops in an airplane can become pretty tireSome. If long journeys can be broken ct four to eight hour intervals, the passenger doesn't have to spend a day to recover from the few hours time he may have saved in making his journey non- stop.
 WEATHER UNCERTAIN
 Other factors entering into the situation are uncertainties of the weather, which may suddenly close in over one route or at one term inal, making it highly desirable and even necessary, to have optional routes and stopping points where planes can sit down ot wait out storms for the safety of their pas Sengers.
 The importance of these inter mediate stops as switching points cannot be overlooked. A New York to London plane might cas- fly drop off at Iceland passengers bound for the Scandinavian coun- tries. Or traffic originating in Scandinavia might logically trans fer to London New York service at Reyjkavik.
 This general need for diversity gives Iceland ana countries simi- larly situated definite place on the international air map, in addi- tion to which the domestic re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-02
Dorsey Trial In Recess

Hollywood, Dec. D. (UP.) = The assault trial of Bandleader Tommy Dorsey and company was in week end recess today with speculation that Defense attorneys would call for an early dismissal of the charges.
 Three key witnesses, including Jon Hall, have testified but none, least of all Hall, have been able to throw much light on the mystery of who slashed of the end of Halls lose at the luxurious Dorsey apart ment last August 5.
 Alternately he had named all three of the defendants, Dorsey, his wife, Pat Dane, and Gambler Allen Smiley, who are being tried on charges of felonious assault against Hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-02

quirements of Iceland in provid- ing fast air transport for its own citizens and their mail and ex- press have to be met. And Ice flanders, like the people of any other country, would like to see their own citizens get at least a part of this business for planes flying the Iceland flag.
 Two Icelandic aviation compan- ies have been organized for flying operations, one of the companies recently getting a Catalina type transport from the United States. The Icelandic legislature now is considering bill which would com- bine these two companies into one and give that one company 40 per- cent backing of the government. So organized, it becomes chosen il ( rument" for possible operation to the United States, Great Britain and the Scandinavian countries with which it has most of its bus mess. The new Icelandic govern ment of President Sveinn BjornsSon and Prime Minister Olafur Thors has committed itself to interna- tional cooperation. Iceland had del- egations at UNRRA and Breton Woods conferences, as well as at Chicago.
 AIR RIGHTS
 On aid policy, the Icelandic gov- ernment has yet to decide whether it will grant air rights to foreign countries on a reciprocal basis only, whether it will shcw preference to the air-borne commercial ambitions of any one country, or whether it will grant equal rights to all coun- tries and welcome all the planes that may wish to fly in here, whether they be British, Morse, Swedish, Russian, Scotch, Canadian or American.
 There is much jockeying for po- sition now. The British are in here, as well as the Americans, for mil itary operations. But these military rights expire with the end of the war and both will have to dispose of their elaborate aviation ground facilities to the Icelandic govern ment, on terms yet to be arranged or disclosed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-02
Scovill Employees Set
 Million As Objective
Investments in Current War Bond Drive Now Total
 $SOO,OOO; Official Quota Already Exceeded

Striving toward a voluntary Sixth War Loan goal of $ million, em- ployees of the Scovill Mfg. Com pany have to date surpassed the $800,000 mark, it was revealed to- day by David Moreland plant bond committeeman chairman.
 MT Moreland expressed gratifi- cation with results of the intra- plant rallies being conducted which have resulted in numerous more purchases of smaller denomina- tional bonds by employees.
 Tt is this type buying, here and everywhere, which is the backbone of all war bond drives" the chair man stated.
 Already Surpassing it's Treasury set goal of $655,0 ,000 the company seemed assured of hitting the $1 million or more goal adopted vol untarily before the opening of the current campaign.
 Previous to inauguration of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-02
Hospital Bulletins

Mrs. Joseph McGinniss wife of Joseph McGinniss city assessor is said to be confined to St. Mary's hospital. Mrs. McGinnisS is pres ident of the St. Mary's Hospital Aid Society.
 Frank BOtman, B Crown street, was teaetd at Waterbury hospital this morning for a psSible wrist fracture suffered when struck by a jitney while at work at the Chase Metal Works
 Anita Busch, 51, "A BlakeSlee Circle, was reported in fair con- ditiOn this morning at Waterbury hospital where she was admitted after swallowing a quantity of a poison, according to a hospital ep0rt.
 Edward Pendy, 48, 39 Denny street, was reported in fair con- ditiOn at St. Mary's hospital this morning. He was found lying on Union street last night with a possible fractured skull and Iacer- ated scalp. apparently suffered il- a fall, authorities reported.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-02
Current RatiOning Regulations
MEATS AND BUTTER

MEATS AND BUTTER Red stamps "A8" through each worth 10 points, valid indefinitely.
 PROCEssED FOODS Blue "A8" through "A5' "A2 and "B2", each worth 10 points valid indefinitely
  Sugar stamps inilely for five pounds o No c O tyep pounds Eog home canning through Feb. 2s iol5. Aplane stamps No No and No In Ration valid indefinitely for pair of shoes
 GASOLINE Number iS A purchase gallons
 Bt and coupons are valid for five gallons each
 FUEL OIL Pefior four and period five tho will valid until August 3i eA according oRA RsEaod one coupons Of tho iols zaus valid
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-02
Post War Relief Army

Paris. Dec. 3 - (U.P0 - Repre- sentative Overton Brooks, D., La. said today that the United States should relieve its soldiers in Europe as soon as the fighting is over, turn ing the occupation over to new army which it should begin selecting now.
 Brooks, member of the House Military Affairs Committee, is in Paris with 16 other committeeman touring the European theater.
 'The selectees now fighting in Europe were drafted for the dura- tion of the emergency" Brooks said. Occupation and policing can hard ly be considered an emergency.
 Therefore at the end of hoStil- itieS or as soon as possible there after they should be sent home and their places taken by a new army, which we should begin selecting now"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-02
Mayor To Outline City's Activities
Public Has Opportunity Monday Night to Discuss Fea-
 lures of l045 Budget; No Opposition Likely

review of the city's fiscal and ad- ministrative activities of the past year. It is expected the Mayor will speak on such features as Planning Commission activities, city health program, capital outlays, etc.
 The 1945 budget appropriation which is about $43,0O0 more than the 1914 budget appropriation is predicated on 30 mill tax rate which also will be adopted by the aldermanic board on Monday. Also to be approved for 8 one year term will be adoption of the coSt-or-liv- ing bonus granted to most employees in amount of $500 each.
 If any specific discussion results relative to any budget clarification among board members or Monday night it will likely concern the de- termination of basic salary rate of a city employe before he or she is eligible for the cost-of- Living increase.
 It is possible that such determina- tion will be voted upon and written into the minutes of the meeting. Heretofore such determination has been verbal resulting in considerable discussion, at this date as to what is the actual salary rate when ar employe is not qualified to receive the bonus.
 To date, some officials agree that any employe receiving 5000 or over is not eligible while others contend it was a $4,500 basis.
 Some aldermanic members have declared to The Democrat they may press for adoption for at least a years term of a formal vote on such a ruling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-02
Eight Decrees Granted In Divorce Suits Here
Judge Robert L. Munger Announces Awards at Short Calendar Session; ServiCeman Among Defendants

Eight divorces were granted by Judge Robert L. Munger yesterday following hearings at short calen- dar session of superior court.
 Sarah Elmira McLarney Mulcahy of Waterbury was given a divorce from Francis J Mulcahy, now serv- ing in the. Coast Artillery. The couple married September 20, 1943, and the plaintiff claimed her hus- band became intolerably cruel the following December 29.
 Frederick John Cadotte of Water bury was granted a divorce from Margaret Patricia Dwyer Cadotte of East Boston, Mass. He claimed his wife was cruel from the day of mar riage, April 8, 1884, at East Boston.
 Lucy Fulliero DiSantiS of Water bury was granted 8 divorce from John DiSantis, also of this city, on the ground of cruelty, and was given permission to resume use of her maiden name. The marriage was performed November 29, 1941, and the cruelty allegedly started December l, 1922
 A charge of cruelty was the basis of the decree given Lillian Fortier Cherpinski of Waterbury in her suit against Harry Cherpinski, also of this city. The couple married October 4, 1941, and the cruelty started November l, 1941, the plain tiff testified. The petitioner was given custody of their child, with reasonable visitation to be allowed the father An order was made for payment of $50 per month for sup port of the child.
 Joseph B. Winslow of Waterbury was given a decree in his suit against Harriet Timm Winslow of Peoria, III. They were married August 27, 1920, and he claimed he was deserted October 15, 1885. They have two children.
 A decree on the ground of cruelty was granted to Harriet B McNdahon of Ansonia on her complaint against George McMahon of Laurelton, N. J. The marriage was performed June II, 1884 at Ansonia, and the cruelty allegedly started January 1s,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-02

It is another instance of what War Bond dollars are accomplish ing by giving brave American youngsters the equipment which en- ables them to destroy Japanese ships, planes and ground installa- tions.
 At a cost of four Navy Hencat fighters, TIT Japanese, planes were shot down in combat, 20 more were classed as probables and g were destroyed or damaged on the ground by the pilots and crews of Air Group Two.
 But just as important, if not more so, as the toll of enemy planes, was the score against surface ships chalked up for this group; three en- emy ships including a Shokaku- class carrier were probably destroyed and Is other enemy ships, including another large carrier, heavy cruiser and two destroyers were damaged.
 When they weren't busy attacking enemy ships and planes, the aircraft of Group Two were working over enemy ground installations. From Guam, southernmost of the Mari anas, to the oBnin and Kazan Islands, 600 miles from Tokio, the group spread it's damage and dev- astation. Rota and Pagan, other islands in the Marianas. felt the force of its bombs and strafing.
 And when the big Japanese task force of the Imperial Fleet at tempted to attack Task Force 58 during the battle af Saipan, this one carrier group accounted for 52 Of more tha n4O0 enemy planes shot down. That was the largest toll Of planes ever exacted from an enemy in a single naval engagement.
 On the following day when U. $. carrier aircraft attacked the fleeing Japanese fleet remnants, the planes of Air Group Two dropped explo- sives that fired two carriers and numerous other warShips.
 And to top off their memorable two-weeks cruise, the group de- stroyed 33 more airborne Japanese planes and bombed and strafed ground installations at Two Jima in the Volcano Islands on June 23. At last reports Air Group Two had destroyed more than 200 Japanese planes in aerial combat-an all-time record in naval warfare.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-02
H=Y CLUBS NAME
 STATE DELEGATES

Wilby, Leavenworth and Crosby lily clubs appointed representa- tives to the second annual Connec- ticut lily youth and government general assembly to be held in Hart ford Dec. 8 and g at a meeting last night at the Central Y. M. c. A.
 Representatives are: Wilby, George Lenoci and Norma Fall- Strom; Leavenworth. Mario Scap- pini and Elmer Turbarg; Crosby, John Wolkowski and Ray Milutis.
 The Hi-Y and Tri-Y clubs of the state take over the General Assem- ply for 6 day in this program to stimulate youths interest in bet ter government.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-02
MICHIGAN CAMP
 AIDING VETS IN
 REIMBURSEMENT
By DOUGLAS GRAHAM United Press Staff Correspondent


 United Press Staff Correspondent
 Lansing, Dec. 2-(UP)-Michigan, one of the first states to create ma chinery for aiding returning World War II veterans, has gained wide spread attention by establishment of a rehabilitation camp which serv- icemen describe as "a million dol lar setup."
 The camp, located at Pine Lake near Kalamazoo, already houses 94 veterans who are being taught to overcome service connected dis abilities and learn new trades.
 Disabled veterans assigned to the camp obtain ire use of elab- crate recreation facilities and serv- ices of g trained psychiatrist while refltting themselves for civilian life.
 The camp has been loaned to the state by the w. K. Kellogg Foundation, a philanthropic group founded by the famous Battle Greek breakfast-food manufactur- CT who established the recreational site as health camp for children. Veterans attending the camp have all living expense and training fees paid by the state.
 Workmen are now putting the finishing touches on a new $1O0,OOO workshop building which will com- plete the camp. The state board of control for vocational education has been placed in charge of the rehabilitation work.
 Courses offered to veterans at- tending the camp include machine drafting, shop work, woodworking and boat building, watch and clock repair, electricity, arc and gas welding. office practices and com- mercial cooking.
 In addition to the physical training for new jobs, all veterans attending the camp are treated if necessary, by pyschiatrists who help them readjust socially from the impact of war experiences.
 The Pine Lake camp for veterans is geared in closely with the states regular rehabilitation and counsel ing service for returning soldiers sailors, marines and coast guards men,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-02
PATENTS GRANTED

The following local en were granted patents during the past week:
 Russell D. conboy, Waterbury, cigar lighter. assigned to Auto" matlc Devices Corp, Bridgeport.
 Max KiesSllng. Waterbury, chin strap buckle, assigned to American Fastener O.. Waterbury.
 Harold R. ooodale, Bristol. heat. ing system.
 Walter O. Kirby and l.. E. stelnle, Naugatuck. reclaifning waste piy- chloroprenes, assigned to Q. 0. Rub' Der co, New York.
 Phil T.. Paul, Naugatuck. antl- oxldants. aasigned to U. Q. Rubber Co., New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-02
BRASS WORKERS
 RENAME HIGGINS

Torrington, Dec. 2-Peter B. Hig- gins was reelected president of the Torrington Brass Workers Local, CIO, Wednesday. The vote was counted Thursday night and was Said by union officials to be the largest vote ever boiled by the local union. Other officers elected were vice-president Ralph Doolittle; re- cording secretary, Virginia Bronzi /; financial secretary. William Lanko; conductor, Peter York: warden, Jo- seph Sileo; trustees, Leo De Fran chesi, Angelo Sardi and Bernard Higgins.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-02

A public hearing relative to meas ilres of the City's 1945 budget ap- propriation recently adopted by the finance board will get underway at 7:30 p. m. Monday evening at 8 meeting of the board of aldermen.
 No expectations of any public protest or query was held by officials this morning leading to the belief that the budget will meet with final approval and adoption by the board of aldermen at Mondays session. Approved budget appropriation amounts to $6.541, 1903.
 Mayor John s. Monagan will de- liver his annual address to the board at that time when he is ex- pected to touch upon summarized
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-02

only to the plants on the exclusive" list. The plan has been used in criti- cal shortage areas, in which there is scarcity of labor recruits and essential government orders must be filled.
 No schedule has been devised as yet for starting the special recruit ing work, as the firms are still checking on their needs and making efforts to determine the exact na- ture of the assignments. It has been reported the need of workers may jump considerably if the govern ment requires the local plants to produce the bass as well as do the fabricating work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-02
Your GI Rights
 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON SERvIcEMEN'S PROBLEMS
Foxhole Scholarships
 By ANN STEVICK
NEA Stan COrrespOndent

Q. Can a veteran take up a
 course of study with the Armed
 Forces Institute or resume one he
 was taking before discharge?
 A. No, these Foxhole Scholar ships by which SO many soldiers have tutored themselves in every thing from electronics to philoso- phy, are strictly GI-that is, they are paid for out of moneys ear marked for the welfare of enlist ed men, and Army is very watch ful that nobody else. including the veterans, gets any of it. You won't even be allowed to finish course you are taking when discharged. NO FEE CHARGED
 Q. Must I pay a fee for having claim presented before the Vet
 erans' Administration?
 A. Organizations which Veter- ans Administration recognizes for presentation of claims (American Red Cross, American Legion, Dis abled Veterans, Grand Army of the Republic, United Spanish War Veterans Veterans Of Foreign Foreign Wars) must state that neither they nor their representa- tives will charge a fee.
 In order to prevent the pension and claim attorney rackets which thrived after the last war, VA rules also that attorneys acting for veterans claims must be specially certified, and must accept as their fee an appropriate amount award- ed by VA out of amount given to claimant. In other words the Veter- an isn't supposed to pay any fee. Copyright. i044, NEA Service, Inc
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-02
RABBI TO CONTINUE
 SERIES OF LECTURES

Rabbi MordecaI dlfter will con tlnue his talks on Books In My Library" at Q meeting of the Beth Israel Mems club tomorrow morn- ing ct the Hebrew Institute follow ing the 0 o'clock services. The rec gently installed officers will take office and plans will be made for c chanukah party to be held De- eenber 10 at 6 ?. m. at the Insti- ute,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-02
By PETER EDISON NEA Staff COrresnOndent

NEA Staff Correspondent
 Reyjkavik, Iceland, Dec. D. The sign over the door at U. s. Army Air Transport Command headquar- ters near this Icelandic capital says Washington 2996-Prestwick $50. Ir other words, it is about the same distance from Washington to the Pacific coast as it is from Wash ington to Iceland, and about the same distance from Washington tc Chicago as it is from iceland to the Air Transport Commands big base in Scotland. Comparing the distanc- es that way, Iceland isn't a remote, isolated, out Of the way place at all but by air 15 hours or less from Washington and four hours from the British Isles.
 The ATC having proved that the North Atlantic can be flown in win