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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-15
Army RecIaiming Tons Of Unused War Materiel
Supplies Rushed to Alaska Returned for Salvage,
 Redistribution to Fighting Units In Other Areas

mprangiieid, Mass. eept. 10 Great otooka of truck and Automotlve equlpmert, rushed to Alaska two yoafa end more ago when q Japan eea invader appeared imminent, are now flowing back to Army Ordnance reclamation centers for-ro.shipment Co other wNr t.aeAtorS,
 At the recently established re turned Ynateriel center At the Twin 0ltloa Ordnance Plant in Mlnnea- polls, for example, 7B carloads Of eQulpment have alroady been pro- ceased and put back into supply channels, and the reclamation pro- gram is being constantly accelerated.
 Everything from huge truck tires Go plston rings, from rear Axles to lenders, is pouring Into the center at the rate of three or four car- loads q day.
 akilled mechanics inspect it, sort out the good stuff from that which must he junked, clean it and do everything necessary to put it back into shape for use.
 Women and men, trained in the latest methods of packing, wrap, seal and pack the items. They are then sent on to Ordnance depots throughout the country, ready once more for use in military vehicles.
 Most of the equipment, now being handled in Minneapolis comes from the Arrnys Northwest Service Com. mand, but materiel from Army camps In the United States and even from overseas war theaters will be processed In similar fAshlon. Brig, Gen. Guy II. Drewry, district chief, commanding the Springfield Ordinance District, said today that the Ordnance Department, Army Service Forces, is setting up these returned materlel centers in Min. neapolis; Salt Lake City; Pottsville, Pa; AnniSton, Alabama; and 9t, Louis, to expedite the flow of need. ed equipment and to conserve equipment that would otherwise 20 to waste. Approximately 10000 tons Q month are currently being processed at the five Ordnance Fe. clamation centers. Critical items, such aS tires and batteries, stay ct the Ordnance centers only Q few days.
 In the case of tires, caslngs are inspected and divided Into three classes: those that can be used without repair, those worth repair- ing, and castings that must be ecrapped. The first group. and this includes many new tires, are sent at once to Ordnance depotS which supply the fighting forces with needed war supplies. Those fires needing repair are sent to shops where the work can be done, The rest are disposed of as scrap
 Some materials--but not tires coming into Ordnance reclamation eenters are now chased by ord.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-15
BRISTOL COMPANY
 EMPLOYES AWARD
Firms COIored Slides Erm. plOyes' Vegetables Take
 Top HOnOrs

First prize for Industrial Exhibits At the Harvest Show which closes this evening ct Temple hall, was awarded to the Bristol company war gardeners by the judges yeesterday afternoon. The artistic and at- traetive display was designed and arranged by Carlton Whit" Whit. ney, staff artist ct the Platts Mills factory, Bristol company employees were one of the two lnudustrlal groups In Connecticut and one of the 20 groups ln the nation to rec ceive Q plaque from the National Victory Garden Institute last year for outstanding contributions to the Victory Garden program through planting of factory gar- dens.
 one of the unique features of the Bristol company exhibit is the flash- ing of colored photo slides on tho screen placed In the center of the display. The slides arc reproduce tions Of photos of floral and agri- cultural products grown by Lester M. Andrews and James II. Price.
 The garden products and canned articles are neatly arranged on the shelves and supporting counters of the exhibit.
 Lester Andrews was awarded three first prizes and three second prizes In the dahlia section of the gene eral exhibit. Other Bristol com. Vaasav AV,atalauaa wyApa atua pslaA VApl1as in the Industrial Exhibit as follows;
 First prize, (blue ribbon): Chip pewa potatoes, FTitis A. Hedman; 1; cora, green peas and lima beans, Fred A. Fault; large pumpkin, Ed. ward Slnkwich: carrots and acorn squash, Raymond Ellis; ebenexer onions, beets, cabbage, Leon D. Free. man; white grapes, canned green beans, canned tomatoes currant tam, canned cherries, small pump. kin and eantaloupe, Mrs. Esther Swanson; coco-cello squash, peter pan squash, red tomatoes and ape pies, Loren 8. Chose; grape jelly, canned tomatoes, tomato juice, canned corn, Mrs. Horace Can. and canned corn, Mrs. Horace Can- doe: sickle pears, Walter Roberts.
 Second prize, (red ribhon); egg plant and apples. Mrs. Esther Swan. son; mackintoSh apples, Loren g.. Chase; pototoes, Fritz A. Hedman; {; carrots, Walter Roberts; yellow tomatoes, Lester Andrew; canned tomatoes, grapes, canned onions, Mrs Horace Candee,
 Third prize. (white rlbhon): To- mato soup, carrots, potatoes, Leon Y. Freeman: red tomatoes, Raymond Ellis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-15
Mother Of Guerillas"
 Planned 40 Years Ago To Fight Against Japs
BY JEAN LYON Written for NEA Service


 Chungking, Sept. lb.-ChAo Lao Tai-tai is Mother of the duerril- las" here In Chuneking. Chao Lao Lao Tai-tai means "Old Mrs. Chao," and when you use the word "old" in China it Is term of affection and respect,
 old Mrs. Chao, In her long black gown with her cane, her little black halo hat which ls like noth- Ing anyone else in China wears (it was her own design and she al- ways wears it), and her wrinkled intelligent face, is 0 familiar char. aeter both In Chungking and In the countryside Of szeehwan Province.
 She is one of the governments key recruiters, In the guerrilla strongholds, she has organized, trained and encouraged thousands Of guerrilla fighters to harass tho Japanese. Now she helps the govern. nient to win recruits for the regu. Tor army.
 ChAo Lao Tai-tai Is 64, and has been fighting the Japanese since 1882 when she organized her first guerrilla band in MAnchuria. Two Of her sons, one daughter, one daughter r-in-law and one grandson have been killed in the fighting, L0Nd.LAsTING HATE
 When Chao Lao Tai-tai was Q little girl living on Q farm in Manehuria, In the district of Hsunyuan, she made up her mind that she would some day help to drive the Japaneee from her land, During the Sino-Japanese war of 1894 her district was first invad- cd. She was only i4 years old, but the event was burned into her memory. She married, had children, helped on the farm, Hers was 0 hilly farm, and she used to take her turn ct guarding the hills against wild animals with Q gun In her hand.
 When the Japanes invaded Manchuria in 1881, old Mrs. Chao, then in her fifties, made up her mind that she would do some- thing about 1t. She would do what she had been thinking about for over 70 years - organize the people to fight. Tn 1882 Q guer- rilla band was ready to go into action. Her own sons were lead- CTS, and had brought in their friends.
 Often old Mrs. Chao smuggled guns and ammunition out of Jap- nese-occupied cities. Once she made herself up as Q beggar, had guns tied inside her ragged clothes, and carried cartridges in Q basket which was covered with sombe dirty looking food. The Japanese paid no attention to her as she came out of the city gates. Fu- nearal processions were Q good way of smuggling ammunition out of a Japanese-h city, too, she said. The collins held lots of ammunition.
 Once when she was caught by the Japanese and her husband and younger children were inc prisoner with her, her guerrillas, meanwhile, had captured pup pet general. Tn fact her own son had made the capture. The Japan ese offered to exchange the old lady for the puppet general and were proud of their shrewdness when the exchange was accepted by the guer- yg.llas. Later the Japanese offered a reward for her capture-dead or alive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-15
Jops Report Yonks RepuIsed
By United Press

Japanese broadcaStS said today that two invasion fleets of 70 trans- ports each carried the American forces to Norotai and Pauau.
 The Tokyo radio, in broadcast to the South Pacific area and recorded by the FCC, attached to its report of the Pauau landing the propa- ganda claim that 1t ha dbeen com pletely repulsed."
 A Tokyo broadcast relayed by Ber- lin said the Japanese counter attacked on Morotai and in . two hour battle killed 2,50o Americans.
 Thirty of $50 landing craft en- gagged in the Morotai invasion were sunk, the Japanese propagandists claimed. They admitted that tanks had been landed on the island.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-15
BAR ASSOCIATION
 EXTENDS GREETING

Judge Robert L. Munger of An. sonia, who came to Waterbury this morning to start on assignment in superior court, waS welcomed ct the opening of today's short calendar session by Corporation Counsel Maurice T, Healey, president of the Waterbury Bar Association.
 Attorney Healey assured the jur. ist that members of the bar would try to make his stay hero pleasant, Judge Munger expressed pleasure In being in this city for another term and thanked the association preS- ident for his word of welcome,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-15
ALIENATION ACTION
 FILED HERE TODAY

A Ab,0O0 alienation of affection suit was filed in superior court to- day by Avis Daniel of Waterbury against Hazel Zwiebel, also of thlS city. The plaintiff, wife of Irving DRniel of aWterbury, claims he dee tended alienated the love and af- factions of MT Daniel and dsstroy- cd tho happiness of the plaintiffs home.
 It is alleged that the plaintiff, who had been living with her husband In Bethlehem, was neglected and abandoned as the result of the dc. fendant'S actions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-15
LUX, WIFE SEE
 SON GRADUATE
Paul Commissioned Lieu. tentant, Gets Pilot Wings
 in Georgia
MIDDLE Correspondent. Nancy Riley
 Telephone a-eAlO

Middlebury, Sept. i6.-Mr, and Mrs. Fred Lux have returned from Columbus, Ga, where they visited their son-in-law and daughter, Capt, and Mrs. John MoSch. While there they also attended the gradu. ation of their son, It. Paul Lux, who received his commission and pilots wings at Turner Field. Geor- gia.
 Admission of electors in Middle bury will take place on Saturday, Sept. IS at the town hall from Q. m. to 6 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-15
Skipper Cullens Runs
 Sea-Going Newsstand
Former First Congregational Church Assistant De.
 scribes Unusual Experience in North Africa

were British seamen who had not been home for from two to four years, had not had magazine for months. Greek, Russian and Italian ships also were visited. Rarely have l seen such appreciation, and 1t was more fun than playing Santa Claus for Sunday School. At the pres- en we aret operating Q hospital here in Italy ard we are all busy and happy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-15

and to produce surpluses which will make possible substantial debt re- duetion when Q satisfactory high level of production and employ ment has been reached.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-15
BUILDING PERMITS

The following building permits have been issued by Building nn- spector John T. Hartley:
 Alfred Paelino, SlSe, enclosed vcranda ct ls9 Academy Avsnus. c. c. Gulliver, S1eo, one-eaF garage at l67 Chase avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-15

nance co surplus. These items are turned over Co the Treasury Depart- ment for disposal to civilians under established procedure,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-15
Compensation Agreements

Compe nsation Commissioner John J. O'Connell today approved the following agreements for weekly payments during disabil- ity or for specific payment in case of permanent injury:
 Natalie Burinskas of Torrington against Union Hardware co. of Torrington, sl7.50 for 7.2 weeks, per cent loss of use of right index finger
 Arthur Allard of 26 Stiles street against Waterbury Tool O., SS0 beginning July 27, back strain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-15
TANKDozER WORKS, FIGHTS

The tankdozer, a medium Sher- man tank fitted with removable bulldozer blade, combines work capacity with fire power, and was used in Normandy to break through hedgerows and lead the way for mechanized weapons and foot sol- diers. It carries 76 nm. gun and 50 caliber machine guns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-15

India's laboratories are seeking substitute fuels for lighting and have found mixing of vegetable oils with kerosense or fuel oil may be burned in hurricane lanters and safety lamps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-15
Nine New Ambasoadofs Slated For Appointment New U. s. Envoys to Follow on HssIs of Troops
 as Fast as Previously Occupied
 Countries Are Freed
ny DREW PEARSON Author of The wahshlngton sIaeEEy- -Cs-Rsundp
 tenecial to The nemocraAl

washington Sept i-on American victorious aann President Roosevelt hos decided to appoint nine new asaado n. ministers the previously occupied countries Of Behind his the desire to get business ree1abed w
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-15

Panama has launched a vigorous campaign to stimulate rice cultiva- ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-15

Chicago CUP)-Free rides to serv~ ice men and women totaled f.e6a.- i92 in July, the Chicago Surface Lines managers reported. xhss compares with the 1,es7esa xeea rides given in July Of last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-15
SCHOOL COLLECTS $l95 FOR STAMPS
Sales to Continue Every Thursday; Peace Prayer
 Mass Celebrated
oAKVILLE
Correspondent: Alice Stafstr0m
 Phone eee-

OalSville, Seps. 16-Thursday, War Bonds and Stamps were sold for first time, since school opened, at South School. A total of $l9S.OO worth of stamps and bonds were sold. $l75.00 in stamps. and $19.l5 in bond sales. Each room is att tempting to attain a 100 per cent purchasing record per week. Sales will be made every Thursday while school is in session.
 Mrs. Wm. Borowy, 6unnyside avenue is spending a few days in Hartford, where she is visiting Mrs. Durmand Ball.
 A solemn high Mass win be held at 300 a. m. Friday morning at Saint Mary Magdalens Roman Catholic Church. The Mass is be- ing held to offer prayers for peace. Mrs. Dellacannera and friends re- quested the Mass.
 Three delegates. Joan Henderson. Nancy Roger. and Richard Gilchrist of the Union Congregational church will attend a picnic and planning meeting of the Naugauck Valley Pilgrim Fellowship, Saturday at smiths Pond in Watertown. Swim- ming will be enjoyed.
 Miss Virginia Roger. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Roger, Ball Farm Road. left Thursday to enter the Freshman class at the Univer- sity of Connecticut.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-15

Over l03O00. 900 pounds of sea iaah were caught of Fire in nve months.
 Uranium has Just been discovered at $500 feet above sec level "a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-15

wing costs in Paraguay have ris- enabove the peoples purchasing power.
Evening star., 1944-02-21
Former Chevy Chase Youth
Slightly Wounded in ItaIy

Richard Bayly Winder, 4th. o.
son OF Maj. and Mrs. Richard B,
Winder, formerly of 1908 Cedar
parkway, Chevy Chase, Md, was
slightly wounded by machine-pun
f1re while serving as an ambulance
driver for the American Field Sery-
Ice with British forces of the 5th
Army at the beachhead south of
Rome, it was learned here today.
Mr.. Winder, who returned to duty
Immediately, enlisted in the Amer
lean Field Service two years ago.
and accompanied advance British
medical units in the amphibious
landing January %.
The American Field Service am
nulances, transported by landing
craft and driven ashore over hastily
constructed pontoon bridges under
enemy mortar fire., were among the
f1rst vehicles other than tanks to
be landed in the area, it was said
at service headquarters in New
York City. Since the landing, the
ambulance drivers have been evacu-
atlng the wounded from shore cas-
uallty stations, helping to set up
medical dressing stations and trans
porting medical supplies.
Mr.. Winder attended st. Albans
school and was student at Hayer-
ford College when he enlisted in
the service.
Evening star., 1944-02-21
Ii. Warren 0. Embrey
Retired Detective,
Dies in Virginia

I 1t. Warren O. (Cy) Embrey, 10,
who retired in 1889 after 80 years
with the Metropolitan Police De-
partment, died yesterday at his
home at Morrisville, Va, where he
had lived since his retirement.
A native of Sumerduck, Va, 1t.
Embrey was appointed to the force
December IL, 1900, and served eight
years as patrolman in the third
precinct. Promotion to precinct de-
tective followed and he was trans
ferred to headquarters as detective
on November l, 1911. Two years
later he was made q detective
sergeant.
In 1928 he became an acting lieu
tenant, placed in charge of the de-
tective Office. His outstanding record
of service, including 19 commenda-
tions, led to his promotion to lieu
tenant in 1890.
At the time of his retirement Mai.
Ernest w. Brown, then superin-
tendent of police, said: II know of
no finer person or a better police
man."
One of the most outstanding ex-
amples Of his detective work was
when he captured James Henry
jackson, who was called "the Wild
Man of the Northwest" jackson
was sought by police for several
months as the assailant of several
women, one of whom he murdered
during the early 192Os. AZ
While living here 1t. Embrey re-
sided at 404 Rittenhouse street NV.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs.
Sadie Embrey; three sons, Everett,
Kenneth and Howard Embrey, all
residents of the District; three sis
ters, Miss Mary Embrey, Mrs. Louis
Jacobs and Mrs. Virginia McConchie,
all Of Sumerduck, and two brothers,
N. T. Embrey of Washington and
Harold Embrey of Sumerduck.
Funeral services will be held at
2 pm. Wednesday, at the Mount
Holly Church, near Sumerduck, with
burial in the church cemetery.
Evening star., 1944-02-21


Co., the District, Lawyers and WASH
ington Title Insurance companies
and the Fidelity Mortgage Invest
ment Corp.
Born in Gaithersburg, Md, Mr..
Owen was a member of the noted
Owen and Goldsborough families of
Maryland and Washington. He was
the son of Thomas j. and Vandelia
Owen. After completing his educa-
ton in the schools of Montgomery
County and the District, he entered
business as an associate with his
father in the real estate auction
and appraisal firm of Thomas j.
Owen 81 Son, established in 1896.
Active for many years in the
Masons, he was past grand master
of the Grand Lodge of the District
OF Columbia and past grand master
of the Grand Council, past master
and past high priest of the Mount
Pleasant Chapter, past master of
the Mount Pleasant Council and
past president Of the Masonic Board
OF Relief. He was a member of the
Washington Commandery, knights
Templar, Almas Temple, Kallipolis
Grotto and the Yelled Prophets of
the Enchanted Realm.
He is survived by his widow. Mrs.
Hester G. Owens; son, Thornton
w. Owen, who now heads the real
estate firm; daughter, Mrs. Hester
G. Owen, of Washington; three
grandsons, Owen w. Beatty. Thorn
ton w. Owen, jr., and Thomas j
Owen, and three brothers, Claude
w. Owen of Washington, DIR. Thomas
M. and Clarence E. Owen, both of
Baltimore.
Funeral services will be held at
2 pm. Wednesday at the Emory
Methodist Church, 6104 Georgia
avenue NV. Burial will be in
Rock Creek Cemetery.
Evening star., 1944-02-21
Adkins Returns 10 Bench;
'Luring Back in Office

Two District Court justices who
mad been Ill for several months re-
turned to District Court today.
They are Justice o. R. Luhring
who suffered a heart attack in Sep
tember, and Justice Jesse c. Adkins,
Who received muscular injury last
summer while on vacation.
Justice Luhring said he did not
expect to sit on the bench again
before next month. He explained he
was getting around with the aid of
"a wheel chair and would have to
take things easy in accordance with
his physicians instructions.
Justice Adkins returned to the
bench.
Evening star., 1944-02-21

ago. She was Q member Of the
Episcopal Church Of the Transngu-
ration.
She leaves son, Raymond Hill
ton Bond; two daughters, Miss Mary
Bond and Mrs. G. e. Sullivan; three
sisters, Miss Cora Margaret Robert
son, Mrs. lie Blond Burdett and
Mrs. j. Chester Bowen; brother
Thomas E. Robertson; three grand
children and one great-grandson.
Funeral services will be held at 8
pm. tomorrow at the Hines funeral
home, 2901 Fourteenth street NV,
followed by burial In Cedar Hill
Cemetery.
Evening star., 1944-02-21
Report

District of Columbia Fair,
warmer; lowest temperature near
81 degrees tonight. Tomorrow, in
creasing cloudiness and continued
moderately warm.
Virginia-Fair, slightly colder in
southwest portion tonight. Tomor-
row increasing cloudiness with
moderate temperature.
|. Maryland-Fair and moderately
cold tonight. Tomorrow increas-
ing cloudiness with moderate tenn
perature.
River Report.
Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers
clear at Harpers Ferry. Potomac
clear at Great Falls.
Renart fnr Last A HnnrS
Evening star., 1944-02-21
Deaths Reported

Mary A. Clark, sS, 450O Macarthur blvd
Daniel Hiser, 85. 1905 7th ST. ne.
Mary r. Brickenstein. 70, Wyoming Apt
William A. McLaren. "A, $50 Connecticut
ave. NV.
Indie E. Traylor, SO. 1900 Crittenden
st. NV.
Walter M Wilson, 80, 1870 3rd st. NV
Lee c. Murphy, 40. $40 st. NV.
Harold Story, 49 Hollis, NJ Y.
Gertrude Lomax, SIS. 1915 3rd st, s.w.
Mollie Walker, So, 4i9 K st. NV.
Willard Graham, so, 1909 N. Capitol St
John E Jones, A, 1874 Jackson st. ne
Viola Meade, Al. 1928 Carrollburg pl sw
Irwin johnson, 80 1884 sth st. NV.
Marie j. Williams, 26. 81 P ST. NV
Thelma s. Whisonant, "a, 2124 end st. NV
Elnors Sanders, 90, .727 3rd st. ne
Infant Harry r. Brooks. IL. 2420 K ST n "
Evening star., 1944-02-21
Dog Which Bit Boy Here
Dies, Victim Of Rabies

A dog which last week bit a boy
was infected with rabies, the Health
Department reported today.
The dog, picked up in the $500
block of Sixteenth street NV,
died Saturday in private veteri-
marian hospital.
The Health Department said this
was the 18th dog found rabid this
year and that five persons are
known to have been bitten.
Since last April, 104 dogs have
been found infected and ITO per-
sons bitten.
Evening star., 1944-02-21

lived at 1856
Twenty seventh
street NV.
Lon 6 promi-
nent in realty
circles here, Mr..
Owen was vice
president an d
director of the
Perpetual Build
ing Association,
a director of the
Liberty National
Bank, the Ma
tional Mortgage
I n v e S t m e n t
Corp, the Fire
mems Insurance
Evening star., 1944-02-21
Col. J. J. 0'ConneII Dies;
Figure in Irish Civil War
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
DUBLIN, Feb. 21.-Col. J. J..
O'Connell, Sc, central figure in an
incident which touched off the Irish
Civil War in 1922, died at his home
in Dublin Saturday after a brief
illness.
The incident in which Col. O'Con-
nell was involved began when he was
captured by irregulars and impris-
oned in a building which they had
occupied in anticipation of trouble.
Evening star., 1944-02-21
Mrs. Rachel Bond Dies;
Widow Of Patent LAWYER

Mrs. Rachel Robertson Bond
widow of Edwin Hilton Bond, we'll
known Washington patent lawyer
died Friday at her home, 1900 North
Portal drive NV. She would have
been 83 years old March 3.
A native of New York City, Mrs.
Bond had lived here for 80 years.
Her husband died about two years
Evening star., 1944-02-21

The regular army command imme-
diatelys issued an ultimatum that
unless he was released the building
would be shelled.
The ultimatum was ignored and
the shelling was carried out. Col.
|O'Connell subsequently was re-
leased, but the civil conflict was on.
Col. O'Connell had spent some
time in the United States and had
served for a period in the United
States Army, returning to ireland
in 1914
Evening star., 1944-02-21
Jesse J. Rieks, 81,
IndustriuIist, Dies
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
PLANDOME, N. Y, Feb. al
Jesse Jay Kicks, Ga, chairman of
the board of Union Carbide & Car
bon Corp. since 1941, died at his
home here yesterday.
A native of Taylorville, ILL.,, he
was president of the corporation
from 1925 until he assumed the
board craftsmanship
Evening star., 1944-02-21
Oil Burns Prove FutuI

William Campbell, Ct, colored
4508 Washington place NE, died
early yesterday in Gallinger Hos
pital of body burns suffered Sat-
urday night when an oil lamp ex-
ploded' In his home. igniting his
clothing, police reported.