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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-30
MAYOR ENDORSES
 VETS CAMPAIGN
FOrget.Me.NOt Drive Opens Today; Continues to
 Armistice Day

The annual Disabled American Veterans Forget-Me-Not drive got underway locally this morning and will continue until ArInistice Day.
 A proclamation issued thsi morn- ing by Mayor John S. Monagan on behalf of the campaign follows:
 WHEREAS, the patriotic citizens of this community fully realize that the nations first obligation should be to the disabled veteran, who has given c part of his body and his well.being in defense of our land, and;
 WHEREAS, the number of dis. abled veterans of World War II re. turning to our shores hes already exceeded the number who returned from World War I, and;
 WHEREAS. the Disabled Amer. lean Veterans, on organization in. eorporated by on act of Congress aS the official voice of men and women disabled in defense of the nation, has pledged itself to see that our disabled veterans and their depen- dents are 50 compensated as to be enabled to maintain Q decent American standard of living, and;
 WHEREAS, the Disabled Amer lean Veterans has further pledged to protect existing benefits and help obtain additional needed benefits for Americas disabled defenders, and;
 WHEREAS, the Disabled Amer ican Veterans has further pledged to protect existing benefits and help obtain additional needed benefits for Americas disabled defenders, and:
 WHEREAS, the Disabled Amer. ican Veterans is responsible for constructive legislation through its National Service Bureau in Wash- ington, D. O., that is of constant aid to the disabled veteran, andf;
 WHEREAS, the local chapter oi the Disabled American Veterans has been of greta service to the veterans of this community, and;
 WHEREAS, the D. A. V. has chosen from October 30th to No- vember 1lth, 1944, inclusive as its annual Forget-Me-Not Drive in this community, the funds derived from said Drive to be used in behfl of the disabled veteran and his de- endents. and;
 WHEREAS. the D. A. V. is to be commended for its outstanding ac' tivity in behalf of our disabled vet erans.
 THEREFORE, I, John s. Mon- agan, Mayor of the City of Water bury do hereby proclaim from Oc- tober 30th to November 1lth, 1914 as the dates for the DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS FORGET ME-NOT DRIVE and request all citizens, interested groups and so- cieties to participate in the Drive.
 JOHN S. MONAGHAN, Mayor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-30
TONY OARAMELLA
 APPEALS VERDICT
Oakville Avenue Youth Fined $lSO; Jail Sen.
 tence Suspended

Anthony g. Ciaramella, lT, 44s Oakville avenue, driver of an Ev. eryhody'S market truck which struck and fatally injured James R., Brennan, Jro II, Se9 0akville ave- nue. Aug, 10 at oakville and Ole. maitiS avenues, was fined Si60 and given a suspended iS-day jail sens tence after he was found guilty In City Court Saturday by Judge Charles R, summa of automobile homicide, The case was appealed under Q $500 bond.
 Louis E. Pierce, "a, 90 Whittier avenue, told Prosecutor Albert W. Hummel that he and the Brennan boy were riding ct about 10 milas an hour on their bicycles bee fore the accident, Pierce said he was riding about six feet in the rear of the victim. On cross exNmin- Atiun by Atty. Herman J, Woisman, he eald that shrubbery on an eIti. hankment ct the intersection oh. structed his view and didn't see the truck until just before 1t struck the Brennan boy.
 The accused testified he had been driving for about Q year. H0 said he was on his way homo at tho time oe the accident and was travelling at about % mileS an hour. He said hO didn't see the Brennan boy un. til iust before the truck struck him, and tried to avoid striking the viea tim by swervlng sharply to the left. The right front fender of the ve- hicle hit the bicycle, he declared. Ae sald tho shrubbery ohStructed his view in coming to the intersection, and he had applied his brakes SeVs eral times before reaching 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-30
WAR PRISONERS
 TAKEN BY GUARDS
Statewide Maneuvers Yes. terday Click; Capture
 Made at Quassapaug

Third battalion, Connecticut State Guard, commanded by Col. Peter E. Fox, successfully executed It's local mission in the statewide ma. neuyers yesterday afternoon with the capture of S6 "prlsoners of war" presumed to have escape from . nearby camp.
 The prisoners, supposedly bent on sabotage. were caught near the entrance to Lake Quassapaug. The balance of 100 escaped prisoners" were rounded up in other parts Of the state near East Hartford and Madison.
 Companies of the State Guard from Waterbury, AnSonia, and Tor rington under the direction of Col, Fox and Maj. J. Peter Costigan participated in the project. Com" inanded by Capt. Frank Healey, Go. H, 10th Battalion, military police unit also operated in this area.
 Plans for engagement of the Civil Air Patrol in tine search were thwarted when It. Gerald E. Monaghan reported to Col. Fox that high winds prevented the planes from taking oil.
 Volunteers from the Naugatuck motorcycle group aided commun- ications which were directed by It. Ralph E. LateS, Southbury.
 With It. Col. James Daly of the brigade staff as umpire -chief, the operations were referred by Maj. George Erskine of Cheshire. Capt. Philip Brow of Torrington, It. James O'Connor of Torrington, Capt. Harold W. Smith of Winsted, and It. George Guion of Litchfield. al of the tSate Guard Volunteer Reserve. It. John Sweeney, now residing in Waterbury. represented the Massachusetts State Guard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-30
Exchange of Charges
 Stud State Campaign
Followers Of Both Parties Hopeful of lmpslnU ROOse.
 welt and Dewey EnrOute to Boston

lca "were Q violation of contraot",
 Republican Gov, Raymond D, Baldwin favored Q state labor rela- tlcns act, collective bargalninR and . 40-hour week, but pointed out that "al these will bo no good unloAs there aro jobs. Democrats talk about being the friends of the working man, but they have given him the biggest tax biil he has ever had in his life. Before the war, the un- employment problem had not been solved. Nobody is fooled by Demou cratic prosperity"
 Former Democratic Gov, Robert A. Hurley charged that "the Bald. wine sDAnaher.Luce combination il trying to cover up the dismal record of the Republican party both on Capitol Till in Hartford and in Washington by complaining and tFy- ing to inctte the people to complain about FAtioning, the lack of tires gasoline and other things"
 Republicans, he said, were trying to 'oashier the commAndor.in-ohief when victory lies in sight and place in his stead on untried captain from the ranks of the isolationiStp and obstructlonistsgp
 Rep. John w. Mccormack, Massa- chuDetts, Democratic Majority Leader of the House, declared at Q Hartford rally that Gov, Dewey had adopted most of tho New Deal program developed during the past ii years and virtually hos become New Dealer himself Just to get elected. We need 6 strong man in the White House during times of stross, and for us today such Q man 10 President Roosevelt"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-30
FRENZY FREED
 IN COAT THEFT
Carter Bound Over tO Su'
 peflor Court After Walv. \ ing Examination

Alfonso carter, 90, Be Abbott Ave- was bound over Co Superior Court after he waived examination on charges of theft of Two fur coals before Judge Charles D. ,summA in Clty Court Saturday
 A similar eharRo against Leon w, Preenoy, S7, 0A Blslop st., wNs nolleu when Pros, Albert w. Hummel told the court EfeenOy, In whose home the coats, valued at el,b00 were found, had no part In the actual theft, Tho coats were taken rom the truck of 2lgmont Manhelmef, owner Of MlchAel's fur shop bS Water s., Tprringtoh, Thursday night
 Other eases: John o. ureoo, 30, oxford, road rules violation, folled for co; Thomas Bowling, SA, 20S South Main eku assault, nolled. and breach oe peace, 0iB fine; Raymond Bowling, 70, Seb Willow St,, drunk. enness, eiB fine, end breach 0k peace, % flnes Ernest Oholnard, ag, ab0 Mlll et, breach ot peace, UV days in Jail, appealed, $500 bonds; Benny ChplRRlo, %, @ Grand St. violation parking law @ bond called; James Jones, ai, lea Bishop st., violation motor vehicle law, nolled, 60; John Stokes, @, iSS Green St., breach Of peace, noll0di James Little, 10, a0e Dlshop St. no opera tors license, nolled, %.
 Also Milford L. Cochran. a, 77 French Bt,, no operators license, nolled, e0: Ronald Brlghtman, S4. 20iO East Main St., breach ot peace, continued Co Nov. ii; Michael bannerlcs, 90, 4Se Bank st,, nom support, continued to Nov, 2l; Vic. tor M. Mitchell, 40 RockhuFst pr, violation rules of the road, nolled, %; surry Wiggins, 90, 4H Abbott Ave-, violation rules of the road, nolled; Clara Q. Thompson, 4O, tl0 Lofflngwell Ave, violation motor vehicle law, nolled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-30
TITLE CLEARANCE
 ACTION ON DOCKET

A title clearance action was filed in common pleas court today by Ro. land ]. and Angelino Q. 0uilmette of Waterbury, and heirs, creditors and representatives of the late Alice l.. Falk.
 The plaintiffs point out they ace quired property on Tudor street by deed from Howard 6. Minor, Who had forecloSed 1t when it was owned by the late Mrs. F'alk. They state the defendants, the husband and son of Mrs. Falk, may claim on interest h tho preinigeg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-30
HARRISON SUCCEEDS
 DUNN HERE FOR OPA

John !. Dunn, who has been serve ing as field operations officer at the district office Of the 0PA in this city, has been promoted to assistant state oPA operations executive ct tho Hartford officer. John D, liar. rison, Jr., of West Haven, who had been serving as field price represent. ative, has been named successor to Mir. Dunn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-30
RECEPTION TONIGHT
 BY ITALIAN WOMEN

Local Democratic party candi- dates win be principal guests of honor at tonight's reception given by the Italian Women's Democratic club. The reception will be held in the studio of Miss Doris Jacaruso, president of the club.
 Guests will include presidents of the local Democratic clubs and town committee members including Maurice F. Tangney. president Neil " Azal0ney, secretary, Nick Apla- llicf and others.
 x6eal candidates who Wll be hon- ored will include Probate Judge Patrick MealHy. state snatorial candidates Edw1rd Hn and Patrick Wa|laes and fNI latives 1HAI Naan John
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-30
WATERVIL CorrNanondNnN's Phone-2.eSll

WAterville, oct. 90 - Mrs, Geneva (Akackay) urenier of i7lA Thomas- ton avenue, received word Friday from tho War Department that her hushand Private Alber 0renier, was wounded in action in France on october lB. He ls the son of Mrs, OoorElana orenier of i700 Thomas ton avenue, "Al" entered the serv- leo March l0 of this year and train- ed ct Camp Croft, 6, o, He has been ovOrseas since August, The couple have three children. His brother Leonard left Waterbury with the l02nd Infantry and has been in the South Pacific since February of loA2.
 Miss Polly walsh, daughter of Mir, and Mrs. Raymond Walsh of Bonair avenue ls spending Q few dayS ct smith College, Northampton, Mass, as the guest of Miss MArylou Mc- 0ueeney, her former claSsmate of LAuralton Hall, Milford, Miss Walsh is c freshman at the College of St, Elizabeth, Convent, N, J,
 Miss Nancy Olcott, daughter of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-30
EDUCATORS TO AIR
 HOT LUNCH PROJECT

Discussion of the hot lunch pro- gram at city schools is expected to be conducted by the Board of Edu- cation at a meeting tonight at Cros- by High school. The board recently voted for starting of lunch projects at East Farms, Webster, and Bucks Hill schools. and 1t is believed serV- ing of lunches at other schools may be discussed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-30
HEBREW UNITS WAR
 DRIVE QUOTA $52,OOO

Commander Morris Robin and Mrs. Belle LeVinson, chairman of the David Fannick Post and Auxll. lary, have announced eB2,000 will bo the combined quota of both organ isatlons for the Sixth War Loan Drive. The goal, the same as the last drive, was Set at yesterdays nAe0t- ing of the two organizations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-30
LITHUANIAN DINNER
 DANCE NOVEMBER 25

Members of the Lithuanian Citi- zeng Political club will sponsor their B2nd annual dinner-dance Nov. 20 ct Venta Hall, i03 Green street. The committee in charo of arragnges nlents is composed of Stanley We'd zunas, Charles Lasky, jr., and I'd. ward Bakutis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-30

MrN, JWme8 Alcotp ok 6otANn AVVlAuo hos been elected treasurer of her dormltory at Colby Junior College, New London, N, II. Miss 0lcott is Q junior in the liberal arts course,
 Miss Mary Jane stuart of Dwight street has been visiting Miss Con- stance Mosherry of Willow street, c student ct the University of Con- necticut, She Is the daughter of MT. and Mrs, George Stuart.
 There will be c meeting of the Board of Trustees ct Grace Meth- odist church this evening ct 8 p. m,
 Troop Si, Boy Scouts will meet this evening in the Drum Corps rooms with their leader ct 2 o'clock.
 The Methodist Youth Fellowship will hold Halloween party in the church parlors at 6 p, m. tomorrow evening. There will be prizes for the various costumes and Q lunch VIII Do served,
 The Caser Davis Drum Corps will meet tomorrow evening in their rooms on Thomaston avenue.
 The weekly Prayer meeting will be held at 8 ?, m. tomorrow evening as Gospel Hall on ThomaSton ave- nue.
 Pledges Total SS,600
 William K. Warren, chairman of the Building Fund committee of St. Paul's church reports that pledges totallng 9S,600 have been received and that Si,600 has already been paid. The goal Is S4,S00 and the drive ends ofiacially December lst, l94A. Pledges can be sent to Mi Warren at Middlesex avenue, Wa" terbury 64, Conn.
 Noted Briefly
 Mrs, William Moore of DriggF street entertained recently at Q dinner and bridge for MT, and Mrs, John Moore and daughter Debe of Sarasota, Fla. High scores were won by Mrs. Alfred Colgan and Mrs. Jos eph MeArdle,
 MT. and Mrs, Edward Latferty Of ThomaSton avenue are entertaining Vincent Lafferty of Hartford.
 George Benham has returned 10 | his home on Thomaston avenue, afs l ter undergoing Q major operation | Rt Waterbury Hospital.
 Mir. and Mrs. Louis Daddario oi | ThomaSton avenue recently attend. | cd c legion convention at Hartford
 The Waterville honor roll com. Enittee will meet Wednesday evening | at the home of Mrs. Joseph Me- Ardls on Driggs street.
 Pvt. Howard R. piatt and Mrs. platt are spending c fourlough with | Pvt. PlAtts mother, Mrs. Bertha Platt of Parker street. Howard will report Nov. oth in Maryland.
 Miss Olive Johnson, daughter If | Mir. and Mrs, ]. M, E. Johnson of | Parker street left this weekend to | enter Middlebury College, Middle | bury, Vt,
 Mir. and Mrs, John Dwyer enter tained relatives from Massachusetts Sunday,
 A Thanksgiving social will be given by St. Michael's parish in the parish hall Friday evening, Nov. l7. A meeting of the committee In charge will Do held tonight ct 8 o'clock in the parish hall to make arrangements for the affair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-30

fore than % pef oenl of chlIe'K asA(a paasnasv aulps IN wanN
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-30
Pvt. Albert Grenier
 Wounded In Action

Mlie Receives Word From War Department; Has Been h Service Since March; St. Paul's Pledge Total
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-30

BUY WAR BONDS AND STAMPS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-30

Noted Briefly
 Mrs. William Moore of Driggr street entertained recently at Q dinner and bridge for MT, and Mrs, John Moore and daughter Bebe of Sarasota, Fla, High scores were won by Mrs. Alfred colgan and Mrs. Jos eph MeArdle,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-30

MT. and Mrs, Edward LaRerty Of ThomaSton avenue are entertaining Vincent Lafferty of Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-30

George Benham has returned 10 his home on Thomaston avenue, af. ter undergoing c major operation ct Waterbury Hospital,
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-06-11
TROPICAL Diseases Checked

It will be welcome news to hundreds Of
thousands of fathers and mothers whose sons
are in service in tropical countries to read
the statement of Rear Admiral Luther Sheldon,
Jr., Assistant Chief Of the Navy Bureau Of
Medicine and Surgery, to the effect that ''the
danger Of tropical diseases for our armed
forces has been overcome to large extent. T"
The Navy medical officers feel that they 'have
the problem icked.''
Admiral Sheldon said that he was not now
at liberty to give details on the conquest Of
the tropical diseases, but to medical men who
have heard his statement on the subject, it
meant the equivalent of major victory on the
battlefield.
The progress that has been made in
medicine even during the present war, is far
beyond the understanding Of average citizen
who will reap the benefits It is the result Of
the tireless efforts of individual doctors and
institutions, free from the hampering influence
of politically dominated medical profession
such as is being proposed now on national
| scale.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-06-11
Who Speaks For France?

AS the day of Frances liberation approaches,
VINO can speak for France in the councils of
the iberators? What Frenchman, with the con-
fdence of his countrymen and the best
interests OF his country at heart, can aid and
advise the American and British governments
in the civil difficulties that will follow closely
the military problems?
The obvious answer would seem to be Gen.
eral de Gaulle. But that answer has never
satisfied those two governments, and it seems
unlikely that it ever will. General de Gaulle
was to meet Prime Minister Churchill to be
sure. Yet Mr.. Churchill, in the same speech
that announced the meeting, repeated his
doubts that the French Committee Of National
Liberation (now by it's own decree the Provi
sional Government Of the French Repubhc)
represented the French people.
It would be interesting to know II reasons
other than those stated are behind the per
sistent Anglo American refusal to recognize
General de Gaulle, except as head OF tn
French troops now fighting with the Allies
Is it pique at his triumph over the Alliet
choice for head of the French government
in-exile? Have they another candidate in tn
offng? Are there unrevealed facts or sus
picions that count against the general?
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-06-11

seems probable that only relatively small
portion of the 100 billion dollars or more Of
accumulated buying power is in conservative
hands. Currency in circulation now exceeds
q billions and is increasing every month. It
is doubtful that those in possession OF this
money will exercise much restraint in the use
of their funds
The service thus concludes that businessmen
and investors should still plan on moderate
postwar rise in prices In taking this position,
it is recognized that the habit OF saving may
persist and uncertainty may tend to restrain
some spending 1t still seems probable that the
shortages now accumulating will exert enough
pressure to overcome any reluctance to spend
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-06-11
Legislated Comfort

Any thinking, feeling man knows that coat
and tie in the heat of summer is uncom-
Portable nonsense. He quickly sheds both in
the privacy of his home in the accepted
pursuit Of leisure activities. But convention
DEGREES that fo- business he must bind his neck
with piece Of starched linen, further encircle
it with sitting piece Of knotted colored
goods, and protect his steaming torso from
healthful sun and cooling breeze with an en-
veloping garment.
The wiser and more successful a man is, it
seems, the more he respects convention. Com
fort and good sense count as nothing against
it. But even more than convention he respects
wise and beneficial law.
That is why the bill, introduced in the Louis
lana state legislature, to prohibit the wearing
Of coats and ties from June to October lex
cept for weddings and church, is not as wacky
as it sounds.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-06-11
Postwar Price Trends

The general situation in this country may
undergo great changes before Hitler is finally
beaten in Europe and the Japanese in the
Orient. But if conditions follow present trends
1t is not foreseen that there will be any
special deflation in the sense Of a short drop
in commodity and stock prices when the fight
ing ceases. This is the conclusion Of United
Business Service, after a survey Of the business
outlook.
= The service points out that there are two
Sharply opposed views on the postwar move
r11ent of prices The inflationists look for the
huge accumulation Of buying power to create
rising prices. The deflationists expect large
Inventories, declining production and unem-
ployment to depress prices. The argument has
created doubt for many investors.
No one denies that there will = sharp
contraction in production in employment, and
in operating income Immediately after Ger
manys defeat. In fact, general letdown viii
probably be in evidence as the invasion pro
crosses To this extent there will be deflation
II is also true that many people will probabl!
hang on to their savings or else ear-marl
them for long-range purchases Of a home. TO
example.
On the other hand, human nature being wha
n is and with accumulated wants large,
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-06-11
Americans Smash Third
MISUNDERSTANDING

Both the Raj and the U. S. Ninth
Tactical air force now have such
bases, an official statement said,
Their location naturally was not
disclosed. Raj Spitfire fighters
were among the first on the fields
which CAT troop-carriers also
were utilizing for the evacuation
Of wounded.
Although the weather has been
bad and constant source OF
anxiety for the Allied command ii
has not stopped the flow Of rein
forcements into the Norma 1y
beachheads. Front dispatches said
the Allies now held more than 40
miles of beaches where BULLDOG
ers had hacked out landing strips
for heavy weapons unloaded from
thousands of flat-bottomed craft
plying 100 miles across the channel
from Britain.
The 35-mile American front now
extends westward from a point
east Ol Cdptu1 GU 1ACVAClCS, Oll IllC
road to captured Bayeux and en-
battled Caen, through fallen 1sigey
to a point near Carentan. 1t skirts
that town, where heavy fighting is
going on, and runs northwestward
through fallen Ste. Mere Eglise to
point near Montebourg.
All these points. with the ex-
ception of Treviers, re highway
10, the main road leading to Paris.
III miles east of Caen. Trevierea,
representing a five mile inland
strike, is about two miles beyond
the highway.
The looping off off of additional
segments of the Paris Cherbourg
main rail line apparently occurred
south and southwest of Ste. Mere
Eglise, where the railway lies
about two miles beyond the high
way.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-06-11
Good Place To Begin

James c. Petrillo, president Of the American
Federation Of Musicians, charged William
Green, president Of the American Federation
of Labor, has done nothing to clean Out
sssracketeers and crooks from labor leader
ship in an address at the opening session Of
the musicians convention in Chicago.
He went on to say that Green has filed
to repudiate strikes in war industries and the
agitators who have started them.
Lets start right now,'' he said, =" and clean
up the racketeering as it should be done. i"
Very good sir. There is no better place to
start the cleaning UP than with Mr.. Petrillo
himself.