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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-06
BOARD RETIRES
 THREE FIREMEN
Capt. O'Leary Announces Plans for Future Retire.
 ment; Five Vacancies \

Private Percy Hartung, Daniel Keenan, and William J. Mulligan of the Fire Department were retired on pension at their own request by yesterdays meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners.
 Private Hartung has served the required 25 years to be eligible for retirement, while Q committee of physicians who examined Privates Keenan and Mulligan reported that they were unit for active service and their disabilities were probably due to service in the department.
 Requests for retirement were re- ceived and referred to the commit tee on rules and efficiency from Captain Andrew O'Leary of Engine Co. 2 and Private Bernard Coyle of Truck Go. 1, both of whom have served the required 25 years.
 Captain OLeary accompanied his petition with note which explain- ed that he did not desire retirement until after the present emergency. T wish to have this petition placed on file before the So-called pension
 experts have chance to mess up something for which I have worked 25 years," he wrote. T have no inc tention of quitting while the present emergency and manpower shortage exists"
 The board voted to send a letter of coincidence to the family of Pri- vate Jeremiah Bresnahan, who died July { in a government veterans hospital in Massachusetts three days after he had been placed on the department retired list on @ pension.
 In government hospitals for four years until his death, Private Bres- nahan was kept on the regular pay roll because other firemen worked for him on their days of. He was not eligible for retirement on pen- sion until July when he had com- pleted 25 years in the department.
 Fire Chief Thomas F. Cavanaugh remarked that Bresnahan had al- ways been an excellent fireman.
 On motion of Commissioner Cor don Somers 1t was voted to have the chief make an investigation when any member reports of duty. Chair man Finton J. Phelaft announced that the chief will post notices in all stations that firemen who take part-time jobs on the outside, or changs jobs, must report to the chief immediately.
 It was announced that there are now five vacancies to eb filled in the department, and that they will be filled at 8 special meeting next Tuesday at 4:45.
 Two bids for laying a concrete floor at the Burton street fire sta- tion were received and turned over to the purchasing committee for consideration and recommendation. They were $l,785 from the Daddona Construction Company and $2,99o from Mancini and Ritucci.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-06
Diocesan Supervisor
 Of Schools Selected
Rev. Arthur J. Heffernan to Succeed Rev. Austin E.
 Munich; Latter Promoted to Pastor By Bishop

Rev. Austin F. Munich for the past fifteen years Diocesan Super intendent of Schools, has been pro- noted to the rank of pastor and assigned to St. Roses Church, Burnside, Conn. He will be succeeded as school superintendent by his former assistant, Rev. Arthur J. Heffernan.
 Father Munich is well known in Waterbury. He has visited the vari- ous local parochial and Catholic High schools frequently in the dis- charge of his official duties. Under his supervision the diocesan school system has expanded considerably.
 The Ca holic Transcript in its cur- rent issues announces the changes made by Most Rev. Maurice F. McAuliffe, D. D., Bishop of Hart ford and provides biographies of the priests involvel.
 Rev. Austin F. Munich
 The Rev. Austin F. Munich, new pastor of St. Roses, Burnside, is well known throughout the diocese of Hartford for his able work as diocesan superintendent of schools. Appointed to this in- portant position on September T, 1929, he has given nearly IS years of service to the parochial school system. During that time, he has seen the schools grow remarkably both in numbers and efficiency.
 Father Munich, native of Bridgeport, entered St. Thomas Seminary after graduating from the Bridgeport high school. From St. Thomas he was sent to St..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-06
TWIN ARMY BASES
 FOR BOMBERS SET
Troops Capture Second AirdrOme 77O Miles
 Within Philippines
BY UNITED PRESS

American Army Troops captured a second airdrome on Noemfoor Is- land off Dutch North Guinea to open twin bases today for U. s. Bombers within 770 miles of the Philippines while U. S. Marines and soldiers mopped up the last Jap- anese defenders on Northern Saipan Island in the Marianas.
 Disclosing that the bloody Saipan campaign was nearing successful conclusion, Admiral Chester w. Ni- mitz expressed high hopes" of in- creasing pressure on Japan with his Pacific Fleet now approaching peak efficiency.
 Nimitz at a press conference said the fleet had developed a secret weapon for operations in the West ern Pacific-solution of the problem of supply.
 We will apply continuing and un- remitting pressure at every possible point" Nimitz said.
 The ability of Admiral Raymond Spruances Fifth Fleet to strike hard week after week is an outstanding feature of the Marianas campaign, Nimitz said.
 American infantrymen meeting only slight opposition seized Korna- soren airdrome Tuesday while Royal Australian air force crews prepared nearby Kamiri airtsrip which fell Sunday, for operations. a commun. ique reported.
 The Australian engineers landed shortly after the first assault troops and immediately began repairing the field which had been damaged in previous American bomber raids.
 The communicate said Far Eastern air force flyers carried out wide- spread operations Tuesday. striking in the Carolines to hit Yap. Ngulu and Sorel Islands and Woleai.
 The bombers hit Tilnor in the Dutch East Indies with a tons of bombs and damaged two cargo ships near Kai and ceram Islands.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-06
POLLARD PLACED
 ON RETIRED LIST
Lieut.. John Calvin Rein- stated; Date Assigned in
 OvertOn Case

Detective Lieut.. William F. Pol lard was retired on half-pay, and retired Detective Lieut.. John Gal win was reinstated as a lieutenant in the department at yesterdays meet ing of the board of police commis- sioners.
 Lieut.. Pollard, who had served 25 years in the department, had filed a petition for retirement with the beard two months ago. Lieut.. Gall win retired on pension at his own request one year ago and recently applied to the board for reinstate- ment.
 The vote of the board does not necessarily return Lieut.. Calvin tc the detective bureau. but only to the rank of lieutenant, which may mean that he will be assigned to street or desk duty.
 After Lieut.. Pollard's retirement was voted at the meeting, 1t was announced that his retirement created a vacancy. Ex-Leut. Galvin's petition for reinstatement was then read and it was voted to reinstate him.
 The board also ordered a public hearing held July l2 at 1 p. m. on charges against Patrolman Alfred Overton which were filed by Police Supt. Daniel J. Carson three weeks ago on complaint of young woman the Patrolman Overton was the fa- ther of her child.
 Supt. Carson reported that col- lections from parking meters during June totalled S2,755. The total so far this year is sl4,8l2, which is sey- eral hundred dollars below collec- tions for the same period last year
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-06
HEALTH PROGRAM TO FEATURE SKITS
Important Subjects to Be Dramatized; Few COnls
 IIunicabIe Diseases

Twelve short dramatic skits are to be broadcast by the state depaFtS ment of health during the summer which deal with various health problems as applied to everyday life, These bFoadeasts were begun yesterday and gre heard every Wed- nesday over station WTIo at sisO ID, m,
 According to the weekly morbld' ity report issued by the state deS partment this week . slight rise ln the nnmbeP Of communicable dlsS eases Ip Waterbury was shown elr though the total Of each type Is ai the mlnlmuln,
 According to the report f0T the week ending July 2, letf, two eases Of Wb0epIDg cough, tw0 eases 0f scarlet fever and one each 0f pnens Il0nIa, measles and meningitis were prevalent here at the time.
 State totals EeTe reported as fols leWsi 8s eases Of wba0plne eollshi ts eases ef pDenm0niai as eases Of scarlet feVegi isl eases Of measles and [ eases ef meningitis,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-06
GADRESKI TOP
 AMERICAN ACE
PennsyIvanian Bags 18th Enemy Plane Yesterday
 Over France

Eighth Air Force Thunderbolt Base, England, July e.-(Up)-Lt. Col. Francis Gabreski, of oil City, Penn, held top spot among Amer icas fighting aces today after bag- ging his 20th victim, @ Messer- schmitt 1e0, over France yesterday.
 Last week he had tied the marks of Maj. Robert s. Johnson, Lawton, Okla, Eighth Air Force pilot, and Maj. Richard l. Bong, Poplar, Wis, flyer in the Pacific, who have 27 planes each.
 Gabreski said his 2Sth Jerxy gave him the longest and best" fight he ever had.
 Gabreski was leading a Thunder bolt squadron which flew into France to escort shuttle raiders re- turning from Italy on the last leg of 8 trip from Russia when he en- countered three German planes.
 Two of them tried to lure me down while third stayed up to jump me-" Gabreski said.
 T realized what they were trying to do so banked sharply and went after the top man. He saw me con- ing and we cut about a dozen pat- terms all over the sky, trying for position to get the other. I banked out my turn and gave him a 90 degree deflection shot more or less to scare him but the dope flew right through my fire.
 T saw strikes on his wings so I shied off to come in again. I had to make about three turns and then he started to dive. At about 1000 feet he strengthened out. I overlook him fast, caught him in steep turn and let him have 1t.
 His ship made half turn to the left and looked like a huge ball of fire. saw his ship hit the ground and explode. A parachute came down nearby. It may have been the pilot but I don't see how he could have got out of that flaming plane."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-06
Ten-Year Survey On
 Accidental Deaths
Total of 79z Fatalities in Connecticut Reviewed in
 Current State Health Bulletin

A total of 11,792 accidental deaths occurred in Connecticut during the 10 year period between 1883 and 1942, inclusive, according to the state bulletin of health. July was revealed as the month when the greatest number of these deaths oc- cured with a total of l,157 for the entire period. The month of Decem- Der with a total of LAO was the second highest while August and November with totals of 1,046 and 1,023 were next. The month of Feb- ruary with a total of BIO was the lowest.
 The greatest share of these acci- dental deaths occurred to people between the ages of 60 to 69, 1t is revealed, with a total of 1,768 hav- ing occurred during the period. The next age bracket suffering the greatest amount was that of 70 to 79 with total of 1885. Ages 50 to 59 with a total of 1928 was next and 20 to 20 with a total of 1,186 the next highest. The lowest age bracket was from one full year to two years old when total of 88 &C.,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-06
TREACHERY USED
 BY NAZI TROOPS
BlOOdiest Hand to g Hand Fight in French Canl-
 paign Waging
By HENRY T. GORRELL Limited Press War Correspondent)

Limited Press War Correspondent
 With Assault Infantry Attacking La Have Du Puits, France. July D. (U.P.) - The Germans resorted to every ruse in their book of treach- cry today as some of the bloodiest hand to hand fighting of the French campaign was waged.
 was among the forward assault companies and have talked to the boys. They were advancing but pay ing a heavy price for 1t.
 Some of the soldiers who told me enthusiastically about some of their former battles never will fight again. They fell victims to the fan- atical treachery of the Germans trying to make the southern ad- vance of the Americans as costly as possible.
 The Germans did not even respect the Red Cross. Two stretcher bear CTS were killed today while trying to, aid the wounded.
 In one case the old western desert trick was used against American en- gineers.
 A number of Germans came for ward with hands up. AS the en- gineers who were repairing bridge went toward the Germans, the Nazis suddenly fiopped flat on the ground and machine-gunners behind them moved down the engineers.
 "These Germans who are coming as endorsements are a slick bunch "a battalion commander told me. They allow us to advance along lanes and then lay down cross fire with machine guns and machine pistols"
 There are more snipers than ever before.
 talked to one soldier who had been wounded in the face by a sniper.
 He couldn't have been more than five yards away" the soldier said. 'The bullet went through my hel- met and tore of my left ear but I turned around and plugged him with my rife. In that same place a half dozen Germans had surrender ed only few minutes before"
 The Germans were fighting in groups of 25 armed heavily with automatic weapons and aided by snipers perched in trees.
 At command post O renewed &C., quaintance with Captain Chester Pasbernak of Chicopee, Mass.
 We've had rough day" he told me. "The Germans are pretty cagey. They have put timber over their dugouts. They come out for awhile and shoot and then duck back. They are hard to get at."
 also met Lieutenant Joseph Goggin of Boston, Mass, who squinted and explained he couldn't ee well because he lost his glasses.
 Pasternak interrupted to explain that Goggin broke his glasses while beating up . blackshirted Ss man.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-06

Bernards Seminary, Rochester, for his courses in philosophy and the- ology. He completed his studies as a prefect in St. Thomas semi- nary and was ordained to the priesthood at St. Joseph's Cathe- dral, Hartford, on May l3, 1926 His sole appointment as curate was to the Church of Our Lady of Mercy, Plainville. Tn his new post at Burnside his many friends and well-wishers expect that he will manifest the same energy and ability which made him a decided asset to the parochial schools of the diocese.
 Rev. Arthur J. HefHernan
 Father Heffernan, also a native of Bridgeport, received his prepar- atory education at the Elias Howe and Central high schools of that city. His college studies were taken at St. Thomas Seminary and his immediate preparation for the priesthood was made at St. Bernard's Seminary, Rochester, N. Y. He was ordained to the priesthood at St. Joseph's Cathe- dral on May 30, 1881.
 Assigned as assistant to St. Aedan's church, New Haven, Father Heffernan's ability brought him an appointment, in September, 1883, to the Catholic University for graduate study. He was awarded the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in June, 1886, and in September of the same year was appointed assistant super visor of schools with residence at St. Bonifaces, New Haven. His ex- cellent work in this position is an augury that he will carry into his new post of superintendent of schools the high standards of his predecessor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-06

cidental deaths were reported.
 A total of 226 males were killed in this manner to every 100 females according to ratio statistics. In the age grouping, there is an increase in the sex ratio up to its maximum of 567 males for each 100 females in the age groups 30 to 39. After that, 1t falls away until the age group 70-79 when about as many females as males die in this man. ner.
 The greatest concentration of &C., cidental deaths as far as age is concerned is the group 60-69 with IS percent of all accidental deaths. The next critical age groups are those persons 50-59 and 70-79 with 1880 and 1887 percent of all deaths respectively. The age group 10 to 19 with 6.87 percent of all accidental deaths is the safest age group.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-06
STATE WORKERS MEET SATURDAY
Conn. Chapter of Public Employment Services to
 Hold Annual Election

Hartford, July 6.-The annual meeting of the International Asso- citation of Public Employment Serv- ices. Connecticut chapter, will be held Saturday afternoon at the Ye Castle Inn, Saybrook at which time officers for the coming year will be elected. President Arthur V. Geary veterans employment rep resentative of the War Manpower Commission, will preside at the meeting.
 MT. Geary said today that some 150 members of the association from New Havens Hartford, Waterbury, Thompsonville, New Britain. Tor rington, Stamford, Bridgeport, Mer- iden, Ansonia, Bristol, Danbury, South Norwalk, and other cities will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-06
Walter Wi1acIaell
 CO1St-tO-COaSt

American Merk issue, if you will ex- cuse their foot in the mouth, has piece insisting the Films don't want an alliance with Germany <. |. Roberta Lee (the Dayton bluesing- er), happy over several orchids here, phoned her mother to share her joy Nov don't depend too much on them" counseled Ma. 'If nothing comes of 1t, we can always talk about it."
 The most tuneful of the revived songs appears to be Sweet and Lovely" How come Norman Cor win, the adroit radio author, hasn't written plays for the stage? {. The most vitatl clements in a movies success is a good story. But the film authors often get less ad- vertising than bit players Many of the girls selling ciggies at the Mocambo in H'wood have been touched by wand or something |. Cole Kirk, frixample, is now an acc tress. Zetta Kramer turned out to be heiress to $75,O00. Now be- trothed to a prosperous lawyer |. Virginia Belmont is now an actress at RKO and Celia Villa (kin to Pancho) married an MGM casting exec. Barbara Powers, lovely titian-haired doll, is presently there Kitty Carlisle clicks again via Decca's disc, "11l Remember April" After Nov. 7th, an ex-Gov. of N. Y. will be just another button.
 We used a similar observation for a last line on the air recently. Said we'd wager two to one that an ex- gov. of N. Y. would be the next President .. We don't talk too fast, at all. People listen too fast. i. An amazing number complained that 1t was dirty pool saying that about FDR. One wit wrote: You'd lose because an ex-gover- nor won't be the next President. He'll be the same President" Moish Solomon is the name of a Brooklyn lad working with Protest ants and Jews Gas their chie) in the promotion of a drive to help Cath olic institution. (Berlin Papers Please Copy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-06

attend the one day session. The afternoon will be devoted to plan- ned program of entertainment while dinner will be served at 5:30 p. m.
 The nominating committee will submit slate of officers for the coming year. Candidate for the office of president is said to be Joseph Dyer of the administrative staff of the WING in Hartford.
 The organization represents em- ployes of public employment serv- ices and has been active in the state for many years,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-06
LUX CLOCK COMPANY
 CLOSING JULY 3l

The Lux Clock Mfg. O., will close down production for one week be- ginning July 31, 1t was announced. During the shutdown the employees will be granted a vacation period while machines are reconditioned and inventory is taken. The com- pany were recent recipients of the Army-Navy E" for excellence in pro- duction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-06
100 F. c. ATTENDANCE

Boston (UP)-"I'm certainly glad to see so many of you boys here," began Coach Herb Kopf of the oBs- ton Tanks professional football club in a talk to state prison inmates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-06
PIcK OM WRONG sT0RE

glAlon UP unmlndful 0f the fact tllat husky Charlie cUlilns nls Fpaay had fnllea three attempted breaks ln his south End variety store, tw0 yelillaa tried aaaln, lallds ed 0l their heads on the eidewaik.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-03-01
CANADA SUSPENDS
MEAT RATI0NINC

OTTAWA, Feb. 29.-RETempo-
rary suspension, of meat rationing
in Canada, effective at midnight,
was announced in Commons to-
night.
Douglas Abbott, parliamentary
assistant to Fin ance Minister
James L. Ilsley, told the House
that meatless Tuesdays and meat
rationing alike would be discon-
tinued.
Heavy marketings of Canadian
livestock and shipping shortages
which limit exports to Allied ma
tons led to lifting of the bars on
meat consumption in the Domin-
ion.
No coupons will be needed for
meat or canned salmon bought
after midnight.
''Rationing was introduced as a
means of building up SURPRISES Of
meat for export to Britain and
CONTINUED on Page Two; Col. A.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-03-01
LEAVE US ALONE.
S. E. HOUSE SAYS

COLUMBIA, S. c., Feb. 29.-H
The South Carolina House of
Representatives adopted today a
resolution demanding that hence
forth the damned agitators of the
North leave the South alone'' in
inter-racial relations, and reaf-
firmed "ou. belief in our allegi-
ance to establish white suprema-
cy."
The resolution, adopted with on
ly few dissenting noes" said
I'VE Indignantly and vehemently
denounce the intentions Of
all organizations seeking the
amalgamation OF the white and
Negro races by co-mingling of the
races upon any basis of equality.
Insofar as racial relations are
concerned we firmly and uneqI1iv-
ocally demand that henceforth the
damned agitators of the North
leave the South alone"
Rep. John Long, union lawyer
and secretary to the late Senator
Cole L. Blease, wrote and intro
duced the resolution, which now
goes to the Senate for considera-
ton.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-03-01

conditional surrender.
Stalin's message was in reply
to congratulations from President
Roosevelt Feb. % on the 18th an
niversary of the Red army.
Stains emphasis on his belief
that final defeat of Germany is
near stood in sharp contrast to
Prime Minister Churchill's refus-
al. in his speech to Parliament
last week, to fix any time for vic
tory in Europe.
Since Churchill spoke it has
been evident that some ranking
American leaders share his reluc-
lance to set even a relative date
for the end of the war.
Politically and militarily the
whole campaign seems to be be-
hind schedule, but developments
that could speed it are stirring.
Those possibilities center on the
northern flank where Finland is
trying to get out of the war, the
southeast where Bulgaria is re-
ported deeply interested in Finnish
maneuvers and other satellites
have indicated from time to time
that they are tired Of fighting, and
Italy where break-through at
Casino would threaten Rome
which stands as symbol to all
Of Nazi-conquered. Europe.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-03-01
Final Nazi Defeat Near,
Stain Tells Roosevelt

WASHINGTON, Feb. 29.-R-
In one of the most optimistic state
ments to come from a United Ma
tions leader in recent weeks, Mar
shall Stain told President Roose-
welt today that the final defeat"
of Hitler is near. His language
clearly implied that he considers
the time for Allied invasion of
Western Europe near.
IT am strongly convinced" Sta
lin said in message released by
the White House, ''that the time
is near when the successful strug-
gle of the armed forces of the
Soviet Union, together with the
armies of the United States and
Great Britain on the basis Of the
agreements reached at Moscow
and Teheran, will lead to the final
defeat of our common enemy, Hit
lerite Germany"
It was at Teheran that Presi-
dent Roosevelt, Prime Minister
Churchill and the Russian chief
agreed on the timing and scope
of the Anglo-American blow at
Germany's western flanks.
The Moscow conference OF Brit
ish, Russian and American foreign
secretaries produced formal en-
|dorsement OF the principle OF I'M