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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-26

Figures on the registration Oi voters, meanwhile, continued tc mount toward record-breaking pro- portions, according to returns tc the secretary of state.
 With 45 communities still to be heard from 1t was estimated that 786, ,7S0 would be eligible to cast their ballots Nov. 2, and the total numk :r might reach Q million. The percentage of independent voters was unusually large, and Re- publicans immediately claimed cre- dit for the turnout.
 Along the campaign fronts:
 Republican U. s. Sen. John A Danaher, ct Hartford, charged that President Roosevelt's suppression of the Pearl larbor facts was one of that technique of controlled American thinking"
 'The British navy can lose two battleshipS and Prime Minister Churchill is promptly called before parliament for an explanation" he said. "The United States can lose a whole fleet at Pearl Harbor and you still don't know the truth"
 Republican Gov. Raymond E. Baldwin, at Bridgeport, advocated equal pay for women in industry, and liberalization of workmen's compensation and unemployment insurance benefits.
 T believe the present maximum on workmen's compensation should be increased from 50 to 60 per cent to keep abreast of the increased cost of living" he said.
 At Danbury, Representative Clare Hoothe Luce said she was mot alarmed one bit" by threats of the opposition ito dig up and expose to the public view my past speeches and my past pledges.
 "I shall be delighted to have the Political Action Committee plaster my speaking record and my voting record in Congress. Tn fact l shall even provide them with copies Of speeches with which to do the plas. tering. All l ask is that the PAC and the opposition stick to the truth"
 Former Democratic Governor Ro- bert A. Hurley, ct Norwalk, reiter. ated charges that Governor Bald- win and his team were not play. ing the game for the people of Con. necticut but only for themselves the performance of the Bald. win legislature is proof that the publics welfare was never It's ob. jective. Politicals jobs was practical. ly the only point on the agenda considered by that body of law makers. The performance, of course, fully met with the approval of my opponent"
 Brien McMahon, Democratic nominee for the U. s. senate, also at Norwalk, called for defeat of "Isolationists such as Senator John A. Danaher."
 McMahon said that senators of both parties have turned on tho ''isolationists," and that recent an- nouncements of Senator Joseph A. Ball. R., Minnesota, and Senator Harry s. Truman, D., Missouri were significant"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-26
Boy Slightly Hurt By 2,00o Volt Shock

Boston, Oct. 26-(UP)-James Haley, l6, of Dorchester was treated at a hospital today for minor hand and foot burns after withstanding Q 2,000-volt shock of electricity atop a pole.
 Uninjured were Daniel Hender- son, p, and John Chambers, l6. both of Dorchester, who clutched Haley while a fiery arc whirled around him and dragged him from the wire.
 Haley told police he climbed a pole near old colony boulevard last night 'just for fufn" and acci- dentally touched a live wire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-26
SERVICE CENTERS
 FOR VETS OKAYED
Baldwin Endorses Move. ment for Valiant Fighting
 Men Returned Home

The idea of central information and service centers for veterans and displaced war workers is heartily endorsed by Governor Baldwin in a message in the Mo- vember issue of Unemployment monthly publication of the Con- rlecticut Unemployment Commis- sion.
 After commenting the veterans service center recently established in Hartford, Governor Baldwin said:
 Tn the smaller towns, where such centers are not possible, the Unemployment Commission is urg- ing that some one place, whether it be the U. s. Employment Service office, the Selective Service office or some other place, be designated as the one place where returning Servicemen and women can go to seek information or service.
 Through these centers confus- ion for the veteran will be avoided. He will know just where to 90 in order to get advice. Through ref. erence by the center, vocational guidance and training, education, indeed all the services and facilities will be made available to our valiant fighting men when they come home.
 "At the same time, with the Postwar Planning Board cocrdinat- ting the work. state and federal agencies, industry and labor are collaborating in tabulating job availability in all phases of Con- necticut's economy Industry, mer- cantile trades, service trades, and agriculture. We will know just where the jobs are, and through the local adjustment and reemploy- inent committees we will try to fit the veteran, with special training if necessary, Into the best job for him-the job where he will be most happy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-26

Waterbury's retail division of the Sixth War Loan Drive will be con- ducted along strict military lines during the forthcoming campaign scheduled for Nov. 20 through Dec. l6. 1t was declared today at @ meet- ing of the division presided over by Major J. Peter Costigan, chairman.
 James E. Moran, general chair man of the War Finance Committee, has been named commander -in- chief to head tn estaff of operations led by Major Costigan as chief-of- staff.
 As reported here recently Water bury's retail division will serve as a part of Q gigantic Third Army" comprised of five million retail em- ployes throughout the nation. The Third Army" will, in effect support,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-26

Charles Prestla, Democratic candidate for secretary of state, will be among the guests of honor tomorrow night at the annual re. ception rendered by the Water bury Italian American Demo. cFaSic club. Victor Mambruno. preddent of the local association, has announced the annual event, honOrlng party candidates from
 Waterbury, will get underway at 6 D. m. Florio Pest, hall.
 Candidates other than Mr. Prestla who will address the large gathering expected include, PrO- bats Judge Patrick Healey, state senatorial candidates, Edward F. Egan and Patrick Wallace and state representative Daniel J. Mahaney and John MembrinO.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-26
BOOK POINTS OUT
 VETS ADJUSTMENT
Statewide Distribution Is Started By ReemplOy.
 ment Commission

The Connecticut Unemployment Commission today began statewide distribution of printed booklet prepared by its staff entitled Sug- gestions for Organization and Ac- tivities of Local Unemployment and Veterans Advisory Committees.
 The booklet contains much of the philosophy behind the Connecticut Plan for the adjustment and re-em- ployment of veterans and displaced war workers together with sugges- tions as to how local committees might operate and make their plans for the future. It also contains in- formation concerning the commun- ity unemployment plans adopted in Bridgeport, Enfield, Plainville and Stamford.
 Pending publication of the book let It's contents have been used on Q restricted scale in mimeograph form by local unemployment com- mittees during the process of or- ganization. One hundred and forty local committees are now organized,
 Contents of the booklet are listed as follows: The Future Outlook, Community Challenge, Community Action, Ultimate Goal, representa- tive Committees, Typical Problems, Community Responsibilities, Com munlty Information Center, The Connecticut Plan, Local Option, Election of Officers, Utilizing Exist ing Agencies, Sub-C Committees, Guid ance and Counseling Committees, Public Relations Committee, Veter- ans Service Committee and Meet ings of Local Committees.
 Information about the programs at Bridgeport, Enfield, Plainville and Stamford are contained in an ap- pendix,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-26
Voters Registration
 Total Points Toward
 Record Breaking Sum
Secretary of State Estimates 7S6,73O to Be Eligible to Cast Ballots November q; Total May Reach Mil.
 lion as 45 Communities Still to Be Heard From
tBY UNITED PREss)

Interest in the Connecticut political campaign accel- eaed today party leaders forecast the possibility that both President Roosevelt and Governor Dewey might be persuaded to make brief stops in the state enroute to major speaking engagements at Boston next week.
 Republican headquarters announced it was awaiting word from national headquarters whether Dewey could squeeze in talk somewhere in the state while Democratic State Chairman Adrian W. Maher said he would venture guess the President would make brief stops at Bridgeport New Haven and Hartford
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-26
%~e4Mryn>vr1 ESTABLISHED 1883
ESTABLISHED 1883

There's 4 Greet All Weather Top coat At $45 On The Backs Of A Great Many We'll Turned Out Men. It hos the weOther changes in the bog - It's showerproof - chilli proof - hoiIproof - end sIori- ousIy fine example of smart style fine hand toiIoring and choice sobrics in the sunshine.
 les q soft hospit0bIe fleece thot cen take it both w0ys - coming or going - It will stand service 4 punishment to st0ndstiIl - end bounce back to its former self Fsody for 0nOtheE service bIitx.
 IFs good ide0 10 look this eOOt D end get ths Iowdown on is.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-26
SHORTAGE CLOSES SHOP

Lawrence, Mass, oct. 26.-(UP)-- William c. Frasers tobacco shop where workers ct the Arlington Milli had traded for SO years, was closed today. and customers read this sigr ~ no window:
 aoiosod until ielB bseange e ,ll| tobacco ohoftagos
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-26

Somersworth, N. H. Oct. 26-CUP) Unable to hire a hall in strongly Democratic Socersworth, Republi- cans held their rally across the Sal mon Falls river at Berwick in pre- dominately Republican Maine,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-26
Oddities Ln The NeuUs
By United Press

Portland, Me. Oct. 26-CUP)- City Clerk A, Edwin Smith says that prospective brides often check chat. tel mortgage records at his office tc learn whether their engagement rings were purchased on the install ment plans,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-26
HANDS OUT CIGARS

Lawrence, Mass, Oct. 2e.-(Up)- Declaring the news was better than the arrival of new baby, pr. Max D. Bier of Lawrence handed out $50 worth of cigars after he received official word today that his son Pfc. Jesse Bier, 3i, was rescued by Gen. Douglas MacArthur's forces from the Philippines where he had been c Japanese prisoner for two years and seven months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-26

Woonsocket, R. l., Oct. 26-(UP) -Two-year-old Leo Gouin of Woonsocket was saved from drown ing in the Blackstone river when clothing caught on @ tiny twig in @ mass of debris as he floated by.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-26

state administration and promised . firtherance Of such Q policy if rec elected.
 Sen. Danaher received c prolonged and entruSiastic reception marked by steady applause both upon his introduction and at the conclusion of his speech.
 x.aet plght'A any Was sponscFe6 ky aE % iseni e. q 2. oEHzx1ms tlons and Was attended bY party laaasEg and district workers thsoaslls
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-26

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-26

Buy War Bonds 6 siamps
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-26

Enjoy real heating comfort with this Glenwood coal burning Cabinet Heater. It's the same powerful circulating heater of pre-war days-the same, heavy durable construction.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-14
Vets Seek Bonus bill SisnerS

Seventy OF the 96 senators have
gone on record as fayoring the
Legion bill, indicating that body
will act promptly and affirma-
lively when the bill goes on the
voting block.
Many members Of the House
also have indicated their willing
ness 10 support the resolution, but
the Legion drive for petitions is
being carried on 10 the last ditch
in an effort 10 convince the legis-
lators of the widespread public
interest in the So-called ''omni-
bus" bill.
Exact number OF signatures al
ready obtained in Michigan is not
known, as the petitions were for
waried as soon as they were
turned in. The Washington head
quarters informed Lisle Alexan-
der. state adjutant Of the
Michigan department, they have
been coming in in such quantities
we have not yet been able to fully
tabulate them"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-14

Tomorrow--the 18th birthday Of
the American Legion-is National
Sign-up Day" and veterans Of
World War I throughout Detroit
and Michigan will conduct a con-
certed drive for signatures 10 Pc
titions backing the Legion's Bill
Of Rights now facing Congress.
The bill to aid veterans Of
World War II will reach the floor
Of the Senate this week. and ia
vorable action is expected on II by
Thursday. Plans are under way
for speedy passage in the House
before another week has passed.
Legionnaires throughout Michi-
gan will circulate copies Of the
petition tomorrow by CanVaSSInE
homes. stores, office buildings,
factories, theater Hobbies and other
places. Members Of the American
Legion Auxiliary will assist.
MANY TYPES OF AID
The Legion bill. also sponsored
BY the Veterans OF Foreign Wars,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-14

would provide veterans with edu-
cational and vocational aid. loans
TO buy homes, farms or small bust
nesses, and increased hospitaliza-
ton facilities.
Hundreds Of thousands Of petit
tons backing the bill already have
been forwarded 10 the Legion s
headquarters in Washington The
Detroit Times and other Hearst
newspapers have conducted a ma
tional campaign in support of the
measure.
10 SENATORS BACK BILL
As rapidly as the petitions are
filled with signatures they are
forwarded 10 the Legion head
quarters, 1908 x street, NV,
Washington. Local headquarters
are the offices OF the Detroit Dis
trict Association, 375 State street.
Detroit &c, Michigan. Any organi-
cations or individuals wishing TO
assist in the drive for signatures
may obtain petition blanks at this
address.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-14
Jobs After War
Is Meeting Topic
Marin. Corps Photo

Edward Cushman, Detroit dis
trict director of the War Man
power Commission, and James
Wishart, director of research,
War Policy Division, UAW-CIO,
will be speakers at a meeting at
Pershing High School at 7:45
p. m. tomorrow.
Presented by the World Study
Council and the Northern District
Council of the Council of Social
Agencies, this will be the first of
a series or four meetings on the
general theme: Living in the
Postwar World The topic of the
meeting will be Your Job After
the War
Cushman will speak on the
Government and Your Job. ;"
Wisharts subject will be Labor
Views on Postwar Planning"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-14
Times Plots

Eighty-One-year-old Sig
nora Marcella GiOrgi, hand
gesturing eloquently, chat
ting with MP Pfc. George
w. De Nicola In the AnZiO-
NettunO beachhead sector
In Italy. One of the few
women remaining in the
beachhead area, the sig
nora serves as a welcoming
committee for arriving
Yanks, whom she insists
on greeting with a kiss.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-14
Wounded Son Sends
Medal 10 Parents

Proudly displaying the Purple
Heart received from their son in
Italy today are Mr. and Mrs.
Stanley Siewruk Of l3445 Eureka.
Wounded in action in Italy. Pvt.
Leo Siewrlk has seen six months
action overseas Nineteen years
old. he is a former Pershing High
School student and Fisher Body
employe.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-14

Blond Dolores Moran,
lovely Hollywood actress,
modelling a robe smartly
tailored in blue, black and
white flannel with belt Of
self fabric and buttons.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-10-19
MOVIES

It's been long time since we've had any movies at the USO. Dur ing that time some excellent fea- lures have played the local the atres; and the Servicemen at the Sub-port have been seeing a num- Der of the very latest Hollywood releases being sent to men over seas throughout the world. So our fellows haven't been without first class movie entertainment. Never theless, we're sorry to say the USO has had no part in this.
 Any day now our club expects to be back on circuit involving several Alaskan USO's, enabling us to run first-rate features, though some of them will be more than a year old. In addition, we hope to present at least once every two weeks a series of films of the Fish and Wildlife Service, the Forestry Service, or one of the other Alas kan agencies. AS we've learned from experience, this type of pie ture is likely to contain very in teresting subject-matter and to be beautifully photographed.
 Shortly we'll present also a nov city film supplying entertainment value both as a picture and for dancing. It consists of IS "Soun- dies" in which well-known name bands present numbers they've made world-famous. It runs for more than an hour. While it's being shown, the floor will be used for dancing. It ought to be lot of fun. Watch for it's arrival.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-10-19

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That Wm, Lloyd Stoddard and his wife Beatrice Josephine Stoddard, of Juneau, Alaska, have filed their joint petition in the Commissioners Court for Juneau Precinct, First Division, Territory of Alaska, for adoption of Catherine Ann Lopez, female child born November 18th, 1942 in the Ter ritory of Alaska, whereof George Lopez is the father and his wife Juanita Lopez is the mother; and for change of said childs name to Wilma Louise Stoddard; that hear ing on said petition has been set for 10 A. M December 9th, 1914 in said Commissioners Court at Juneau; and that George Lopez, the non- conSenting father of said child, and all other persons concerned, are hereby cited to be and appear in said Court, at the time and place aforesaid, and show cause, if any they have, why the adoption and change of name should not be granted.
 Dated: Juneau, Alaska, October 18th, 1944.
 FELIX CRAY,
 United States Commissioner. HOWARD D. STABLER, Petitioners Attorney,
 Shattuck Building,
 Juneau, Alaska.
 First publication, Oct. 19, 1944. Last publication, Nov. 2, 1944.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-10-19
N-O-T-I-C-E

The articles of War Department property listed below, now at Ex- cursion Inlet, Alaska, have been de- clared surplus salvage and will be sold to the highest bidder. Sealed bids will be accepted by Command ing Officer, Excursion Inlet, Alaska up to and including Five November 1914 Bids will be opened on Six November 1914 and delivery will be made to the highest bidder at Ex- cursion Inlet, Alaska. The War De- partment makes no warranty rela- tive to condition of this property and reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
 Certified check for the amount of the bid, payable to Treasurer of the United States must accompany each bid
 One each barge, wooden, 60 it., BCS-1554.
 One each scow, wannigan, reg istry number 167140.
 J. w. CORNETT,
 1st. Lt., OD., Comdg. First publication, Oct. 19, 1914. Last publication, Nov. 1, 1914.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-10-19

pany. After the war Fred hopes to become a professional artist. For one, we expect him to be success ful. He is well trained for such a career, having studied at the Chi cago Art Institute and also under private teachers. We've seen some of his work, too; and there's no doubt about it,-he's very talented Any interested servicemen and GSO members should be at the club on Tuesday at 8 o'clock. Fred will be glad to sketch you.
 Later in the week (probably on Friday Mary Shaw, one of those ever valuable to the USO Shaw twins, is going to start an informal class in finger painting and per haps in drawing. But more about that (and also more about Mary) in next weeks column.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-10-19
ADDRESSES OF MEN FROM JUNEAU NOW
 0VER5EAS NEEDED

Exalted Ruler A. B. Cot Hayes reports that the response to the Elks Write Elm A Letter" cam paign in Juneau has been good, but the difficulty is that the pros pective letter writers don't have the addresses of men in the armed services.
 The Empire will cooperate with the Elks by publishing the names and addresses of all men from Juneau serving in the armed forces if their wives, parents and other relatives will either mail, or bring the addresses in person to the Elm pire.
 These will be published with the recommendation that all Juneau ties interested in cheering the boys up by writing, clip the lists out of the Empire as they appear.
 So, let's have them!
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-10-19
KNIGHT-AND DAY

KNIGHT is the name. And DAY is what it is as clear as that the Knight whose other name is Gladys is making distinct hit as the newest worker in our canteen!
 Using that title brings us close to plagiarism, we realize. Cole Por- ter's attorneys, please don't take noticeD Maybe we'd better stop right there. And, anyway, the mere mention of this much-loved song seems a perfect musical cue with which to present a quick tribute to girl whose sunny disposition and gay spirit are like a lovely melody at the USO, night and day.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-10-19
MARY AND DORIS

Earlier this week we regretfully announced the resignation of Mary Mccormack as USO hostess, the position in which she served so faithfully and capably since Aug ust, 1943. We tried our best in that announcement to come at least somewhere near to expressing ade- quately how keenly she will be missed by all of us down here. Though it's a repetition, today in this column where her name has appeared so often in the past, we record the fact that thousands of .servicemen now ill many parts of the world will remember her with affection and will always wish her well.
 As for Doris McEachran, who succeeds Mary. Just six weeks ago in this column we had occasion, under the caption LONG AGO AND FAR AWAY, to lament her absence and her illness in the States, ending the paragraph Al ladin's lamp is mine runs part of the chorus of that song. If that lamp only were ours, with one mo- ton we'd rub out all her troubles and bring Doris right back to the USO where she is so affectionately regarded and admired by all who know her" That was written about Doris as GSO girl. Today it is equally applicable to her as our hoStess
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-10-19
U50 FOR
 THE LISA
PROGRAM

THURSDAY, October l9, 9:30 D. box dance. (Note: The Servicemen's Orchestra will be playing tonight for the Port Com pany dance at the Elks ballroom)
 FRIDAY, October 20, 8 p. m Meeting of Committee of Manage ment in USO. 8:30 p. n-Broad- cast by USO, Commandos of Away From It All" and songs by Pat Fleek 9:45 p. m. - Friday Night Party, with special features and refreshments.
 SATURDAY, October 21, 10 D. m. Dance to music of juke box
 SUNDAY, october p. 1:30 D. m. Trip to Mendenhall Glacier. D. m-Childrens' Hour at USO. 5:30 D. m--Coffee hour, with waffles. 10 D. m-Songfest around piano.
 MONDAY, october 23, to 10 p. m--Juneau Badminton Club meets for play at High School gym; ser vicemen invited SIS p. Forum Club leaves USO for meeting at private home. 9:30 D. m.-Informal get-together at USO.
 TUESDAY, October 24, to 10:30 D Sketehing of CTS and GSO's by Fred w. Havener. 8:30 p. m.-- Broadcast of Teachers Pet" quiz contest. 9:30 D. m.-Customary Tuesday night games. 10:30 D. m.-- luke box dance.
 WEDNESDAY, October 25, 7:30 D. m-Movies in USO. 9:30 p. m. Square dancing in USO.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-10-19

General Billy Mitchell advocated the use of paratroopers to invade behind the German lines in World War l.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-10-19
WANT ADS
FOR SALE

"The Charles Sey property at 416
 Gold St. furnished apts., con- crete basement Phone Black 6l9.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-10-19
SILVER LINING

Yes, we've caught at least an oc- casional glimpse of that proverbial lining even inside the darker than usual clouds of the past weeks: The welcome return Cat lastD of As sistant Director Aida Matheson those two attractive R. c. A. F
 members, Barry Bell, of Vermillion
 Alta, and George Avison, of Fin Flon, Manitoba .. and lovely Eleanor Mccormack return to Juneau and the USO, where we've
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-10-19

WANTED = Room and board in private family by sober indus trious soldier. Just arrived. Phone USO, 766.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-10-19

WANTED -- Automobile, prior to 1941 model Write Empire, C-4672