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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-09
Charlie Chaplin Seeks New TrioI

Hollywood. May g. CUP) Come dian Charlie Chaplin today sought new trial on red-haired Joan Barry's charges he is the father of her 19-month- old daughter, Carol Ann.
 Chaplins attorney, Charles E. Millikan, filed notice asking new trial on grounds evidence was in- sufficient to justify recent jury verdict that Chaplin is the baby s father.
 No hearing date was set.
 A day after the verdict was re- turned April IT. the multimillion- aire was ordered to pay S75 week for curly haired Carol Ann's sup port.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-09

h1Ier AJly. fCdlpil COppeto HUI Cated the nature of the soldiers testimony, Judge Summa warned the soldier that anything he sad might be used against him. Solbo said he understood that and U.:en took the stand to say he Was driving along Kingsbury street neal Norm Elm street Monday night when he sideswiped a car belonging tc James Sears, II Yergan Ct. He said ne waited for Is minutes, and when the owner did not appear, he proceeded on.
 Judge Summa then order.l Prose cutor Albert w. Huinmel to .ssue a warrant for Sorbo. and after a new trial, fined him sl00 of which S70 was remiJted.
 Motor Patrol Sgt. Ralph Earil and Officers Vincent Begg anu John Griffin identified hub-cap left at the scene of the accident as one which fitted Salinardi's cal. Sears testified that he took the number ot the Salinardi car as it sped away.
 Richard Crockett, 16, 23a Cherry street who admitted taking truck owned by Fred DeLeon, 6o Jef1er- son street for joy-ride last night, was turned over to juvenle auuh- critics after a reprimand " Judge Summa The boy was s0cI ped on Maple avenue by Motor Pat.ol Sgt. Ralph Baril shortly after one o. clock this morning.
 Other cases: John Mason 50, of 7o Mil street, reckless driving, nCiied for s27; James Lloyd, 45, New York city, road rules violation, nolled for s6 Angelo Rostelli. IT, 64 ScoVill street road rules violation, nolled for s6; Alexander Randls, 3o, 79 D.Aeman strete, breach of the peace, continued to May 10; Frederick Drexel, 42. Berkeley street, violation oi the sanitary code, noil'G Mat thew Byrnes, 1948 East Ma. street, violation of city ordinance re- garding raising of fowl, continued to May 22
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-09

The pledge of honor was accepted without dissent by Is newspaper men, including Kennedy, who were flown from Paris to Relms to cover the surrender. The letter called Ken nedy's action in sending out a dis patch in violation Of this pledge the most disgraceful, deliberate and unethical double cross in the history of journalism.
 The letter was signed by some of the most distinguished correspon- dents assigned to the war, lnclud- ing men representing the New York Times. The Christian Science Mon- itor, the John Knight Newspapers including the Chicago Daily News, Time and Life Magazines, represen- tatives of radio networks, Reuters, The United Press and the Interna- tional News Service.
 Eisenhower rejected the core
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-09
TWO SETTLEMENTS
 REPORTED TODAY
Injured Bus Passengers Sued for $20,000; City
 Defendant

A $2O,00O civil action brought by Ka ,herine Doyle and Ethel Rey- noIds of Waterbury agaVAst the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-09

MISS MARGARET M. CRIMES
 Miss Margaret M. Grimes, student at the Waterbury Cath olic high school, will represent St. Patrick's C. Y. O. unit Friday evening in the oratorical contest on "A Peace Plan. She will com pete against representatives of St. Francis Xaviers. Blessed Sacra- ment and Church of Immaculate Conception speakers for prizes offered by the Waterbury Council of Catholic Women and the James r. Arnold Memorial fund. Crosby and Sacred Heart high schools will be represented by the speak CTS. The public is invited to at tenS the event in the K. of C. hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-09
DISSIPATION BASIS
 OF DIVORCE SUIT

A divorce action was filed in su- perior court today by Katherine M. Schaeffer Benson of Waterbury against Myron w. Benson of New York City on the grounds of de- sertion and misconduct. The couple married March ', 1924 and the plaintiff claims her husband de- serted her March IT, 1940. She seeks alimony and permission to resume use of her maiden name.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-09

Investors Inc. S464
 Bonds-Dominion of Canada hay ing a maturity value, in 30 years, totaling $135O0 U. s. Bonds series D. $500 and series E totaling. $500 Bank accounts comprised the re- maining difference of the estate.
 Appraisers were Rev. Conner Lewis and Jeannie Heppel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-09
SUB TO BE LAUNCHED

Portsmuoth, N. H.. May g CUP)- The submarine Sirago will be launched Friday at Portsmouth Navy yard.
 The vessel will be sponsored by Mrs. L. Mendel Rivers of Charleston, s. C., wife of U. s. representative. Mss Margaret Lyon of New Yofk city will be maid of honor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-09

The first Maori translation of complete play of Shakespeare is claimed to have been made by Pei Te Turunui Jones, native inter- preter of Hawera, New Zealand, who has completed in Maori una bridged versions of both The Mer- chant of Venice and Othcllo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-09

Attorney stephen A, Homick and Attorney Francis B. Feeley were admitted yesterday to prac- tice law before the federal courts. The local barristers were given the oath at ceremonies conducted in the U. s. district court in Hart ford Judge J. Joseph Smith.
 Attorney Honick, who is county coroner at Waterbury, is a grad uate of Georgetown university and Harvard Law school, and has been practicing law for II years. Attorney Feeley, who was admitted to the Connecticut bar in Feb ruary, 1943, is a graduate of Holy Cross college and the Hartford School of Law.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-09
WATR PUTS IN BID FOR
 BROADCASTING STATION

An application to construct commercial frequency moderation broadcasting station after the war has been submitted to the Feder- al Communications Commission, Washington, by local station WATR. Square miles of sewerage sought in the application for the local sta- ton is 14300. The Hartford Times, Inc. and the Thames Broadcasting Co., New London are two other Connecticut groups making similar applications.
 Australia has increased it's dye imports in the last year
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-09
>4Ma7'yn>vT ESTABLISHED 1885
ESTABLISHED 1885

Iurse Your Hobby-ReIox-Get The Moximum Of Pleasure Out Of Your Leisure.
 Golf, bodminton, baseball, riding or victory gardening - At any rate keep out in the open = Let the blue sky be your canopy e=4 you'll be physically and men, tuiiy better able to tockle the problems of the day.
 We've got the clothes = you get the hobby = and we'll fit you to the type best suited to enjoy it. From heodweor to shoes,
 Sports shirts, jackets and sIoeks, hosiery. shoes. caps and hots.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-09
Private Sorbo Fined
 $1OO After Pleading
 Guilty To Complaint
Philip Salinardi Arrested as Owner and Driver of Machine Involved in Crash Discharged When
 Serviceman Assumes Responsibility in Court

Pvt. Paul Sorbo 21 16 Brennan place, witness in trun case, ordered arrested by City Court Judge Charles R. Summa this morning after he told the court that he, not the accused Philip Salinardi, 49 123 Proctor street. driving Salinards when it struck parked Kingsbury street Monday night.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-02-05
BRITISH SURROUND
/ JAPANESE BASTI0N

SOUTHEAST ASIA COMMAND
HEADQUARTERS, Handy, Ceylon,
Feb. A. ) British 18th Army
troops, driving the japanese from
the area west Of Mandalay, have
surrounded and subjected to air
attacks the enemy garrison at
Satpangon west of Myinmu, it was
announced today.
Forty miles above Mandalay,
British troops protecting bridge
head on the east bank of the 1r-
rawaddy river at Singu have re-
pulsed two japanese attacks, the
Allied headquarters communique
said
On the west coast heavy fighting
continued at Kangaw, 80 miles east
of Akyab, where the Japanese are
battling to keep open their escape
route to the south. The war bull
letin said the hopping up OF re.
naming enemy forces was being
carried out above and below Min
bya, 80 miles northeast of Akyab
In northern Burma, American
troops of the Mars task force tool
strongly defended hill just ives
of the Burma road after a two
day battle, the communicate said.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-02-05
Red Drive Has Increased
Population OF The Reich

PARIS, Feb. 4-(P)-The present
Russian offensive has raised the
number of war refugees inside
Germany to 23,000,000 more than
one-third of the Reich's preWar
population, information available
at Supreme Headquarters showed
today.
Before the beginning Of the Red
Army's drive on Berlin more
than 100000 900 Germans were made
homeless or forced into temporary
shelters away from home by III
prolonged Allied aerial hammering
OF the Reich's cities, the Civil At
fairs Section at SHAEF estimated.
The plight of these people strict
ly is a German affair, for Allied
plans for military government in
Germany after her surrender make
no provision for outside aid in re-
facilitating toy ms, industry 9.
population.
Of vital interest, however, to the
Allies is the rescue Of displaced
persons of non-German nationality
inside Germany. This number is
estimated at 100000 not counting
French. Russian and other Allied
prisoners of war.
(French prisoners of war num-
bered 100000 in 1910, but many
were persuaded later to change
their status to that of foreign
workers who were better fed pre-
sumably than prisonerso
Technically displaced person
is a civilian. swept by war into
an alien land, such as foreign
workers made captive in the Reich.
Prisoners of war must be added
to the total awaiting repatriation.
This figure is estimated at 800, 600,
and possibly higher.
Thus far the displaced persons
branch of the Civil Affairs Sec
ton at SHAEF has supervised
evacuation of 100000 displaced per-
sons from the combat zones OF
France, Belgium, the Netherlands
and Luxembourg.
They were moved by truck to
emergency collection centers, then
farther back to transit centers and
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-02-05
u. S. Merchant Vessels
Will Be Sent To French

American-built ships will fly the
French flag.
At the same time, the shipping
agency announced that it has been
turning back to France requisi-
toned French ships which have
been operated by American crews.
In the future these vessels will be
operated by French crews, but they
will remain in the shipping pool.
Title to the vessels allocated to
France, like those allocated to 9th.
er United Nations, will remain vest.
ed IN the United States.
The Shipping Administration die
not indicate how much cargo space
has been set aside for importing
supplies into France. The Office
of War Information. however. re
ported only yesterday that space
equivalent to 26 merchant ships
will be available in the first quar-
tier of this wear.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-02-05

finally by train to assembly cen
tiers in the interior of France.
In these assembly camps, or in
Belgian and Dutch camps en- route,
more than 100000 Poles, Czechs,
Russians, Yugoslavs and others are
awaiting the day they can go home.
Only few thousand Russians have
been started homeWard by way of
England. The vast majority Of
exiles must await the end of the
war, when transportation can be
made available for wholesale re-
patriation movements.
The task of handling the more
than 10000 since D-Day and pro
vidins food. shelter and rearward
Transportation has been a consid-
cradle assignment. 1t will be aug
mented enormously if all of Ger
many falls swiftly.
Great streams of homesick hui
mainly will try to rush to their
native hearths by the shortest
route. impatient at barriers. But
barriers must be maintained be-
cause of the danger of spreading
epidemics and of fugitive Nazis'
slipping through.
Plans have been laid for control
of such a situation. Several thou
sand 1iaison officers, assigned from
the Allied armies. will partici-
pate in the task. Military govern
ment detachments with the inward
moving troops will funnel the
stream of homeward bound exiles
through collection centers and to-
ward assembly centers inside Ger
many.
There displaced persons will be
fed, while liaison officers rep
resenting their various countries,
will sort them out, eliminating the
imposters and finally equipping
bona fide displayed persons with
repatriation visas.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-02-05
Many Wants Non-SkidShoe,
Mechanical SniHer For Gas

WASHINGTON, Feb. a tUP) =
If you can make better non-skid
shoe sole, the Navy will beat a
path to your door.
Or, if you can find a successful
method of welding light gage
aluminium, the Navy will be much
obliged because it's having to
take it's aluminium lifeboats and
liferafts riveted.
Those are items on a list of Is
so-called inventive problem"
which the Navy hopes American
genius will solve SO it can go about
the business of beating the Japs
more efficiently.
The list was made public tonight
by the National Inventors Council
at the request of the Navy Depart
ment. The council said that if any
one has any solutions or even
suggestions he should sketch them
and send them along to the MIC,
Commerce Department, Washing
ton, D. c.
Now abbout that non-slip shoe
SOLE The Navy would like to have
one that will give good footing or
an oily, steel deck of a ship rolling
as much as II degrees, fair-sizec
lean in any direction. Furthermore
the sole should not injure the feet
should be non-sparkling, and rea
sonably long wearing.
1t would also make the Navy
very happy if someone came w
with shock-proof container tina
can be dropped from an airplan;
without benefit or parachute ant
land without damaging the con
tents. 1t could be pneumatic-cush
Toned but the cushions should in
flate themselves from a carbon
dioxide bottle after leaving TIN
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-02-05

barton Oaks world security n1an
canadian officials feel more direct
~ concerned with world than with
regional organization for peace
Ihey might be hesitant about ioin-
ing an American system if il
tended to minimize their position
IN a general security agency.
The feeling that Canada belongs
IN the hemisphere system has be-
come especially strong among the
other American nations since tho
war. This has been accentuated
by Canada's Independent stand
from Great Britain on such i'm
portant foreign policy problems
as irAotion, a prime considera-
A test case may come up in
about a week. There is strong
possibility that the inter-American
Economic and Financial Advisory
Committee will pass resolution
next week asking Canadian parti.
cipation.
The Mexico City conference is
scheduled to discuss American
plans for defense and participa-
ton in a world security organiza-
ton as continental unit. Canadian
manpower. production capacity
and especially air and naval bases
would form an important part OF
such an arrangement.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-02-05
CANADA MAY JOIN
AMERICAN SYSTEM

wAsHINGTON, Feb. 4. - (P) -
strong movement is growing
,,ona Latin American diplomats
a5'g ask Canada to join the Pan
american system.
A' formal invitation might be ex-
..sded at the inter-American con-
.sronre in Mexico City, scheduled
omen February 81.
10 n4nbtlcss, Canada would be
.-,nded out ahead of time and
ssUresentation of such a resolution
pnld depend on how favorable a
view Ottawa takes.
W C(anadas position at present
.en7s 10 depend on two points:
The unanimity of the invita-
aon Canadian sources say they
, %o no intention of becoming an
i ther subject for inter-American
gsnnte. but that virtually unani-
,N,Ys request could strike res
ponsive note.
Roosevelt-Churchill-Stalin de-
..sions on open points in the Dunn
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-02-05

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4. -(P)-
An undisclosed number of Ameri-
can merchant ships will be turned
over to the French government
for operation in the United Ma
tons shipping pool.
Announcing this today, the War
Shipping Administration also re-
ported that it had approved a re-
quest by the French government
for ALLEGATION of cargo space on
other vessels for importation OF
essential supplies into France.
The agency said the first French
crews will be available within the
next few weeks. and that addi-
tional vessels will be allocated tc
France from time to time. The ultl'
mate number depends in part or
the number of French crews avail
able. For this reason, VISA said
if is impossible to say how many
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-02-05

plane. What's more, the container
should be inexpensive enough to
warrant its being classed as ex-
pendable after being used once.
There are all kinds of portable
fire extinguishers. but the Navy
wants a type whose contents vii!
not formprosgene or other toxac
gas when used around electrical
equipment
A mechanical gas-sniffer would
come in mighty handy. 1t shoule
be suitable for installation in gaso
line-driven motor boats for con
tinuous sampling of vapor in tht
bilges. And it's got to be slrntT
positive, inexpensive and equipped
with an automatic alarm. .
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-02-05
RATION ROUNDUP
By The Associated Press

MEATS. FATS, ETC.-Book Four
red stamps Q5 through So good
through March 81. Stamps rs through
Ks good through April %. Stamps VS.,
rs and Az through DE- good through
June 2.
PRoCEssED FOODs-Book Four
blue stamps Ks through rs and Az
and BE- good through March 81.
Stamp CO through CO good through
April 49, Stamps HI through M
good through June 2.
SUGAR-Book Four stamp "a good
for five pounds through February %.
Stamp IS valid for five pounds
through June O. Another stamp sche-
duled to be validated May /.
SHOES-Book Three airpl n e
stamps /. 2 and 3 valid indefinitely:
OPA says no plans to cancel any.
GASOLINE-1t-A coupon good
everywhere for four gallons through
March 81. BIS, C-5, B-6 and C-6 cou-
oons good everywhere for five gal
Ions
FUEL OIL-Last years period four
and five coupons and this years
period one, two. three and four cou-
oons good in all areas. Period five
coupons valid in Midwest and South.
All coupons valid throughout current
heating season.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-02-05
SILVER AT WAR

The biggest wartime users of sill
yer during 1914 we're soldiers and
brazing alloys, Photographic prod
ucts and processes, electrical
parts, airplane engine bearings,
military insignia, silver-plated eat
ing utensils for the Army and
Navy, medicines and dental ma
terials.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-02-05
AIR COMMAND CHIEF

LONDON. Monday, Feb. 5.-LP
Air Marshal Sir Keith Park, air
officer commanding-in-chief of the
Middle East Command since jan
uary, 1914. has been appointed air
commander-in-chief in Southeast
Asia, replacing Air Chief Marsha!
Sir Trafford Leigh-Mallory, who
was lost enroute to his post.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-02-05
NO POOLING
Germans Leave Sign Saying
There Can Be No Rereat

ROTGEN, Germany, Feb. A.
CUP - When American troops
stormei into Imgenbroich the Ger
man garrison fled. leaving behind
a freshly painted sign:
There can be no retreat. From
here on it is Germany"
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-02-05
"RFLEASE KITS"

Release Kits" containing raz-
or, blades. shaving cream, note pa.
per, envelopes, pencil, tooth.
brush, paste, socks, handkerchiefs
comb, soap, novel, playing
cards, hard candy, chewing gum,
cigarets, and leather cigare1
case are being issued American
servicemen, released from enemy
prison camps, by the Red Cross
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-02-05
MOTORIZED ARMY

There are 226 different types of
automotive transport and combat
vehicles being produced in the
United States for use by the United
States armed forces.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-02-05

Give the dairy COW plenty OF
good food and water, and then be-
gin worrying about the other prob
lens of dairy production, says
John A. Arey, Extension dairy
man at State College.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-02-05

The daughter of hen that lays
eggs with high quality shells is
likely to do likewise, say agricul-
tlUaI scientists.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-02-05
WHAT, NO ROBINS?
New Yorker Reports. First
Flock OF Bluebirds

PEEKSKILL, N. Y, Feb. A.
UP)-Add signs of spring Ernest
de Broske reported today he saw
a flock of bluebirds" on jackson
street.
There wasn't a robin, however.
in the bunch.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-02-05

The Army has developed
special gas mask to protect men
with head wounds.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-02-05
0ulcK RELIEF FOR
HEAD
COLD
MISERY

When nostrils are
clogged, nosefeelslr,aw.
membranes swollen,
reach for cooling
INientholatunl. Speed
iIvit d Helps thin out
Thick, stubborn mucus;
e. Soothes irritated
membranes; 81 Helps
reduce swollen pas
,sges; a. Stimulates
local blood supply.
right to sick area.
Erery breath brings re-
lirfi lars. tubes, SOC.
The Valley settler., 1945-03-23


 few romciniEg pioneers of the ..ot- cnuskc Wiley reached thu ca2 of tho trci1 It tho lmor Hospital Thursday evening after c sh ort illness.
 IT. Swanson enc to tho Vcllcy , in 1915 cnd engaged in tho freight ing businoss ut of Knik to Tillow Creek Limos in tho carly dc:ys, end cS2tinqod cSi til; 1 fGoishting along tho Roilr5cd during ccnstructio on dcys. He m@d- h4s hoSdqdartcrs. ct ..oto- nusk2 fDr sovo rcl <yoe rs until Pclmor c@stac int, oxistcnco, >nd sinc9 thoH hcs rosi1 cd IT his form just n9rth If the --nchorc. .go-Pe. lmor Highway.
 "-.. J.la IS everybody know him bccGllc (. pcrt of this vcllcy end Wcs true friend If all ola 3ct-. 1crs, visiting thc lono1y cnG-.1 ldcr settlers ~s their rGnks bcg-n to necessities f lifo t. th5sc 2iling cn1 erred; for the sick lonely bachelors, or for families.
 His keen interest in the welfare of the chi ldren Of the. Valley made him welcome visitor everywhere. He spent several months in the employ of the Eklutno Native School
 ills Interest," ln tho Cnurch lire of the Community was manifest at ell times. His Wcs truly q life, of service to mankind and YES oldays interested md Q supporter of Mission School.
 He spent several years in mining camps throughout ..lcsko end >wcs. widely known. His faith in .-lcska WIS infectious cnd he inspired thost with whom he lived cnd worked to .i.: their best efforts in tho dcvo lop- ment or the farming conr1unity.
 He lc2Vcc z vido.' to mourn his . passing. Hrs. S.!cnson hCs tcuGht in the FclMor School the l st tuo ycCrs.
 llr. Swanson WIS T Charter member of the. Northland Pioneer Grange md his faithful Services will bo missot in tho Church, tho Grange ind joy tho cntirc Community. .+ q. :. TUNER L SERVIC ICES ++TELe eBGrHELD IN }TH]
The Valley settler., 1945-03-23
NEW MILK TRUCK

:. gr5ct dchl of interest h~s been shown in tho now Mo otonuskc Nj i'd milk truck. No piece of mach inory hos occasion so much inter- est cnd attention cs this ncW truck,
 Tho capacity of' the tcnk is 1850 gallons cnd is insulc.t ted "ith 3 inch cork md linad with stcihl.ss steel. Tho entire truck is white Ji tn the ncmo "lGe tonuslso llcid" painted on the sidcs. It is oquip- pod :"ith q winch on tho front.
 CSrl Wilson .s2ys th@t it is the finost piece of machirory 1nd i'm provcr3ent thc.t tho Creamery Dcp~rt- mort hc:s hcdi in 2 long tiL-2.
 : Othor imp port7nt news 'frdsl tho Crcoltory Dopcrtz.ort is thc. mcking of buttor 'cgcin. It has b9on . long. tir!c since NC, hcvo> he'd tho Lla o.i1usko N2id: but tor. 70 Ui1l probSbly hnvc, butt mi 1k clld Co tCgo Choose. ..hon tho doMcnd fer who . milk increased thcso other prod .ots WcrC not modo.