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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-08
CPL. RAUGALIS

A former resident of Waterbury, John Raugalis-now corporal in a crack Engineer map outfit, the 18th Engineer Topographic Battal- ion, is stationed in the Philippines, near Manila Brooklyn born, Raul gals was engaged i'll research work on aircraft engines, prior to enter ing the Army in December, 1942. When inducted his abilities as an amateur photographer were rec ognized. Since then he has been doing wet and dry plate photo graphy for the reproduction of fine military maps. Cpl. Raugalis atten- ded two service schools, where he studied military engineering and a specialized course in the maintain ance and adjustment of precision cameras
 For many months, he was sta toned in Portland, Oregon, the for mer headquarters of the 18th En- gineers. He arrived in the islands on the 29th of July, 1945, after his unit had been sent across the Pa cific for the purpose of supplying some of the millions of maps which would have been necessary to en- sure the success of an invasion of Japan. While in Portland, his or ganization published many of the maps which were used in major Pacific invasions.
 Upon leaving the service, Cpl. Raugalis expects to continue his profession of photography.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-08
.SoIon Rops
 Loski Words

Washington, Dec. 8-CUP)-De- mand was made in the Senate to- day that Britain "renounce" criti- cism of the American government by Harold J. Laski, chairman of the British Labor Party, before the $4,- 400,000000 loan to that country is approved by Congress.
 Sen. Homer E. Capehart, CR. Ind ) brought up the subject of the loan agreement. He condemned Laski for saying in New York speech early this week that the U. s. was headed for "serfdom" and that a govern ment dominated by businessmen" can not be trusted.
 By Wha: strange quirk of human nature can the learned professor now seek further aid to save his country from bankruptcy from the very gov- ernment he says can't be trusted?" Capehart asked.
 Unless the British government denounces the views pronounced by Laski.' Capehart said, T cannot and will not support the loan. I can- not support aid to any government whose head tells an American aud- fence that our government is headed for serfdom and must go."
 The loan agreement got a mixed reception in Congress, but early in- dications were that the loan would be approved.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-08
This Weeks Visitor Aged Couple Find Sons Social Security Invest ment of Benefit to Them-Allowance Each
 Month to Pay for Parents Food
EDWARD N. MULLARKEY

Every day Social Security Board offices throughout the country are visited by men and women who want information and advice on their social security accounts, who want to know their personal stake in the Federal insurance system. Each one is interesting, but out of the many who come there are always few who stand out above all others. Each week we choose the most interesting among them to tell you about in this column, without, of course, mentioning any real names. And here's our selection for this week.
 An old couple came into our office a few days ago. The man was so feeble and so nearly blind that he had to be guided to a chair. He was 76 years old, we learned and his wife was 68.
 In a few anxious words Mrs. Metzler, as I will call our visitor, told me their story, She said: We've lost our boy, Daniel. Whats to become of us now, we don't know. Daniels put the bread in our mouths these ten years. He paid the rent and he bought the groceries and the medicine and took care of the doctors bills"
 At the memory of Daniels goodness the old lady broke down.
 asked, "Your son was not married?"
 "No. Daniel had no wife she
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-08

said. Mary and Herbert got mar ried, but Daniel, he made his home with us. Maybe if we hadn't been such a drain on him" she began. But at once her thoughts returned to the dreary present and she made an effort to pull herself together.
 Daniel paid money into social security she said. Can we get back what he paid in?"
 explained to the old couple that this was not possible. But" |" said, it may be that you are eligible for much more than he paid in. Tell me where your son worked and how much he earned since January 1, 1887. That is when the old-age and survivors insurance program started, and we begin counting from then"
 It seemed that Daniel had wor- ked steadily in an automobile re- pair shop and had earned on an average of $150 a month.
 said: Tn that case there is no doubt that he was insured when he died. He had neither wife nor child. That means that you, his parents, whom he suppor- ted, are eligible for monthly bene- fits. I cannot tell you exactly how much you will get each month until I have checked on your sons social security account, but I believe it will be around $16 each, $32 month between you"
 The old lady broke down again now, and her husband took over. Tt will be a godsend to rlS," he said. We never thought we could get benefits every month. Thirty two dollars isn't enough for us to live on, but 1t will pay for what we eat. With that much to count on regularly, things won't be so bad for us as we thought"
 Mrs. Metzler continued: "We'll go live with Mary like she wants us to-" she said and there was such relief in her voice that it sounded like someone else talk ing. Mary has three children to raise, and we felt it was more than she could do to take us. But if we can pay for our food"
 Suffice to say that the old couple went away comforted and treasured when they had filed their claim. Old-age and survivors insurance will not make the Met zlers independent; benefits can seldom do that unless people have other resources-savings, a home of their own, private insurance g. pension. or some employment But the benefits will make it pos sible for them to live out the remainder of their lives in dignity in the shelter of their daughters home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-08
Nozi Demond Halted Spain

Washington, Dec. 8. (UP-German demands for Spanish bases. not Allied "appeasement, kept Spain out of the war as an Axis, partner, an article in Golfers magazine declared today.
 The writer, Golfers Washington correspondent, Frank Gervasi, said his information was based on docu- mentS from the secret files of Axis foreign offices captured by the U. S.. Army. He said some of the material was in the hands of the U. s. State Department.
 Gervasi said the documents in dicated clearly that Spanish Gen eralissimo Francisco Franco was ready to enter the war in the fall of 1940 on the side ot Germany. Franco asked certain territorial re- wards such as Gibraltar and French Morocco, and in addition wheat, gasoline and arms.
 Gervasi said Hitler in turn de- manded bases in the Canary Islands and Spanish Morocco but Franco objected. The German demand for bases was said to have remained the chief obstacle to Spain's entry into the war.
 Gervasi said Britain and the United States knew Franco's needs for wheat and gasoline after the Spanish Civil War, and tried ito keep Spain happy with bribes of grain and gas"
 "The records show conclusively, he added, that Franco and Suner (Ramon Serrano Suner, rFancoS brother-in-law) intended to come into the war anyhow. Suner at least intended to double-cross the Allies once the wheat had been delivered"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-08
Primary School List
 OfTedchers D1UindLes
Transfers From Kindergarten Registry May Result if Emergency Arises; New Plan Considered

Waterbury'S education depart ment is scraping the bottom" of the elementary schoo! teachers waiting list, but a solution to the pending problem may be found within a few days, Dr. John G. Gil- martin, superintendent of schools, disclosed today.
 Appointment of three grammar school teachers at last Mondays meeting of the Board of Education left the waiting list blank. and ef- forts have been made since then to secure a few replacements.
 pr. Gilmartin said that all vacan- cies in grammar schools have been filled with one exception, and that the latter vacancy will be filled as soon as a teacher, which the de- partment has in nina, secures a state certificate in certain line oi work.
 The school superintendent also stated that a few teachers whose names are on the kindergarten waiting list are eligible for appoint mentS in the primary grades, and that no immediate emergency is ex- pected.
 To offset any future problem that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-08
Citation For Membership Given D. A.V.
 Auxiliary Honored
 At Christmas Party
 eerem0nies
Ceremonies

A citation award for obtaining last years membership quota in the Waterbury Chapter of the DAV Auxiliary. was presented Thursday evening to Past Commander Della Bushey at the annual Christmas party in Trinity Parish hall. The award was presented by Department Commander Mae Jester. Guests at the party included National Junior Vice Commander Isabelle Martone and Commander Elizabeth Peters.
 Nine Gold Star Mothers were also present: Mrs. Julia Conklin, Mrs. Mary Mellon, Mrs. Mary Saunders, Mrs. Margaret Baker, Mrs. Lumina Wigglesworth, Mrs. Anastasia Teach, Mrs. Charlotte Soden, Mrs. Julia Hanson, and Mrs. Melina Chouin- ard. Also present were Rev. B. T. Anderson and Commander Bernard O'Reilly.
 Members contributed total of $50 for three charitable causes. SIP was donated to the Cpl. Anthony Levandoski Benefit Fund, SIP to the Newington Hospital and $5 to the Anti Tuberculosis League.
 A grab bag with presents for all, and delicious supper was enjoyed by members and guests. Department Commander Mae Jester, New Haven, commended Waterbury Auxiliary for it's splendid work during the years and for the excellent record estab- lished in membership and Welfare work. Department Conductress Josephine M!sbach of West Haven spoke on the Child Welfare Pro- gram and congratulated the Water bury Auxiliary for the work done for the first six months of the year.
 Eileen MacMullen was Chairman for the Christmas party and was assisted by Asst. Commander Ger maine DiZinno, Ruby Hickey, Mar garet Baker, Laura Dutton, Julla Hanson, and Commander Peters.
 Eight members will represent the local chapter at a dinner in honor of Department Commander John Waltersdorf. The dinner will be held in Bridgeport, Sunday, Dec. g,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-08

in the Pacific-particularly 10, of loose Japs on the rampage-lm- pelled the high command to forn the new division from group here tofore known as Task Force 6SlA It's name-derived from 8 combina' ton of America and New Gale donia-was invented by a sergeant in its ranks.
 Two months after the First Ma rine Division landed on Guadal- canal. the newly formed AInericai went into action. For their acIlon on this embattled island, elements of the division were rewarded py the Navy with its Presidential Unib Citation. .o. 4sa
 On Christmas Day, 1943, the Americal went into the line on Bougainville. For nearly a year, inc doughs fought the Japs tneTe, and by the time they were relieved they had established the unit as q battle-wise, fighting jungle outnI.
 Later in October, the Amsrical went into the Philippines. In less than five months, the various uralts of the Americal saw action on no less than 13 Philippine islands.
 The men who had started Ou' without a name and ended up witn- ont a number had done themSeiVes proud.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-08
NEWS OF MEN LN THE SERVICE
COL. ROGER w. WHITMAN


 Col. Roger w. Whitman, husband of Mrs. Jean M. Whitman, Washl ington, Conn, was recently awarded the Bronze Star Medal. He is at present special service officer of Leghorn Base, Italy, the main Army service force in the Mediterranean theater of operations. Mission of special service is to furnish enter tainment for men on occupational duty. This includes athletic events, USO shows, and tours to Paris, Switzerland, and other European nations.
 Father of Elizabeth, Sarah, and Alfred Whitman, Washington, Conn, he was called to active duty from Reserves, becoming It. Col. in the quartermaSter corps in March 1941. Overseas since November 1922, he commanded the 22nd quarter master truck group for fourty months until its deactivation in October 1945.
 The citation accompanying the DIOllLC OldA IcdOS. Go1 liASAAIOA ACSS achievement in Italy in connection with military operations from Octo- Der 1943 to June 1945. AS command ing officer of the 22nd Quartermas- ter Truck group, under whose com mand the truck transportation at the Port of Naples was coordlnateo and later controlled, operating Ill direct support of the Fifth Army, Col. Whitman rendered outstand- ing service in directing the count less missions assigned to his com mand. Under greatly adverse con- ditions of weather and terrain, ana inadequate communications, coupled with the urgent demand for com bat supplies Col Whitman by ms tireless efforts and calm Judgment was instrumental i'll maintaining the flow of critical materials from ports to dumps and from the base to Fifth Army dumps. His tacttul and commanding control of the units under the 22nd Quartermaster Truck group affected i'll a large measure the maximum i'll operating efficiency of officers and men dur ing this period of emergency opera ton. By his leadership and ouf- standing ability, Col. Whitman con tributed materially to the Allied War effort ard reflected great credit upon himself and the armed 1orces of the United States
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-08
Six Officers
 Leove Service

Six officers, among whom were two from Waterbury, were released within the past two days from the Army at the Fort Devens, Mass, Separation Center.
 The Waterbury officers are:
 Maj. Walter J. Lynch, 1886 West Main St.
 Warrant Officer George A. Clear, 25 Barnes St.
 Capt. Leonard R. Corrado, Hill Ave.
 Others from the area released were:
 It. Andrew A. Fusco, Torrington
 First It. John F. McGuinneSs Torrington. First It. Richard J. Christine Torrington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-08
Choice Morsel It Says Here
By Bob Hope

well claim him as a relative.
 w. c. Fields won second prize. Of course, his ancestors were all old Bourbons, so he didn't have any trouble getting an appropri- ate costume. For hat he just put a brim on a cork and then Slipped into few old whiskey la belS. ,r.,
 You know, Frank Sinatra comes from a long line of tobacco grow CTS. So he just put on racoon coat and came as a pipe cleaner. I came as my ancestors were. It was very clever outfit, but, when I returned it to the costume company, they charged me extra for repairs. I guess I shouldn't have tried to hang by my tail.
 Copyright, 1945, King Features Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-08

may be created py resignations, marriages, and deaths, the school superintendent has worked out a special solution, which is now under consideration by Dr. Alonzo Grace, state school superintendent. Dr. Gilmartin declined to elaborate publicly on his plan until the state official gives his consent.
 The local school official said that the substitute list is expected to be sufficient to fill any immediate vacancies that occur. The depart ment has names of many married teachers that it may draw upon in the event of any emergency, it was pointed out.
 No problem is anticipated in se- curing high school teachers, Dr. Gill martin stated. The waiting list for high schools is very long and no ex- haustion is expected for some time, he said
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-08
Maid Held For Murder
 Crushed Husband
 With Family Car

Paterson, N. J., Dec. 8.-(UP)- Carrie Chapman Catts cook maid was charged today with killing her chauffeur-butle husband by crush ing him against a cellar door with the family automobile after he had escaped her earlier attempt to run him down on a sidewalk.
 Mrs. Geneva Humphrey, AT, was held without bail in Passaic County jail following her arraignment here on a murder charge.
 Police said Hugh Edwin Humph- rey, 43, and John Lombardo, of Wayne Township, N J., had left their wives at diner on Route 23, Little Falls, N J., to walk down the street when Mrs. Humphrey began her automobile pursuit. Both men Jumped aside, Lombardo said, when the car mounted the curb in an at tempt to run them down. Lombardo returned to the diner, but Humph- rey ran into a narrow driveway into which his wife followed him, pinning him under the car wheels against the dead-end cellar door.
 Police said the couple had quar- relied earlier in the evening over another woman.
 The couple had been employed by Mrs. Catt, pioneer woman's suffrag- ist, at her New Rochelle, N. Y, home for a number of years and had returned to her employ in October, Mrs. Catt'S secretary said. after working during the war in a Little Falls munitions plant. The secretary said they had been excel lent servants and had always seemed to be on friendly terms with each other.
 She said Mrs. Humphrey had two children by a previous marriage which had ended in divorce. A dau- ghter, Mrs. Frank Hackett, lives in Barre, Vt,, she said. A son recently was discharged from the Army.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-08
Recommend Seven Drivers ForLicenses
 Suspensions to Be
 Removed After Hearings

Licenses of seven drivers were re- instated at hearing this week be- fore R. c. Grant of the State Motor Vehicle department, held. in the Waterbury City court room. The licenses had been previously sus- pended for some motor vehicle law violation.
 Disposition of the cases follows: George O. Ronalter, 295 Wolcott street, suspended Oct. 2. 1e45, deci- sion resefved; Joseph w. Weta, 28 West street, Naugatuck, suspended March 28, 1945, to file certificate; Arthur Fortier, 94 Sylvan avenue, suspended Nov. 9, 1944, reinsttaed; Armand V. Garbatini, 235 Congress avenue, passing stop sign, no suspension taken.
 Also: Leo Panilaitis, Davis street, Oakville, suspended Nov. 20, 1940, allowed to keep license; Pasquale Arcaro, Burton street, suspended May 1, 1945, to file insurance cer- tificate; Alois Wendler, Jr., Bucks
 
 Hill, suspended Oct. 27, 1887, failed to appear; Fred J. Bull, 45 South Main street, Terryville, reckless driving, Nov. IT, 1943, reinstated; Raymond A. Corpaci, 1858 North Main street, speeding, Aug. IT, 1944, reinstated; Lawrence J. Julian, 20 Torringford street, Winsted, reck- less driving, July 24, 1944, rein- stated; Frank Switzer, Jr., 39 Net tleton avenue, Naugatuck, reckless driving, Sept. 21, 1945, warned; Melvin R. Whelan, Litchfield, de- fective equipment, equipment re- paired, reinstated; Rosario s. Ciac- cio, Jr., 51 Long Hill road, accident, Oct. 16, 1945, now a member of U. s. Merchant Marine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-08
Mayors Conference Slated for Monday

Mayor John s. Monagan will at- tend the three day conference of Mayors scheduled to be held in New York City. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Mayor Fiorello La Guardia will act as hosts to the na- tion's mayors. Cen. Omar Bradley head Of the Veterans Administra- tion Bureau will be principal speak ,er together with many other na- tional notableS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-08

Hollywood-One of the seasons gala events took place out here recently. Gala that's Hol- lywood expression meaning, "Thls can't be too exclusive see Bob Hope is here!"
 Prince Mike Romanoff threw a costume party with the clever theme that each guest come as lsis ancestor. went as my favorite uncle rope, black hood, gall lows and all. William Powell seized upon the Ashes to. ashes and dust to dust" idea and came as dustbag. I could have come as ashes" myself one of my great-uncles has been burning ever since he died. A songwriter arrived as Chopin. He said he'd stolen so much music from him, he might as
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-08
Radium In WorGoods

Connecticut firms have been warned of possible radium hazard in disposing of instruments and other war materials with radioac- tive coatings, according to a letter by Albert s. Gray, M. D., Director of the Bureau of Industrial Fly giene, reprinted in the November bulletin of the Connecticut State Department of Health. The warning is extended to all concerns having to dispose of surplus radioactive goods, including waste materials to which radioactive paint has ad- hered.
 It is generally recognized that dis posing of radium m-contaminated ma terial by usual methods such as junking, burning or burying may prove hazardous. Attempting to salvage radium may also be dan gerous.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-08
Tech Students Conclude Drive

A total of $8,515.20 was realized by Leavenworth High School students who closed their Victory Loan Drive Campaign Thursday after passing their quota of $2,8O0 by $5,715.2O. The closing of the cam paign saw $3,657.65 worth ot Stamps and Bonds bought by stu- dents.
 The campaigners in Miss Hart's room sold a total of $l,2O0 worth ot Stamps and Bonds to lead all other rooms in the school for the Victory Campaign. Thirteen rooms particl- pated 100 per cent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-08
PFC WuRERT BALES

Pfc. Wilbert Bales, son of Orson Bales, 20 Spark street, is on his way home.
 Bales is one of over 1000 high point Army veterans whom the Magic Carpet is bringing back to the States aboard the U. $. S.. Crockett.
 The U. $. s. Crockett-one of more than 25O carriers, battleships, cruis- CTS, and attack transports in the Navys famed Magic Carpet" fleet left Okinawa, November g, and is scheduled to arrive in Seattle, Wash. about December 8.
 Passengers will go directly to the Separation Centers nearest their homes to complete the formalities of obtaining their discharges before returning to civilian life.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-08
HONOR WAINWRIGHT

Jackson, Miss. (UP)-A memorial honoring Gen. Jonathan Vain wright and all Mississippians who served with him during the dark days of the Pacific war will be erected here.
 Gov Thomas L. Bailey has ap- pointed committee to decide upon suitable memorial for the cour- ,ageous Wainwright.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-08
LIT. WILLIAM DIVER

It. William Dwyer, son of Mrs. Margaret Dwyer, Lounsbury street, left today for Fort Ord, Cali, after spending 30-day furlough here with his wife. the former Char lotte Blanchard, and their daugh- ter, Carole Ann, of Blanchard street. The officer has been serving as in structer in tank and amphibious warfare for the past several years in camps throughout the country
 He expects to be released shortly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-08
RICHARD H. LAwToN. ROM slC

On the UsSS. Parker-1lcnalo seeo Howard Lawton, Rdm. SIc, lsoA Baldwin street, served on this de- stroyer, which arrived at San Dego Calf, Nov. p, after three years oi convoy and patrol duty.
 She participated in the Norsn Al rican, Sicily and southern France invasions and in the occupation o1 JinSen, Korea.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-08
LIT. CARLO PALOMBA


 First It. Carlo J. Palomba, an officer on the Oakville police force for five years, has arrived at his home in Watertown and has seen for the first time, his year-old son. The lieutenant served as an Ameri- can MP and fought black market conditions in Italy for the past p months.
 It. Palomba was stationed for eight months in the Hawaiian Is- lands before returning to this country for his commission in the latter part of 1942. Prior to begin ming military service in June, 1941, he was employed by the Oakville Division of the Scovill Mfg. Go. He . was released from Fort Devens, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-08

On the YMS 461 (Delayed)- James Macary, q SIC, USNR, 160 Sylvan Avenue, is serving on this motor minesweeper engaged in clearing Japans Inland Sea.
 The 461 swept a channel to Kure for occupation of the inn po1tant naval base there This is one of the largest minesweep- ing operations on record.
 The 461'S travels have taken her to the East China Sea, EniWetok, Kerama Retto, Guantanamo, Cristobal, Kingston, Cornwall, and finally to Hiroshima.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-08
ANDREW AsCIoNE, s 1/C

On the U. s. S. Wasatch--AnoreW Ascione, s 1ic, 34 Grown street, E returning home on this amphibious ship more than 1,200 other high point Navy men for release from the service.
 The Wasatch, veteran of five com bat and two occupational landings and now a part of the NavyiS Magic Carpet fleet, is to arrive on the West Coast about Dec. from Tient- sin, China.