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Detroit evening times., 1945-08-06
PART. OF THE SCENE

In fact, he appears in compar-
atively few of the major So
quenceS, and when he does II
always with the m O q est APP
pearance of the matter-of-faSt
little guy who's Just there is re-
port what happened.
What happens Is most absorb
ing, not from the standpoint OF
melodramatiC ocCurre en- ce, but
rather from stark, awful sense
of the reality of warfare
It's the dirt, CRIME and grisly
paTJ of siege which starts in
Africa and carries on through the
Italian campaign, the Gilman
coming with the attack on the
monastery at Casino, which was,
of course. a classic chapter in
Pyle'S book
Despite the Sordid tone of this
chronicle, however. you'll find e
great deal of humor 10 hlghlight
even the most narrowing Sc
QucnceS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-20
Peace Theme OfSermons
 Churches Unite
 In Thonksqivinq

Prayers were offered Sunday in all churches of the city in Thanks giving for victory and hope for a lasting peace. The topic of sermons embraced this subject.
 The Gospel of the Sunday as pointed out by Rev. Francis P Bratton, assistant at St. Margaret $ church, as well as preachers in other churches was timely, citing the story of the ten lepers healed and only one returning to give thanks to Almighty God.
 Rev. Thomas L. Sinclair. rector of All Souls Episcopal church spoke at the morning service and at the evening union service for all Pro- testant churches.
 Rev. John J. Snavely, pastor of the First Methodist church spoke on 'The Treasure of the Kingdom" at union service of the First Methodist and First Congregational churches in the morning.
 Rabbi David Polish of Temple Is rael spoke on new responsibilities arising out of the war. and Rabbi William P. Greenfield lead special prayer services at the Beth-el- synagogue.
 Other churches. both Catholic and Protestant, held special services. Father Bratton of St. Margaret's urged all parishioners to spend one hour this week in their church of- fering prayers of thanksgiving.
 Societies of Our Lady of Mount Carmel church held processionS through the Town Plot section yes terday afternoon, parishioners and friends joining in this testimony of thanksgiving.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-20
Bond Drive
 Prizes Here Not Claimed
IS, Including Cor Winner. Tordy Claims Moron

Fifteen prizes, including a Chev- rolet automobile, drawn in the Sev- enth War Loan prize award August ? have not yet been claimed by the lucky stub holders at the War Fin ance office, Leavenworth street James E. Moran, chairman, stated this morning.
 The 100 persons who won prizes totaling $i5.000 were notified by mail of their good fortune the morning following the award. Tn many instances the name and ad- dress shown on the stub was inad- equate and the War Finance office was unable to contact them.
 Thhough newspapers have prevl- ously published the names of wins ners. MT. Moran said this morning lt Is becoming increasingly obvioui many Of the fifteen persons whc have not yet called for their pFlsei have not learned they were winners He therefore requested that if any Of the following persons, whose ad. dress listed below are incomplete are known to Democrat readers that they be ilAmedlately notified 70 call at the office of the WaF Finance Committee, 70 Laavonwofth street % oleanl thelF respective awards,
 kf elnlnl le not made " Sept, 2 thirty days following ihe date o| award, ihe committee N|l| eNffelsf the oHlIen V Af''7ofIlfN oan1n fH.|lEl than IIl6 prizes. MI. .1Ian EH|1
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-20
Jops Appeal
 To Missioner

London, Aug. 20.-(UP)-Tokyo radio today broadcast long appeal attributed to the Rev. aPtrick Byrn, 59-year -old American Catholic mis- sionary, calling upon American troops to "mtain strict discipline in their conduct" when they land on Japan.
 Father Byrn was described as the vice-director of the Maryknol Cath olic Mission. He was said to be living at Kyoto.
 Meet Commander
 He was quoted as saying that he desired to meet Gen. Douglas Mac Arthur at the earliest possible mo- ment to explain the mental, strug- gle and tense psychological situation prevailing among the Japanese peo- ple."
 The Tokyo radio quoted Father Byrn as saying that he believed "the moment has come for him to work for the peace and goodwill of his country, the United States, and for the country where he has resided the past II years, Japan, and for all mankind"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-20
Home Front View odoy

Washingon, Aug. 20.-(UP)-The home front picture as it looks to- day:
 F'ood-Cheese and canned fish ex- pected next off the ration list. Re- duction of practically all red point values for meat due in September and termination of meat rationing expected later.
 Shoes-End of rationing expected within two months, possibly as early as two weeks.
 Clothing-Long-scarce items due back on market soon as result of military release of huge amounts of textiles.
 Wages-War Labor Board super vision continued but only limit on increases henceforth is that they must not result in price increases.
 Prices-OPA ordered by President Truman to continue vigilant price ceilings to prevent imitation. Reconversion-WPB to announce today revocation of 30 or more of its 400 orders controlling industry and materials.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-20
CurtoiI Building Of 135 Ships

Washington, Aug. 0.-UP)-The Maritime Commission today an- nounced cancellation of $425 ,0O0, ,00l in contracts covering construction oi l35 ships. Three contracts fol special military equipment were in- cluded in the cancellations.
 The ship cancellations included 35 coastal cargo ships of the C-I- M-AV-l type, 42 Victory cargo ships 24 coastal tankers for lend lease to Great Britain, four Liberty ships being converted to aircraft rapa!r shops, eight military type Victory ships, eight tankers. five CA mili- tary transports, six refrigerator ships anG three P-2 military transports.
 $70 Million Cancellation
 The three contracts for special military equipment, which was in- tended for the Navy. accounted for s7c,000000 for the total cancella- tons.
 The cancellations affected three yards and vessels:
 Lend lease. tankers-New England Shipbuilding Corp, South Portland Me. f2.
 Aircraft repair ships Giberty)-- New England shipbuilding Corp. South Portland, Me, four.
 Victory cargo ships-Bethlehem Fairfield shipyard, Inc" Fairfield, Me, 23,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-20
Youngest Deans Toke Office

Boston. Aug. 20-UP)-Two of the nations youngest college presi- dents assumed. office today at Bos- tor and Holy Cross colleges.
 The Rev. William L. Keleher, s. j., 39, was named last night to suc- ceeo the Very Rev. William J. Mur- rhy, s. J., as president of Bosotn College while the Rev. William J. Healey, Sr. 38 was appointed suc- cessor to the Very Rev Joseph R. N. Maxwell, S. l., at Holy Cross.
 Announce Appointments
 The Very Rev. John J. McEleney s. J., provincial of the Society of Jesus in New England, announce the appointments but he did not disclose the new assignments oi Father Murphy and Maxwell, who served the maximum six years as president under Jesuit rules.
 Father Keleher, native of Wo- burn and graduate of Holy Cross was ordained in 1887. He served az assistant provincial !n New England for three years and then becam. master of novlces at ShadowhrcoE noyitate in Lenox.
 Father Healy Is Holy Gross young ent president in its l03-year hiE- iery. A native of South Boston, the Worcester institutions 2lst president was ordained at Wes. ton College in 1885 and joined the faculty at Shadowbrook where he later became dean of studstS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-20
Rush to Cash
 Bonds Played By Jim Moran
Billions Needed Next 6 Months To Muintoin GI's

Warning the heavy cashing of bonds at this time would nedanger our national economic stability, James E. Moran, chairman of the War Finance Committee, today urged bond buyers to hold their bonds to consolidate Victory and as- sure our fighting men return to a country of sound economy. Mir Mo- ran further asserted bond reserves should be held for the individuals welfare because of the uncertainty of the period of reconversion.
 Pointing to the fact that billions of dollars will be required within the next six months to wind up the war effort, the War Finance Chairman declared:
 The problem of financing the war is still acute. There are mill lions of our men overseas who must be returned to this country and mill lions more who must be retained with armies of occupation. Billions of dollars will be required to main- tain them and billions more to pro- vide them with mastering out pay All this costs money.
 Tn the last war, the government spent more money in the six months following the Armistice than it did during the last six months of fight ing.
 'Other billions of dollars will be required to provide for contract terminations and to meet other costs incidental to the completion of our war effort
 "To make secure the Victory that has been accomplished at the cost of so many lives, We must maintain large forces of occupation in Ger many and Japanese territory. Mounting expenditures will require the support of the individual in our post war effort as they did during the years of conflict
 Our national stability can best be advanced at this time by care ful spending and continued invest ment in bonds. Further infla- tionary trends, which follow on the heels of war, and which cause wide spread hardshipS, can only be ayerted by these methods"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-20
Red uce Draft CoIIs for Sept.

Washington, Aug. 2o-(uP)-The Navy announced today 1t has low cred it's September draft call from 22.000 to i3,0o0 for the Navy and Marine Corps.
 The original schedule called for i7.000 men for the Navy and 5000 for tho Marines. This has been re- duced to 10000 10 rthe Navy and 5000 for the Marines.
 The Navy said it Is requesting President Truman to revoke the executive order which prohibits recruiting Of men from ie to SO years Of age. The Navy sald if it could start recruiting these men. it could cut lh selectlye service needs further.
 5asobs said shs sa7ooo Navy men afld women noB eligible ulii be Fes Iesfe6 within f10 days. iIo aaId the critical score lof lhe point fFel4H #aAla h1 lqNeH1f es military cons 1'.|MaAl1 D1IH'h
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-20
.Aword Honor Medal
 To Boston Officer

Boston, Aug. 0.--(UP)-The Dis tinguished Service Medal has been awarded to Brig. Gen. Calvin De Witt, Jr.. commander of the Boston port of embarkation and former deputy commander of the New York port of em5arkation. for "outstand- ing leadership and skill"
 A native of Fort Leavenworth. Kans.. De Witt was cited by the War Department for "far-sighted planning and judgment In expedit- ing shipments of troops and supplies to the overseas theaters.
 while serving as deputy port commander at New York, he de- Wsed numerous pfocedural inno- vatlons which resulted In vastly he creased 0peratIonal efficiency as well as greatly enhanced utilization of existing facilities during . period of continuous expansion.
 "Aaslaned aa commanding Geiis eral, boson port Of elnbaFkaslon, IFl Juno, iefl, he assumed responslbll. lly Cor many widespread auxiliary Installations Of hla command, ifls fIn1|ne eub~noflS SC HalifaH and NnniIf<| ran1da. fH1 cargo port ~ AN'Alf #H AfA NHH|H MtIss F'#HNiNf E'N4'H4 H'Ht
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-20
Seek Youth
 In Officers Death

Boston, Aug. 20-(UP)-A youth about 21 years old was sought by police today in the staying of Army It. John M. Falloni, 35, of Beverly, who was strangled and robbed in his ninth-f1oor, room at Hotel Stat- Ter.
 l Authorities said the unidentified youth was with Falloni when the former school teacher, registered at the hotel Saturday night. Members of the officers family, whom he had been visiting at Beverly, said he carried "a large sum of money.v
 Struggle Ensued
 His empty wallet was found in the. room, which showed marks of a terrific struggle, and police said his wrist watch was missing. | Medical Examiner Timothy Leary said death was caused by strangl- lation and finger marks on the victims necks indicated his assail- ant strangled him with his hands.
 It was the second staying of school teacher and third attack on a school master here in recent months. Chase Macarthur, Foxboro superintendent of schools, was killed in Turkish bath, and George DaW- son of Manhasset, L. l., was blud- geoned in a Beacon Hill hotel. Entered Together
 Police quoted George Gorham. 8 bell boy. as saying that Falloni and the unidentified youth entered the hotel together but that only the of- ficer registered. Both went to his room but returned to the lobby within few minutes and the Vic- tim was not seen again until his nude body was found by a watch man early yesterday.
 In the room detectives found two water glasses partly filled with whiskey.
 Occupants of adjoining rooms told police no unusual noises were heard. Falloni's room was only three doors from the floor clerks desk
 The officer had been stationed at Camp Edwards, awaiting discharge. He was graduated from Of1cers Training School at Fort Belv0ir. Va. and served at March Field. Cal, and other posts as a camouflage iTl- structor during his three years in the Army.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-20
Predict Many Temporary Loyoffs
 Foresee Speedy
 Reconversion
 For Motion

Boston, Aug. 20 = (UPl - The United Business Service predicts that 100000 workers will De unem- ployed within the next six to eight months.
 However, large numbers of war workers, especially women. will leave the labor market" the Service said, "and the service industries will ah- sorb a substantial number of work CTS.
 "Neveethelss, unemployment will again become a major homefront problem !"
 Special Survey
 In special report on the post V-J day business outlook, the serv- ice also predicted:
 1. War production will he cut rapidly from a rate of about $50,- 900, 100000 to $12,00O 100000 year.
 2. Reconversion twill be relative ly speedy" Limited quantities of automobiles, refrigerators and other consumer durable goods will reach markets by the fourth quar- ter.
 3. A real boom" is expected. in the building industry but it will not get underway fully until next spring.
 4. Retail sales will tend to slacken moderately in reflection of war plant layoffs and tend- ency to wait for better-quality goods"
 5. Commodity prices will show marked Irregularities.
 6. Few production controls will remain except on scarce materials and ito prevent hogging of ma terials by few big firms T. Earnings will decline but tax carry backs and excess profits taxes will cushion the impact of rather sharp declines in before-taX nrof1fc1
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-20
Stub holders of the IS prizes n,

Stub holders of the IS prizes not yet claimed are: George Brenan
 Naugatuck, Chevrolet car; I. Bour- geous (no address, and John Pan- arauskas, POI Sunnyside avenue
 movie cameras: Gabe, Al Manor ave- nue. Kodak camera; Arthur Ouimet
 51 Church street, and Olive R. New ton, 54 Fiske street. candid cameras: Elizabeth Nichols, sol Piedmont St., electric range; J. Hastings (no ad- dress) fishing rod; Walter Wood, l45 Clinton street. airplane luggage: Maureen Holihan, 55 Brentwood avenue. portable radio; Bowman Burke. Oakville. and M. Mancini Ono address) table radios; Clara Meyer. Scovil employe. electric re- frigerator; M. Caniero Ono address) Schick shaver; and V. Archambault. g Glenridge street. washing machine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-20
Chinese Toke 24-JopHe!d Towns
BY GEORGE WANG United Press Staff Correspondent

CHlttu ETcSS StdlI OOFTeSpOHueHt .Chungking, Aug. % CUP) = Marshal Chiang Kai-shek's Chinese armies recaptured 20 enemy-held towns during the past "A hours. it was announced today, as Gen. Yasuji Okamura, Japanese com mander -in-chief in China informed Chiang that he was prepared to follow surrender instructions.
 Okamura, replying to the Marsh al's third telegram, said that he was obeying orders for a Japanese delegation to arrive at Chihkiang airfield on Tuesday morning for surrender terms.
 Jap Position Unknown
 There was no indication whether the Japanese were. resisting the Chinese advances, but apparently they were only marking time until the surrender terms are completed.
 Gen. Tang En-Po's troops re- captured Taiyuan, in Northern Shanshi province, while Gen. Hu Tsung-Nan's forces retook Shenh- sien in Western Honan province.
 Gen. Flu Cho-Yi, governor des- ignate of Suiyuan province, re- captured Paotow, in Western Sui yuan.
 A fourth Chinese army recaptured Ninghai, Fenshui, Wuhing, Tahtsin, Tsungteh, Tunglu and linan in Chekiang province and Sunfeng in Kiangsi province.
 Other Towns Taken
 Other units of the same army reentered Yungtsi, Lintsin and Yungho in Southwest Shansi. and Chenghsien and Hsiangshan, in Eastern Chekpang.
 Marshal Yen Hsi-Shan, comman- der of the Chinese 61st army and Chiang's governor designate of Shansi province, recaptured Ling fen, Yuncheng, Hungtung and Chaocheng in Southern Shansi.
 A Chinese government spokesman called Yen's performance the most dramatic of all and recalled that the Communist Yenan radio claimed several days ago that Yen had joined the Japanese.
 The Peiping underground radio reported that Gen. Flu Cho-Yi and his central government troops had entered Peiping on Saturday night without a fight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-20
Late Realty
 Neus

The Allowing documents have been filed at the office of Town Clerk Mary c. Kilmartin:
 Warranty Deeds
 Floyd H. Rasmussen and Wesley S. Rasmussen to William J. Ar quett and Berdetta H. Arquett, property on Anna avenue. .' Floyd H. Rasmussen and Wesley s. Rasmussen to Benedict J. Latizas and Anna Mary Latozas, property on Anna avenue.
 Floyd H. Rasmussen and Wesley s. Rasmussen to William H. Midg- ley and Annabella Midgley, prperty on Anna avenue.
 Kurt E. Shemenske to Helen Luddy, property on North Main street.
 Executors Deed The Citizens & Manufacturers National Bank, executor unde rthe will of Ida M. Lewis to Daniel c. Ryan, two pieces of property on South Main street.
 Kurte E. Shemenske and Ruby N. Shemenske to the Thomaston Savings Bank, property on Bucks Hill Road, $4,000.
 Release of Mortgages
 Naugatuck Savings Bank to Floyd H. Rasmussen and Wesley S. Ras- mussen, lots 32, 65, 60, 59, 61, Anna avenue.
 Quit Claim Deeds
 Charles J. Shortt to Kurt E. She menske, property on North Main street.
 Charles E. Kelly to Rocco Famig- lietti, property on Clamatis ave- nue.
 Frank Tavano to Joseph Tavano, property on Scovill street.
 John Vaccarelli to Raffaela Vac carelli. property on Benefit street.
 Mortgage Deeds
 Robert M. Schwartz to the Thom- aston Savings Bank, property on Cooke street, $8,500.
 William J. Arquett and Berdetta H. Arquett to the Naugatuck Sav- ings bank, property on Anna ave- nue. $5,100.
 Benedict J. Latozas and Anna Mary Latozas to the Naugatuck Savings Bank, property on Anna avenue, $5,100.
 William H. Midgley and Anna bella Midgley to Naugatuck Savings Bank, property on Anna avenue, $5,- DO.
 Floyd H. Rasmussen and Wesley g Rasmussen to the Naugatuck Sav- ings Bank property on Anna ave- nue. 5,100
 Floyd H. Rasmussen and Wesley s. Rasmussen to Naugatuck Sav- ings bank. property on Anne ave- nue. $5,100.
 PAH- .Xmb
 Floyd H. Rasmussen and Wesley s Rasmussen to the Naugatuck Savings bank, property on Anna avenue, $5. 100.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-20
Legion Post PIons Rridqeport Reunion

Open house will be held Saturday Sept. 1, at the Harry w. Congdon American Legion hall at BOT Col den Hill street, Bridgeport, accord ing to Frank Colangelo of 23l Eas- ton Avenue, this city, who was in- formed of the event by James Gull len, president of the Seth c. A. C. ot Bridgeport,
 The following day reunion will be held at Lenny's Wagon Wheel I'll Barnum Ave. Bridgeport. Wa terbury will be well represented at both events.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-20
Compensation Agreements

Compensation Co m m issioner John J. O'ConnelI today approved the following agreements for weekly payments during disabil- ity:--
 David Trueof of Il6 CheETs street against Waterbury Salvage committee, $50. beginning Aug. 4. fracture at base of spine, in5ured July 29.
 Nicholas Perugini of 3I HiIlcre<i avenue against American BraSs Co., ses.70. beginning Aug. ii. chest injury.
 Edward J. Simmons of Nau<a- tuck against T. F. BufterIitId. 1. Inc. Sai.07 beginning Aug 2, contusion of right thigh.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-20
Bensen koy Head COP. Committed

A dato Tor the NepubIlcan clty primaries and convention Will bc set at a meeting of the Republican town committee next week, Vernon L.. Hall. town chairman. announced today.
 Alderman Richard D, nensen k expected to A,e elected chairman el that time, suceeodlng Mr. Hall. Who resigned aS chairman alH monIiAs aso. bat mas retained De post f|ifz las fife Interim paflqH M N1HaHH GaiN hN H0N|f tE6fNs fitt HH' Y H faMMI||If 1*1sN h|#
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-20
Hospital Bulletins

John Russell, 35, Pemberton street, suffered laceratiOns of the left eye when he was struck by two men early yesterday morning. He was treated at St. Mary's hospital at ? a. m. and there after discharged.
 Kenneth ROberg, 25, 825 Frost road, was treated at St. Mary's hospital yesterday at 4 p. m. for injuries received when he caught his right eyelid on a fish hook while fishing.
 Catherine McCary, 3. daughter of NIT. and Mrs. George McCary, 19 Pleasant street, was treated at St. Mary's hospital for a lacer- ated forehead suffered when she fell on a cement walk in her back yard yesterday afternoon. She was discharged after treat ment.
 Edward Ranslow, 15, Sunnyside avenue, akville, was admitted to Waterbury hospital yesterday aft ernoOn at 3:05 for injuries re- ceived when he fell from truck in Middlebury when going around a curve at Country Club road.
 Leroy Childs, two and a half year old son of MT. and Mrs. Leroy Childs, IA Meadow street, was admitted to St. Mary's hos pital last night suffering from possible fractured skull and lacer- ations of the nose and face sus- tained when he was struck by a car on South Main street near Meadow street.
 Mator Patrolman Joseph Mur- phy said Daniel 'Connor, Straits Turnpike, Middlebury,' driver of the car, struck the child when he darted out into the street in front of O'COnnor's vehicle.
 Veronica Joyce, 2, daughter of MT. and Mrs. John Joyce, S54 Tu- dor street, was treated at St. Mary's hospital yesterday after Oon for a knee injury suffered when she fell from a tricycle. in front of her home. She was dis charged after treatment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-20
WAGE ADJUSTMENT RULES

Washington, Aug. 20-(UP)-Charman George w. Taylor of the War Labor Board said today board now has the right to orer wage adjustments necessary to remove nequities hampering reconverson The Little Steel Formula and wage brackets not withstandng"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-20
NAUGATUCK FLOOD CONTROL

Washington, Aug. 2O-(UP)-U. S. Army engineers to- day prepared to swing into gigantic program flood tro and river and harbOr that postponed during the One of these possibly include the Nauga tuck river valley program opposed by many.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-20
TWO INJURED IN STRIKE

Stamford, Aug. 2O-(UP)-Tw0 girls a striker and another worker at the Plastic Manufacturers nc were injured today during incidents at the plants
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-20
U. s. COMMISSION FOR GREECE

Washington, Aug 2O-(UP)-The United States re- vealed today that will send special commission to help supervise the forthcoming election there ito aid in securing the free expression by ballot will of the Greek people,"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-20
South Amerieon
 Students Protest

Buenos Aires, Aug 20 (UPP)- Professors and students in Argen- tine universities went on strike to- day In protest against the govern ment Of President Edelmlro Far rell
 The signal for the strike wal Farrell's return from visit tc Paraguay During his absence, tho government had been administered by Vice. President Juan D. Peron strong man Of the rclelme, who i' accused by university and othei liberal groups of seeking Co become president in elections scheduled ioi next year.