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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-22
LOCAL AGENCIES
 IN MICHIGAN GET SET WITH PLANS
By DOUGLAS GRAHAM


 Lansing, Mich, Jan. 22-(UP)- Postwar projects totaling $472,241,- 866 are being rushed into blueprint stage by hundreds of Michigan local government agencies under a broad public improvement program spon- sored by the state planning conl- mission.
 Tn addition, the state itself is preparing a $140,000,000 postwar highway construction program and $9O,O0O,OOO institutional building and repair plan.
 Stimulus for advancement of local planning has been $5,000,0OO ap- propriation by which the state pays half the cost of preparing plans, specifications, engineering designs and even contract forms for each local government unit which makes application.
 Million for Road Plans
 Application for the states match ing fund grants must be cleared through the state planning commits sion to make certian that adequate standards are maintained and as- surfing uniformity of purpose in local planning.
 Four million dollars of the plan ming fund aready has been allo- cated to school districts, drain dis tricts, villages, cities. and counties while one million dollars has been disbursed to county road commis- sions to pay cost of preparing postwar road development plans.
 The planning commission is seek ing another $2,562,00O from the State Legislature to meet further local applications for grants still pending.
 A total of TAI projects are already on file The estimated cost of pre- pairing plans is $15,125,l15, of which the state will pay 50 per cent.
 Aim for Fund Tie-In
 The list of projects includes $ll0,- 100000 for sewage and sanitation, $35, ,000, GOO for water works and wa ter main construction $880G 900 for schools, and $64,OOO00O for county roads and bridges.
 Purpose of the Michigan rush to finish all prliminary work on postwar planning is to place local communitis in a position whr thy immdiately can take advan- tage of any Federal or state-funds made available after the war and to provide job-making construc- tion work during the reconversion period
 While many of the projects could be strated literally upon a mo- ment's notice, Donald Weeks, di- rector of the stale planning com mission, has cautioned that large number of projects hings upon availability of outside financing, either from federally-sponsored public works program or state-fi- nanced program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-22

broadcastS prove that this Is Goeb- bels' strategy. Otherwise, some mili- tary experts might have told the truth while the vast majority, with out knowing what was allowed and what forbidden, would have given a more optimistic view in order not to jeopardize their personal safety.
 Therefore, 1t may be taken for granted that Goebbels wants the Germans to know the worst. Evi- dently he hopes to repeat the Stalingrad maneuver when, after the defeat, he told the people the worst, forced them to national mourning, and succeeded in creat- ing an uplift of morale and rally of spirits. Will he succeed again2 So far he has certainly succeeded in sreading gloom. But in the eastern parts of Ger many gloom that becomes panic is spreading.
 EXPECT RIOTS
 The difference between Stalin- grad and the new situation is that Stalingrad occurred hundreds of miles away. Now the Russians are uncomfortably near and de- feat is no longer an impersonal general disaster, but full of per- SOnal implication.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-22

Guy Lombardo will salute Jerome Kern on his 25th anniversary as a composer on his Musical Auto graphs" program of tonight at 10 D. m, over Station WATR and the Blue. Guy will feature the selec- tions which are the composers own favorites among his many songs. They are Make Believe" Why Do I Love You" Lovely To Took At", All The Things You Are" and Smoke Gets Tn Your Eyes"
 Kay, (Oh, yoW Kidd Susan Douglas and Mary Stewart Mac Donald from the stage and radio, provide glamor for competing serv- ice men on Blind Date" over CBlue) Tonight at 8:30 D. m., Bur gess Meredits is narrator for storm" when the George R. Stew art best seller is dramatized on This Is My Best" over (CBS) Tuesday. Jan, g. at 9:30 p. m. .. Kay Kyser's College of Musical Knowledge" airs from the Marine Supply Depot. Barstow, Calf, over (NBCD Wednesday Jan. 24. at 10 D. m. Horror has the spotlight when Boris Karloff stars in "Drurys Bones" on Suspense" over (OBS) Thursday. Jan. %, ta 8 D, m, DO We Want Universal Military Training for Youth2" is debated by students on "America's Town Meet ing" over WAT'R Thursday, Jan. 25, at 8'30 D. m.
 olivia de Havilland Dennis O'Keefe and June Duprez have been cast by producer Cecil E, DeMille tO star in the Lux Radio version of Tender Comrade," tonight, The fuIl-h0ur drama is heard regularly at 900 D. n, over the Columbia network.
 Tender COmrade' is emotional drama revolving around the lives Of four who share living quarters while their husbands are serving overseas in the armed forces.
 VOx Pop visits The Citadel. fnn- ed i03-year old military college of the South. at Charleston, South Carolina, where Parks Johnson and Warren Hull will interview students ln training for the armed forces on tonight. at g D. m. over CBS.
 Gladys 6warth0ut, glamOrous mezzo-Soprano Of radio opera and
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films, has chosen GershWin's "'S Wonderful, s Marvellous" for her opening number on NBC's "Voice of Firestone" Monday, Jan. 22 (8:30 p m., EWT).
 She sings also I'll Est Doux, Il Est Bon" from Massenets Hero diade," Our God, Our Help in Ages Past" by Croft and LAmour, Toujours L'Amour" by Friml
 Howard Barlow conducts the Fire stone Symphony orchestra in Gold mans Coronation March" from Queen of Sheba."
 A missing umbrella and man dis appearing in the thickness of a door lead Sherlock Holmes intot he oldest crime ever committed, dur ing the radio dramatization of The Case of the Elusive Umbrella" heard on The New Adventures Of Sher- lock Holmes," Monday, January 9, at 8:30 D. m, EWT', over the Mutual network. Title roles in the mystery series are played by Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce.
 The convalescent boys in blue won't be blue when Bob Hawk em- cees Thanks to the Tanks" over CBS tonight at 7:30 p. m., because he's going to send duffel bags filled with cigarettes to them. Hospitals getting the smokes during the air ing are the U. s. Naval hospital, Annapolis, Md, and the U. s. Naval hospital, San Diego, Cal. Between Hawks quips and quiz therell be singing by Lynn Gardner and music by Peter Van Steeden's orchestra.
 Al Pearce, who has played the "Elmer Burt" character on radio for nearly decade (now heard Sat urdays in his own CBS series, Here Comes Elmer') wildly remembers the fun-and the hardshipS of the early days. Then, in order to obtain an audience for a broadcast, the staff stocked a buffet with cakes, cookies, candy and fried chicken to enttce the public into the studio.
 But we performers would eat as much as we coul1 get our hands on during the broadcasts," admits Al. because in those days we had to pay for the grub ourselves-out of mighty small salary"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-22

Stalin had left to the Nazi High Command the choice of making one of two equally bad moves. No third move was possible. Stalin has brought into play for the first time in this war strategically his vast superiority of manpower and armaments, which earlier had been brought into play by him and the Allies purely tactically.
 TWO-FRONT NIGHTMARE
 If the Nazis had regrouped their troops in view of the Polish at- tack Stalin might have struck his most decisive blow in Hungary and Austria. If this view is adopted then 1t follows logically that the High Command; while surprised must have known this surprise was in the realm of possibilities.
 Therefore, no matter how spec tacular and costly the German re- treat is, it must be considered as a planned and prepared retreat though by no means strategic retreat. The Germans might save most of the 180 divisions between the Baltic and Budapest, leaving small suicide squads, perhaps the aforementioned Home Guards, be- hind, regrouping the Army for f. nal defense of the Reich.
 Regrouping would take time which will be given the Germans probably when the Russians have to pause for supplies. If, however the High Command did not prepare for this eventuality, which is un- likely, then this is the beginning of the end.
 Extremely important is the ques tion of what the new Russian ad. vance means for German morale It may be the smashing blow. With the East and West fronts active at the same time, optimistic, wishful- thinking Germans must recognize the existence of tWo-front war. A tWo-front war constitutes the nightmare of World War for most Germans.
 REPEATED MISTAKE
 Hitler, criticizing the Kaiser's war direction in "Mein Kampf," made clear that it was a decisive mistake not to avoid a two-front war. When he made the same mistake, the sit uation never became too crucially clear to most of his followers, be- cause most of the time one of the two fronts was quiet. This now is completely changed. Morale must suffer enormously.
 Goebbels has not attempted to underplay Russian victories by keeping the people in the dark con- cerning their implications. All radio reporters and journalists are very gloomy and frankly warning of pos sible disaster ahead. Front-line re- porter Heinz Megerlein broadcast: This is it. The Bolsheviks are out for a decision" Lieut. Col von Ol- berg said: our position is critical. All depends on whether enough time can be gained for the German High Command to carry out coun- ter measures and bring up reserves so far kept back" Other reports. Tt is impossible to see where the new front line will emerge" Ter ritorial changes are unavoidable. v "Fanatical German soldiers will throw themselves against the Rus sian onslaught. Every yard will be defended with smouldering rage. The Reich will be defended to the last drop of blood.
 Was Goebbels as surprised as the High Command? Does he broadcast the truth because he made no prep aration for such a situation? No. The very uniformity of the gloomy
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soon. Whether the morale of Ger many will recover or rally as it did after Stalingrad, or break down completely, depends largely on how long the Russians advance suc- ceeds. Goebbels needs a breathing spell and at least a few tactical vic- tories or a heroic defense in the East. Chances are that he has been told that a German counter -otfen- sive or another fortified line soon will come into play. Otherwise, he could not have gambled by letting
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-22
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER
Good Evening.

Mathematician success combination we are happy to salute John w. Dial of Bridgeport and Rev. John Dial of Waterbury, The former has distinguished him. in musical circles while Father Dial is rapidly carv- ing for envable niche in educational circles of Con- neccut The present month witnesses the start of the 46 year for Mir Dial organst for St. Marys Church in Bridgeport He the dean of organists in the Park City and in establishing his long record for continuous service has ofcated under eight pastors of St. Marys Church which is something of unique record in ltse
 Mr. Dial has legion of sincere admirers who sharing in his hope that his health and services will be spared so that he will realize wish to complete half centurys record as organst AS for his Father Dial the mag ncen which has marked the development of the Sacred Heart High School of Waterbury may in gener- portion be credited to his efforts As principal he maintained it's high educational standards He has de- veoped splendid spirit among his students They have not only distinguished themselves scholars but as alert capable youngsters in various spheres of activ ties The school paper, The Forum is of the finest high school periodicals in the country. Sacred Heart School speakers have twice within period of three years the state oratorca contest sponsored by the Amer
 Legion of the successful contestants going on to compete in the national finals The school has the Treasury Departments Minue-Man Flag and plaque from the City of Waterbury to testify to it's excellent support of bond and stamp campaigns In sales 1t has led all local schools in the fifth and sixth loan drive. Its faculty has developed lively interest in mis- sonary work in dramatics and other eXtracurricular In these and other endeavoS the students have distinguished themselves and through their efforts and shines the light of inspiration the guidance and the sustaining encouragement of the Sisters of Sacred Heart School and their principal, Father Dial.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-22

Breslau is panicky. The city Is crowded, particularly because victims of other bombed cities have found refuge there, since Breslau was hardly ever raided. Now everybody wants to make 8 getaway and since there are no railroads, the roads are crowded with old men, women and chil- dren.
 It is generally believed in Bres- lau that the Russians will be there
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-22

NAA uated in Kra- kow, south of Warsaw, while newly formed H o n e Guard Il nj ts W ere transferred to the R u s si a n front. If this is so, t h e High c o m m a n d gambled a n d lost, b u t in fairness 1t must be added that the Nazis were forced to gam ble by superior overall Russian ctrntaUy
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the Germans know the horrible facts of the present situation.
 Even if the Russians halt at the frontiers of Germany, morale will also have suffered greatly be- cause of disappointment over the fading out ol the von RundStedt offensive on the west.
 Therefore, I repeat what I said at the height of the von Rundstedt offensive that by the end of Jan- uary the first riots must be expect ed in Germany.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-22

Former Governor Robert Hurley of Connecticut will be guest speaker tomorrow evening the American Forum of the Air over WOR He will discuss the ques ton o How Can We Dispose of War Surplus Waterfall" The onetme chief executive of the state was recently appointed member of the War Surplus Board by Pres dent Roosevelt During the past week it announced that he had enlisted the services of Joseph WoOfson of Hartford state procurement officer of the Selectve Service of Connecticut Woolfson assumed his duties when Governor Hurley named John F. Robinson director of draft board in the state Woolfson was formerly press secretary and Robinson executive secretary to the governor Another former executive secretary Judge John Murphy o Bridgeport, who resigned his position to accept the superior court appointment From all ind cations Hurley remembers his friends.
 The American Association of University Women has not held convention that entaIed travel since 1941. The last held was at Cincinnati Ohio. The way they without travel is done by having all branches meet at session in their particular community on the same day May 29 when they will meet this year. The nOn-trave convention manages 10 carry on the same business each meet ing on the same problems of the day This methods of cOnventiOning depriVes members and delegates of no end of pleasure travelling about the country wearing new Spring outfits and enjoying lunches and dinners and cOnfabbng with old acquaintances this assO- citation well many others are willing to orgO the deprivation until the is over
 An Eighth Air Force Fighter Station England P-5l Mustang fighter pilot First Lieutenant Vincent Ray of III WatertoWn Avenue, Waterbury Conn has been awarded the Air Medal for "mertorols achieve ment in sustained combae operations over Germany" The announcement was made by Colonel PhliD Tukev Jr, of Cape Elizabeth Maine commanding officer of the 356th Fighter Group Ensting in Februeiy 943 as an air crew tranee It. Ray later appointed to aviation cadet and was commissioned March l2 1914 at Moore Field, Texas He has been overseas since October lo44 graduate of Wlby High School in Waterbury IL Ray is the son of MT. and Mrs Samuel w. Ray of Watertown Avenue, and the husband of the former Miss Shirley Woodworth, of 1853 Willow Street Waterbury
 
 Good Night
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-22
CAN ALWAYS COUNT ON FEM

Seattle .-- CU,PJ --- The little red schOoIh0lses were bursting with patriotism when the Sixth War Loan Drive rolled around. Students cracked open their piggy banks and shelled ont s564 .000 for war bonds on a designated School Bond Day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-22

En Passant. . Mimi BenzeIl, formerly of this city, who scored hit in her recent "Met" debut in New York will be heard in a broadcast of "MignOn" Saturday afternoon, January 27. Last Wednesday night she sang the role of Philine in the opera Rise Stevens singing the leading role Next Wednesday night she will sing in 'The Magic Flute" again.
 Last weeks carried the item that the oldest living graduate of West Point, Colonel Solomon w. Roesser had died at the age of 91 years He graduated in 1877. Max HOchstein, noted ceist on two cOnti- nens met a tragic death last week. found beneath the wheels of train His last years filled with poverty living in single rented He had owned a valuable Stradavarius cello, but it not found among his few possessions which included souvenirs given him by Johannes Brahms, album of old Vienna and few other mementOes. . The Army Signal Corps is making tests to find out why radio waves disturb hOming pigeons of direction Dur ing transmisisOns the birds fairly bewldered but when station silent they go about their way in the right direction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-22


 Virginia Bruce and Brian Donlevy are co-starred in Love Before Breakfast" on CBS Screen Guild Players" program tonight (WABC- CBS, l0:00-i0:30 D, mJ.
 Based on the movie which starred the late Carole Lombard and Pres ton Poster, Love Before Breakfast Is comedy about wealthy oil man who falls in love with beautiful s0ciailte, who in turn is in love with one of hts employees, The oil man, hoping to clear the way for pursuit of his own romance sends the ems plOye to China.
 Bidu Sayao, charming Brazilian soprano of the Metropolitan Opera Company, will be the guest star on L,r "Telephone Hour" tonight, nt 2 D m, over NEG Miss Sayao has been enjoying A brilliant season al the Metropolitan where her portray al of Mellsande in "Pelleas and Mel isande" and Susanna in Marriage of Figaro" were outstanding. The first week in February, Miss Sayao begins a coast t0-coast concert tour
 Josephine Antoine, Metropolitan
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-22
SIX THREAT PLAYER

Alan Ladd, heading the cast of Paramounts Sally O'Rourke," ones played six characters on a radio show when he was trying to get his start as an actor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-22
Curt Riess Reports
Surprise Russian Offensive In Poland May Be Smashing Blow To Nazi Morale

RS international journalist and author of such Nazs UndergrOund Total Espionage" which inside with Europe Sefvce. The following dispatches which will exclusively
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-22

Opera soprano, will sing Kiss Me Again" as her featured offering on the Carnation ContentedO Program tonight CNBC, 1000 p. m.,). Rein- hold Schmidt, basso. will sing "On the Road to Mandalay."
 The chorus will feature Come Where My Love Lies Dreaming" and Poor Little Rhode Island A For" tune Teller" medley will include Gypsy Love Song" by the orchestra and "Romany Life" presenting Miss Antoine. The orchestra, directed by Percy Faith, will highlight Right as Rain" and "Carioca."
 The Beverly Hills up-lift society aided by President Oracle Allen, does complete job of tearing down the mental conditions of George Burns and emcee Harry Won Zell during the George Burns and Oracle Allen" broadcast, tonight January g, at 8:30 D. m., over CBS.
 Mondays Gag -Of-the-Day"
 As singer Dick Haynes tells 1t, an aged Negro was crossing-ten- der at spot where train and automobile collided one night. Chief witness at the trial, the entire case hinged on the energy with which he had waved his lantern. A grueling ross-examination left Sam unshak- en in his story that he had waved his warning signal frantically, but that the driver had paid no atten- tion. Later, the railroad superinten- dent called Sam to his office You did wonderfully" he said. T was afraid you might waver in your testimony"
 No sir, no sir" the Watchman exclaimed. but I was sure every minute that doggonc lawyer was gonna ask me was nah lantern lit"
 Fan mail on Columbia'S Inner Sanctum" program has ranged from poetic endeaVors of clever kids try ing to immortalize the creaking door. to rambling epistles from lis- teners of many ages. Raymond. Your Host has received letters written in blood-the majority of them from women. The program is now being aired at Q D. m. e.wt, over CBS.
 Bob Burns tells his studio aud- fence before the broadcast starts each week that they're the bright est, most intelligent looking crowd he's ever had.
 T can tell just by lookln' nt you." says Bob, that you're just achin' to lnugh-and even If you amt, you can strain little. cant you2 Be- cause want to leave one thought with you that hope will get your entire cooperation; you got tn for n0thin'l",
 Once again the alr-wayes will carry the lifting voice of SO.lgstresf Jo stafford. who was voted ns the Star of Tomorrow by newspaper ed- itOrs throughout the country In { recent poll conducted by RndlO Daily, when she appears on tOnights Chesterfield Supper Club" program. heard at TOO D. m. ew,t over NEG, Singing star Perry Como handles the romance department, while blonde Mary AshwOrth and the Satisfyers are featured with Tee Steele and his music that makes you want to listen. Suave Martin Block emcees the show.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-22
BY CURT RIESS Copyright l945, by NEA Service. Inc.)

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-22
WATR PROGRAMS
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3:00-Bob Rhodes orch. 3:15-Appointmen With Life 3:45-Yours Alone 4:00-Time jews The News 4:15-Time Out For Music 4.30-Thats For Me 4:15-Hop Harrigan 5:0)-Tcrry and the Pirates 5:l5-Hits And Bits 5:30-Jack Armstrong , '45- Melody Revue G:00 Yankee Network News 6:15-Music For Dining G:30-NeWs: 'nterlude 6:45-Pleasure And Profit 7:00--CorrespondentS HoGe And
 Abroad 7:15-Raymond G. Swing 7:30-Phone Your Answer 7:45-W Waltz Time 8;00-Top Of The Evening With
 Ted Malone 8:15-Lum m Abner 8:30--Blind Date 9:00-The Ed Wynn Show 9:30--Spotlight aBnds: Coronet
 Story Teller Lombardo And His
 Royal Canadians 10:30-News: Melody in the Night l l:00-Yankce Network News Henle 11:30--Saludos Amigos II 1.55-NeWS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-22

Fire expects e record demand for electrical appliances after the war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-22

The Beverly Hills up-lift society aided by President Oracle Allen, does complete job of tearing down the mental conditions of George Burns and emcee Harry Won Zell during the George Burns and Oracle Allen" broadcast, tonight January g, at 8:30 D. m, over CBS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-22

Josephine Antoine, Metropolitan
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-22

dIadyG 6warthout. glamorous mezzo-Soprano Of radio, opera and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-22

AHClcAOlet CAiC AAiSA NOAA'AAA"N sent there and to the Balkans units until now sit-