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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-11
British Underplay
 Reason For Shifts

the commands Of Montgomery ana Bradley are readiusted, giving the First Army back to the chief of the 18th army group.
 Because Britons are rightly proud of the brilliant, controversial ana personally spectacular Montgomery. the British press certainly under. played the reason for the shifting OF the American forces north of the Ardennes salient to his command.
 They left the impression that American generalship had failed, and so Monty had to take over. For instance, the Daily Mail said in Q banner line that Montgomery fore- saw attack" and added that he took command several days before this was confirmed in highest quar- ters," and asserted his leadership"
 Won Rundstedt opened a series of counter -thrusts on Dec. l6 and the next day developed them into an of- fensive on 70-mile front. That day Eisenl lower, Montgomery and Brads ley acted individually and quickly.
 From SHAEF where Eisenhower rules came an order to send the l0lst division to Bastogne. From Bradley came what has been called the psychic" decision to send the Seventh armored division to hold St. With and keep the enemy spear heads separated.
 Montgomery began to look to his rear and took excellent precautions to protect the Mouse river, which rings the Ardennes like a moat. He brought up troops, reconnoitered the Mouse bridges in the American lines, and guaranteed that the river line would hold.
 But to the British press which thinks Monty foresaw the attack any more than Eisenhower or Brad ley, 1t should be pointed out that the Marshal was able to take his measures so adequately because he was preparing for something else that had nothing to do with the Ar- dennes when Von Rundstedt struck.
 As the Hanks held, It. Gen. George s. Patton rushed an army from the Saar throug hLuxembourg and Belgium on Bradley's order.
 By the 18th, Bradley no longer had any land communication with It. Gen. Courtney H. Hodges of the First Army. But Bradley was in touch with Eisenhower. Of Mont gomery's moving in at the instant decision" of all concerned 1t can be revealed that a senior staff officer at SHAEF said he tidied up the northern battlefield in 12 hours--a bit of high praise. He stabilized the northern flank while preparing the attack now crushing the salient.
 Meanwhile Brad ey's decisions were paying off at St. With, and OH the 23rd Patton made gains along 25-mile stretch of the southern flank. The next day the Nazis ran up against Montgomery's strong new lines at the high water mark of their penetration. The tic turned, at Celles and Cincey, and has been flowing in the right direction ever | since.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-11
5 OeStr0NerS Lost At Seq

Washington, jSn. 1l-(UP)- Striking with a fury that no enemy force could muster, tropical ty- phoon sank three Amreican de- stroyers and an undisclosed number of smaller vessels some time lasG fall in the western Pacific, the Navy revealed last night.
 The destroyers swallowed up by the sea in the midst of the, fierce storm were the Spence, Hpll and Monaghan. They normally carried a peacetime complement of 520 men.
 The Navy said a total of 84 crew members from the three ships were rescued by planes and surface ves- Sels that searched the area after the typhoon had passed.
 No mention was made of losses aboard the other craft damaged by the storm.
 In addition to the typhoon vic tins, the Navy reported the loss of seven other smaller craft to enemy action in the Pacific, bringing to 254 the total number of U. s. Naval vessels lost in the war.
 The seven ships were identified as four landing craft, one motor torpedo boat, one small submarine chaser and one auxiliary smaller vessel. No mention was made of casualties.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-11
5 Soldiers
 Face TrioI

Paris, Jan. ll--(UP) Five Amer ican soldiers of l84 accused in black marketing operations went on trial today on charges of stealing 10000 cigarets.
 Lieut.. Robert OReilly of the Criminal Investigation department testified at the military trial that soldiers in the 7l6th Railway Bat talion told him it's officers were in- volved in cigaret racketeering.
 When I joined the battalion early in November as q GI, asked the boys how I could send profits home, as postal orders are censored by company officers who would be sus- picioug." O'Reilly said. The boys answered, Don't worry about that --everyones in on this deal
 Crews told me that yardmasters picked out sensitive cars with ra- tions to be diverted to special Sid- ings for pilfenng. One man told me he threw gasoline in cart to start a hotbox and have 1t de- tached,"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-11
Prison Sentence For
 Reformatory Escapee
Danbury Youth Pleads Guilty to Charges in Superior
 Court: Cases of Two Youths Continued

opinion on the charges against him. Edgett stood nervously be- fore the bench and agreed to all the jurist stated, giving comments of approval repeatedly.
 The prosecutor cited numerous other instances in which Edgett ha6 taken a motor vehicle without per- mission.
 The state attorney said Edgett was taken a motor vehicle without per- mission. The last offense occurred October 6, the day after he fled from the confines of the institution. The states attorney said Edgett was working as trustee at a private home and. instead of returning to the institution in the evening. had walked to the highway where he took a bicycle from a yard and mad his way to Waterbury.
 Edgett was accused of taking car owned by Joseph T. Shanahan of l13 Edin street. The court was told the youth drove to his moth- CTS home in Danbury and then to Brewster. N. L.. where he voluntarily boFC HhHoCIL up OO pOllCC. AI Wdo disclosed Edgett would have been eligible for parole from the reform atory Nov. l2 of this year.
 A nolle was entered in the case of Harry Zopko, 9, of 2 Union street, who was charged with using a motor vehicle without permission. The states attorney said the &C., cused was employed by Jerry Cozzo- lino at a garage on Thomaston ave- nue and from time to time used a vehicle from the garage. He said that in the instance, on which the charge was based, Zopko had aS- sumed he had permission to use the vehicle as he had on numerous pre- viouS occasions. The state asked for entrance of the nolle
 Continuances until the next term were given to Donald Chaney, Is of 69 EaSton avenue, who pleaded gull ty to four counts of breaking and entering and one of larceny, and to James MozoritiS, Is, of 61 East Farm street, who pleaded guilty to. five counts of breaking and enter ing and one of larceny. The youths were apprehended Dec. IA at the Dodge Clothes Co, at 1445 South Main street during break, and later admitted other breaks.
 The court was told Chaney is reserve private in the Army Air Force and that Mozoritis was dis charged from the Navy for physical disability after year of service. The youths will be in the care of the probation officer.
 A continuance was given to Rob- ert Kirk, who pleaded guilty at a previous term to charges of inde cent assault. A continuance also was given to Jerry Colella, 29, who had pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges of indecent assault and So- domy The jurist said he wished to consult with psychiatrist before he disposed of the case.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-11
British, ELIAS Near Truce For "Cease Fire" Orders

from the press until sometime to. day. reportedly because earlier re- lease would favor news agencies over London morning newspapers.
 The FAM delegates stayed last night in the downtown King George hotel, all sleeping in one room guarded by British soldiers. They had been given safe conduct through the British lines for the peace nego- tiations.
 British armored columns, mean- time, were more than 80 miles northwest of Athens at point only 10 miles south of Lainla, and at Khalkis on Evvoia Island almost due north Of Athens.
 A Greek communique said the military situation inside athens and adojining Piraeus remained quiet. An average of more than 5000 free meals and 100000 free rations were being issued in Athens Daily, the communique said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-11
IA Sailors Win Awards

Portsmouth, N H.. Jan. 11-(UP) Fourteen naval enlisted menw ere decorated for valuable service against the enemy today at cere- monies at the Portsmouth navy yard.
 The awards, which were made by Rear Admiral Thomas Withers of the yard, went to the following:
 James A. Matthews of Dover, commendation ribbon and presi- dential citation.
 William P. Grasham of TuSam- bia, Ala, and Ralph c. Turner of Nashville, Tenn, commendation ribbons.
 George V. Brown of Sidney, O., and Jack H. Kaselack of Los An geles, army distinguished unit badg- eS.
 Presidential unit citations were made Constantine GuinesS of New York, Jack D. Thompson of Liber- ty, s. C., Eo Glen Simmons, Jr. of Richland, Mich, Laurence J. Wag- ner of Rockford, III, Joseph R. Will son of South Fork, Pa, Forest C.. Robinson of Dallas, Tex, Lawrence H. Albert of Fairmount, Minn., Carl E. Doud of Beloit, H., and Rhodes J. Peel of Vallejo, Cal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-11
NURSES ANSWERING
 CALL TO SERVICE
Number of Volunteers Here Revives Hope of Quota
 Being Reached

The rise in the number of trained nurses who have made application to serve in the Armed forces at Red Cross headquarters. yesterday and today has been most gratifying. Mrs. Albert W. Hummel, chairman of the Red Nurses Recruitment commits tee, stated today.
 Mrs. Hummel further stated the members of the committee felt con- ifdent that the required number of nurses needed to fill the existing quota woud enlist when they re- alized the urgent need for nurses to tend wounded men both overseas and in the states.
 The recruitment office, located at Rer Cross Headquarters, 35 Field street, will be open until D. m. through Saturday. All nurses who may be interested are requested to call 3-2l86 for further informma- ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-11
Appointment Of New State
 OPA Director Speculated

Waterbury, Bridgeport, Hartford and New Haven have been mention- ed as possible recipients of the favor unless Republicans can grab 1t of It is doubtful if the full directorship will be renewed for anyone who is placed in the position. One name mentioned was that of Walter P. Barrett of Bridgeport, former state senator and first OPA director of the Park City
 Some 5000 bills are said to be slated for the Legislature at this session which will mean consider able work for bill Clerks Attorneys T. Gordon Hutchinson, this city, Clerk of the Senate and Edward Sweeney of the House.
 Unless the senate, particularly the Democratic members, begin now to feed some bills into the hopper there without the fretful delays they have brought about with last min- ute caucuses the present term will likely be jam-packed with business towards its close
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-11
PEARL ST. HOUSE
 BUSILY ENGAGED
Various Activities Outlined at Monthly Meeting of
 Executive Group

John K. Pratt, president, presided at the monthly meeting of the Ex- ecutive Committee held at Pearl Street Neighborhood House this af- ternoon.
 Reports were presented, and att tention was directed toward study of the recent Community Chest urvey report and recommendations
 The Director, Mrs. Leila T. Alex ander, read her monthly report of activities which included: total of BAT participants. Boys (ages 13 and under) showed an enrolment of 3l, with program of basketball and swimming.
 Grammar and prc-school girls and boys (ages 4-l2 years), enroll ment, 4l, with activities of games, dancing, stories, handcraft, sew ing, pasting, and exchange of books from Bronson Library meet under the direction of Mrs. Rosa l.. We'll CT.
 Brownie Scout Troop No. 65 un- der the leadership of Mrs. Georgia Franklin, carry on the usual Scout activities, with an enrolment of 21.
 Teen-agers athletic group, enroll ment ll5, cover ten basketball teams Boxing enrolment include l6 amateurs, ages 12-l7. and four professionals, Snow, James, Butler and Singleton.
 Teen-agers other interest group tnoI,,xac O9 intarn,adiofa oiVlc nm der the direction of Mrs. Weller carrying on a program of basket ball and social activities.
 The Sports Club, enrolment II, will sponsor social and dance the latter part of January. The N. H. C.'s. enrolment 8, enjoy basketball, games and dancing.
 Table games, juke-boX dancing. and specializing continue in bowling alley lobby and club rooms. Teen age group, Mrs. Cynthia Herbut, Leader.
 Adult Interest Group, includes 53 regular weekly bowlers, a Con- munity Male Chorus of fourteen men, the Pearl Street Dramatic Players, under the leadership of Mrs. Weller, has an enrolment of 10.
 Five Christmas parties were en- joyed-the Meteors New Years Eve Dance being the high spot, with over two hundred in attendance.
 Those attending the meeting were: MT. Pratt, Mrs. Richard w. Goss, Mrs. Orton P. Camp, Mrs. Aileen s. Wooders. Miss Kathleen Crowley, Mrs. Reuben A. Mckinney, Mrs. J. c. Carethers, Mrs. Bessie L. Crane, Mrs. Rosa L. Weller, James B. Las sitter, Dr. James M. Lee. Mrs. Leila T. Alexander and Mrs. Maybelle H. Ward.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-11
Herbert Lumsden Killed By Enemy

London, January II. - tUP) - The War Office announced today that British It. Gen. Sir Herbert Lumsden was killed by enemy air action January while on the bridge of a United States warship in the Pacific.
 Lumsden, AT, had been a special British representative with General Douglas Macarthur since 1943. Mac Arthur. in message to Prime Min ister Winston Churchill. said
 "It is superfluolls for me to speak of the complete courage which this officer so frequently displayed in my immediate presence during operations in this theater during the last year.
 His general service and useful ness to the Allied cause was beyond praise, and his loss has caused the deepest sorrow to all ranks. My own personal sorrow is inexpressible."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-11
NAVAL RECRUITS
 ACCEPTED HERE

Continuing the spurt in Navy en- listments which has been marked since the Presidents work-or- fight speech last Saturday, seven youIS men, applied for service up to noon today at the Navy Recruiting of- flee, Chief Charles c. Brougham announced.
 Practically all the applicants arc seventeen-year- old high school stu- dents, he said, many of whom have shown an interest in becoming ra- dio technicians.
 A rise in applications for service in the WAVES has also been noted. Six women have made application since last Saturday.
 Several rates are now open in the Seabees for various tradesmen con- nected with construction work, Chief Brougham announced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-11
COURT ACTS ON
 MORAL CHARGES
!Naugatuck Couple Given
 Jail Sentences, Reprim= anded By Judge

A sentence of one year in jail was imposed in superior court today on Mrs. Madeline ArendholZ Roberts. 29, and Evling Carlson, B, both ot Naugatuck, on misconduct charges, with a severe reprimanding admin istered by Judge Frank P. McEvoy.
 The jurist, who disposed of six other cases in which the accused pleaded guilty to morals charges, stated that persons who do not re- spect their marriage VOWS should at least think of their children.
 At the close of the criminal SeS- sion, Mrs. Roberts husband, Leo Roberts of Naugatuck, was granted a divorce and was awarded cus- tody of their two small boys. The court extended it's best wishes to the father and asked him to watch over the children, and give them care and educational opportunities. The couple married Jan. 18, 1933
 The court was told by defense counsel that Carlson and Mrs. Rob- erts had been engaged many years ago, but the planned marriage was cancelled because of parental ob- jections.
 Darcey Killard, 29, of Warner av- enue, Oakville, and Mrs. Mary Spino Famiglietti, 27, of Waterbury. both of whom pleaded guilty to charges of misconduct, were gi en continu- ances to the next session, and were placed on probation .Killards wife, Elo1e Powell Killard, immediately filed divorce action, and the hear ing was set for Tuesday.
 A suspended prison sentence of one to three years was imposed on Mrc. Margaret Carragher, g, of 97 Woodbine street and Winton Wood, 47, formerly of Tudor street and now of New York, on their pleas of guilty to similar charges Both were placed in the care of the probation officer, who was told to request an additional probationary period if 1t seemed advisable.
 ASAude Austin, 31, of 90 Abbott avenue and Edward Brown, 52, of New Haven were given suspended siX-month jail sentences on their pleas of guilty to moral charges They were placed on probation for one year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-11
Operations Quiet On Fifth Front

Rome, Jan. ll-(UP)- Captured prisoners said today the German high command planned a desperate attempt to block the Eighth'S Army's advance into the eastern end of the Pc Valley.
 The latest batch Of prisoners inc cluded 10 men belonging to the 7l0th division fresh from coastal defense duties in Norway.
 The prisoners. taken on the south bank of the Reno river north of Ravenna, said 1t was rumored that Hitler had ordered the river to be held at all costs.
 Snow patrols clashed in the Mon- te Grande and Monte Belmonte sectors of the Fifth Army front.
 Otherwise action was reported quiet on both the Fifth and Eighth Armyf ronts and air operations were restricted by weather condi- tionS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-11
BY JAMES McoLINCY
United Press staff Correspondent

Vntte0 FreSS StAtk t)Ofr3epOnueut
 Paris, Jan. ll-(UP)-Informa- ton made available at supreme headquarters plus the already known facts makes 1t possible to sketch in their proper perspective for the first time today the Allied command changes brought about by Nazi Field Marshal Von Rundstedt's winter of- fensive.
 Marshal Sir Bernard L. Montgom- cry had his say, It. Gen. Sir Omar N. Bradley followed suit. and now with Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower's side of it brought out, the entire pie ture emerges in clear focus.
 The three worked smoothly and effectively in the crisis. Each saw his job, and did it.
 "Eisenhowers Allied team never worked better" said high British officer who canot be quoted by name.
 Being busy with the war and talk ing Allied teamwork for granted, SHAEF, from Eisenhower down, neglected the public .y not announc- HE biiS SOHIHiaAu CiloAA6SS OA S'N" the simple reason that made them inevitable--the splitting of the Al lied teamwork for granted, SHAEF, from Eisenhower down, neglected the public by not announcing the command changes or even the Sim- pie reason that made them inevit- able-the splitting of the Allied front that put the First and Ninth armies out of the reach of Bradley.
 Now 1t can be said officially that SHAEF is taking steps to make cer- tain that so-called security in the future does not lead to serious poli- tical Assures.
 The test of this new policy will be the handing of the situation wheL
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-11
NiIIikon Opposes Early rioI Move

Hollywood, Jan. 11.-(UP)-At torneys for Charlie Chaplin and his former drama protege. Joan Barry, appear before Superior Judge Will liam R. Blake today to set a date for retrial of Miss Barrys pater- Eity suit against the multi-mii- lionaire comedian.
 Joseph E. Scott, attorney for the plaintiff, Miss Barry'S 15-monthS- old daughter Carol Ann, has re- quested the earliest possible date for retrial of the case, which end- ed in miStriai Friday.
 Chaplin'S lawyer, Charles E (PaD Milikan, was expected to op- pose an early trial move however, on the grounds that he needs more time to prepare his defense
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-11
PRINTING STRIKE
 DELAYING ACTION
General Assembly Hopes for Adjustment Over
 Weekend Recess

Hartford, Conn, Jan. l.-(UP)-- The General Assembly was in week end recess today, and the clerks of the Senate and House took ad- vantage of the lull to try and adjust a printing strike which deprived the legislators of their journals yester- day.
 The strike involved about 25 pressmen at the Case Lockwood & 6rainard Co.,, which has published the legislative journals, bulletin and other matters TOT the past 70 years. The preSSmen wauUea more money TOT overtime night work.
 It was reported that If a speedy settlement could not be effected, the printing contract might be let co some other firm.
 The bulky journals, and the bull letins, are printed so they will be available for the legislators eacn morning, glving them details of the previous days business. The bulle- tins contain nSU ol the 36 com mlttees and their members, and a list of bll.S before eaCu comn4otG2 along With the assigned dates for hearings.
 Any prolonged delay ill securing the strike settlement or new printing firm, 1t was said, might re- suit in the use of ms emergency war powers by the governor to suspend section of the statues wnIch require a list oi tnc goVer- nors court appointments. to be issued to the assemDlymen in print cd form for thre econSecutiVe days.
 The next three weeks will oe especially busy ones for the print- CTS as more than 1000 bills prob- ably Will be SuDmlCted and each must be printed in summary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-11
Ry Democrat Leeislatiye Rcporterl

(By Democrat Legislative RepOrter)
 Democrats and Republicans alike are said to have their sights on the possibility of filling the position of State OPA Director recently vacated by Anthony F Arpaia who on Mon- day this week announced his resig- nation.
 However, the y in the ointment seems to be not who is to get the pjob, but who wants it.
 The post when held by Chester Bowles national director paid $6,500, but has paid considerably less, it is said, under the acting directorShip of Arpaia. The principal obstacle seems to be the demanding and eX- nauSting detail work connected with the post whereby the state director is at the beck and call of the entire state, day and night.
 Some jockeying for the reins on this patronage was viewed at the General Assembly the past week. Just what city or district will land the job it is not known although
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-11
IRISH=AMERICANS
 MEETING FRIDAY

A meeting of the Irish American Social club will be held at 8:15 o. clock Friday evening at l09 Bank street. A social and card party will follow the reguglar usiness session and a brief address by Michael Royle on Irish History" President William Fitzell will preside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-11
Norvik Evacuation
 Begun by Germons

Stockholm. Jan. 11-OUP)-Nor- weCian border reports said today that the Germans had begun evac- u&ting troops and equipment from Narvik, theirm ain base in northern Norway.
 The reports said six transports loaded with German troops left Narvik yesterday and today, sailing southward. Each ship carried an estimated 1000 to 5000 men.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-11
GoIIup's s Methods Criticized Again

Washington, Jan. ll.-CUP)-The American Institute of Public Opinion, more fam!liarly known as the Gollup Poll, was cleared today of charges that political motives ln- tluenced its predictions in the 1914 presidential campaign.
 The verdict was rendered by a four-man panel of government sta tistical experts asked by the Hctse campaign Investigating committee to look into pr. George Gallup s underestimation of the Presidents strength int he recent election.
 While the report cleared Gallup of charges of politics it criti- cized some of the methods used by his staff in sampling public opinion and forecasting election results.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-11
MRS. CROSBY BETTER

Hollywood, Jan. II - UP0 - Although physicians said she was not completely out of danger Mrs. Bing Crosby. wife of the crooner, was reported much better" today ct St Vincent's hospital where she in under treatment for a lung dis order. Her brother-in-law, Larry Crosby, said she was no longer under an oxygen tent, but was con- snious only at intervals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-11
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

The following marriage inten- tlOnS have been filed at the bureau of vital statistics, Town Clerks office:
 William Francis COGfey, 416 Willow street and Marguerite AIleen COnIOn, 1S2 Chestnut avenue.
 Charles TeEesaVage, 27 FarFign- ton avenue and Lorraine GagnOn, @ Harrington avenue.