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Detroit evening times., 1945-11-15
HELD sINCE NOV. 5

Circuit Court Judge II. Russell
Holland yesterday warned Noggle
ne will issue a writ retuTnable
forthwith, unless a warrant is
produced before the deadline
Bellm has been held "for investi-
cation" since Nov. 5.
Bellm was without a special
guard in his Oakland County Jail
cell today for the first time since
he attempted suicide last Friday
by slaShing both wrists with a
razor blade. Dr. I. c. Prezette
said Bellm is rapidly recovering
from the deep self-inflicted gashes.
Detroit evening times., 1945-11-15
EXAMINE CAR

State police in East Lansing
today were completing an exami-
nation OF Bellm's car, which for
merly belonged to Mrs. Young.
Bellm claims he purchased the
car from Mrs. Young several
months ago but Thomas says he
is unable to show a receipt.
Army Capt. Franklin Young,
husband of the slain woman, yes
terday confronted Bellm and
Larry Theis, 29-year-old former
friend of Mrs. Young. demanding
an accounting for the $4,000 she
once had in a bank and in bonds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-01
Stote,City
 Roods Open
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Ethel Cooper, 19, RED Waterbury, received treatment yesterday at St. Mary's Hospital for bruises Of her right lower leg received when she was injured in an automobile col lision. George Dyson, Hitchcock Lake, driver of a truck into which the car crashed, also was treated at St. Mary's Hospital for a leg injury.
 Roger Bernier, 10, Al Giles street, was treated at St. Mary's Hospital for a laceration of his right knee sustained when he fell on the icy sidewalk.
 Parked cars that had become snowbound were the Street Depart ment said, dangerous hazards, Twelve snowplows and 50 sanding trucks were roaming the streets of ficials said, and work was expected to be completed late tonight.
 Schedules Resumed
 A. J. Drummond, manager of the c. R. & L. Bus Company, said that the parked cars also were a source of contention to drivers of buses. Superintendent of Police William J. Roach warned that cars which are not moved will be tagged.
 MT. Drummond reported that Bucks Hill Section, which had been isolated as a result of the storm, was again open for bus service today. All other sections of the city, he said,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-01
MIsGT. JOSEPH dlCoRPO

Calcutta, India-MlSgt. Joseph . di Corpo, 66 Bellevue street. s cur rently serving with the Hqs. Go. of the 18th Replacement Depot which is busily engaged in the the task of preparing soldiers for immediate return to the United States.
 The unit is one of several com panies operating from Camp Kan chrapara, outside Calcutta. This is the last overseas stop for men and women of the India-Burma ard China theaters, and it is here that much administrative process ing must be carried out before casuals and units can be returned to the States.
 Troops arrive here by plane or train from all over India, Burma and China The first step is to give them a hot meal and assign them to billits. Then comes processing, a speedy systematic check which requires about two hours. Records must be checked, clothing over ages turned and shortages made up. Each man receives an influenza shot, and may drop partial or full pay as hc desires.
 M/Sgt. DiCorpo is depot sup ply non-con with the unit that has won much praise and commen- dstion fo- the rapidity and speed with which troops and processed and made ready for shipment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-01
The Army KnoDs AM The Answers--Any Questions?

Q. I am a wlGoW Of a soldier killed in action in World War II. filed for a pension over year ago, but have never received anything from it. I work and also receive the insurance. Does this make me ineligible for the pension? T. R., Lexington.
 A. The widow of a World War II serviceman killed in action, is en- titled to receive the pension regard less of other source of income. Ii is suggested that you write to the Veterans Administration. Pension Division, IT Court street, Boston, Mass, and request an investigation of your application.
 o. My son was killed in action in March, 1914. When will I get his personal effects?
 A. It is suggested that you write to Personal Effects Bureau, Effects Quartermaster Depot, Kansas City, Missouri, giving your sons tul. name, Army serial number, and last Army address, and date of death and request information as to whether that agency has record Of your sons personal belongings.
 Q. I am IT years of age, and will be IS in April. Will l be draft ed then, or will I be able to finish school? L. s. S., Woonsocket, R. l
 A. The information you request may be furnished by your own loca! draft board.
 Q. My husband was killed in ac- ton over a year ago. Can I file claim for his State bonus? c. L., Cambridge, Mass.
 A. Yes, widow may file for the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-01

sSJaI6 DOuuS.
 Q. My brother was killed in &C., tion and left a widow who receives his pension and insurance My parents were dependent on my brother and he sent money to them each month. They live in Canada are they entitled to pension? J. G.. Lawrence, Mass.
 A. The parents of a servicemar are eligible for pension when they establish the fact of dependency up- on him. It is suggested that yor contact the Veterans AdminiStra. ton, IT Court street, Boston, Mass. for detailed information. The fact that the parents live in Canada does not make them ineligible for pay ment
 Q. Will you please give me the address of the office to which a SOL dier should write for information about decorations and awards? K. ", Medford.
 A. Write to Awards and Deco rations Bureau, Sub-Branch of The Adjutant Generals Office, 72-74 Wall street, New York, N Y.
 Q. was discharged from the Army four months ago and I would like to have corrections made on my discharge certificate. Where would my service records be filed now.
 A. The records of demobilized personnel of World War II are on file at Demobilized Records Branch 4300 Goodfellow Blvd, St. Louis Missouri. If you wish corrections made on the certificate it is neces- sary to send it to that office with de- tailed information regardin changes. The certificate should be sent by registered mail.
 Q. Does the State of Vermont pay bonus to veterans? My son en- listed at Fort Ethan Allen in l942 and was killed in action in 1944 Would the bonus be paid to me? L. M., Rutland.
 A. It is suggested that you write to the Adjutant Generals Office State House, Montpelier, Vermont for detailed information. Vermont does pay bonus.
 Q. My husband is in the Army and has enough points for discharge but says he is going to re-enlist. Can he do this without my signature? B. w., Wellaston.
 A. A soldier may re-enlist with out his wifes signature.
 Q. If soldier is discharged very early in the month and doesn't have enough money to pay his share to- wards Family Allowance, will his family receive any amount at all for that month? Will the Government allowance be paid even without the soldiers money? s. C., Manches- ter.
 A. Family allowance is paid for the full month in which the soldier is discharged, regardless of whether or not he has sufficient pay due to cover his share.
 Address all inquiries of factuaI military nature to Public Relations Officer. Hqs. First Service Command sos Commonwealth avenue, Boston | 15, Mass)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-01

Main street and Rosario c. Ciae- cio. 5i Long Hill road.
 Other Western Connecticut driv- CTS scheduled to appear are: Joseph F. Weta, 28 West street, Naugatuck: suspended March 28, 1945; Willis R. Lockwood, Sand Hook, suspended January g, l943; Leo Panilaitis, Da- wis street, Oakville, suspended No- vember 20, 1940; Themistocles Jo- hides, Bantam; suspended Septem- Der 5, 1945; Fred J. Bull, 45 South Main street, Terryville; Laurence J. Julian, Winsted; Frank Switler, Jr., 39 Nettleson avenue, Naugatuck; Jack Nj. Robertson, Cedar avenue, Wolcott, George w. Galiada, 19 Woodruff avenue, Thomaston; Ray mond DeAngelo, 48 Berry street, Torrington; Helen Adams, 25 Lacey road, Southington, and Melvin R. Whelan, Litchfield.
 Also scheduled for appearance at an informal hearing before Corn- missioner Watson, are 25 other Western Connecticut drivers;
 Edward L. Bates, Terryville; Guy Beardsley, Woodbury; Oscar Blom- quist, Naugatuck; Raymond P. Clark Waterbury; Lenore A. Dickinson, Litchfield; Frank J. Ditter, South bury; John Donovan, Naugatuck; Kenneth Elder, Naugatuck; William Oioio. Southington; Anthony F. Halbing, Waterbury; Charles Hum phrey, Oakville; Earl T. Leaper, Litchfeld; Stan ley Lubeyesxi, Thomaston; Vincent Magro, Water bury; John McManus, Waterbury; Sherman A. Mignault, Waterbury; Emmitt R. Mooney, Naugatuck; Kenneth N. Potter, Plymouth; Ro- bert Schieber, Naugatuck; Frank Slomowitz, Waterbury; Loretta Smudsky, Waterbury; Stephen Sta matis, Waterbury; Ben Steinfield, Waterbury; Bonaventure F. Stop pani, Waterbury, and Marjorie S. Turner, Torrington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-01
Police Glue Warming OF Check Snatchers
 Secret Service Branch of Treasury Department
 Also Urges Caution Against Forgery

Superintendent of Police Will liam J. Roach today issued a warn ing to the general public to be on the watch for check forgers. He al- so warned that checks, left in mail boxes, provide an alluring come-on for three criminally minded pre- sons who make it practice to rifle mail boxes.
 In conjunction with the Treasury Department, Superintendent Roach issued the following statemenet:
 With nearly one million checks day mailed out by the govern ment, the holiday season can offer fertile field for the mailbox thief and check forger if merchants and housewives are not particularly careful, according to the U. s. Se- cret Service and the Waterbury Po- lice Department.
 Check thieves often watch the homes of known recipients of goV- ernment checks for an opportunity to rifle mailboxes and then forge
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-01
SeUen Local DriUers Called for Hearings
 ts Operators Summoned 10 Attend Tuesday
 Mornings Session in Police Court Room

Seven Waterbury drivers are among the l9 Western Connecticut residents who will appear for spe- cial hearings before complaint offi- cer of the Motor Vehicle Dept. at City Police Court Tuesday, Decem- Der 4 at 10:30 a. m. The list fol- lows.
 George O. Ronalter, 295 Wolcott street, license suspended October 2, l945; Arthur Fortier, 95 Sylvan ave- nue; license suspended, November g, 1914; Armand V. Garbatini, 235 Congress avenue; Pasquale Arcaro. 8 Burton street, suspended May l, l945; Alois Wendler, Jr., Bucks Hill road; suspended October 27, 1887; Raymond A. Corpaoi, 1858 North
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-01

Certurymen captured the impor- tant supply base at Saon LEtape, ripped through the German de- fensive positions in the lower Vos- ges Mountains and took Moyen- montier. Senones and St. Blaise.
 Swinging north toward the Magi- not Line in the early winter, the tooth pointed toward the town of Bitche, build around the strong hold of Fort Schlesseck. The tooth had to fight all the way to Bitche, against strongly dugin and fan atical enemy The fort itself-a series of blockhouses built into the bare ridges-Was a tough nut to crack, but the Century doughs kept punching and despite the difficult terrain and seemingly endless Ger man counterattacks, reduced the fort and occupied Bitche.
 For It's action here, the tooth received high praise from Gen. Jacob L. Devers, then Sixth Army Group Commander. Your great ac- complishment," said the general,
 forced the enemy to give up the offensive action on your front
 Later, the tooth cleaned up enemy sorces in the huge Saarland pocket between the Third and Seventh Armies
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-01

the endorsement and victimize merchants who play into their hands by not asking for proper Identification.
 "These simple precautions are of fered to protect checks and stop the check forger. If you receive checks by mail, be at home when they are due and put a strong lock on your mailbox. Every unlocked mailboX is an invitation to the check thief. If you are merchant, protect yourself and the rightful owners of these checks by not cashing checks for strangers without proper Identification. Remember, strang- CTS, are not always forgers, but for gers are usually Strangers-KNOW YOUR ENDORSER-before cashing and check ask yourself this ques- tion, If this check is returned as forgerey can I find the person who gave it to Me?"
 "In caShing a check the mer- chant should keep this thought in | mind. It isn't question of the re- liability of the organization who issued the check, but rather a question of the endorser-the one presenting the check to be cashed. If an endorsement has been forged and the forgery is discovered, as most of them eventually are, the check will not be honored and the person cashing it is the loser Re- member the check forper iS not particular, YOU must be. KNOW 70 U R ENDORSER - REQUIRE i IDENTIFICATION"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-01
CPL. JOHN McNAUGHT

CPL. JOHN McNAUGHT
 Cpl. John McNaught. Jr., an AAF photographer, has been discharged from the Army Air Forces at Vest over Field, Chicopee, Mass, and has returned to his home at A Water vile street
 A veteran of 20 months service Cpl. McNaught was assigned to the Army's transatlanti airbase al Gander Lake, Newfoundland where he spen. 20 months working with the Air transport command, photo graphing thousands of the Army bombers and transport planes rout- ed through there to the European theater.
 Photographs taken by the Water bury servicemen were later publish ed in Propagander, quarterly pie ture magazine issued in Newfound- land, and in the Bangor, Maine Daily News ad- Commercial.
 He has been stationed at Dow Field, Bangor, for the past 1e months. An athlete of ability, Cpl McNaught played with the 'AAF hockey team in competition with Canadian, British, and Newfound- land service teams at Gander Field and was also a member of the American relay team which won the Gander championship from the RCAF, the Royal Canadian Army and the RATIO.
 He is a former employe of the Connecticut Light and Power Go and a graduate of Crosby High school,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-01
Polish Films To Be Shown Sunday
 Proceeds for Cpl.
 evand0Ski Fund

Three Polish technicolor films will be shown in a benefit program for the Cpl Anthony Levandoski Trust Fund tomorrow. starting at p. m. at St. Josephs auditorium on John street.
 The fund committee reports that about a quarter of the $20,000 gop. has been reached in the drive for the serviceman who lost both arms in action in Germany the day be- fore Christmas last year.
 Concerted efforts will be made by the fund committee and solicitors in the next few weeks so the goal could be reached in time for a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-01


 ray Of the Congress of Industrial Organizations, William Green of the American Federation of Labor and Ira Mosher of the National Associa- tion of Manufacturers.
 Lewis plea that all factions of labor unite was the concluding ad- dress of the conference. He said that he was willing to assume his responsibility as a labor leader to that end.
 Murray Chilled
 Management applauded his re- marks. Green endorsed his position bus Murray reacted coldly.
 The committees which were un- able to agree on report were those m dts right to manage and repre- Sentation and jurisdictional disputes. Labor members of the committees submitted their reports without comment but Mosher said the com- mittees could not agree because labor refused to accept manage ment proposals that:
 l. Unions be forced by law to assume responsibilities equal with management for the fulfillment of contracts.
 2. Force be excluded in collec- tive bargaining.
 3. Unions yield their desire to invade managementS' field of re- sponsibility in move toward some form of joint management of bus mess.
 4. Foremen be exempted from union organization.
 5. Strikes be deferred until all orderly procedures for settlement have been exhausted,
 6. The National Labor Relations act or NRLB rules be amended to give employers equal rights with labor
 T. Present union machinery be expanded for quicker settlemet of jurisdictioal disputes.
 8. Fact-finding commissions be established.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-01
Treasurer

Treasurer
 Christmas gift for the severely wounded soldier, bqelieved to be the city's worst casualty of the war.
 Local residents who have not been contacted by the committee and who wish to make a donation may send check or contribution to Lewis s. Reed at the Citizens and Manufacturers National Bank. Checks should be made payable to the Cpl. Anthony Levardoski Trust Fund.
 The program tomorrow will n- clude Children Of the Sea- a rhapsody from the Baltic. The film is drama of romance of officers of the Polish Navy on the Baltic and their choice between love and duty to their country. Other films will be Martial Troubles and Scotch Mazurka."
 The show will last three hours, with two performances planned.
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(Continued from Page 1) years service and limited service nurses in this country are now ellgl- ble for discharge.
 Medical administrative corps o1- ficers require 50 instead ot 70 points, AZ months of service or they must have reached the age Of AZ to De eligible for discharge. PhySlother- apists needs 25 instead of 40 points or two years service, or they must have reached 30
 The score for dieticianS was low cred from 40 to 30 and age require ments from 40 to 35. Sanitary corps officers need 50 instead Of 7o points for discharge to be released after 42 months of service or at the age of 42
 The score for veterinary corps o1- ficers was cut from 80 to 70, wltrl AZ months of service or 42 years of age the alternate qualifications for discharge.
 Enlisted Men at 55
 For the Army, at large, the fol- lowing reductions in critical scores are now effective: Enlisted men, oo to 55 points; enlisted WACS, 34 to 32; male officers (except medlcaO 75 to 73 WAC officers 39 to 37.
 Other qualifications for discharge now in effect:
 Enlisted men-Four years honor able service: three or more depend- ent children age 38, or age 35 With two years honorable service.
 Enlisted WACS-Married and en- listed prior to May 12, 1945 age 38, age 35 with two years honorable service.
 Male officers, except medical Four years and three months ol service: age 50.
 WAC officers-married and -en listed prior to May 12, 1945 age 40 In addition, Army personnel Tn this country no longer needed and not qualified for overseas duty vii! be discharged even though they dc not have the required points. Most honey sold in Cuba is now used to make turren, candy popu- l lar at Christmas time.
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will be presented in the lodge rooms on West Main street, at p. m, will be opened by Exalted Ruler Frank J. Monaghan.
 Music and other selections will be offered by the Mendelssohn Male Chorus under the direction of G. Loring BurWell, conductor, who will be accompanied by Waldo s. New bury.
 The twenty deceased members who will be honored at the cere- monies include Michael Keck, E. Joseph White, James E. Harrington, Ellsworth H. Sears, Patrick H. Hackett, James F. Began, Frank T. Walsh, Mark E. LaChance, Stanley T. Mazuroski, Fremont A. Holt, Will liam J. Hughes.
 Also, Thomas M. Kelly, Leo G. Delvin, James J. Rowley, Edward D. Lewis, James L. Ward, Harry J. Carroll, George w. Fallon, Frank J. Hodson and Daniel J. O'Neill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-01
For Conference Announced
 Bill Cunningham to
 Speak to Business Men

In an announcement made today py Edward J. Stewart, president of tie Small Business Association of New England, Cecil E. Fraser, as Sjstant Dean of Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration. will be the principal dinner speaker at the New England Small Business Conference at the Copley Plaza ho- tel, Boston, Mass, on December 9th.
 Maury Maverick, SWPC char man, originally scheduled to ad- dress the gathering, is on for eign assignment for President Tru- man, and will be unable to attend.
 MT. Stewart stated that the gen. eral invitation has been issued by the Association to small business concerns throughout New England to attend this important conference and to take part in a round table discussion on How Small Business May Acquire Government Owned Surplus Property.
 Bill Cunningham. notable column ist and daily writer for The Demo- crat, is also guest speaker al the dinner and leaders in the round table discussion during the after noon session will include officials from the Surplus Property Admin istration in Washington; David H O'Brien, assistant administrator; E M. Zuckert, executive assistant It w Stuart Symington, administra' tor; John J. Hagerty, Regional Dl' rector of Reconstruction Finance Corporation; and s. Abbot Smith chairman of the Surplus Propert! Committee of the Smaller Bushes Association of New England.
 MT. Stewart also stated that modern exhibit will be held in tn hotels State Suite from g a. m. un til 6:3O D. m. Here, 25 concerns VII display new marketing methods ant merchandising ideas of unique in :erest to small businessmen of Nev England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-01
Posts Attending Boston Meetinq

The Annual Convention of the New England Business College Asso- citation is being held in Boston at the Parker House today. Harold B. Post and Donald J. Post of Post Junior College are attending from Waterbury. Harold Post is chairman of the Nominating committee and elections will be held Saturday morning, December l. Donald Post is permanent secretary of the Asso- ciation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-01
EIks HoIdinq Services For LoteMembers
 Father Cronan
 To Give EuIogy

Rev. J. Oliver Cronan will deliver the eulogy at tomorrow evenings Memorial Services at the Waterbury B. P. O. Elks in honor of it's 20 members who have passed away in the past year, some of whom were killed and missing in action in the war just past. The program, which
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-01
TIA VIRGIL J. JACARUSO

TIA Virgil J. ~acaruse, of Detroit, son of the late MT. and Mrs Step hen Jacaruso of Waterbury, has, after 53 months service in the Army, been discharged, it was re- vealed today. He served 6 months overseas in the ETC with the 18th Infantry Division in the Ardennes, Central Europe, Northern Ireland, Belgium and Germany. He also served as a member of the Army's Finance Office Jacaruso will re- turn to Detroit following the com- pletion of his stay here with his aunt and uncle, MT. and Mrs. Frank Santopietro, 945 North Main Street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-01
CPL. JOHN l. URRANO

Cpl. John J. Urbano, son Of Mir. and Mrs. John Uroano, IA East Lib erty street, after 37 month service, II months of which were spent overseas in the ETC, has been discharged from the Army at the Separation Center, Camp Edwards, Mass. Be- fore entering the service he was en- ployed at the Eastern Malleable Iron Company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-01
Fighting DlUlSIOnS
IOOth Praised for Battle of Bitche

The tooth Century Infantry Division landed at Southern France, Oct. 20, 1914, two months after the Allied invasion from the Mediterranean The division
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were receiving regular bus service today.
 Railroads were running on sched- ule, in spite of frozen switches. It was revealed, however, that many persons were unable to make con- nections with trains due to bus de- lays.
 All events at the Hotel Elton were cancelled. The University of Connec- ticut extension course at the Y. M. c. A. was also canceled. LrtssonydweoC
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-01
PVT. FRANCIS J. WALL

Pvt. Francis J. Wall, IS, son of MT. and Mrs. Vincent Wall, 551 Baldwin Street, is spending 15 day leave here with his parents He has recently completed his basic training at Shepards Field, Texas and will report to Greensboro N c. following his leave here. Pvt Wall entered the service on Sept II, 1945. He was former student at Leavenworth High school, and was employed in the training room of the Scovill Mfg. Go. prior to en- tering the service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-01
COLOR BLINDNESS

Only black and white can be rec ognized in some forms of color blindness, but the majority of color blind persons are blind to only one or two colorS.