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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-07
Late Realty Neus
The following real estate deeds have ber.e filed at the office of Town Clerk Mary c. Kilmartin:

 Town Clerk Mary c. Kilmartin:
 Warranty Deeds
 Anthony Petrokaitis to Peter Yus- kevicius and Alexandria Yuskevi- cius, two pieces of land on Park Terrace.
 Alexandria YuskeVicius to An thony Petrokaitis, two pieces of land on Brier-Cliff avenue.
 Innes Brothers, Inc, to Michael A. Devino. strip of land bordering the New York, New Haven & Hart ford Railroad and land of the Sco- will Manufacturing Go.
 Leaman s. Harvey, eXecutor of the estate of George H. Wheeler, to William Wheeler, property on Wheeler avenue.
 Quit Claim Deeds
 Maria Giorgio to Anthony Gior- gio, Angela Giorgia, and Vito Gior- gio, property on East Farm street. Julia Peck Strong to Elsa E.. Green, property on Plank road.
 Release of Mortgages First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Waterbury to Arthur P. Lusher.
 Mabelle H. Yard to John w, Smith.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-07
Killing Out Says Weber

Camp Roberts, Calf, Feb. T. (UP)-Pvt. Henry P. Weber, former Vancouver. Wash, shipyard worker under sentence of death for refus- ing an officers order to drill, told a reporter today he was willing to do anything to get the war over. as long as I do not have to kill other people"
 Revealing he had been court-mar- tialed previously and sentenced to six months hard labor for similar offense, Weber said he had requested a transfer to -combatant duty three or four days before his re- fusal to drill here. A general court martial last Friday sentenced Weber to be hanged for Wilful disobedience of an officer.
 1T have revolutionary mind" said Weber, A member of the left wing Socialist Labor party. Wars are caused by the society in which we now live That society can't pre- vent a third World War.
 T am interested in a world in which all men can live peaceably, but to be a good soldier you have to learn to hate and kill, and l do not feel 1t Is right to kill other people"
 Weber said the Socialist-Labor party aimed at peaceful revolu- tion"
 Meanwhile. Ernest Besig, San Francisco director of the Ameri- can Civil Liberties union, announce ed that his organization is investi- gating the case.
 "Webers looks like a plain case of erroneous induction into combat service" Besig said, and our records show that the Army instead of hanging men in such cases actually has given them honorable dis charges"
 The death sentence must be re- viewed by the general officer with court martial jurisdiction and finally by President Roosevelt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-07
BACK.TAX DRIVE
 RESULTS POSTED

A total of $2,464 in back taxes was collected during December and January under the new delinquent tax drive now being directed by Thomas F. OBrien.
 Arnold E. Furlnog, city budget di- rector announced today that the drive is progressing satisfactorily undner the plan of reviewing all delinquent tax accounts and the follow-up procedure being used by the city sheriff and city corpora ton counsel on those who fall to comply with notices.
 In December total of $76A In principal and $254 in interest was collected while January figures re- veal respective total of $1,089 in principal and $357 in interest col~ lected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-07

The regional conference of the American Red Cross held in New Haven yesterday was attended by 64 members of the local chapter, including chairmen and representa- tives of various branches of serv- ices.
 Among the guests were Raymond K. Baldwin, governor of the state of Connecticut, who paid tribute to the work which is being done by Red Cross chapters the state, which lead in the majority of activities the nation. Mayor John w. Murphy, mayor of New Haven, also address ed the gathering.
 Basil O'Connor, chairman of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-07

But some employers are just little too eager" Golding said. They should offer them a job and leave them alone. Instead, they often give them too much sym pathy."
 Golding, g veteran of World Wars I and II who served two years in this war as an army cap tain, has been back in civilian life six months.
 "A man in the service is oriented to army-navy ways. He doesn't have time to think of civilian af- fairs" he said. Then he is dis charged and suddenly becomes civilian-but in clothes only
 Differ In Outlook
 Veterans differ in their psycho- logical outlook, Golding said. Some are determined to come back to their prewar living habits quickly; some are rebellious and won't take orders from anyone, as they had to from their top sergeantS in the army; some found he army secure and expect to be looked after in civilian life, and others are reluc- tant to accept responsibilities.
 Frequently, the war veteran who has been through it all' is more psychologically suited to normal life than the veteran who has had q couple of months of life in the service, Golding said.
 It's no secret that thousands Of physically handicapped young men will return from the battlefields seeking jobs-and more than that security.
 For these men. as well as for other physically handicapped per- sons in Nebraska, the United States Employment Service of the War Manpower Commission has set up 2 special service section.
 According to the USES, handi- capped person Is like a non-handi- capped individual in more respects than he is different, because he has sufficient abilities remaining to be useful member of society. Test Physical Abilities
 The service determines the phys ical activities of a person-wheth- CT he can walk, talk, see, feel, hear, kneel, lift and the conditions under which he can work - inside, outside, in high places, in noise, in dust, in cold temperatures. The person is placed at home-front jobs on the basis of such qualifications for the job.
 Each one presents an individual problem, according to Louise Furay. an interviewer for the special Serv- ices section.
 "A person wi.h afthrjtis is ploced a, a joo which requires no lifting | or standing: an asthmatic person { is gwen a position which does net subject him to dust, and a blind person Is offered work which re- cuires sensitive hands" she said.
 During l944, tbo USES Omaha area office placed Gl9 handicapped persons in jobs Wa veterans to- taled 295 ard cf thig number, PAP were veterans of World War II.
 Industries in Nebraska are ad- iusting themselves today for han dicappcd persons those without arms or legs, with heart ailments. with !)oeio.nyel!As, the deaf and blind 70 give them what they're asking security.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-07
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

The following marriage inten- tiOnS have been filed at the bur- eau of vital statistics, Town Clerks office:
 Edwin Thomas Kane, B Rowan street, Danbury, and Ann Kath- crime Stiffen, 20 New street, Dam bury.
 William Peter VenslOvas, U. $. Army, 23 West Porter street and Louise T. Townsend, Crescent Lake, Maine.
 Joseph John LOmbardO, 77 Pier pOnt street. and FIeurette l.. ChareIte, l7 Judd street.
 Delmar Dunn. U. $. Army, Stratford, and Eva AHeM, 21l Orange street.
 Ralph ParlapianO, '. S. Army, 945 North Main street. and MIL dred Ct@alIo, IS Oak street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-07
Fire Wood Sole Given Ceilings

Washington, Feb. ' --tUPJ-The Office of Price Administration today set ceiling prices on all types of fire wood sold by farmers
 Effective next Monday, ceiling prices for farm wood will be fixed at the highest prices charged by the farmer for the same types of wood in March. 1042.
 Heretofore farm sales have bean exempt frCsn price control where the value did not exceed sT5 in any one north. OPA said this exemption has led to "exorbitant" prices in some areas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-07

Boxing bouts featuring the La- three brothers, will highlight the entertainment program of the an- nual smoker of the Holy Name sO- ciety of St. Thomas Church to be held in the church hall tonight at 8.
 Louis Martinelli will play the accordion and piano and the Earl ROssi quartet will render several selections. Entertainments will be served.
 The committee on arrangements cIudes Robert Blacker, chairman, William Weir, Martin Crean, Earl ROssi, Penfleld McDOnOugh, John O'ROurke, Edward COughlin, and Edward Fitzgerald.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-07
FIRE RECORDS

Firemen were called to minor blaze in the office of the Jewish Home for Aged, 147 Cooke street, yesterday afternoon, but found it had already been extinguished by the superintendent, Lieb Hillman.
 A short circuit in 8 trailer truck owned by Hathaway Express Go. was extinguished by firemen yesterday afternoon on Washing ton avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-07
BIoze Destroys Chickens

Leominster, Mass, Feb. 7.-UP)- A dog, two horses and 1,5O0 chickens were destroyed but four persons escaped unharmed early today wheE barn and house owned by Howard Ringer were swept by fire with loss of $7,500.
 The blaze, believed by Fire Chief Ernest P. Johnson to have started from an overloaded brooder, spread from the barn through an ell to the Pleasant street house and caused severe damage to upper floors. Fireman Frederick Gleason suS- tained hand burns in battling the flames that were controlled after an hours work.
 Ringer, his wife and MT. and Mrs Irving Schnack escaped in night clothing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-07
NO PIPE DREAM

Biuffton, Ind. (UP)-Herman Strahm's pipe dream" came true. Seven years ago Strahm turned a small section of an iron pipe into q savings bank for small coins by cementing the ends and cutting a slot in the side. When he discovered that it was filled, he opened it to find @W within and so ordered a war bond for each of his five chil- dren
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-07
Speed Of Russian Drive Inspires Paris Jokesters
Cartoonists and Gag Writers Have Field Day
 Plotting Variations on Favorite Theme
By TOM WOLF NEA Stan Correspondent

though the Red travelling it Is still another hopeful jokes about speed of the Russian drive.
 Good morning" current greeting instead Have heard followed Red probably engndered jokes than it has captured Germans Every civilians
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-07
Hospital Bulletins

Dr. Thomas F. COndOn is now recuperating at home following 8 fall suffered last Sunday morning resulting in a break in his right wrist. Confined to St. Mary's hospital for treatment he has now returned homo and is reported satisfactorily.
 Howard Wilton, F. 92O North Main street, was treated at Wa terbury hospital last night for a dog bite suffered as he walked along North Main street.
 Joseph NardOzzi, 25, 229 Pied mont street, was treated at Wa terbury hospital yesterday for an injury to his arm suffered when he tripped over a box at the For matic O., 123 Maple street, where he is employed.
 Veronica SchelI, IA Central ave nue, was treated at Waterbury hospital last night for a frac- turcd elbow sustained in a fall in WatertOwn.
 Leslie SIOcum, South Main street, was admitted to St. Mary's hospital yesterday for treatment of g possible leg fracture suffered in a fall down stairs.
 Arthur Martin, 58 East Dover street, was treated at Waterbury hospital yesterday afternoon for a scalp laceratiOn suffered in fall on the ice near his home.
 Mrs. Joseph Shreder, B Rail- road Hill street was admitted to St. Mary's hospital yesterday for treatment of a head laceratiOn sustained in a fall on Washington avNnuR
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-07

nor. A bill to that effect is now pending before the state legislature.
 Mrs. Luce said she had urged the appointment and "knew the minute this fine partiat's name was pre- sented to our senate all resistance against giving the governor power of appointment would break down"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-07
Burn Tokyo Lotest Cry

Editors Note: The following dispatch was writetn by veteran Filipino member of the United Press staff in Manila whose home was among those burned by the Japanese.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-07
BRAGGIN' TRIPS HIM

Boston (UP) --- Unsolicited tes- timonlal received by . Boston firm: Seven years ago I used your soap. Since then have used no other"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-07
Give Veterans a Job But Forget Sympathy, USES Official Advises
By ELIZABETH A. HAROLD United Press Staff Correspondent

OMAHA Neb, Feb 7'UP)Empoyes  representative States Enjoyment
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-18
Surplus Hardware
Released by U.S..
Dealers Flock Here
to Inspect Big Stock

Dealers in consumers supplies
from all parts of the country are
flocking TO Detroit 10 inspect
$4 .000,0 worth of hardware and
mill supply material that has
been declared surplus property
and offered for sale by the treas
ury department.
The items are part OF a Sl4,-
000,0 900 lot that has been declared
surplus by both the treasury de-
partment and the Reconstruction
Finance Corp.
II is stored in warehouses of
the Detroit ordnance district at
Russell and f. Ferry and 237
Vinewood, and is the largest
amount of surplus property yet
offered for sale by the govern
ment in the Detroit area.
Items on which bids are now
being received range from clean
ing tissue TO armored cars. Bid
ding is restricted to bona fide
dealers.
Bids on the material offered
for sale here will be opened at
the regional office of treasury
surplus property 209 La Sale St.
Chicago, on March % and April /.
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-18
CHARGES NAM CONTROL

This council" il declared, els
controlled by the National As
sociation Of Manufacturers"
II asserted the attack had been
launched repeatedly since the be-
ginning Of the war hut was now
intensified as part of the postwar
offensive some employers are plan
ming against labor
The article said the union had
consistently fought against hoard
ing of labor by employers. and
that il had given evidence 10 the
Senate Mead committee of this
hnardinq az the committee, re-
cent hearings IN Detroit.
ANTICIPATED HEARING
There is reason To believe"
the article charges, that the
members Of the Automotive
Council for War Production de-
liberately provoked the stop
pages at Dodge Chrysler, Briggs
and Graham-P Paige In anticipa-
tion of the Mead committee
hearings"
Declaring that the anti-union
propaganda drive was making
greatest headway" among serv-
iemen, the writer said soldiers
were not getting the union side Of
the case.
He declared that when some
orientation officers in Washington
tried 10 get a true tabor picture
10 the Scrvicemen they were
stopped by top army officers, in
cluding Mai Gen Frederick H.
Osborn, head of orientation.
The article also accused the
New York Times and the New
York Herald-Tribune OF emphaSiZ-
ing industry charges against the
union and not giving fair treat
ment TO union charges OF labor
boarding.
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-18

Tho glib Medley is hunted by
the FBI and law enforcement
officers IN every state, as well as
Canada and Mexico, for the muir
derS and robberieS OF three women
since his escape from Jackson
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-18
.CI0 Accuses
Auto Industry
Charges Conspiracy
10 Provoke Strikes

WASHINGTON. March II luPl
- The CIO auto workers today
renewed charges that auto manu-
facturers were conspiring 10 pro-
woke strikes in order 10 diScredlt
the union.
An article appearing in the
April issue of the union magazine.
Ammunition, said that certain re-
actionaries' in the industry were
very much disappointed when the
union members voted recently 10
retain their no-strike pledge. The
article said the spearhead of the
attacks" on labor was the Auto
motive Council for War Produc-
ton.
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-18
Defer Workers
In : Industries

wASHIN NGTON, March II
(INS) - Selective service an
nounced today that five vital war
and home front industries will be
permitted TO seek deferments for
"a and 2B men from Is TO 80 in
excess of a 80 per cent limit now
imposed by a month-oid federal
regulation.
The industries are coal mining,
transportation. synthetic rubber
production, nonferrouS min 6
and steel.
No indication was available i'm
mediately as to what percentage
Of industrially deferred Is to 30
year-old employees now may be
retained in these critical occu-
nations.
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-18
2 Friends Reunited
In SW Pacific Camp

In a letter to his mother. Mrs,
Charles Hakim of 1854 Mt. FL
lott, Cpl. Joseph Hakim. %. told
of a reunion recently with a life
long friend, Pvt. Joseph Conigi-
Tiara, %, son of Mrs. Joseph Ruff
fino, 226 Meldrum.
The friends were indueted to-
gether in April, 1943. and were
separated in battle action the fol
lowing August. They were re-
united in rest camp in the
southwest Pacific after many en-
gagements in widely separated
areas.
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-18
Warpah
Sitting Bulls Duds Gone
Believed Stolen

SAN DIEGO. March II up
Old Chief Sitting Bull may be
dead-hut his memory fingered on
today with San Diego pohoe.'/
They were called 10 look for a
bright beaded suit that once be-
ionred 20 the Indian ehiefisin'
which was stolen last night from
Mrs. Gertrude NJ. Wood
Mrs. Wood described the color
f,il garment, taken fnom her front
porch. as complete with leather
Jacket. tasseled trousers, feather
toupee.
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-18

the Brooks robbery TO other pris-
oners, saying:
81 had 20 get money. II was
during the depression and the
bank holiday. There were no
Jobs. We thought Brooks was
good mark and that. If he
were robbed while with a girl
he'd never beef." --.--.----
Brooks "beefed." And when
he told his story, it was relatively
easy for the police to round uI
and convict the gang.
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-18
.0PAA((uses
Auto Dealer
Seven Oil Companies
Cited in Varied Suits

An Injunction and triple damage
action was filed in federal court
by the OPA today against a De-
troit used car dealer and inJunc-
ton actions filed against seven oil
companies on varied charges.
The damage action against Ray
C.. Spooner. $500 Livernois, calls
for a penalty of Sl,178.46, triple
the overcharges the OPA says
were uncovered in the sale Of used
cars. The OPA also asks for an
Injunction to restrain Spooner
from selling used cars above the
OPA ceiling and to force him to
sell dealer warranted cars with a
bona fide warranty.
FUEL OIL CHECKUP
The OPA also asks that Thomas
Fuller. doing business as the Fuel
Oil Service at 20099 Fenkell, be
required 10 file a semiannual
statement with the OPA of the oil
on hand.
A similar action was taken
against Leonard Simms, operator
of SimmS' Service at 316 n. Wood
ward, Royal Oak.
Actions against five other con-
Germs charge them with accepting
fuel oil ration coupons before the
legal validating date.
The Victor Oil Co., 1871 +.
Warren, is accused of accepting
coupons Nos. a and 5 for 15,170
ns-of-fuei-o before the
validity date of Feb. 5. lnjunctions
are also asked against two smaller
concerns, both supplied by the Vic
tor company.
2 OTHERS CITED
They are:
Sam Robino doing business as
the East Side OIL Co, 1912 Prom
enade, and Robinos brother An
thony, proprietor of the Dickerson
Oil Co, 1856 Wiltshire. The Ro-
bino brothers are accused OF val
idating coupons for u, he gallons.
InjunctionS are also asked
against the Standard Oil Co. of
Indiana Detroit regional office at
1011 Fourth. which is accused of
validating $4,000 gallons of fuel
oil.
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-18
FDR's Personal Envoy
Resiuns Post in India

ASHIN TON, March II
UNS)-The White House an
neuneed today that William Phil
lips, President RooSevelt'S per-
sonal representative to India, has
resigned,
Returning to Washington, he
will undertake an advisory assign
ment with the state department.
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-18

This council" il declared, els
controlled by the National As
kociation Of Manufacturers"
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-18
MEDLEY NAMED AGAIN

On Dec "a, the body of Mrs
Laura Fischer. an Austrian alien,
was found in hathtuh- IN a New
Orleans hotel. Medley was identi-
fled through photographs, as her
companion. Her jewels were miss
ing. Medley was indicted for
murder
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-18
PHOTOS IDENTIFIED

Indicted for one Staying in New
Orleans. he is sought for others,
fashioned i'm the same pattern, of
a woman in Chicago and one in
Washington.
The six-foot thug walked away
from a guard in downtown Jack
son with 500 in cash belonging
TO prison inmates and employees,
last Nov. q. The money was given
him 10 purchase war bonds.
Photographs OF Medley were
Identified in Chicago as pictures
OF the man who registered in a
hotel with Mrs. Blanche thinner
man, 80. a telephone operator.
Mrs. Zimmerman was later found
dead in a bathtub. her fur coat
and jewels missing. Two of her
rings were later found IN a Wash
Il
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-18
PRISONER DISAPPEARS

ADVERTISEMENT
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-18
Ship Blown on Rocks

COOS BAY, Ore, March II
UP) A lumber-laden freighter
was driven onto rocks off the
Oregon coast today by 95-mile-
an-hour gale which prevented the
coast guard from rescutng the
crew.
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-18

Order the United States War
Savings Stamps from your De-
troit Times carrier. He'll de-
liver them to your home.
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-18

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companion. Her jewels were miss
ing. Medley was indicted TO!
| murder. --....--.---.--------
ON March TO- the body of Mrs
Nancy Boyer, red haired dlvorcee
was found in her exclusive Wash
ington apartment. Medley wa:
tagain identified through pictures
Technically, the FBI is seeking
him on a charge OF "unlawtu
/ flight to escape prosecution Thi:
carries a 5-year federal prison
/ term.
New York police were tippec
off Saturday that Medley was
headed for that city carrying two
1.3S-Caliber revolverS.
Under a 80 to 60-year sentence
for the kidnap robbery of Louis
K. Brooks. eX-mayor of Marshal
and a wealthy manufacturer, Med
ley Immediately set out 10 be
model prisoner when he entered
jackson Prison in March, 1884.
Medley was eligible for a hear
! ing by the parole board a year ago
after completing 10 years OF ms
sentence.
The Brooks conviction was Med
| ley's third felony. In 1927, he was
sentenced in Arkansas TO foul
years for obtaining money under
false pretenses.
Medley worked at various re-
sponSible jobs while in Jackson
Prison. One of the fastest typlSt'
remembered at the institution anC
an excellent penman he was hal
clerk, did maintenance work anC
looked after books and records II
the deputy wardenS office. HI
was active in prison athletics.
VOLUNTEERED FOR JOBS
HE would volunteer for all
kinds of difficult jobs" ID. c.
Petit, assistant deputy warden
said. "Many times he worked all
night on reports that had to be
finished. His work was flaWless."
He became active IN raising
money for the various war bono
drives among inmates and en-
ployeS. Since the first drive, more
than 100000 in bonds were pur-
chased by institution perSonnel
and prisoners.
He was made a "scmitruSty,'
according 10 Warden Harry II
jackson, and allowed to visit vari-
Gus parts of the prison.
1t was through these activities
that he made his escape.
Convincingly, he explained tc
1t. Howard Freeland, prison Off
Ger, that il was necessary TO visit
the bond drive headquarters in
Jackson to get literature. Free
land accompanied HIM to the city
early on the morning Of Nov. ~
Freeland, contrary 10 a prison
rule, failed to search Medley
Warden Jackson said.
PRISONER DISAPPEARS
Freeland let Medley out of his
car at the bond drive headquar-
ters on Jackson'S main street at
9 a. m. while he drove to a park
ing lot. three blocks away. When
he returned, Medley was gone.
Freeland had so much conf
dence in the confidence man anC
robber that he did not report the
escape until $50 p. m. Medley
hatless, wearing a blue prison
overcoat and trousers a white
shirt and with 500 in his pockets
had a start of almost II hours.
He often admitted his part II
! ADVFETTSFNFNT
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-18
Medley Talked Way
Out ofJackson Prison
BY RAY GRARDIN

Joseph Medley dapper 4yeaod kdnaper and confidence
man. literally talked his way of Jackson Prison had
Saturday of the manhunt since John