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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
|CIO COMMITTEES
 FORMALLY CHOSEN
Representatives to Attend Public Hearings on
 Labor Bills

Local 251, CIO, last night named committees to participate in fields of legislation and political action. The committee will immediately un- dertake the task of appearing at public hearings on sereval labor bills now before the General As- sembly.
 The following committees were chosen: Legislative committee:
 Armand Fiorelli, president of the local, is chairman of the committee assisted by George Cunningham, Edmund Storlazzi, Timothy Kear- ney. Elizabeth Reilly, Walter Okosh and Andrew Splettstosher
 Servicemen's activities, Elmer Darn, chairman; Charles Savino, Bronis Vaiciuslis, Marie Wydra, Louis Migliario, John Cuddy and Joseph Bergenhas; revision of by laws, Bronis Vaiciulis, chairman: Peter Aates, Elizabeth Campbell, Armand Fiorelli, and Joseph Reiner.
 Education and entertainment, Edmund Strolazzi, chairman; Fred erick Saginario, Marie Wydra, Eliz- abeth Reilly, Kathleen Shea, Ar- mand Fiorelli and Amelia Gabriel ski; press and publicity, James Quilter, chairman; Michael J. Barkauskas, Robert Andrulis and Amelia GabrielSki.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
STATE NEWS

Hartford, Feb. 17-(UP)-A sur vey of postwar employment possi- bilities today showed total of 90.- 300 persons would be unemployed in the state three months after the war. but that half of them would be reemployed within a year.
 The State Postwar Planning board reported its survey showed an ex- pected increase of II per cent in the total labor force one year after the war, as compared with l940. Em- ployment levels in all industry groups except agriculture would em- ploy more than in 1943, &C., cording to the survey.
 The board expected 45,300 women would leave the labor force after the war, and that 53 per cent of returning servicemen would resume their old jobs.
 Manufacturing employment was expected to decrease sharply after the war, and reconversion to peace time production would cause a de- lay in returning to full employment. The construction industry was ex- pected to expand speedily because of wartime curtailment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
By FIRST LIT. KENNETH ORMANDY
 Written for NEA Service

HEADQUARTERS, NINTH UsAAF TAC-R Feb. l6-In Tac-R we're jacks-of-al-trades We do area searches, adjust fire for the heavy artillery close cooperation missions for the Army, pin point photog- raphy, strip photography, bomb damag photography scouting work for the fighter bombers, and sometimes We even do weather recce. (Reconnaissance).
 Tac-R is completely development for the U. s. Air Fore. It started with old observation SquadronS in the States and was based very suc- cesSfu techniques used by the British. Before D-Day there only one Tac-R group in the Eu- ropean or Mediterranean theaters and it was in the United Kingdom.
 The tough part about job is that We fly well over 300 miles an hour-were using MustangS-and have to pilot navigate, keep eye out for enemy planes spot targets vsualy and know where they are It's hrad for example, when you're using an artillery map. It has to be big enough scale to show the men on the guns where every house is. We fly right off the map in three or four minutes if we're not ex- tremely carful.
 ITT IN TEAMS
 We fly in two-plane teams. One of our most frequent jobs is visual search of area If we see something inviting we call for the fiphter-bombers and lead them into the target. I've been on six dos" with the fghter-bombers. They destroyed two tranloads of 9 tanks, four tank parks each Of which had 50 tanks in it; three small oil trains. and many conveys on the roads. Four times the fghter-bombers got 300 vehicles per convoy They destroyed three Z-2 sites and railroad gun. imagine that those figures someone figured out that I'm the treaters airSpionage" ace.
 Let me give you an exampe of how we work On the night of the German breakthrough last Decem- ber they sent us out to if any troops were ad- vancng into the area Before I'd gone very far spot ted convoy of some 300 vehicles-painted black h. cldentaly, the hardest things to spot from the air are white-panted vehicles in evergreen 1orsts. This convoy must have ben an SS outfit.
 1mmdlately radioed back what I'd spotted and called for fighter-bombers. put my number two man on the radio channel with the fighter -bombers so he could bring them onto the scene. Then I got on the channel to the ground forces and called for artillery The first shell landed right in the middle of the convoy. No adjustment was necessary
 Meanwhile we were flying, circng the area and drawing plenty of flax It seemed like ages though
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17

Naugatuck, Feb. TIA house-to- house canvass, in connection with the Red Cross War Fund drive, will be made by four hundred solici- tors this year, Miss Edith Steever, executive secretary of the local Red Cross chapter, said Friday.
 This number is four times the total who canvassed at the homes last year. Mrs. w. Glenn Kirby is in charge of the house-to-house drive. It does not include factory solicitors.
 Assisting are the following zone chairmen: Mrs. George w. Carroll, zone 1; Mrs. Hiding Olson, zone 2; Miss Ethelmae Kenney, zone B.; Mrs. John ODonnell, zone 4; Miss Helen Makowska, zone 5. There are 40 captains of teams of solicitors.
 The first meeting of these solici- tors was held last night at the game room of the U. s. Rubber Go.
 Other meetings will be held Feb. 21, g, 26, and Feb. 28 if neces- sary. Films will be shown at these sessions explaining various methods of contact and giving important help in connection with soliciting.
 The campaign will start March 1 and the local quota has been set at $43, 500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
WORK OF SALVATION
 ARMY APPRECIATED

Francis w. Orencole spoke on the work the Salvation Army has done both in this war and the last at a remembrance service last night, un- der the sponsorship of the Wheeler Young post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, which was held at the Salva- tion Army citadel.
 The speaker pointed out that the Salvation Army conducts its pro- gram regardless of race or creed or color and is striving at all times to assist the men in uniform.
 Mrs. John Van Gould opened the services and MT. Orencole and Nicholas Mancini of the Waterbury V. F. w. post presented the colors. Hymns and prayers were offerd.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN

SOA SAiCLAy Rev. E. Einar Kron, pastor Sunday, February 18-- The First Sunday in Lent. 8:45 a. m.-Children's Choir will practice.
 9:30 a. m.-Church School and Bible Class. 10:45 a. m.-Service, when Holy Communion will be celebrated. The sermon topic will be Heaven Inscribed" A special meeting of the Board of Administration will be held at the close of the service. Calendar for week of February IS Wednesday, 7:30 p. m. - Mid-week Lenten Service with meditation on 'The Motive Of Salvation" SIS D. m.-The Church Choir will practice. Friday
 800 D. m. - The Senior Luther League will present The Family Album" and as a spe- cial feature @ "One-man Band" Saturday. 9:30 a. m. Confirmation Class meets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
SPECIAL BUS FOR
 IMPORTED LABOR

Permission to operate a war trans portation motor bus service for the purpose of transporting Jamaicans between Waterbury and Shelton will be sought by the Connecticut Railway & Lighting Go. from the Public Utilities Commission in Hart ford, it was announced today.
 A hearing on the application to operate buses between the American Brass plant in Waterbury and the federal barracks in Shelton has been assigned for Friday, Feb. 23, at the state office building in Hart ford.
 The bus company in its applic- tion states the service would be given in conjunction with it's presently authorized route between Waterbury and Bridgeport and over certain streets in Shelton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
Hospital Bulletins

Albert LanglOis, 34, Worcester, was admitted to St. Mary's hos pitaI yesterday for treatment of wrist and ankle fractures suffered when he fell 15 feet while paint ing at work at the ScOviII Com pany.
 David HilIman, ,, $ Johnson street, was treated at Waterbury hospital yesterday afternoon after it was reported, he ran into the side of a car operated by Mrs. Franklin Bristol, South street, Middlebury.
 Asa Reynolds, 22, 1S4 Locust street, found lying on Pearl street shortly before midnight, was re- ported in fairly good condition at St. Mary's hospital. He sustained abrasiOns and possible rib frac- lures.
 Want Hanson, 21, Main and Warren streets, West Cheshire, was treated at Waterbury hospital yesterday for a laceratiOn above the eye suffered when he fell on the ice.
 Sergeant Vinal CIoney. B, Shelf field Terrace, was treated at Wa terbury hospital yesterday for & laceration of the right finger suf- fered at home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
Senate Confirmation or Wallace Probable

Washington, Feb. IT - CU.P) - House passage of the George bill cleared the way today for senate confirmation of Henry A. Wallace as Secretary of Commerce.
 There appeared little doubt that Wallace would be confirmed after President Roosevelt signed the bill stripping the commerce job of con- trol over the Reconstruction Fin ance Corporation and it's subsidi- aries. The President has said he will sign it.
 Senate Republican leaders con- ceded that house acceptance of the measure without amendments im- proved Wallace's chances for con- firmation. They served notice how ever, that he wouldn't get the post without a fight. The senate vote on the Wallace nomination has been set for March l.
 Senator Robert A. Taft, R., O., chairman of the Republican steering committee in the senate, freely pre- dicted that when that time comes well have quite battle"
 Senator Kenneth s. Wherry, R., Neb., Republican whip in the Sen-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
REPORT GIVEN ON
 ClTY'S FINANCES
Normal Expenditure for January Announced By
 Controller MalOney

A trial balance of the city's budget for the month of January, derived from figures issued by City Control Ter Cornelius F. Maloney today, shows that exenditures and encum- brances during the first month ot 1945 totaled $680, 0,805.33 or slightly more than the average one-twelfth of the entire budget of $6,541 ,8O339.
 This was normal expenditure for January, according to the Control Ter, who pointed out that of the above amount $210,390 represents debt service, which is ordinarily heavy due to payments made on January l and IS.
 Expenditures from the Water Fund, whose budget for 1945 totals $727 ,648.22, amounted to $202, ,583 .37 of which $187, ,846.25 was represented by debt service.
 Examination of the departmental budgets revealed expenditures under Comptroller, General Financial, of $19,991 for the county tax; Police Department, pension fund transfer of $21 ,905 and new motor vehicles, $4,275; Health Department, vital statistics fees $1,097; Garbage truck hire, $4,288; School Department, in- surance, $7,912, and repairs to build ings, $6,036; Water Department, guards for water system, 02,176.
 A considerable number of depart mental items show appropriations untouched as yet. while the bulk of expenditures, with the exception of those cited above, comprised sala- ries,
 A leveling off in the budgetary expenditures average will manifest itself by the end of the first six months of the year, Controller Ma loney stated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
FOUR VETERANS
 ASSIGNED HERE
U. s. Time Corporation Added to List for Skilled
 SerVicemen

Springfield, Mass, Feb. l7-Six overseas veterans, returned from European and South Pacific battle fronts under the Army rotation plan, reported for duty in the Springfield Ordnance District yes- terday and have been assigned to major Connecticut war plants in the interests of increased production of vital war materiel.
 The men, all non-commissioned officers, have been attached to the SOD Labor Supply Section, Pro- duction Service Branch, and will work among factory personnel in acquainting civilian employees with front line requirements based on actual combat knowledge and ex- perience.
 First Sgt Floyd J. Jennette of Wakefield, Mass, has been assigned to the Scovill Manufacturing Com pany, S-Sgt. William A. Forsythe of New Galilee, Pa, to the Amer ican Brass Company, Sgt. Arthur M. Hilgendorf of Chicago to the Lux Clock Manufacturing Company, and T-5 Eric E. Peterson of Woodstock, H., to the U. s. Time Corporation. all in Waterbury, Conn.,, while TIA John Spolar of Glassport, Pa., has been assigned to Stamford Rolling Mills Company, Stamford, Conn, and Cpl. Robert J. Scovill of West Sand Lake, N. r., to the Norwalk Tire & Rubber Company, South Norwalk, Conn. Later the men will visit other plants in the District.
 All six men wear the Army good conduct medal Ind without excep- tion their foreign service ribbons bristle with combat stars. In ad- dition, three have received indiv- idual decorations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
Current Rati0ning Regulations

MEATS AND BUTTER through "A2" through D2" each worth 10 points. vaud
 PROCESSED FOODS stamps through "z5" and "A2" through MP worth points valid. 34 in Book 1V valid for five pounds will expire Feb Stamp w. worth five pounds will be valid through June 2
 SHOES and in Book III each valid for pair of shoes indefinitely.
 GASOLINE coupons valid for gallons each through March 2 B6 C5 C-6 valid for five gallons each
  the 94344 the 1944-45 valid 3 All pons worth 10 gallons unit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17

ate. said he was going to vote against Wallace regardless of the legislation.
 T think that if the bill becomes law Wallace definitely will have a better chance for confirmation, D Wherry said. But I feel that re- gardless of the George bill the sen- ate has definite responsibility to confirm only those whom We feel conforms to our fundamental prin- ciples of government. Wallace does mt fit that picture"
 Senator Tom Connally, D., Texas, a close personal friend of former Commerce Secretary Jesse Jones, said he now expects Wallace to be confirmed. So does Senate Demo- cratic Leader Alben w. Barkley of Kentucky.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
Homeland Invasion
 Feared By Joponese
By United Press

The Tokyo newspaper Mainichi predicted possible" Allied invasion of the Japanese homeland in com menting today on the carrier plane assault on the city, Tokyo radio re- ported.
 Both Mainichi and the Asahi Shimbun agreed that the latest air attacks on the homeland were diversional operations to cover the enemy's invasion of Two Jima," &C., cording to the broadcast which was heard by the United Press in San Francisco.
 Others newspapers viewed appear ance of the mighty U. s. Naval task force as a golden opporeunity for the Japanese to finish off the main strength of the American fleet av one strike" the broadcast aid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
MALE CHORUS STARTS
 REHEARSALS MONDAY

Rehearsals for the 2Oth Annivers- ary Concert of the Mendelssohn Male Chorus will be started Monday at 8:30 p. m. at the First Con- gregational Church, 1t was an- nounced today by G. Loring Borwell, director. The concert will be pre- sented May 5 at Buckingham Hall. The group also will rehearse for the Easter Sunday program to be pre- sented at the church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
Youth, 25, To Die
 In Chair March 26

New Brunswick, N. J., Feb. IT, UP)-Daniel Molnar, 25, who killed four persons in a Cartaret, N. J., cafe, Dec. ', must die in the electric chair during the week of March 26.
 Molnar, who first shot his father in-laW, Adam Rozanski, 60, and then two policemen and child byStander and fled, was convicted by jury of seven men and five women last night.
 Judge Klemmer Kalteissen imme- diately sentenced him. Molnar, who had sobbed and cried through most of the trial, accepted his sentence calmly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
CONFERENCE PLANNED
 BY HEALTH GROUP

Representatives of the Waterbury Anti-Tuberculosis League will be among the speakers at a conference on tuberculosis at meeting of the Waterbury Health Council Febru- ary 28 at p. m. at the Chamber of Commerce building, 1t was an- nounced today.
 The league speakers will be Miss Ann Murphy and Mrs. Bessie Crane. Dr. Edward J. Godfrey, city health officer, is among others who will participate in the discussion. Miss Alice Peak Is chairman of the pro- gram committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
DEPUTY JAILER
 TAKING COURSE,

Edward Kaspryzcki, newly ap- pointed deputy jailer at the New Haven County Jail, is undergoing special training for the post at the institution. it was reported today.
 The new jailer, who fills the post vacated by Nicholas Mona, has been on several inspection tours at the Wethersfield State Prison and has conferred with jail officials in sev- eral institutions of the state
 Kaspryzcki who served in the athletic division under the V-12 program at Yale University. re- ceived the appointment January 5.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
Jock Cokie's Wife Receives Divorce

Hollywood, Feb. 17.-CUP)-Ac- tress Venita Warden was granted a divorce today from Jack Oakic, screen comedian, declaring tearfully that this time it's for keeps"
 In 1888, Miss Warden obtained an interlocutory decree but became reconciled with Oakie before 1t be- came final.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
Sally Rand
 Broke Aqoin

Hollywood, Feb. 17-(UP)-Sally Rand, who makes $2,500 week. said today that she was broke again.
 Mrs. Olive I. Kephart requested a court attachment on Miss Rand's salary. She contended that the dancer owed her $4334.
 Commissioner H. c. Shepherd dis missed the attachment request yes- terday after Miss Rand told him that every cent" of her salary was earmarked to pay off a $5.000 debt to Robert Mix of Key West. Fla. She said she borrowed the money when she was sick.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
Income Tox Men Get Lost Louqh

Cleveland, Feb. 17.-.(UP)-Last year. five reporters of the Cleve- land Press submitted five identi- cal tax returns to the tax experts of the Internal Revenue office here to find out how good they were The experts amazed everyone by turning back five different answers, varying as much as $240.
 This year, they did 1t again but the experts came up with about the same answers, just a shade under 100 per cent in agreement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
COMMUNION SERVICES
 FOR BOY SCOUT UNIT

The Boy Scouts, Lady of Lourdes troop. will hold communion break fast tomorrow morning al, the Parish hall, at g o'clock. Joseph George, scoutmaster, is in charge of the ar- arrangements.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
WAR FUND WORKERS
 TO ATTEND MEETING

The War Fund Committee of the local Red Cross Chapter will hold a luncheon meeting at the YMCA Tuesday. Feb. 27, when Margaret Ruth Draper, Red Cross worker in Africa and the Middle East, and MT. w. c. Bowen regional director, North Atlantic area will be prin- cipal speakers. The luncheon is scheduled for 12:l5.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
WARsHIP COMMISSIONED

Boston, Feb. 17-CUP)-For the first time since Spanish American war days, the U. s. Navy has warship named in honor of St. Paul, Minn.
 The heavy cruiser St. Paul was commissioned at the South Boston Annex of Boston Navy Yard today and Capt. Ernest von Heimburg of Marinette, Wis. accepted command.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE
 FORMING NEW GROUP

The institution of the Silver City detachment and auxiliary, Marine Corps league, tomorrow afternoon at Meriden city hall auditorium will be attended by Dept. Comdr. Ed ward D. Scholey and several other members of the Cpl. Francis J. Jamele detachment here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
DEAD" G1 CORRECTs ROLL

Providence. R. l., Feb. 17-(UP)- Cpl. Robert T. Johnson, Jr.. of Prov idence recently had a unique exper- fence. Johnson was reported killed in the Philippines two years ago, but later turned up alive and well in Australia. So when he came home on furlough he visited the city's honor roll and personally removed his name from the list of the city's dead.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
"AirSpiOnage" Spots Nazi Targets For Yank Guns And Fighter-bOmberS

One of the newest, most important and least known branches of the Air Corps is Tactical Recon naissance-or Tac-R. The Tac-R pilots are the army's crack "arspionage" agents. The following written by the ranking "arspionage" ace of the Ninth U. s. Air Force, It. Kenneth Ormandy 23 Dearborne, Mich, who was third-year medical student at Illinois Wesleyan when he enlisted in the army.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17

Opening of additional government restaurants in England has been handicapped by the manpower shortage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
TOWN MEETING
 NEXT TUESDAY
More Money Needed for Tax Review Procedure;
 Church Notes
PROSPECT Mrs. Edmond MOrin, Corre- SpOndent--TelephOne 5-0857

Prospect, Feb. 17.-A special town meeting will be held in the Community school basement for the following purposes:
 CD To appropriate more money for the completion of the duties of the board of tax review.
 @ To appropriate more money for snow removal.
 (3 To transact any other busi- ness properly to come before said meeting.
 This meeting has been called by order of the Board of Selectmen.
 LLOYD E. PERRY,
 FRANK PLUMB,
 J. J. GRIFFIN
 Church Notes
 St. Anthony's Roman Cathtlic church: Rev. John F. McTeague, pastor.
 Masses tomorrow at 9 and 10:3O a. m. Sunday school right after the 9 o'clock Mass. Confessionn are heard before each Mass every Sun day.
 Prospect Congregational church: Rev. Drayl Williams, pastor: Sun day school for the children will be held at 10 a. III. in Chapel school. Sunday morning Worship Service at II a. m. in Chapel school.
 The Red Cross sewing circle met Thursday at the home of Mrs. Arthur Merriman of Summit road, The ladies are working on bed jackets for veterans hospitals.
 Tea and refreshments were served. Those present were Mrs. E. Shine, Mrs. B. Byrnes, Mrs. Merri- man, Mrs. Arthur DusSeault.
 Service Notes
 Private First Class Alvin Main, 2l, was wounded in action in Germany and has been hospitalized there. The War Department has notified his parents, MT. and Mrs. Elmer Main of 132 Clinton street, Water bury. The date of his injury was not disclosed, but the War Depart ment telegram added that further details will be furnished. The infan- tryman has been overseas for Is months, has served also in England and France. A graduate of Leaven- worth high school. Private First Class Main was employed by the Patent Button Company before en- tering the army two years ago.
 Alvin is native of Prospect, and lived here for several years at the home of his parents in Prospect Center. The state purchased their home when the new road was put through, the house is now the prop erty of St. Anthony'S Catholic church
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-10-28
issue CALL HERE
FOR MORE NURSES

The crucial need for graduate
nurses to care for the increasing
number Of sick or wounded veter
ans in the Veterans Administration
hospitals in this country was stres'
sed yesterday by z. c. Reeves
Civil Service representative now in
terviewing applicants in Room 231
in the Postoffice building here.
Persons graduated from a recog
nixed school Of nursing and regis.
tered in a state or territory Of the
United States or the District Of Co
lumbia are urged to apply for some
phase Of the variety Of nursing &C.
tivity being offered. The salary is
81, 800 per year, plus overtime pay
which brings total earnings to ap'
proximately $4,000 a year.
Reeves called attention te
other positions now open with the
government, such as dental assist
ants, dental hygienists, medical
technicians, chemists, scientific
aides, engineers, engineering aides
and engineering craftsmen for duty
with in the Fourth United States
Civil Service region.
Also urgently needed are patent
examiners to help examine paten
apnlications. The salary is 81. 32(
per year. Vacancies exist for the
position Of chief, medical divisio,
and medical officer. for salarie.
ranging from 49, 10 to $3.50 a year