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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-08
Jops Ordered
 To Sacrifice
BY UNITED PRESS

Premier Kuniaki Koiso warned the Japanese people Thursday that events Of the immediate future will decide If the nation of Nippon L to survive or be eliminated from this earth" He called upon the nation Ia sacrifice everything for the war.
 The premier, in a speech to the sponsors Of Japan'S new sure vic- tory" political party, pleaded for the Japanese to throw away all person al interests and ambitions of all Kinds and rise as one to save our very homes, our homeland and ths Imperial throne from the present crisis"
 With U. s. Marines only a few hundred yards from completing the conquest of Two Jima 75O miles south of Tokyo. Koiso conceded that the iinal Issues of the war in the Pacific may be decided soon.
 koiso's speech was broadcast by Tokyo radio and recorded by Pnited Press, San Francisco.
 The enemy is anxious to shorten the war. He may launch without de- lay a reckless, direct. and violent at- tack against the mainland in the near future. The entire nation must De fully prepared for such an event. uality," Koiso said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-08
TEACHERS PRAISE
 FATHER FLANAGAN

Regret on the resignation of Rev Joseph F. Flanagan as a member of the Torrington board of educa- ton has been expressed by the Tor rington Teachsfs' association in Q public letter.
 The letter states in part: "As ar educator you have contributed ex- traordinary service to the City of Torrington. It is fitting that your great record of effort and achieve ment be recognized publicly by those in position to know best what you have done
 The association points out the presence of the priest on the board gave them assurance their inteIesto would be protected.
 Father Flanagan is a native Of Waterbury and his sister Grace and brother James, reside on Wilson street,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-08
NeUs or Connecticut

Hartford, Conn, March 8.--(UP) According to the State Tax Com missioner today, cigarette tax col- lections for February were only two-thirds of what they were a year ago the same month. r Last month the taxes amounted to Sl67 300, while in February l944 they totalcd $25,3o5.
 All state revenue was off l4 per cent for the first eight months of the l044-45 fiscal year. The per capita tax dropped from $l ,4632 to 9i2477.
 Bridgeport. Conn.,, March 8-(UP) --GeOrge Robert Lore observed on his IOist birthday anniversary, that the second hundred, and not the first, are the hardest.
 "1t takes about a hundred years before a man gets any sense. Now that ! am lOl and have a fair Idea of what the score Is, haven't the strength Co do much about it."
 Hartfodr, Conn, March B--tUP)- Although the Connecticut river was rising slowly above normal for this times of year, weatherman Roy F.. Lunquist said today there was little danger of flood.
 The river has been rising for the past two weeks and today reached 0.4 feet which is the beginning of high water, he said. The river was clear of ice from the railroad bridge above Hartford to the Sound, he reported, and ice damned above the bridge probably would work itself clear.
 Unless heavy rains and high tem- peratures combine this month, flood danger Is slight, he concluded.
 New London, Conn.,, March g. tUP)-Complying with an office of defense transportation request, Connecticut College students and faculty will spend their spring va- cation, March 20 through April 3, at New London. The ODT asked that college spring vacations be can- SGsbg0 tV AVVhu 1U AuuhtlOVdt bVttu of students on transportation fa- cllities.
 Hartford, Conn, March 8-(UP) A reserve supply of fuel oil was released today by State Fuel Ad- ministrator Seth w. Darley for sale 10 householders. Dealers were asked Fe8 to freeze" five per cent Of their available supplies for emerg- ency needs.
 New Haven, Conn, Marchc 8-- (UP)-Federal agents were holding Jack Cab In Los Angeles, Calf. in connection with an alleged intra. state automobile theft ring today. 1 The FBI here announced Kalbi arrest in reporting progress of thcil drive against the ring, which has resulted in the arrest of several To. cal men.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-08
Donations From War
 Workers Big Factor
Various Local Factories Confident Of Passing Quotas
 In nCurrent Red Cross War Fund Drive

rallies will continue to be featured during lunch periods, they asserted.
 A rally which was scheduled to. day at the Waterbury Tool, division of Vlckers, was postponed until Monday noon because Miss Helen Stanley, q Red Gross overseas work. CT, was not available to speak.
 MLS Elizabeth Rielly c. I. o. last night made an appeal to al mem. berS of that organization to con- tribute fully to the campaign, stat Ing the C. | Q. is backing up the drive nationally and locally. Two dollars have been requested from those solicited.
 Radio programs in line with the drive which have been scheduled for the local stations during the re- maindcr of this week include.
 Thursday: Unfinished Business" a campaign feature, scheduled on VERY at 6:i5, and on WATR, 7.45.
 Friday: Fay Clark with Mrs. Jobn H. Dillon and Miss Florence Anderson, newly appointed director of nursing service, Statio VERY, ii30.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-08
By MRS. DONALD J. POST

The Civilian Defense Volunteer ofilce urgently needs volunteer to carry on the excellent work this ofilce has been performing since the beginning of the war in the various community service centers which in- clude the Child Care center, Chase Dispensary. Waterbury hospital, OPA. Girls Scouts, and other agencies. Mrs. Donald J. Post, execu- tive director, of the Civilian Defense Volunteer offlcc, k making a special appeal though The Democrat to obtain workers to help at these vari- ouS agencies in order that their laudatOry service may continue dur ing this wartime emergency.
 Who can resist the appeal of a child1 If you want to see some of the cutest little numbers, drop
 in for . visit at the Kingsbury Child Care Center and view them
 with your own eyes. Their moth- CTS and fathers are working in vital war industries. The kids will tell you where-even the Bmall- est knows that mama is at Ben- rus and daddy is Chase man.
 The Kirgsbury Child Care Gen. ter is doing a magnificent job caring for these children of fac- tory workers, but with their in- crease in enrolment. they need increase in volunteer help
 Here are ways YOU might be of SERVICE snd have FUN doing it.
 Don't you still have yen to go back to the days of dolls? To just relax and forget your grown-up responsibilities2 Well. here's your chancel They have dolls and dolls at the center who are in need of clothes The dresses have to be washed and ironed. and sometimes there's a dolly with a hole in her stockin'." The chil- dren like their babies" modern and up-to-date. If you have a flair for making clothes and de- signing new outfits here are mod els just waiting for the latest sports fashion in Connecticut Living. You don't have to be a matron to do this job. Teen-age gals are invited. too.
 Yes, there are jobs for the men. But definitely. We want a main tenance crew. If you have a lit- tie spare time any morning or afternoon drop over to Prospect street and help mend the broken toys and repaint the playing equipment. Two and three-year olds are HARD on toys! Besides this angle, there's furniture to be mended, shelves and walls to be touched up and any number of odds and ends that need 0 flick of a mans wrist. Volunteer, won't you?
 And. lest we forget, here are other interesting wants.
 The soothing female type to supervise the sleeping room on
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-08
PROBE UNDERWAY
 ATSTATE SCHOOL
James p. Purcell, Former City EmplOye, Again In
 Witness Role

James P. Purcell, former employo Of the city who appeared as the states principal witness ln the city conspiracy case B one of four key employees at the Mansfield State Training school and hospital or- dered Co appear before the board of trustees next Tuesday on employo complaint against Superintendent Nell A. Dayton.
 The order for the four, all ln the classified service of the state, to appear, follows reports that the board may uphold Superintendent Daytons administration and re quest the resignatlona of the four subordlnates. The latter are among il employees who have coln- plalned against the superintendent
 Others to appear include: pr. Helen T. Warner, senior physician employed for IS years; Mrs. Flor ence M. Nichols, director of nufs. Ing for three years; and Miss Ely C. Fisher, X.ray techniciAn em. ployed for about two and one. half years.
 Purcell gave considerable teStl- mony for the state in the latter's case against former associate cm- plyes Involved In the conspiracy. lie subsequently, became affiliated with the state as as1 employe. He Is an auditor, and was employed as such in the controllers once here before the trial.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-08
Late Realty Nelvs

The following real estate deeds have been filed in the office of Town Clerk Mary 0. Kilmartin:
 Warranty Deeds
 A. & D. Inc, to Sylvia Grayeb property on Barbara street.
 Hector P. Boulanger, Jr., to Helen M. Fraser, property on Twining ave- ilue.
 Margaret Collins. ct als, to Angelo M. Calo. property on Easton avenue. Charles E. Woodlock to William J. Derwtn, property on Woodward avenue.
 Quit Claim Deeds
 John J. Collins, guardian of the estate of Edward Canfield, to Angelo M. Calo, property on Easton avenue
 Mortgage Deeds
 William J. Derwin to the Water. bury Savings bank, property on Eastwood avenue, &4,O00.
 Helen M. Fraser to the First Fed eral Savings & Loan association, property on Twining avenue.
 Release Of Mortgagew First Federal Savings and Loan association of Waterbury to Hector P. Boulanger, Jr.
 Naomi c. Smedley to Edward M. and Dorothy M. Ryan.
 Waterbury Savings Bank to Dom- enico and Antoinetta Farrara. Waterbury Savings bank to Charles E. Woodlock.
 Waterbury Savings bank to George Teeter and Lois A. Teeter. Hector P. Boulanger. Jr,, to Less ter E. Young.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-08
Monpower Decision Due Any Time Now

Washington, March 8. - (UP) - President Roosevelt urged today that the Senate hurry up and make up it's mind about manpower legisla- ton.
 Senate Democratic leader Alben ". Barkley of Kentucky reported the Presidents feelings after con- ference of congressional leaders with Mfr. Roosevelt. Barkley hoped the Senate might reach It's final decl- siui, on the matter before nightfall.
 Hc said the President was anxious for us to pass whatever we are going to pass as soon as possible. The Senate leader added, relative to the manpower bill now pending before that body, that i've cleared off some undarbrush yesterday--not in the right way, but still 1t was cleared off"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-08
DEFENSE OFFERS
 EVIDENCE TODAY
Waterbury Woman Suing WalIingfOrd Parties for
 $25,OOO Damages

Defense testimony opened in su- perior court late this morning in the $26 900 civil action brought by Josephine Kean of Waterbury against Margaret and William GrIn- old of Wallingford, the Methodist Episcopal church of WalIingford, and the Town of Wallingford, and the Town of Walllngford.
 The plaintiff, who is Mrs. 0rin- old's second cousin, claims she sus- tained permanent injuries in c fall Jan. 8, io44 on . sidewalk in front of the Grinold home in WallinR- ford.
 The city is named & defendant be- cause of an alleged defect in tho walk, while the church is sued be- cause snow and ice from the roof O. the building had allegedly melted and flowed onto the sidewalk on the adjacent premises of the Grin. old couple.
 Presentation of testimony waS scheduled to continue this after noon before the jury of nine men and three women and Judge Franr P. McEvoy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-08
|Nozis Morale
 Suffers Blow
tFrom NEA Telephoto)

Cologne, March 6--tUp) The
 heavy Allied air attacks on Ger many caused as great damage to the morale of the German people as to war plants and communica- tions
 Panic and hysteria swept through the bombed German cities when the Allies first sent their 1000. plane fleets over Hitler's "impreg. nable" Reich.
 The people were openly cynica of their own official reports. Ca. Sualty figures never were announce ed, although the list of dead pub- lished after big attack on Co logne in June, i043, contained more than 1000 names.
 While widespread disorders at- tended the initial raids, the people gradually became more calm and determined even though the attacks increased in severity and the dam. ages became heavier
 Those are not words from an Al- lied source. They are facts from a German civilian, m employe at the great Cologne Cathedral, who lived through all those raids. He is an elderly man who wants to re- main anonymous because close rel- atives are still liable to NaN re- prisals on the Jther side of the Rhine.
 He revealed these facts while his mild clerical eyes gazed through the gaping holes in the roof of Cologne's world-fameo (. thetlral. Overhead Cub spotter planes planes were circling lazily where often he had seen white-Starred heavy bomberS or spot-lighted night raiders.
 The holes in the cathedral were but part of the damage to the building. The cathedral suffered no direct hits, but the damage from nearby exploding bombs was heavy and will take many years to repair.
 The fundamental part of the ca- thedral, genera. considered t..e most beautiful Gothic structure on the continent, WIS not hurt and the building will be repaired rather than rebuilt.
 Most of the roof is gone, not single window is intact, the mason- ry is scared from flying fragments and the floor is piled high with de- bris.
 It suffered one irreparable loSs-- the nitric. ly carved l7th century organ housing which was smashed along with the modem organ mechanism by falling masonry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-08
Cob Proves Humon Torch
By COURTENAY MOORE

~y OOOsO hfANn NHOVhSBs
 Washington, March 8.-CUP)--He stood On the deck of the battered ship, a human torch, trapped in the flames of his blazing life belt.
 Rip your belt off his shipmates screamed.
 Laboriously, painfully, the sailor raised him arms. What once had been fingers had been reduced by fire to burned pieces of bone.
 This was one of the tragic inci- dents told by the Navy today in relating the story Of the assault transport Galloway. Part Of the in- vasion convoy bound for Luzon, the Galloway was caught in savage enemy air attack which killed and wounded 50 of her crew--but she continued her course to land her troops at the Lingayen Gulf the next day.
 The Callaway was manned by a crew Of Uoast Guardsmen. Tn five previous actions she had a record of two enemy planes shot down ard no American casualties. She was skippered by Capt. D. c. McNeil of West Newton. Mass.
 The day before the invasion of Luzon the Callaway was stean,ing at the head Of column of attack ships through the twisting straits Of the Philippines when the Jap aneSe planes came.
 It. Cmdr. Harry c. Clifford of Swampscott, Mass, the vessels en- gineer, despite hts own painful burns directed the work of the men in the smoky, steam. filled engine room.
 Chief Specialist Norman M. Thomas, of Cape Cottage, Me, and New York City, m eminent painter, aided vigorously in the fire fight ing,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-08
MISS TERESCHI,
 NEW APPOINTEE

Miss Marie Tedeschi of Norwich has been appointed probation ofil- cer for the second district juvenile i ;ourt in Waterbury, according to n announcement by Judge Fred b. ! Faulkner. She succeeds Henry |. Begnal. who was recently promoted to the post formerly held by Miss aKthleen Crowley, now superior court probation ofilcer for New Ha- ven county.
 Miss Tedeschi, who served for- merly with the children's division of the state department of welfare in Norwich, will direct probation of girls for the local court. She Is a graduate of Boston university and did graduate work at the Yale university graduate school of nurs- ing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-08
A ChiLd's Appeal!
Interesting, Worthwhile Experiences Await Vol unteer Workers at Kingsbury Child Care
 Center - Office of CD.V. Issue
 Appeal to Men, Women, Youth.

Tuesday afternoon at i:30. Seven. teen 3-year-olds to keep lying flat and quiet Is quite task. Who wants to tackle it?
 A responsible teen age boy, of i0 or over, or a young father, toplay real boy games with the young, young men" of the center. They demand the sports and you know, girls are no good at basebslll
 And now a sewing job. Sewing tapes on bibS, mendIng sheets, and doing all those odd hastings ana tackings that keep a home up to snuff. You know, a stitch in time saves nine, and that stitch, and that lady to take 1t, are need cd. oh so badly.
 And last, but very far from least. When you're clearing out the attic in your soon- -to-come spring cleaning, take a look around.
 Have you any chairs, small tables, . folding cot, toys, tri- cycles, trains, simple games, dolls, balls, odds and ends of cloth or yarn and books. books to read and books with pictures to color or cut out, any glassware, china r kitch- en utensils2 Have you any of thesep If you have. and don't want them, you know who does? Yep, you're right. The Kingsbury Child Care Center. Some of these articles are almost impossible to get because of the war and they are needed Wtally for the chill dren. Just pack up bundle and leave them at the center, 90 Pros pect street.
 Please volunteer for any of these jobs through the Civilian Defense Volunteer once, Sl Church street. 10000, a Commun- ity Chest Agency.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-08
SIGNED PROTEST
 PLACED ON FILE
WOlcOtt Protests Any Con. demnati0n of Land for
 Waterbury's Airport

Residents of Wolcott represented by Rep. Rose Wakelee yesterday presented to the legislative com mittee on aviation Q signed protest as to tentative plans of Waterbury to construct an airport in Wolcott in combination with Bristol and Meriden.
 The protest generally was based on proposed condemnation proceed ingS necessary to acquire land needed for such project. Resi- dents who owned property located within that area already surveyed as a possible airport site cited the wact they owned such land for gen- erations on which was located their homesteads. others who resided in Wolcott but who didn't own land in that particular area condemned the proposed project on the basis of its being a public nuisance.
 City authorities from Waterbury appearing in favor of the proposed measure reaSserted that the pro. posal still was in the formative stage, and that such condemnation proceedings would not be under taken without mutual consent of residents there.
 Mayor John s. Monagan, Corp. Counsel Maurice Healey, Sens. Ed- ward P. Egan and Patrick Wallace. and Rep. D. J. Mahaney, all of Waterbury, besides many from ali parts of the state interested in aW- ation appeared in favor of the bill.
 First Selectman Robert Wakelee, Second Selectman Elmer Coe. Judge Edward Pracny, Prosecutor John Brouker, and others from Wolcott appeared personally in opposition to the bill. Mrs Wakelee said she knew of only one person in the town who favorS the bill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-08
Current Rationing Regulations
MEATS AND BUTTER

Q through D2 w. each worth 10 points, valid Stamps expire March 3l Stamps T5 through x-5 will and z5 and Az through D2 expire Stamps through J2 will be valid through June 90
 PROGRESSED Blue X5 through points, valid s Stamps ca through G2 expire April 2s H2 through 2 expire June g. Stamps N-2 through S2 expire 90.
 SUGAR Sugar 35 in Book w. valid five pounds win through June An additional stamp will Dc validated
 SHOES Arpane stamps and in Book III valid of shoes indefinitely
  Ai4 valid gallons through B-S C-S, B6 and C6 valid gallons
  Period four and five the iol3Sl three and four of the iet6 pons are worth 10 gallons per unt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-08
ENGINE DESTROYS
 LOCAL MANS CAR

A car belonging to William Car penter, l45 Fern street, purchasing agent for the Patent Button Co., was demolished when struck by a Southbound New Haven railroad freight at Moneys crossing in Yale82ille, last night,
 Carpenter said he mistook the railroad right of way for pri tc road near the crossing, and his mos tor stalled when he attempted to drive the vehicle along the tracks to the road. He was standing be- side the adjacent state highway trying to summon help when the train came along and dragged the car about 1000 feet on the cow catcher of the locomotive
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-08
DRIVER FINED FOR
 USING "A MARKERS

Arnold Acquarelli. 35. 223 Wash ington street, paid 36 for nolle on a charge of driving a car without io45 inserts when his case was called before Judge T. E. Conway in city court this morning.
 Other cases: Dosite Dionne. 56, 352 South Main street, intoxication and breach of the peace. continued to April 6; Lincoln Brown. g, 95 Idyl- wood avenue, Eddie Meadows. g, 88 Canal street, and Joseph Isenberg, 43, 90 Eidridge strete, parking vio. lations, 4S bonds called.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-08
Compensation Agreements

Compensation c o m m iSs toner John J. O'Connell today approved the following agreements for weekly payments during disability CT for specific payment in case of permanent Injury:
 Leo Mlchaud oi 27 Marion ay- enue against Waterbury Tool Co.,, $50 beginning Feb. 9. hernia.
 John E. Ryeal of 13i Highland avenue against Waterbury Factory Service. $20.85 beginning Oct, 24, cCntusions of both feet.
 Margaret Hanson of 8i0 South Main street against Willard O., of Waterbury, 4i3.64 beginning Jan. 26. fracture of rib.
 Hiram D. Parrish of 24 Fremont street against Waterbury Rolling Mills. Inc, $50 beginning Feb. 22, injury to right large toe.
 E,istace McMurrine of 32 Lafay. ettc street against Manufacturers Foundry Co. S23.46 beginning Jan. i6 back injury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-08
COMBAT ANXIETY
 BY DAILY PLANS

Making plans from day to day is an effective method of combating the anxiety that is so widespread today. Rev. Richard s. M. Enrich, professor at the Episcopal Theolog- lcal seminary, Cambridge. Mass. told those attending a Lenten serv- Ice at St. Johns Episcopal church last nighth He urged his listeners to do as much as possible and leave the rest in the hands of God. Mr. Enrich was formerly a curate at the Waterbury church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-08
WATERBURY LADS HELD FOR HEARING

Thomas Cronin. l7, l6 Walnut street, and Leonard Turro, 20. 3O Academy avenue were bound over to superior court after they were arraigned in New Haven city court yesterday on charges of theft of an automobile. John Savage, l8, 3 Den ny street, was freed on insufficient evidence, and Norman Frank, i7. lo7 Orange street, was given a con- tinuance to today. A fifth youth, Raymond Jaeger. 19, 3l Winchester street. arrested with the others by waterbury police on suspicion, was not taken to New Haven.
 Warrants were issued yesterday against the five by Terence c. Car. mody, assistant prosecutor of the Nauagtuck borough court charging the youths with theft of eight bot- ties of liquor from the White EaRlt Grill, Union City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-08
CATHOLIC PRESS
 PROGRAM PLANNED
Federation to Sponsor Meeting in St. JOseph's
 Hall Sunday

A large gathering of Lithuanian residents of the city B anticipated at St. Josephs hall next Sunday when the Federation of Societies of St. Joseph's church will sponsor . "Catholic Press" program. Several out-of-town guests will participate.
 The speaker will be: Joseph Lau- chka, editor of the Lithuanian news. paper America, published in New York; Anthony Kniezys, editor of the Lithuanian newspaper "T'he Worker" published in Boston: and Rev, Dr, Joseph VaSkas, dean Of Marianapolis College in Thompson.
 A musical program will be rend- cred by Adele Oolas, Marcelle An- drikis, Constance Jegela, Mrs. Ste phania Sapranas and Mrs. Nell Mesisunas. Solos and duets will be presented by the singers, who are members of the St. Joseph's church choIrs.
 The program will start at 3 D. m, at the conclusion of the novena services aA tho church.