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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-17
U. s. Destroyer Commissioned

Boston, Aug. i7-(UP) The U. &. Destroyer Ernest O. Small honor- ing Q late Waltham Rear Admiral who distinguished himself as conn manding officer of the U. s. Cruis- CT Salt Lake City, will be commits sioned Tuesday atsthe Boston Navy Yard. it was announced today.
 The 2.200-ton craft was built at the Bath (Me.) Iron Works where it was launched June i4. Small's widow. who resides at 3i00 MacoInb street) Washington. christened the vessel. W
 Born in ioes. Small attended the U. 6. Naval Academy and was eola- lnisslono0 nn knelsn ln t9i2. As Q Captain he aeeHiacd command af the Nall Lake cIiy early ln Iof2 and znE s0hsaauanl Rcfion wae awarded i'ie Navy cfosa fof h>Zolrm ln tne
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-17
Dairy Owners Sue for Fire

Destruction of the Canadian Dairy and its equipment by fire last June 3 is the basis of a $2O,000 civil ac- ton filed in Superior Court today by Henry J.. Base and Emil Le- Compte, owners, against the Bur- ton Ford Co. of Waterbury, install Tor of boiler equipment at the prem ises on Bucks Hill
 The plaintiffs, both residents of Waterbury, claim the installation was faulty and was the cause of the spontaneous fire, which caused damage of $13,627. .25. They state equipment for pasteurizing milk was ruined, and since the fire the dairy has been paying two cent, a quart to have its milk, which to- tals about l,200 to 1900 quarts daily, pasteurized.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-17
By ". R. HIGcINBoTHAM

United Press Stan Correspondent
 London, Aug. 17 -(UP)-- Japan pleaded with Gen. Douglas MacAr- thur to halt the Soviet offensive in Manchuria today, but the Soviet radio ordered Red Armies to press on and kill without mercy"
 Tokyo's radioed appeal to Mac- Arthur said that Russian spear heads reached point west of the Mukden area of southern Man. churia this Inorning-an indicated advance of perhaps 250 miles from last reported Soviet positions.
 The Japanese note did not say how far the Red Army was from Mukden, but its wording indicated the. city soon would be besieged. With pre-war population of B. 880,000 and huge war plants, Muk- den Is the most important, city in Manchuria. s4
 Claims Interference
 Tokyo contended the continued Soviet offensive was making Jap- arese compliance with Emperor Hirohito's cease-flre order dificult, but a Soviet conamunique last night charged that the Japanese were counter-attacking rather than halt ing resistance.
 Radio KhabarovslE, voice of the Soviet Far Eastern command, broadcast . new call for Soviet ad- vances some three hours after Tokyo announced the Japanese note to Macarthur.
 Our offensive is continuing, 1" Khabarovsk said. Your orders are to advance. Forge ahead until the Japanese imperialists are forced to lay down their arms and surrender into your hands. K
 We call on you to. avenge the death of your comrades. Kill with- out mercy. Make sure the beasts don't get. away. Pursue them with-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-17
Employees Fete Employers

New York, Aug. 17.-(UP)-Some 25O employees of the S.. Stroock & Company, woolen manufacturers. planned a clambake for their em- ployers tomorrow to build up man agement morale"
 The idea, employees said, was a recognize that management had its trials in wartime and deserved a hand from the hired hands. On the grounds of the company's mills at Newburgh, N. Y.. employees will feature a feast and square dance, and distribute a dummy newspaper headlining the end of wartime curbs on manufacturing. lowered taxes and textile situations wanted" advertisements.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-17
Lift Bon On Teleqroms

Washington. Aug. 17-(UP) The government today removed the ban on congratulatory and greeting tele- grams.
 New orders also will permit Vest ern Union, as soon as it desires. to transmit singing telegrams again and to use messengers for other purposes than delivery of telegranas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-17
HOLD SOLDIERS

Boston, Aug. 17-(uP)-A former flyer who successfully posed as an American soldier and drew army pay was freed of an inpersonation charge today but his case was given to immigration authorities for dis position.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-17
French Sign Chorter

Paris, Aug. T.-(UP)-The French foreign ofiice announced today that France has signed the United Na- tons Charter and has informed the United states government of It's ac- ton.
 President Gen. Charles De 0aulle and Foreign Minister George Bidault signed the document of ratification on Aug. il, the foreign ofilce said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-17
MlDDL LEbuRY CeFFesondenti Nancy Rilsyi
 zeIephene s-sAs0.

MiddlebuFy, Aug. i7-Cpl. stephen Rauseher. son of Mrs. Anna Raus- cher. 6hadduck road. who lives nt RikeeWood street. was scheduled to dock at Boston yesterday aboard the ship Benjamin .. Milan.
 MT. and Mrs. H. M. nateheIor, Yale avenue. leave this Woek end for Hlaniic. where fhoy Wili npend soYs 1InI faYf Mf nel1|lIeI's mother *'lQ hos hIsIl 41eH4inz H1.z'e 'IHse
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-17
CONFUSION I'M CHINA

Chungking, Aug. 17-(UP)-Tokyo said today nas China had informed Generaissmo Chiang Kai-shek that he agreed to surrender his armies but later had chaed that part of the Chungkng army still was attacking tne Japanese
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-17
WAR TRIALS

London, Aug. 17-UP)-The four-pOwer representas tves charged with prosecuting Naz Germanys major war criminals left for Nuremberg today with the pr0sc tnas all censorship would be lifted to give the world Tree anu full account of the trials.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-17
POINTER R-ATTACKS GO ON

Moscow Aug l7-(UP)-COn1uslcn touay appeaIeu pp, T' N surround events in Manchuria where it believed Jap anese field commanders in defiance of or in connvance their high command had launched cOunter-attacks Wn were taking on the proportions of agans Soviet forces
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-17
STRIKE CONTINUES

St LOuis Mo-, Aug. 17-(UP)-Greater St. Louis was without for the second straight day today the two evening and morning suspended puDca ton because of strike of carriers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-17
CHASE co. CLOSES

The Waterbury Mfg Co., division of the Chase bIass Copper Co., shut down completely shortly before cos purpose of conducting inventory and making read1us1 ment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-17
TO STREAMLINE GOVERNMENT

Committee today Aug 29 to begin hearings on bill p give President Truman unlimited to sreamne tne Federal Government.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-17
PRESIDENT IN PRAYER

Washington Aug. 17-(UP)-President Truman anu his family will lead the nation it's day of prayer Sunday when he and family attend nOndenomnaonal serves in inc east room of the White House at 10 a. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-17
Late Bulletins
PETAIN SENTENCED TO LIFE

Paris, Aug. 17-(UP)-Gen Charles Desiauile com ted the death sentence Marshal Henri Philippe Petan t. life imprisonment today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-17

Raaio R not thriving ln Belgian Congo where tic 5000 while popu- lal|1n lS scnttered over g00 GOO square miles and euIg three towns aeVe electricity 4t nQnfa a aaY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-17
Borough E7ds Large
 War 1T { Casualty List
1883 Men and Women Serving; Eugene Montondri First Rubber Town Resident Killed, No Women Casualties {.
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COrrespondent Larry shepley, Fhone Naugatuch See5

Naugatuck Aug 17--A total of sixty-two local men were killed in action in World War H. Borough Clerk Charles Day custodian of the honor ro disclosed today There 1888 Naugatuck and serving in the past war he declAred t5fss tef6 z.s sa NtTF
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-17
Russions Accept MocArthur

London, Aug. IJ--(UPl-Hadio Moscow today broadcast a Tass News Agency stateinent asserting that Russia had no objection to Gen. Douglas MacArthur as Sue preme Allied commander of Japan occupation forces.
 The statement was q denial of report broadcast by OBS London Correspondent Edward R. Murrow that the Russians had wanted q Soviet supreme commander.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-17
WHAT PRICE 0E0RYs

Guam. Aug. i7--(uP)-eign of tho times: The price Of mixed drinks ln the Pacific feet ofncers club Wns reduced from % to 70 cents effective today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-17

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-17

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-17
Frank Rutcher On Yisit

Prank Butcher. yeomap i/c. sta- tloned at Melville, R. T., Is visiting bis mother. Mrs. Norman Butcher. 367 High street. He took part in the landings at salerno, Anzio. Malta and Southern France. A brother, Pvt. William Butcher. is on duty In the Pacific.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-17
Sunday Day Of Prayer

Mir, and Mrs. Arvid Nelson, New York City. are visiting MT. Nelson's parents, MT. and Mrs. Charles Nel- son, Grove street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-20
Bob Cronk On AIobamo
 Ship Roided Jop
 Homelond Twice

Aboard the USS Alabama in the Pacific F. Cronk, seaman, first class, USNR, son of MT. and Mrs. Abram s. Cronk, A Colley street, Waterbury, Conn, is serving aboard this battleship which in one months time raided the Japa- nese mainland twice, bombarded a Jap-held island north of Okinawa and rode unscathed through vio- lent typhoon.
 one of the raids against the Nip homeland was uneventful, but dur ing the other operation the Mighty A, as the man-o'-war is known to her crewmen, ran into a hornets nest of Jap suicide pilots.
 Scores of the Kamikaze planes were shot down outside the task force formation. but at least four came in close enough to be splasfed by the guns of this and other ships. Alabama gunners claim credit for downing two of these planes and for assisting in destroying another.
 One Kamikaze. a "zeke"-type nghter, flew through clouds of ack- eck before singling out this ship as his target, but as he turned to make his death run his plane was hit and crashed flaming, a scant 300 yards away.
 During her bombardment assign ment, the Alabama turned loose her g. and l6-inch guns to pulverize Jap shore installations.
 The typhoon the battleship experi- enced pounded the 35,000-ton vessel for hours, causing her to pitch and toss heavily, but she came through undamaged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-20
Paul Vinci Sees Action
 OokviIIe Youth
 Pr Boot Gunner

In the Southwest Pacific.-Patrol- ing up the shallow Kalapis river, North Borneo, recently, two PTS of the seventh fleet shot up enemy installations and pill boxes along the waterfront, returning to their base with minor casualties.
 Paul J. Vinci, 24, gunner's mater, first class, son of MT. and Mrs. Gaetano Vinci, Linden avenue, Oak vile, Conn, was stationed behind a machine gun board a boat during the skirmiSln.
 Dense trees shut out the view of targets along the river bank, so we closed to 75 yards" related Vinci, who said that after firing many rounds of ammunition, the Japs de- cided to open up.
 Mortar shells and machine guns bullets splashed all around us," he declared. About thirty shots ripped into my PIT and one punctured the gas tank"
 But the PIT still had plenty of life left and made another run, silencing the enemy guns before be- ing lowed back to the base.
 The Connecticut bluejacket att tended Waterbury high school. En- listing in December, 1942, he was sent to the motor torpedo boat squadrons training center, Melville. R. I.
 He's a veteran of 60 PIT combat patrols in the southwest Pacific.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-20
Dan Savage Ends sTucson Army Course . 0okvilIe Corporal
 Graduates as T0iI
 Gunner in Arizono

Davis-Monthan Field, Tucson, Ariz, Aug. 20-Soon to go to the Pacific area is Cpl. Dan. E. Savage, son of Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Saw age, 214 Falls avenue, Oakville, who was recently graduated here as tail gunner of a P-29 Superfortress crew. Savage was a member of the fifth B-29 crew class to be readied for combat and graduated from Davis-Monthan Field, since Super fortress training was inaugurated here last February. Supervised by veteran combat instructors, these eleven-man crews have been taught to work together in the skies as highly-precisioned teams, and now, they will bring their combined training effort to bear upon the enemy by continuing the highly destructive B-29 bombardment campaign that is now wiping out his war-making facilities.
 Before joining the Air Forces in July, 1944, he was graduated from Crosby high school where he was member of the football team.
 For a year of efficiency, fidelity and exemplary behavior in the army, he recently was awarded a good-conduct medal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-20
Fl. Drummer Given Medal
 LocoI Man Aided
 Lost Bottolion'

A Troop Carrier Base, France: Private Harry B. Drummer. who was employed at the Front Page Restaurant before entering the army, was recently awarded the Ar Medal for participation in combat flights with Troop Carrier Forces The presentation was made at 6 formal ceremony by Major Morris Anderson of Q Troop Carrier Wing.
 Private Drummer served as a dropmaster with a Flying Querter- master unit that was responsible for al aerial resupply of American units with the Allied Airborne Army as well as any other. isolated forces dependent on supplies by parachute The Flying QM dropped supplies during the alrborne lnvasions ot Normandy and Holland. to the Lost Battalion" at Mortain, 70 ;he surrounded i0ist Alrbofne garrison ak nastogne, and to Third Army units at Prum cut off from their normal supply means due to flooded rivers and dlfiieult terrain.
 These same planes Of Maj. Gen Paul ., Wiillams' Troop Carrier Forces sueged ellders and eAr:ifd paFaiFoopeFs ln tho aerial invallcils besldsS flying thousAnds of front line supply hanlG. ovacnAtlne wound eA e liberated prisoners on the co. turn trip.
 Private nTummeF hos sefvod oveEs seas foF twenty one months and gas lsdueled ln January, iei1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-20
H. BieeIow Made Colonel
 West Main Men
 Serves in Italy

Peninsular Base HeadQuarters, Leghorn, Italy.-Col. Horace r. Bige- low. son of Mrs. Fl. w. MacNeil, i04 West Main street. Waterbury, Conn, has recently been promoted from lieutenant colonel. He is the com- fnanding ofilcer of the 232nd Ord. nance Base Depot. important unit of this base, main service and sups ply organization for the victorious Fifth Army and ground forces and installations Of the U. 6. Air Corps and Navy in the Mediterranean Tkeater Of Operations. The base is commanded by DrIgadieF General Francis E. OK.
 Husband Of Mrs. Horace v. Blse- low, and father of Louise Ann and Judith nieelow, Denver. Cole, he has been in the regular Army since graduation from the United states Military Academy. West Point, N, Y iie attended Ordnance eohoo| and Command and General Stan HcheoI, LeayonWogth. Kansaf, ln lD4a. We Wears lnt Mediterranean TheateF oi op1failonA eamraIsn nitbQ vllh oile Battle fsrlIelpa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-20

S/Sgt. Anthony c. Kasputis, son of MT. and Mrs. John Kas- putis of 59 Andrew avenue, Nau- gatuck, is recuperating from an appendectomy at Bradley Field. Windsor Locks, Conn. Sgt. Kas- putis was taken i'll while on 6O- day furlOugh.
 A prisoner of war for eight months, Sgt. Kasputis was wOund- ed in the leg by enemy fire, after he parachuted from his plane on . mission over France and was interned in Germany.
 He holds the Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster and the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster. Be- fore entering the Army Air Forces, Sgt. Kasputis was eIn- pIoyed by the U. s. Rubber Com pany. He attended Naugatuck high school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-20
Mozzei's Unit Given Praise
 LoeaI Lad With
 luzon Infontry

With the 38th Division on Luzon- Performing a dual job of command post guard at night and protec- ton for supply trains by day, a heavy weapons company of the 151st Infantry, 38th Division, including Pfc. Adolph D. Mazzei, of Water bury, Conn, killed 37 Japs, and as- sisted in the delivery of ammuni- tions and rations to forward troops.
 The company set land mines around the perimeter, which took a heavy toll of the Japs as they tried to infiltrate into the lines at night.
 When dawn came, the men car- ried the dead Japs away from the defenses and started over the muddy trails of the Sierra Madre noun tains with the Filipino carrying party to deliver the supplies to the front.
 Pfc. Mazzei is the son of MT. and Mrs. Frank Mazzei, IA Bradley ave- nue, Waterbury, and the husband of Carrie Mazzei, who resides at 722 East Main street, Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-20
CHESTER RUTKOWSKI

For heroic achievement" in Ger many on February 27, Cpl. Chester Rutkowski, 24, North Main street, has been awarded the Bronze Star medal while serving with the 80th Infantry Division of the Third Army in Germany.
 The citation read in part: Cpl. Rutkowski, serving as gunner, had taken up new firing positions near Wiersdorf, Germany, on February 27, and enemy artillery was smoking shells into the gun position.
 Realizing that the smoke would give hostile observer target on which to register, Cpl Rutkowski immediately covered the smoking canister with dirst despite the danger of artillery falling in the area. His courage, resorcefulness, and devotion to duty exemplify the highest tradition of the armed forces of the United States"
 Previous to entering the service in April, 1922, Rutkowski was em- ployed by Martin Kelley, tree sur- geon in Waterbury.
 He attended Crosby high school and has three other brothers serving with the armed forces, Watler, petty officer 1/-, in the Pacific; Pvt. Ed- ward, stationed with the Army in the Pacific, and Seaman Perry, in the Navy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-20
Subotoitis, Roy Return This Month Waterbury CTS
 Sailing Home
 From ItoIy

With the Fifth Army, Italy-Pvt. J. Joseph Subataitis, a cook, and Cpl. Arthur J. Roy, son of Mrs. H. Johnson of West Grove street, a motor maintenance man, both res- idents of Waterbury, Conn, will be among the Connecticut men slated to sail from Italy to the United States this month as members of the retiring 18th Custer" Division and undergo a final screening to determine whether they will return to civilian life.
 Unless the Army classifies them as essential and can find no ne to replace them, they will be honor ably discharged soon after their arrival in the United States. They are scheduled for transfer to the personnel center nearest their homs within 48 hours of the time of their arrival in the United States. Until they are transferred, they will be at a port or in a staging area, either of which is closed to the pub lie.
 The 85th, a Selective Service out fit that fought in the Italian cam paign under Fifth Army, has been restaffed and is now composed en- tirely of men who have adjusted service rating scores of 85 or more and are eligible for release from the Army, contingent only on the final screening. They served in the Italian campaign as members of the 34th Red Bull" Division, the 91st Powder River" Division, the 10th Mountain Infantry Division or some other Fifth Army unit. Some Of them were members of the 18th be- fore it was reStaffed.
 The 85th was first reactivated in August, 1917, at Camp Custer, Michigan, and served in the World War on both the western and east ern fronts.
 It was reactivated in May, 1942, was put through maneuvers in Lou isiana in the spring of 1943 and moved to the Mediterranean theater in December of that year.
 The 85th met the German enemy along the Gustav Line in Italy in April, 1914, as a unit of the Fifth Army and advanced from Minturno to join Allied beachhead forces after the breakout from Anzio. The Custer men fought through Rome to 50 miles beyond the Eternal City. then were drawn back for rest. They were put in reserve positions below the Arno River, later being moved to holding positions on the river. Crossing the Arno after Florence had fallen, the 9th battled through the Gothic Line, fighting over mountainous terrain in rain and mud against stiff enemy resistance. When Allied forces broke into the Pc valley the division played a leading role in the whirlwind spring finale that led to unconditional sur render of all enemy forces in Italy.
 The division, commanded by Ma for General John B. Coulter, is the first Selective Service division to be inactivated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-20
Jones Winds Up Virginia
 Army Course
Former Lawyer
 Here Completes Lexington Work

Lexington, Va, Aug. 20- Among the graduates of the 21st Informa- ton and Education course at the School of Personnel Services, Lex tngton, Va, last week was 2nd Lieu tenant William F. Jones, JI., of 29 Second Avenue, Waterbury, Conn.,, 2 grduate of Holy Cros College and Boston College of Law.
 In Army information and educa- tion activities, these men will aid in bringing the War Departments information program to American troops all over the world. The ob- Ject of this program is to aid the individual soldier in becoming bet ter adjusted to Army life, and to equip him mentally as well as phy- sically to be more efficient fighting man and citizen. Since the recent cessation of hostilities in Europe, this scope has been broadened. Ed ucational facilities available to our men in the army of occupation will be stressed. Information will be dis sen1inated to all our troops, both those in Europe and those in the Pacific as to why the war must con- tinue and, further, that it is the per- sonal responsibility of each and every man to continue the war ahead until final victory is achieved.
 The working program includes in- creasing the soldiers understanding as to why we are fighting by de- veloping his knowledge of the back ground of the war and the nature of our enemies. It aims to keep him informed as to the course of the war and the news of the world, to strengthen his knowledge of his per- sonal contribution to the defeat of the enemy. Its scope aims, too, to give the fighting man an opportun- tty to add to his effectiveness both as a soldier and citizen, through individual and group study.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-20

With the U. s. Army Forces In France-Two years of continuous overseas service were celebrated this month by the 78th Station Hospital commanded by Lieuten- ant Colonel Arthur Dick, 719 Princeton Place North West, Washington, District of Columbia, in the Riviera district of Delta Base section.
 This hospital played large part in the care of sick and wounded soldiers in the Sicilian and Ital- ian campaigns and handled casu- alties of the Seventh and Third armies during the invasion of southern France as unit of Delta Base Section.
 The hospital personnel included Private first class Eugene J. Sheehan of 196 Wo0dEawn Ter race, Waterbury, Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-20
13 Waterbury GI to Dock

Thirteen Waterbury men are ex- pected to return to this country on the Queen Mary, scheduled to ar- rive in New York Wednesday. They are: Pfc. John P. Leary, 329 Cooke St.; Pfc. Carmen Mangini, 610 Will son street; Pfc. Francis Plorde, 95 Scovill street; Pfc. William Dapsis. Hutchinson street and Pfc. John E.. Meinus, 644 North Riverside street.
 Also Sgt. Leslie J. Andomaitis. $40 Highland avenue; Pvt. Harry J. Sears, 66 Thompson street; Capt. Francis P. Breen, 669 East Main street; Cpl. Arthur P. Galipault, 54 Niagara street; and Sgt. David G. Smith. 2e2 Meriden road: Sgt. Fred erick A. Batten, 677 Huntingdon avenue: Cpl. Joseph F. 0ilbar, 384 Hill street: and Cpl. Frank Scam- rolina.