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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-01
SPECIAL APPEAL
 TO HELP NURSES
WAVES Recruiting Officer
 in Broadcast to Boost EnIistments

Phyllis Mathiasen, SD 2ic, who has been recruiting WAVES at the Navy Recruiting station here for the past several months, will make a special appeal to nurses to enlist for service in the Navy Nurse corps over station WATR today at 4:15.
 Her topic will be Calling All Nurses" The Navy must meet a quota of 11,5e5 nurses before June, and Miss Mathiasen was recently ordered by the Navy department to assist the Nurses Recruitment committee of the local chapter of the Red Cross in recruiting nurses for service.
 Miss Mathiasen, who entered the service in March 1914, trained at Hunter College, N. r., where she specialized in recruiting. She is now attached to Recruiting stations in Hartford and New Haven.
 The WAVE recruiter attended Centenary Junior College, Hacketts- town. N. J. She is a native of Red Bank, N. J.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-01
SpeakeaSieS Don't Worry Washington
 No Men. No Spoee. No Llquor No FurMture-NO SOopl
By DOUGLAS LARSEN NEA staff Correspondent

Washington, March i--The dire prediction that we'll have Q reblrth of the old rootln' Shootin' speak easy days as Q result of Jimmy Byrnes' ban on whoopee after mid- night Is just wiShful thinking, acc cording to e concensus of official Washington.
 Times just ain't the same, ofn- cials point out. It takes space, liquor and manpower for a speak easy and none of these all-impor. tant ingredients is available, they say. Besides, there's too much red tape involved in setting up even an illegal business these days.
 In the roaring twenties it was relatively simple for bootlegger to peddle his kathtub hooch in 6 private den of iniquity. All he had to do was find himself D slightly -the-way place, put Q grilled aperture in the door, get 6 pug-ugly to open 1t pass out cards and then wait for the crowd. FIRE WATER SCARCE
 Let's start with OPA's reasons why there won't be speakeasies. Well, first, you've got to have fire water to serve the customers. There's not enough to keep the re- tail dealers satisfied and the dis- tillers don't have enough to keep the wholesalers happy. Of course there are ways around this, but the legiti- mate liquor trade is so good it's doubtful dealers would endanger their business by getting mixed up with crooks. At least that's OPA's lien of thought. How about bootleg booze? You can't get sugar for 1t and WIPE says you can't get equip- ment to make 1t or containers If you could make 1t.
 Skip that hurdle and let's try to 'Snd a place to put our speak, easy. What sites were used during prohibition? Apartments, stores, basements and private homes. It you let more than two people in an apartment in Washington they would claim squatters rights and no customer would ever leave. OPA reports the same situation in prac- tically every other town. The same goes for store space and basements.
 Then, of course, there's the lit- tie matter Of ceiling prices which would be violated probably as they had never been violated before. OPA says 1t would get awful mad at this and help War Manpower Com mission crack down.
 No matter how earthly speak" might be there is still some basic equipment needed such as ice boxes, glasses, furniture and other things. That problem just about answers itself without WIPES point ing 1t out. Where would you get it?
 Even the frills aren't obtainable. Take sawed-off shotguns You can't get shells. Even r. you could you couldn't get hack saw to cut the barrel off short.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-01
9 Cars Deroiled,
 7 Occupants Hurt

Steubenville, Ohio. March 1 - (UP) - Nine cars of the Pennsyl- vania Railroads spirit of St. Louis left the track as 1t emerged from tunnel at Fairplay, Ohio. 15-miles west of here early today. One coach toppled off 8 20-foot trestle into a stream and injured seven occupants.
 Couse of the accident was not iiI1- mediately determined.
 The engine and the car inlmedi- ately behind it were all that re- mained on the tracks. Improvised ropes. made by twisting bedsheets together. were lokered to the over- turned coach to rescue trapped paS- sengers.
 Sheriff Robert D. Bates, who in- vestigated the accident, said that the train was travelling at 20-miles- per-hour when the derailment oc- cured on the straightaway mme. diately outside the tunnel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-01
Lend-Lease Machinery
 Aids Friends Of U. s.
State Department Reveals Economic Agreements Bene-
 ficiaI to France, Russia in Postwar Period

of this country and to enable our Allies to bring the full weight of their men and resources against the common enemy, during the war. But 1t contains a section which mas the effect of permitting postwar aid.
 This provision enables the Presi- dent to continue deliveries of lend- lease supplies up to l948, whether the war IS still going on or not, pro- vided binding commitments are made by July this year.
 One of the three lend-lease agree- ments signed with France utilizes that section for the first time. It provides that France is to receive certain goods and services under two separate schedules.
 The first, largely goods of a civil ian nature and aggregation $1, 675,- 100000. is to be supplied to the French under the regular lend-lease arrangement until the war is over After that the undelivered balance will continue to go to France on condition that 1t pays for 1t in 90 annual installments beginning July 1, 1946, with interest at 2 3-8 per cent per year.
 The second schedule, covering so- called long-life goods such as loco- motives and industrial machinery totalling $9O0,0O0,o00, calls for @ 20 per cent down payment on delivery and the balance in equal annual in- stallments with 30 year period at 2 3-8 per cent interest.
 The other two agreements signed with France are the master lend- lease agreement-identical with those entered into with Great Bri- tain, China, the Soviet Union and other countries--and a reciproca. aid agreement It IS under these that France will be supplied with purely military aid. such as planes, guns and other combat equipment The amount was not disclosed. but it was reported to be about $l ,000, 900, . 900.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-01
Party Lever
 Fiqht Ahead

Hartford, Conn, March 1--tUP) A fight over an inaugural pro- posal of Gov. Baldwin that party levers be removed from voting ma chimes after this year, appeared likely today In the General Assem- ply.
 House members of the elections committee have voted favorably on the bill. although the sentiment was reported not to be unanimous.
 The Senate members of the com mittee will make a separate report.
 Republican opposition was said to have been on ground the removal of the levers would make more work for election officials and would re- suit in no great change in the vot- ing results. Proponents declared absence of the levers would de-em- phasize straight-ticket voting and would eliminate coat.tail riding to Q great extent.
 Meanwhile, Gov. Baldwin signed two bills on which completed action was taken yesterday. They provid- cd for repeal of the statutory limit on the number of standees in buses. and allowed state banks to make loans to veterans under the CT Bill of Rights.
 The finance committee withheld it's decision on three identical bills recommending repeal of the state tax on towns.
 This tax now amounts to about $l ,250,OOO a year. Those favoring the repeal declared the state could afford to relinquish this revenue in view of its present sound finan- cial condition. It further Was claimed the repeal would help ease the burden on the individual pro- perty tax payer. Fear was ex- pressed, also, that municipalities would need every cent they could put away to meet high relief costs after the war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-01
By SANDOR S. KLEIN

Washington, March 1--(UP)-The United States has started to use lend-lease machinery to help its wartime friends get on their feet after the war is over.
 Tn signing a series of lerd-lease agreements with France, the United States for the first time has agreed to make available to an ally large amount of goods and other material admittedly useful for postwar in- dustrial and economic rehabilitation. Approximately $2575 ,000. 900 of such supplies and equipment are involved.
 The deal calls for cash down payment and an extension of credit for 30 days.
 The State Department revealed that somewhat similar agreement was now being worked out with Russia.
 The chief purpose of the lend- lease act has been for the defense
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-01
Compensation Agreements

Compensation Com m ssioner John J. O'Connel today approved the following agreements for weekly payments during disability or for specific payment in case of permanent injury:
 Theresa R. Vaiksnovas of Oak vile against Waterbury Compan- les, Inc, $20.3l for three and one- sixth weeks, one-fourth loss of terminal phalanx of right middle finger.
 Rocco Cochiareli of 31 Bridge street against Clyde Jennings of West Main street, $l5.l3 beginning Jan. 30, confusion of left hip.
 Margherita Daugela of 330 East Main street against Waterbury Tool Co.,, $l5.43, beginning Feb. 2, back strain.
 Robert Carter of Torrington against Waterbury Tool Co.,, $50 beginning Feb. l4, injury to right arm,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-01
Town Taken Minus Loss
BY ANN SPRINGER

With U. s. Ninth Army Enrout0 to Rhine, Feb. 28-(UP)--Tank-rid- ing Doughboys raced into one little German town so fast today they captured an entire Nazi mortar pla- toon intact without a single loss.
 We turned corner not know ing what to expect but we had all guns aimed and ready to fire, said Pfc. Jethro Waldron of Bertrand, Mo-, who rode the spearhead tank.
 We spotted @ big red brick house just on the other side of the turn and let go two tank rounds. That's all 1t took. Seventeen white hand- kerchiefs started moving out and behind each one was brave Wehr- machter. They looked like a bunch of scared rabbits.
 "They were 8 pretty battered lot. The officers were just kids l7 or i8 and the rest were real old and weakly.
 Pfc. Carl 0erking of Indianapolis, Ind, whose buddies described him as a hero of the entry, spotted 6 German tank. :.
 Tt wasn't any joke when looked up and saw that Jerry tank grim ming back at me-" He said.
 Gerking signalled the tank gun. ner but the German tank got stuck in its own trench and became Q perfect target for Bazokaman Pvt. Sidney Shulman of (20 Wabash Ave.) Worcester, Mass. who knocked 1t out.
 Tech. Sgt. Francis Currey Of Hur. leyville, N. Y, who received the congressional medal for action at Malmedy, sat atop lead tank and sprayed the road with 6 machine gun as he rode past the burning German tank.
 Currey said they captured some 40 prisoners in the first part Of the town alone and a similar number came running in from the fields to surrender, leaving their heavy guns Intact without taking the time to destroy them as they had been or- dered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-01
Warranty Deeds

Warranty Deeds
 William Carew and Mary J. Ca- rev to Thomas W. Oliver and Edythe P. oliver, property on Mel rose avenue. Martha Guhring 10 Patrick J. Quinlan and Margaret J. Quinlan, land on Southmayd road
 Louise r. Kirschbaum to John M. gozzuto. Jr., property westerly side of Cooke street.
 Cari CzarzaSty to Goetano Chris tiano and Antonetta Christiano. property on Melrose avenue.
 Also an executors deed from Car mine Ceiarntti. eXccutor on the estate of Pauline Cefaratn 70 Paul La Fauci and Sarah Latauci prop erty on Lmont street. and an ad- ministrator deed from Anna N. Schell, administrator on .hc cs. tate of Frederick A. Schell to Bernadette 2. 5chcll, property on Wacona avenue
 Quit Claim Deeds
 Bernadettc E. Schell to Anna M Schel., property oil Wac ona ave- nue.
 Napoleon Dc MaSo Co Rose Dl Maio, Phillie Romano DiMaio and Michael Dl Maio.
 Mortgage Deeds
 Paul LaFauci and Sarah Lac Fauci to Carmine Ccfarat1. prop' perty on McIroge avenue $4 800. patrick J. Quinlan and Margaret M. Cuinlan to the Waterbury Build. ing and Loan Association, Inc [, property on Southmayd rood. SS,500,
 Release of Mortgages
 Armand Bertrand to ConccttC Jack Pistritto.
 First Federal savings and Loan Association of Waterbury to Ru- dolph Adamchick and Mary Adam chick.
 First Federal Savings and Loan Association Of Waterbury to Mary Elizabeth Noonan.
 First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Waterbury to Patrick c. Sweeney and Katherine M Sweeney.
 Walter E. Monagan. excutor oi estate of James Noonan, William and Mary Carew.
 Waterbury Savings Bank to AL bert duhring,
 Waterbury Savings bank 10 Jules Rompre.
 Edward II. Kirschbaum and Louis r. KirBchbaum.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-01
BroziI Dictator Ready To Resign

Rio De Janeiro, March tU, P) - President Getulio Vargas, vir- tual dictator of Brazil for nearly Is years, may announce his retirement today.
 Vargas last night granted his cab- inet's request for Brazils first gen. eral election in 10 years and specu- lation mounted that he would not be a candidate.
 He may announce his retirement at & collective press interview ex- pected today. Unconfirmed rumors had 1t that he would remain com pletely aloof from the election, but guarantee that 1t would be held with complete liberty.
 No date has been set for the elec- ton. but 1t will be fixed within the next 90 days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-01
Notionui Peoples Assembly Nov. 12

ChuIigking, March l.. (UP)--Gen. eralissimo Chiang Kai-Shek an. nounced today that an ational peo. piles assembly will be convened Nov i2 to inaugurate a constitutional government.
 The date selected for returning power from the Kuomintang to the people will be the seth anniversary of the birth of pr. Sun Vat Sen father of the Chinese Republic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-01
3O,OOO OBTAI N
 '45 INSERTS HERE

Midnight last night was the last time for use of 1914 marker inserts. Registration plates for 2,200 cars were issued yesterday at the Water bury branch office of the depart- ment of motor vehicles. bringing to nearly 30,000 the number of plates Issued here for l945, Mrs. Alice l.. Bradley, office manager. announces. Total number of re-registrations rc- mains constant with the number is- sued in 1044. The office will be open from 800 a. m. to 5 D. m. today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-01
NEVER TOO OLD!

Newport. R. l.. March 1. - (UP) - Another airplane ride Is what John A. Grayson wants most. he said today as he observed his l02nd birthday.
 Newport,s oldest resident, Gray son, enjoyed his first flight at the age of 84. A Negro. he was born in Rappahannock County, Va, and served in the Navy after the Civil War.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-01
Five More Towns Token By Fourth

Randy. Ceylon, March i--'(UP)-- Troops of the i4th Army have cap- turcd five more villages in pushing south and east of the Singu bridge- head over the Irrawaddy 70 miles north Of Mandalay, 1t was an- nounced today.
 In the Mylnmu bridgehead area, % miles west of Mandalay, the Japanese attempted three heavy counter. attacks supported by ars tiliery, but all were repulsed, ( southeast Asia communique said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-01
SECRET ELECTION

Boston, March 1. - (UP) - A secret election mt.st be held within 90 days by 64 employees of the Dor- lexa Dyeing and Finishing Company, of Woonsocket, R. l., to determine whether they wish to be represented by the Textile Workers Union of America (CIO) or the Industrial Trades Union of America unde- pendent), the National Labor Relt- tions Board announced today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-01
WATERBURY CONCERN
 NAMED DEFENDANT

An alleged debt Of $2.i50 con. tracted prior to February 6 Is the basis of a 5000 civil action filed in superior court today by Edward E. Brown of New York city against the Waterbury Sash & Door Co The litigation has been flied in the form of a common count writ, and details will be supplied in an amended complaint later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-01

New York--The Palestine Eco homie Corporation, largest Ameri- can business enterprise In that country, will utilize the additional capital of a new $i,500.000 issue of common stock for a postwar program to develop industry and agriculture in Palestine.
 The Corporation plans to carry out this program of expansion as soon after the war as possible, in order to accelerate the tempo of absorption of new immigrants by creating more opportunities for employment. At the present time. 1t has capital reserves and surplus in excess of $3.b00. .000. There arc l,400 American stockholders,
 Commenting on It's activities, pr. Goldsteln said: "The PaleS-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-01

states law forbidding use of birth control measures. Breaking the present law is punishable by fine of $50, or Imprisonment for 60 days, or both.
 The only other state now forbid- ding doctors to give birth control information is Massachusetts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-01
DEGREE TEAM STAGES
 CLASS INITIATION

A degree team of Connecticut Light & Power company employees initiated a class Of Master Mason degree candidates at meeting of Liberty Lodge, A. F. 6 A. M., at the Masonic Temple last night A meeting was held by the Fel- lowcraft degree team earlier in the evening.
 Merton Stoddard was in charge
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-01
NO CONTESTS IN
 DIVORCE ACTIONS

Two uncontested divorce actions have been scheduled for hearings before Judge Frank P. McEvoy al 6 short calendar session of superior court tomorrow. They are: Panli Edwards against Lady Tell Edwards and Irene Elizabeth Demers Mo. Mahon against Philip McMahon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-01
WATERBURY DRIVER
 FINED IN BRISTOL

Joseph J. Luce, 240 Bank street, was fined $l5 on charge of driving without licence when his case was called before Judge F. w. Beach in Bristol City Court yesterday.
 James H. Faucet, 119 Davis Dr.. Bristol, was fined SIP on a road rules charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-01
BOARD OF FINANCE
 IN SESSION TODAY

The board of finance will meet today at 1 D. m. in its regular ses- sion. Transfers and other routine business will be reviewed. A request for purchase Of an electric types writer will be forthcoming from tho offices of controller and budget de- partment. It will be cited that such equipment will greatly reduce the work involved In making numerous duplicate copies of the many reports filed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-01
RELATIONS RESUME

Paris, March l-(UP)-The gov. ernment announced today that France and Italy have resumed de rect relations. Diplomatic ties bee tween the countries were broken by Italy's stab in-t -the.back attack on lettering France in l040.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-01
FlREMEN RESPOND
 TO- DROWNING" CALL

The fire department emergency truck responded this morning to . call that Q dog was floating on . cake of ico in a pond of Shefneld street, In Waterville, but they found no dog.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-01

tine Economic Corporation, with it's record of many years of sound policy applied to the encourage ment of industry and business in Palestine, has had . part in the development of Jewish Palestine which reflects credit upon its leaders. It has had . number of cooperative. fruitful relationships with the Jewish Agency. the Keren Hayesod, and the Jewish National Fund.
 "In the new period which lies ahead. when American Jews will be called upon to mako resources available to Jewish Palestine in unprecedented measure. the Palestine Economic Corporation might well serve as one of the reliable investment media"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-01
Ne1vs or 

New Haven, Conn, Marcil 1-(UP) Greeting incoming freshmen at Yale today, John c. Schroeder, pro- lessor of Homeletics and Pastor Theology, told them they must not consider education as a luxury" nor as a tool for Ian individuals selfish advantage"
 He said the war can be traced to a failure of presumable educated people ito understand what life is about"
 People think of ar education these not only in terms of luxury but more importantly in terms of use. They regard academic disciplines as training, hoping that the college will prepare them the more successfully to earn a living" If education be only a luxury or only training for selfish advantage, then surely no case can be made for 1t whatever. But If 1t be the means by which man can be introduced to knowledge and wisdom wrought through the races travail, then 1t Is more important than anything else men are about" 
 Hartford, Conn.,, March 1-(UP)- Federal Judge Carroll c. Hincks to- day awarded damages of $2@OO to the OPA against Marcel Dreifuss and Dreifuss, Inc, for violating meat price ceilings.
 The corporation operated meat concessions in the budget markets at Norwalk and Stamford. Over charges at NOrwalk were reported at si5o4, and at Stamford approxim- AtCly $2O0.
 Manchester, Conn, March l. (UP)-Royal S. Peterson, 2l, 8 hos- pital laundry worker, was held to- day for superior court without bond in connecticut with the fatal shoot- ing of Matthew Wior, 47, during 8 reported holdup attempt at his iewelry store last night.
 According to police, Wior told them before he died several hours later that Peterson came to the store after closing hours and he let him in because he knew him. once inside. Peterson reportedly pulled a gun and told Wior he in- tended to rob him. When Wior started to run through doorway. Peterson allegedly shot him three times and fled He was arrested when he returned to his room at the hospital.
 New Haven, Conn, March l. (UP)-January net income of New York, New Haven & Hartford Rail- road company slumped $527, ,223 from corresponding 1944 period, reflect ing severe winter weather conditions in that month, the road reported today.
 New Haven's January net was placed at $590.1l8 against $i,1l7,- 34l year earlier.
 Gross revenues for January de- clined to SIS 3,887,77 from $l4. 4.454 100 6 year before. Freight business de- clined $66l ,611 while passenger rev. enues increased $l93,749.
 Hartford, Conn, March 1.--(Ur) state Commissioner of Agricul- ture Olcott F. King advised retail CTS today not to accept potatoes listed as top-grade unless they bore the stamp "U. s. No. Grade
 King said he had received many complaints that inferior potatoes were being palmed off as best quail ity.
 Hartford, Conn. March 1.-tUP) Brig. Gen. Reginald B. Delacour was a patient at St. Francis hos uital today for a checkup, according to his physicina. He was expect cd to remain under observation for several days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-01
Late Realty NeUs

The following real estate deeds have bene filed in the office of Town Clerk Mary c. Kilmartin:
Evening star., 1945-08-01

WRIST WATCH, Iady's yellow gold. found
July 27, 1945. Owner make claim by
proper description. Call after 8 pm.
NO. 5000, s,-
Evening star., 1945-08-01

he left behind a package reported
to contain the fruit of his labors
on his defense plan and the auto
biography of his war-criminal years.
According to reports here, he
asked Spanish officials to deliver
the package of papers and docu-
ments to Joseph Felix Lequerica,
who was until last week Foreign
Minister of Spain and before that
was Spanish Ambassador to the
Vichy government.
1t was rumored that the "evi-
dence" he has collected for his de-
fense consists mainly of political
countercharges against Frenchmen
now in Allied favor.