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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-20

San Francisco. Jan. 20. CUP)-A Japanese submarine in renewal of undersea warfare against Pacific coast shipping torpedoed and sank the Liberty ship John A. Johnson on a moonlit night last November and time rammed. Shelled and machine-gunned survivors in life boats. the Navy disclosed last night.
 Survivors of the Johnson, sunk between San Francisco and Hawaii, related in Navy-sponSored inter views that the submarine criss- crossed the oil-smeared sea spraying the lifeboats with all its deck guns and shouting "banSai" with each hit.
 The helpless members of the Navy and Merchant Marine crew of 70
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-20
 .CIosing-ln On TorIoc
BY WILLIAM E. DISKINSON


 General MacArthur's Headquar- terS, Luzon, Jan. 20.-(UP)-Ameri- can armored columns have driven 50 miles inland along the road to Manila and are only 25 miles from the great Clark Field Constellation day.
 Sixth Army forces in Fair strength" were within few miles of the road hub and provincial capital of Tarlac, 65 air miles north of Manila, dispatches said. Patrols were even farther south.
 GA Japanese Domei dispatch re- ported by the EGG said American reconnaissance operations in south ern LuZon indicated that new landing may be planned south of Manila)
 Construction of a heavy duty brdige across the Agno river some g miles inland eaSed the trans" port problem and enabled tine Americans to resume their south ward march after halting several days to bring up supplies and rein- forcements.
 On the western flank, American ptarols reached the crest of the zam- bales mountains and reconnoitered Dasol Bay on the west coast of Lu- zon against negligible resistance. These forces were expected to strike down the coast toward Bataan, where Americans and Filipinos made a bloody last stand in early 1942.
 Though the forces advancing across the central Luzon plains were approximately 50 miles inland by road, the straight air dis
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-20
315 Factory Scored
By LISLE SHOEMAKER

, Headquarters 21st Bomber Com- mand. Guam, Jan. 20.-(UP)- American Superfortresses raiding the important Kawasaki Aircraft plant in the Osaka Kobe industrial area yesterday scored at least 3l5 direct bomb hits in a 4,000-foot radius of the factory, all but ob- literating the engine plant, photo graphs revealed today.
 Hundreds of bombs cascading down from the giant B-29s hit the huge plant right on the nose" |" indicating that the raid was the most successful ever undertaken by MarianaS-b Superforts on 8 Japanese aircraft factory.
 It was the first time the Kawa- saki plant. situated near Kobe on Japan's main island of Honshu. had been attacked and photographs revealed that two-thirdS of the south and west portions of the engine plant were completely gutted by fire and blast damage.
 Tn addition. a concentration of bomb bursts was reported in the engine assembly plant warehouse area and dispersal area, which is the large airf1eld adjacent to the factory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-20
BIoze Destroys Hartford PIont

East Hartford, Conn.,, Jan. 20 - CU.P0 - A general alarm fire of uncertain origin reduced the four. story plant ol the Universal Manu- featuring Company to mass Of smouldering ruins early today.
 Believed to have started in an air shaft the fire defied efforts of East Hartford and Hartford firemen, bat ting in ner-zero weather. to bring 1t under control. Sparks spouted from the top of the air shaft end spread over the collapse onto oil-soaked floors below. A new and used mach inery firm occupying portion Of the building also was wiped out.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-20
Ration Card Plan Opposed
(NEA Telephoto)

Though retail tobacco dealers here are willing to 'try almost anything to promote & fair distribution of cigarettes, the majority do not fa- vor the proposal of the National Association. of Tobacco Distributors, Inc. for a voluntary punch-card system of rationing cigarettes to the consumer.
 The ration proposal, as announced by Joseph Kolodny, executive secre- tary of the distributors association involves the issuance by retailers of a punch-type ration card to reg ular customers only. the card to be punched by the dealer when the customer receives his ration allot- ment of cigarettes
 The merchants, upon whose Shoul- ders would rest the burden of mak- ing the plan work, in most in- stances, felt the proposal would not only aggravate the present melee but would aid the hoarders who manage to get around town. As one merchant put it an individual may be a regular patron to his neighborhood grocer, the restaura- teur near his place of business, his druggist, and @ downtown tobaccon- iSt.
 ReStaurateurs, druggists, grocers and operators of paper stands re- port being allotted during the past few weeks about 20 to 30 per cent of the supply received during normal times. Cigar stores are faring a little better, reporting a 30 to 40 per cent allotment
 Retailers voiced the following ob- jections to the punch-card plan
 Domenic A. DeBonis manager of the United Cigar store, Bank street: Persistent shoppers would obtain several cards just as they manage
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-20

Hartford, Conn, Jan. 2o.-(UP)- Coy. Baldwin arranged today for a conference with Atty. Gen. Francis A. Pallotti concerning the calling of a special election to elect a successor to the late Democratic U. s. Sen. Francis T. Maloney.
 While a state law requires a special election, the General Assem- ply is empowered under the federal constitution to authorize the gover- nor to fill the vacancy by appoint ment.
 Some political leaders were ad- vocating such 8 procedure which would necessarily require agreement of both Republicans and Democrats
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-20
BaldlVi11, Pallotti Plan
 Special Election Farley

on a compromise candidate inas- much as the Democrats control the Senate and the Republicans the House.
 An ideal candidate, it was re- ported. would be one who had no political ambitions after completing the interim term. Former four term Democratic Gov. Wilbur l.. Cross, who will be 83 in Apriu, was regarded as such prospect, ac- ceptable to both factions.
 Appointment has been urged in some quarters In view of the lengthy process of election and the need of having a full representation in Congress from Connecticut during this highly-important session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-20
Bunny Meroff's
 Fother Succumbs

New York, January 20. - CUP) - Isidor Kohon, Fl, Russian born vio- linist former concert master for the Dancer Pavlova. died Thursday night at his home (60 Cooper streeD in the Bronx after long illness.
 One time conductor of the old Manhattan Opera Company and first violinist in the old Philhar- monic Symphoney Orchestra, Kohon was survived by two sons, Harold Kohon. violinist, Benny Meroff band leader now on USO-Camr shows tour in India; a daughter Sonia Meroff, actress, and his widow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-20
HoIIiston Feors Aridity Threot

Holliston, Mass, Jan. 20 - (U.P0 A new pumping engine was ex" pected from Boston today to rescue this town from a threat of aridity,
 The town went on short rations when:
 A diesel engine pumping water from its artesian well broke down.
 An auxiliary gasoline pumping en- zine blew up-taking of the pump house roof.
 A ire truck, pressed into service as a bumper, could develop only enough pressure to bring a tantaliz- ing trickle from faucets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-20
British Get More Wor News Thon Us

Washington, January 20. (UPD - Vice Chairman Maury Maverick of the War Production Board. just returned fro ma four week Army tour in Europe, believes there should be a gerater flow of war news into this country.
 He said British newspapers get considerably more news on the course of battles than American papers and frequently before our people get it."
 T don't think we're getting enough information to our peo- ple," Maverick told a press confer ence.
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Kodiak mirror., 1945-12-22

We have had requests for some strange advertisements, but the recent one from Edna "Tex" Bezner just about takes the cake. She stopped us Tn the drug store, where she was purchasing a baby bottle and nipple, to have us put an ad ID the next issue, stating that "she and baby left by plane for home." She had told some friends she had the baby and she told them to read about in the Mirror that would prove it.
 It would prove it all right, and she almost did, when she ran out and came back 8 few minutes later with the baby to show us. Cooing at the little bundle all done up in a blue blanket, she finally opened it to show a large doll!
 The next day she left on the plane, taking the doll with her. sMy folks are very religious, "she had explained to us, and am I gong to scare my mother! WheE I get to Joplin I'm gong to take a taxi and fix the doll up on the way and just walk into the house with it. Will my mother be sur- prisedl Pm just not going to say a thing"
 If we were mother, she would n't get chance to say thing.
 Our advertising department, by the way, decided not to ac- cept that requested advertise ment, which is why last week the article had "Tex'' leaving all by herself
 There would be no charge, ei- ther, for an a' ticle telling what happene1 in Joplin.
Kodiak mirror., 1945-12-22
KodIok Diary
(contlnued from page l2)

Despite these samples We have been struggling to keep an open mind. but on discovering what MT. Edwin A. Lahey, of the Det- roit Free Press, said when he got home, we have, Tn his case, closed it.
 ''But nice as these (AIaska) people are" he said, q must re- getfuily report that all l am bringing-out of Alaska is a great abhorence of Nature. Her alleg- ed beauty is banal. -"
 Nou we've heard everything. You can argue about the wea- ther. aud argue about the hous- mg apd just plain argue, but we have always thought that the one conmon ground of everyone would be the beau y of Alaska's scenery.
 But then lets read little more sOf MT, Lahey:;
 There is nothing about a gla- cier or 8 spruce forest as awe-in- spring as the workings of an el- ectric refrigerator or a slot mach inc"
 And "the correspondents were charged oAly 5 D ices instead of the traditional 5, for white fox neck pieces that haven't been in style since 1916 when they were worn around the necks of ladies who patronized the back rooms of saloons without escorts" "
 TMs is the first instance Tn print or out, that we have seen an out and out expression of dis like and unappreciation for Alas ka's scenery.
 Sc 1t doesn't surprise us that it comes from one whose knowledge includes what unescorted ladies' necks wore to the back room of saloens, and who compares a slot machine to glacier, to the detriment of the latter.
 MT. Lahey can have his aes-
Kodiak mirror., 1945-12-22

thetic slot machine and awe.in- spring refrigerator with no quar- rel from us. Just So long as he has them in Detroit-and never leaves them again.
The Coolidge examiner., 1945-05-04
Pfc. Fox Of Eloy
With Medical Group
Serving In Germany

+ Pfc. Noble Fox of Eloy is with
the 166th Mediotl Battalion in
Germany, which supervises activi-
ties of the 431st. 473rd and the
619th Clearing Companies. The
battalion, commanded by 1t. Col.
Frederick c. Hopp, Fresno. Calf,
supports the L. S. Seventh Army
in General Jacob l.. Devers' 9Th
Army Group. Prompt and ade-
quate medical treatment of less ser
ious cases at our advance station
has resulted in return of 81 per
cent of the patients directly TO
duty with their outfits" Col. Hopp
said. a9
Battalion administration demands
a wide range OF duties by countless
small detached units. The Collect
ing Companies station platoons
operate dispensaries in various To-
calities. Litter bearer and ambu-
lance platoons are farmed out
need is greatest.
The Coolidge examiner., 1945-05-04

The Clearing Company, equipped
to handle approximately 200 pa
tients, specializes in shock treat
ment TO prepare battle casualties
for quick transport to the rear.
furnishes adequate medical care for
less serious cases, and provides
for troops dental needs. The
battalion is responsible, also, for
maintaining high sanitation stand
ards throughout the corps area it
serves.
The Coolidge examiner., 1945-05-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Baldwin of
Mesa were in Coolidge yesterday
visiting Bob Edwards and family.
A baby clinic, under the spon-
sorship of the Coolidge Woman's s
club was held at the club building
in Coolidge Tuesday afternoon with
DR.. H. B. Steward, Mrs. o. M.
Brown and Miss Gladys Wooten
acting as judges. A display OF a
great number of wonderful babies
was in evidence and it was diff
cult task for the judges to deter
mine the most physically perfect
Youngsters. The first prize went
to Anna Beth Cochran and the sec
ond to Marva June Wing, for girls.
For boys, the first prize went 10
Hal Arnold Lacy, and second to
Stanley Rose GLADDEN..
The Literature department OF
the Woman's club met with Mrs.
c. J. Wells Monday. A review OF
"The House Divided by Pearl
Buck was given by Mrs. Karl Fish
er. Next meeting will be May IL,
with Mrs. D. S. Davis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dale King left April
22nd for California to be gone
about two months. Mr.. King Will
do special work in the field divi-
The Coolidge examiner., 1945-05-04

O Mrs. benson Ulmer, who has
not been well for some time, was
taken to Florence Hospital Satur-
day for treatment and observation.
Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde
Penix, of San Dimas, California,
arrived Saturday to be with their
daughter until she is better.
The Coolidge examiner., 1945-05-04

Q Nancy Clair NOVEL; was hostess
for slumber party at the home Of
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs a. l..
Novel;, Saturday night Guests
were Joan McEuen. Billie McMul-
Ian, Helen Pew, Anna Joyce Sim
mons and Ina Reed.
The Coolidge examiner., 1945-05-04

We are pleased to note that J.
B. Wylie has resumed duties at
the Main street station after an
enforced absence on account of
throat trouble. He is looking and
feeling fit again.
Mrs. John Bergum, accompanied
by her two sons, John and Bill,
left Sunday for Los Angeles, Cali
fornia, in response to a telegram
announcing the death of her broth
er, Leonidas Williams, in Los An
geles.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Harding
were visiting in Phoenix Monday
and Tuesday of this week. They
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard Harding.
Bill Johnson, foreman on the
construction work of the Mauk
theater says he expects to have the
job completed in the next sixty
days.
The Coolidge examiner., 1945-05-04

f. w. Burke. government in
spector in the Boulder dam pro-
ject, was in Coolidge Wednesday
visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. T. Burke.
The Coolidge examiner., 1945-05-04

Mrs. George Dempster returned
last week from Sikeston, Mo-,
where she had been attending her
father who is i'll at his home.
The Coolidge examiner., 1945-05-04
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7/
TEN YEARS AGO
TEN YEARS AGO

sion of Education Headquarters on
Museum Exhibits.
The Coolidge examiner., 1945-05-04

The American Legion will spon-
sOr the Camp Fire girls annual
ball to be given at the Legion Hall
in Coolidge next Tuesday night,
May Z. Splendid music has been
arranged for, and all who attend
are assured a most pleasant eve
ming.
The Coolidge examiner., 1945-05-04
Legion Auxiliary
Will Install New
Officers On Monday

The American Legion Auxiliary
of William David Hood Post No.
"a, will install officers for the 1916
as organization year at Coolidge
Woman's Club building Monday
e"ening, May 7, at o'clock. Mrs.
Doris Burt of Phoenix, a former
Coolidge resident, will be the in
stalling officer.
Mrs. Fred Cummings and Mrs.
Edith Hamilton will be hostesses
for the social hour. All members
are urged by the president, Mrs.
Ivy Vensel, to attend.
Q Eleanor Irene Adkins, two-year-
old daughter of Pvt. and Mrs. Hen
ry Adkins, is recovering from a
serious burn on her arm received
when she fell on the gas heater in
her home recently.
The Coolidge examiner., 1945-05-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Baldwin OF
Mesa were in Coolidge yesterday
visiting Bob Edwards and family.
The Omaha guide., 1945-04-07
Gets Out of Cab and
CollapseS on Sidewalk
Another Man AbsOrbs
His AfflictiOn; Almost
overcome

Mr.. Soloman Watkins, better
known as shorty" got out of a
yellow cab in front Of the Green
Lantern Cafe and collapsed to the
sidewalk Wednesday April 4. $50 A
NJ. Mr.. Britt. prop. of the Green
Lantern Cafe went to his assistance
and after a struggle got him into
the Cafe n called the ambulance
Before the ambulace arrived q
Spiritualist Healer came in and per
formed a Spiritual meracle by Pray
er and Hope and some what revived
Mr.. Watkins, kept his heart beating
until the ambulance arrived. When
the ambulance carried Mr.. Watkins
away the Spiritualist Healer had
absorbed the illness Of Mr.. Watkins
to such an extent he became virtual
ly i'll himself which created quite Il
disturbance in the Green Lantern
and they thought for q while they
would have to send to the Omar
Baking Co. and get another driver
to take care of the Spiritualist
Healers bakery wagon. but after a
struggle with his own illness he was
able to master it and continue on his
route.
Mr.. Watkins, was taken to a local
hospital.
The Omaha guide., 1945-04-07
Music Dept. Presents,
"Pirates Of Penzance'

The Music Department of Techn-
zeal High School is presenting the
opera THE Pirates of Penzance,
in the Technical High auditorium
on the evenings Of April 4, and p,
at s pm.
The leads of the opera are as
follows: Major-Genera4 Stanley
played by Norman Steffen, son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. o. j. Stefan, of 1852
North 22nd St; Frederic, an ap-
prentice. by Charles Martin, son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Martin of 429
South 41st ST.; Ruth, a female pir-
ate, by Pomona Hinkley, daughter
Of Mrs. o Hinkley, Of 25O5 South
35th St: The Pirate King, by Geo
rye Weikert, son of Mr.. and Mrs
G.. w. Weikert, Of 2345 South 35th
St: Samuel the Pirate Lieutenant.
by Dick Jensen, son of Mr. and Mrs
r. F.. Jensen of 2S17 Nicholas St.
the Sergeant Of Police, by Floyd
Morehead. son of Mr. and Mrs H
A. Morehead of 1912 Davenport St ,
and Mabel, General Staniey's dau-
ghter. by Patricia Carter, daughter
of Mr.. A. j. Carter, of 3715 Hamil-
ton st.
The Pirates. as it is sometimes
called, is one of the many operas
written by Gilbert and Sullivan. The
hilarious Gilbert and Sullivan com
edy is present in every scene from
beginning to end. The story takes
place in the present, but the style
is Of the zoos in England, with
pirates, Major-Generals in the Brit
ish Army. and sophisticated women
The Omaha guide., 1945-04-07
Recreational Activities
for Harvard Air base
to be Increased

Plans are being made to increase
recreational activities for members
of Harvard Army Air Fields Squad
o c., both on the installation and
in Hastings. During the past week
Miss Charlotte a.. Deas, a graduate
of the University of Nebraska, and
Mrs. Myra Williams, a graduate of
The Omaha guide., 1945-04-07
Banner by audience
Featuring apiece suits

Featuring 2-piece suits
Rosetta Smith, Eva WILDLY, Doro-
thy Morgan, Mable Jackson. Amelia
Orduna, Baetrice Burton, Myrtle
Hollins. Betty Hodge. Thelma Doz-
Ter. Madeline Wilks.
Coat and Dress.-Betty Macy
Coat and Furs Mrs. Ollie Hawkins
Sports Attire-Anna Mae and Evelyn
Butler
Sports Attire-----.-Mercia Hunter
Evening Dress, Mrs Blanche Wright
Featuring Dresses and Goats
Ethel Andrews, Alline Black
Jeane Rudd, Emma Jean Bell, Eu-
nice Madison. Seddella Wright,
VILLA Mae Bell, Daisy Thomas,
Ruby Babero.
Featuring 3 Piece Suits
Alameda Lou Holiday. Rose Haw-
ard. Vivian Turner, Ethly Hunter,
Viola Littlejohn.
What the well dressed service
man wears was displayed BY
soldiers.
Solo Gypsy Love Song Charlotte
Preston
Musical Numbers by B29 Quareteet
Stage arangements-~- Mrs Helen
Owen
Accompanist ---- Mrs. Lola Johnson
Assistance with program, Mrs Eliz-
abeth Davis
Mistress Of Ceremonies, Mrs r. B.
Reese.
Escorts---Soldiers from Fairmont.
Grand Island, Fort Crook. Fort
Omaha. and Harvard.
The Omaha guide., 1945-04-07
SO DANCES HERE
AT THE CLUB

The Club has been successful in
its efforts to bring army bases to
Omaha during the week days for
squadron dances. Correspondence
from Harvard and K%earney advises
men from these bases will be allow
ed to come to the club for squad
ron dances once a month on Wed
nesday, April 25th. A squadron
dance will be given at the club for
kearney AAF. Friday May 4th
there will be a squadron dance for
Harvard AAF'.
The Omaha guide., 1945-04-07
WHITE GIRL BEATEN FOR
GOING WITH NEGRO

New York City Co Enid Segoot,
a pretty model who says she was
walking with a Negro who works
with her in a publishing house, was
punched and beaten by Leonard
Mormino, 33 year old b~andleader
known also as Lee Martin. He was
held in 500 bail in jefferson Mark
ct Court for trial. The fight oc-
cured in a music publishing build
ing, 1919 Broadway. Il don't know
why Lee should be jealous Enid
said, This Negro is a fine and
lovely person and my relation with
him is purely a business one"
The Omaha guide., 1945-04-07
GUESS WHO.

GUESS WHO:
Age---1o,
Weight .---1 lb.
Height B 3h"
Eyes Dark brown
Hair Dark brown
Nickname Field mouse.
Activities baseball, basketball
Hobby laughing, joking. Oy-
ing)
Pet peeve .---- people with a sens.
of humor.
Guess Who? (next week name)
Did you see Jean Pierce in her
fine blue chesterfield coat and a
qua blue dress and gloves and red
purse and hat with aqua blue vail
and her toeless and heeless shoes
She looked only fine.
And here comes Miss Margaret
Faison in a fine powder blue and
dark brown outfit. She looked
very nice in her alligator shoes and
purse to match. Her dark brown
hat was very stunning and her
! powder blue dress was deluxe (tou
bad you had to work Easter we
know you didn't mind, or did you
have n plans with A. B?)
Lucille Foxall came out in a navy
blue uotfit with white accessories
she looked very nice.
I'm sure everybody picked up on
the fine pea green suit Lenora
Pierce had on with brown accessor-
ies-she looked very stunning.
Believe it or not-Georgia Mae
has finally decided to grow up -
she hal silk stockings on She came
out in a suit with accessories.
J just know you saw Evelyn
Jenning in her fine black dress and
shoes with pink accessories.
Johnetta Williams looked nice in
her pink suit and black accessories
Robert Blue and Birddie johnson
looked very fine in their brown
two ton suits.
Ruth Currens looked awfully fine
in her blue outfit with black access
series.
Lorain Jackson came out in a fine
suit with accessories and believe it
or not-she had on nyIon hose only
six a old good deal).
Marion Welcher came out in a
fine blue suit with black accessor-
ies-she looked awfully nice.
Mae Partridge had on a cute three
piece gold suit with black and
green accessories.
Barbara Scott really looked cute
in her navy blue dress with dais-
les, trim white bag, gloves. navy
and blue hat. Really fine.
Betty White looked stunning i'll.
her outfit-look out boys. Old
stuff coming out from new stuff.
We are very sorry to announce
that his weeks news is rather short
but much didn't happen this week
next week will be more.
Goodbye now
CHATTERBOX Signin' off.
The Omaha guide., 1945-04-07

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