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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-16
EXPLANATION ON
 REQUESTED FUNDS
Supt. ScOtt-Smith Points Out Various Items for
 Snow Removal

City officials pointed out today that the public might be confused over the figures relating to snow re- moval costs for 1945 as given in re- lation to a request for transfer of $5,0OO approved yesterday after noon by the Board of Finance. This transfer was requested by Supt. of Public Works Herbert Scott-Smith and was to replenish the item of truck hire for snow removal.
 However, Supt. Scott-Smith pointed out that this does not re- fleet the true picture of snow re- moval costs, as in addition the de- partment has a labor charge, as well as gas and oil. The truck item simply represents the hire of trucks for the removal of snow. An amount of $12,0OO was set up for this in the 1945 budget and up to yesterday more than $7000 of it had been spent. If no more snow arrives during the next thirty or forty days the additional 5000 will see the department through 1945, but should there be further SnoWfalls 1t would mean that there would be very little money left to handle storms during November or December
 Actual snow removal costs to date obtained from the Street depart ment are approximately $3 ,000 This represents both truck hire, In the amount given above, labor, gas and oil.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-16

stressing the importance of main- taining public health during the present emergency while a great number of the city's doctors and nurses are engaged in military work, Miss Florence Anderson, newly ap- pointed nursing director of the To- cal chapter of the American Red Gross, today made an urgent appeal to women in this district to join the home nursing classes sponsored by the local Red Cross.
 widespread knowledge among civ- ilians of care of the sick and ailing is vitally necessary during such emergencies as the present. Miss Anderson declared. Recognition Of symptoms of serious illness would not only forestall prolonged confine- ment, but in many instances would prevent fatalities, she declared.
 Although the city's health record has been excellent during the past year, doctors and nurses are con- stantly fearful that an epidemic may strike, as did influenza follow ing the last war, Miss Anderson said. Many deaths might have been prevented during the winter of 19l8- 1919 she pointed out, if people had recognized the early symptoms of the illness, and been isolated imme- diately to curb the spread of the epidemic.
 An existing shortage of public health information, makes 1t doub- ly important that the public attend the Red Cross home nursing classes the nursing director stated.
 Glasses in home nursing are held
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-16
By DAVID A. STEIN NEA Staff Writer

RUSSIA'S Marshal Gregory (GeorgiD Konstantinovitch Zhukov is remarkable for many reasons, not the least of which is the fascina- ton that exact-scale models hold for him. He has undoubtedly built perfect replica of Berlin's defense, and with it's help he has probed every soft spot and every possible weakness in the barriers thrown up against his onruShing Red armies.
 For Zhukov learned long ago that model-building pays. When he was called upon to smash Fin lands famed Mannerheim me. he built full-scale facsimile of the Finnish fortresses. Painstak- ingly, thoroughly, he searched for flaws and found them. With the help of heavy artillery and spe- cially-trained shock troops, he made rubble of the Mannerheim defense system.
 BlitZkrieg is a German word, but it's a misnomer The Russian lan- guage really deserves the name for lightning war, and Marshal zhukov deserves credit for introducing it. Some weeks before the Germans smashed into Poland he gave the Japs bitter taste of modern mo- bile warfare.
 OUTSMARTED LAPS
 At Khalkin-Gol, in Outer Mon golia, the Japs provoked border clashes with the Russians, then commanded by the virtually un- known General Zhukov. The Japs probably don't know yet exactly what hit them, since their aerial reconnaissance showed no large Red forces within 100 miles of their position. They do know that Zhukov's tanks rolled out of mo- where and mauled their troops 50 badly that high Jap official hast fly begged for an armistice, prefer ing loss of face" to annhilation of an army.
 Months later the Japs learned that ZhukoV, anticipating Nip poncse treachery, had paved a seemingly unfordablbe river bed behind which they were entrenched with rocks and piles strong enough to keep his heavy tanks from bog ging down. They haven't yet learned how he camouflaged his might so planes couldn't detect it
 Peasant-born Gregory Zhukov
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-16
LONG RECESS FOR
 SCHOOL CHILDREN
Board of Education Votes Early Closing; Fuel Saw
 ing Important

Waterbury's public school classes will be dismissed next Wednesday afternoon until March 5, with a spe- cially long vacation in store for the citys pupils.
 The early closing was planned by the board of education when the years calendar was devised many months ago, and is not 6 direct re- suit of the fuel situation. Education department officials state, however, that the shutdown will serve the double purpose of giving vacation to the students and saving on fuel
 Glasses never meet on Washing tons birthday, Feb. p. Because only one day, next Friday, remained between the holiday and the start of the regular school vacation, edu- cation officials voted to keep the schools closed for an extra day on Friday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-16
10000 TO SEEK
 l945 RENEWALS

IT. hopes of meeting the anticipat- cd last minute rush of automobile owners seeking registration renew als the Waterbury branch office staff of the State Motor Vehicle de- partment will work an extra half hour daily next week from Monday to Friday and nearly five extra hours on Saturday.
 The office schedule will be from 8:30 to D. m. Monday to Friday and Saturday from 8:30 to 4:30 D. m.
 TO date about 20,000 rolewals have been made or about an increase of .00G over last years figures for this particular date. With ten working day2 and some 10000 more regis trations to be issued the staff smallest in years, faces a severe test 1914 markers will be illegal after midnight Wednesday, February 28 owners may use their l945 inserts now.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-16
Zhukov: ''Model" Marshal


He is recognized now as Russia's greatest authority on tank warfare, military communications. and para troop fighting. He is credited with organizing the modern Russian army into superb war machine. His appointment as Red Army Marshal was the first to be made 8Si?aWinx-raaaaaa Pr
 in wartime.
 SAVED MOSCOW
 Zhukovs legendary salvation of Moscow provides spectacular example of his brilliant generalship and of his masterful use of surprise tactics. When the German armies approached the city, they were met by a nondeScript mob of civilian defenders, hastily recuited in the Russian capital.
 No wonder Hitler screeched that the Russians were through. Thou sands of Muscovites were dying in battle, and his generals couldn't have known what Zhukov had in store for them They saw only green troops in their path. They didn't re- alize that the woods aound the Rus sian capital were filled with thou sands of trained reserves, ready to spring at their throats and to in- flict stinging defeat on them.
 The Germans had further reason to respect Marshal Zhukov after their crushing losses at Stalingrad. Flo 66 days the German Sixth Army had laid siege to the city, with 300,- 900 of their men engaged in the ti- tanic battle.
 Zhukov trapped the Germans with masterfully-planned surprise counter-offensive His swift-moving tank drives swept across hastily erected bridges over the Volga, north and south of the city, to forge two steel rings around the besieging Nazis.
 Within a few short weeks after ZhukoV's counteroffensive had been executed, nothing remained for the Germans at Stalingrad but to "dig graves for themselves and prepare crosses-or surrender" as one Rus sian staff officer said. Zhukov had already departed, to start work on a plan to rescue Leningrad.
 Since l942 he has been Rus sias' First Vice Commissar of De- fense as the ranking deputy of Marshal Stalin in the Commissar-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-16
Preserving Public's
 Health Vital Problem
Newly Appointed Nursing Director Urges More Women
 to Attend Class Sessions

at the chapter house. l65 Grove street, every afternoon and evening, except Saturday and Sunday. If any who are interested find the class schedules inconvenient, other hours can be arranged, Miss Ander- son said. Registrations may be made by calling the Red Cross chapter house.
 Approximately 10 more students are needed to complete a class which is scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursday between 2:30 and 4:30, the nursing director said Those interested are urged to reg ister before next Tuesday.
 Besides the elementary fund.- amental of nursing and tending the sick, the course includes lec- lures on nutrition and properly bal- anced diet, and the latest methods of child care. Prominent doctors specializing in the various phases of medicine. and public health of- ficials. often address the classes, Miss Anderson said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-16
FLOOR OF BRIDGE
 TO BE LAID SOON
Steel Mesh for Washing ton Avenue Bridge Ar-
 riveS Here

The steel mesh flooring for the Washington Avenue bridge has ar rived in Waterbury, according to in formation received by The Demo- crat today. Repairs on this struc- ture have been pending for approx imately year and, weather per- hitting, 1t is believed that the job of laying the new floor, which will closely resemble that on the Ed win street bridge, will get underway very shortly.
 dent of Public Works. called atten- ton to the bad condition of the bridge flooring year ago. Shortly thereafter he was authorized to procure steel griding, $l7,000 being set up for this purpose in the l944 budget. Delivery of the flooring was held up, though, and 1t was necessary to lapse the appropria- tion and set I'D a similar item in the 1945 budget, $l400O was appro- priated and set up similar item In the 1945 budget $l4,000 was ap- propriated for the purpose this year
 According to the Democrats fig ures the city has received 6,78l square feet of open mesh steel bridge pavement at an approxim- ate cost of $8,727 The flooring weighs 15 IA pounds per square foot and is ? l-2-inch mesh.
 At the present time it Is being stored in the American Brass Con- pany yard adjacent to the bridge site. It is presumed that no effort will be made 10 lay the flooring un- til weather will permit such outdoor operations, as well as the necessary rerouting of traffic. caused by shut ting off Washington avenue betWeer South Main street and Railroad HI street
 A year ago when this project wa discussed 1t was explained that I would be temporary job. as post war plans for through highways art known to involve Washington ave nue, which might mean that the ex' isting structure over the Naugatucl river, as well as the smaller one oVel the Mad River, would be completely rebuilt or even eliminated. Use O. the steel mesh flooring on this struc' ture will continue the life of thu span until such time and will als' allow city authorities to make us' Of this material for other bridge throughout the city If this shoult be necessary.
 Construction of an entire neN bridge on Washington avenue. elim mating the present two structures as well as changing the railroad trestle and the contour of the stree near it's intersection with Soul Main, was discussed, but in view o the cost and uncertainty of Stat Highway Department plans. 1t wa decided that the flooring job woul' be the more economical in view 0 the fact that the flooring might b used elsewhere later on.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-16
Novy Knows
 Jap Hideout

Washington, Feb. (UPD--The whereabouts of the Japanese navy is known and Adm Raymond A. Spruance's Tokyo-Strlking fleet would welcome an opportunity to meet 1t, naval spokesman said today.
 The spokesman also confirmed Japanese radio reports that Ameri- can WarshipS are bombardlng Cor reRidor island at the entrance to Manila Bay.
 Thus, it is established that three American naval forces are now op- crating at the same time against vital enemy strongholds.
 Part of Spruance's fleet -- car rier task force under command Of Vice Adm. Marc. A. Mitscher, Is blasting at Toyko and It's environa with planes
 A surface force, also part of Spru- ance's fleet, is bombarding Two Jlma in the Volcano islands. only 750 miles from the enemy homeland.
 And there is the force that is operating in Manila Bay.
 All of the Japanese warshipS dam aged in the big naval battles in the Philippines last October have now been repaired and the entire rem nant of the enemy fleet is fit foi combat, the spokesman said.
 Mltscher's task force alone would be more than match for the en- tire existing Japanese navy. the spokesman said.
 He said that the enemy fleet evi- dently had been held for the de- fense of the homeland. Now that Japan proper is being attacked by 0tIr Navy, 1t is hoped that the eIl- cmy fleet will come out and light.
 "rhc sooner they come out, tn. ] better for us," the spokesman said
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-16
Current RatiOning Regulations

MEATS AND BUTTER Red through "Z5" and "A2 through "2' each worth 10 points.
 PROCESSED FOODS Blue through "Z5 and 'A2" through "M2 each worth 10 points valid. Book " valid for five pounds will Feb worth will be valid through June 2.
  Aane in Book III each valid for pair 0 ndefinitey
  coupons valid for four gallons each through March 2 B5 C-5, coupons valid for five gallons each
 FUEL OIL of the l04344 Issue and period i06 valid Aug 5l All pons worth 10 gallons per unit
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-16
PETITION FOR CHANGE
 OF NAME GRANTED

Josephine E. Baldwin of 78 Col umbia boulevard was granted per mission by Superior Court Judge Frank P. McEVoy today to change her surname to Beecher. The pe- titioner testified her father and mother separated when she Was q child and her mother later married Harold c. Beecher She has used his surname and considerable con- fusion has arisen because of the two names, she stated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-16
CHILD'S WELFARE
 PARAMOUNT ISSUE
Battling Parents Must Reach Decision or Court
 Will Act

The environment of . 12-yeaI old child involved in a SuperioJ court divorce action, and her pos abilities for happiness with either her father or mother, will be inves' tigated by a probation officer before any disposition is made on the parents claims, Judge Frank P McEvoy ruled today after listening to lengthy testimony by the couple on their martial difficulties.
 Judge McEvoy, who heard prelim' mary motions in the divorce action brought by Margaret Pace Nebiols against Joseph Nebiolo, both or thli city, stated the welfare of the young daughter was the most important aspect of the case and that she wal entitled to some training and somG attention.
 He commented that if the parent: can not give the child the proper care she requires the court would have to take other action.
 The mother testified from the stand her husband left her two years ago in New York City to work in Waterbury, and had neglected to support her or to visit tn. child, She came here four months ago, she said.
 The father claimed his wife re- fused to let him see the daughter, and that he stopped making pay ment of $7.5O for her support be- cause of the refusal for visitation. The testimony was interjected with repeated referrals to the marital storm which clouded their home-life
 The father asked for the right to see his daughter. The mother asked for alimony, support payments, and counsel fees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-16
Jane Fromon On Wor Path

New York, February 18 UP) - Actress Jane Froman told Repre- sentative Marion T. Bennett of Mis- souri to day that she was on the warpath--but definitely. Miss Froman, in sizzling tele- gram to the Missouri Republican. said that the thing that had aroused her ire was the congressman speech. In the HouSe last week in which he said he was disturbed about Purple Heart awards being made with such reckless abandon that dogs and blues singers re- ceived them.
 He said the Purple Heart was awarded Miss Froman for injuries she suffered in a plane crash Tn Lisbon two years ago.
 T have never received the Purple Heart" Miss Froman said T have spent the better part of two years in the hospital as 8 result of the crash"
 Miss FToman, explaining that "I have never received any compensa- ton, awards, or rewards, and have never requested them" told Bcn- nett:
 '~rhe contributions of the theatri- cal profession Gin this war) will make a brighter page in our history book than your record as member O the House of Congress"
 "A Representative Marion T. Bennett R., Mo, said today that If Actress Jane Froman has not been awarded the Purple Heart "she ought to qul' permitting her picture to be taker representing that she did"
 Bennett said he had seen SeVera published photographs conveying the impression that Miss Fromaf received the award The last on' he saw, Bennett said, was In tho January Is issue of the ClO News The CIO News pho0graphel showed Miss Froman and an un' identified sailor. The caption sait both were recipients Of the Purple Heart. :"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-16
FOURTEEN WOMEN
 FINISH COURSE
Nurses Aide Class COm- pIeting Training at Wa-
 terbury Hospital

Fourteen women, who complete ted their 80-hour course. were grad uated as nurses aides today at Wa terbury hospital.
 They are Mrs. Catherine Baker. Mrs. Mary Greer, Mrs. Mae Kelly, Mrs. Frances Payne, Mrs. Mathilda Hanando. Mrs Eve Webbe, Miss Lumina Cianciolo, and Miss Flor ence Tabruzio. all of Waterbury.
 Aiso Mrs Natalie Burr, Wash ington; Mrs. Rose GOdio, Oakville; Mrs. Katherine Hemingway, Water town; Mrs. Jane Lovejoy, Middle bury; Mrs. Anna Tringa, Oakville and Mrs. Minnie Warner, Wolcott.
 The nurses aides will shortly be assigned to serve at both local hos pitals. Another course in nurses aides will begin next month al the chapter house of the local Red Gross.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-16

egg story" Chinese joke" or nonsense, Bundles story is true to the letter.
 It can be substantiated by most of the residents of the press hostel in Chungking who witnessed the egg trick on the Li Chun (Spring commences Chinese festive obsery- ance of the Lunar salendar, as per- formed in the hostel compound by Jimmy Wei.
 Mrs. Annalee Jacoby, war corres- pondent of Time and Life maga- zines, was one witness. Her dog, "Gorgan". snatched up a standing egg three times and retrieved, 1t was again "stod up" Other cor respondents who saw the 'impos- sibIe" included r.. Lionel Pratt, an Australian Journalist, MT. and Mrs. Spencer Moosa of the Associated Press, old China Hand" Rodney Gilbert, dean of the postgraduate school of journalism; Anthony Dralle and Richard Baker. instruc- tors of the journalism school.
 Perhaps all these correspondents and myself would have pooh-poohed the egg story if we had not per sonally seen or tried this once 8 year trick of nature
 HSiao-Meng, Jimmy Wei's 12 veal old daughter, called me when passed by the playground near hel hntt,n nt ahnhf n m, EatrII L. ary 4th.
 Isn't 1t wonderful?" she sait across the fence. We can stand ur so many eggs on the ground" l eX- pressed skcpticism.
 Pick one up and let him SCI that the eggs are not phony ones, she told one of her playmates, An other girl brought an egg to thu fence.
 Beats me-" was all I could say Then her father came out and re- minded me 1t was Ii Chun observ ance day and for about an hour jus at the time when the first momen of spring follows the last hour O. winter you may stand eggs on thei ends.
 was then invited to try it fo myself. I didn't think l could dt 1t but I made an egg stand afte balancing it gingerly for mo ment or two. Seeing is, believing and doing is confirmation While was confirming myself" severa other persons came along and diC it too. There were altogether 2 eggs, pooled by three families, ol the ground (seVen more were added after Bundle saw the periormance) including two which stood on thei small ends and one that resembles the leaning tower of Pisa.
 Nobody could offer an explanation Many suggested that perhaps tn yoke of the egg gets pulled down b the force of gravity during the tim when winter ends and spring begin!
 When Walter Bundles origins story and the United Press reactio report from New York were pub lished, the English service of tn Central News agency here recalle heated discussions, academic an otherwise.
 When I wrote the story I onl thought that it would make q goo human interest story in the Amer lean press" said Rundle after h read the Central News release, '' never had any idea that 1t woul create excitement among scientist and even got Einstein interested 1 scofiing at it,"
 Wei Hsaio-Ming has been told C the United Press stories and wa tickled. However. she didn't lik that part of the story in which Fab ian Chow had said: You know w is a funny chap and is given to jok ing" What does he meanp" he sait "It's ridiculous for Uncle Chow { say that my father was trying { be funny when he himself did nc know about such a thingp
 Remember, this IS strange worl where anything can happen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-16
Oddities M The Ne1vs
(By United PreGS)

(By United PresS)
 Boston, Feb. l6.-(UP)-Repre- senting Boston on an intercity quiz program tonight will be Amy Nurse of Malden-an Army nurse.
 Lynn, Mass, Feb. 16.-(UP)- Skidding into snowback en route to & fire. crewmen of a ladder truck dug themselves out three hours la ter, only to learn the alarm was false
 WOburn, Mass, Feb. 16.-UP)-A Boston X Maine railroad passenger train from Wilmington arrived here I6 minutes late after being stopped 12 times on the three mile run by 8 dog which ambIcd on and off the tracks in front of the engine.
 New York, Feb. 16 - U.P.) - Dr. Raymond l.. Libby, biOchemist, said today of a method had been per feGted to administer peniciilin through the digestive system.
 Libby discovered the method m experiments for the American Cyan amid Company when he sought way to get around the necessity of in jectiOns into the muscle or vein.
 Since penicillin is quickly destroy ed by stomach acids. Libby solved the problem by suspendin it in cot tOnseed oil and then sealing 1t in a gelatin capsule.
 This. Libby explained, permits the drug to pass to the intcstines with out being broken down. Once in the intestines 1t absorbed directly into the blood.
 In addition to being painless, the new method makes it unnecessary to hOspitalize persons for peniciAlIn treatments
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-16
Compensation Agreements

Compensation Commissioner John J. O'Connell today approved the fol- lowing agreements for weekly pay Dents during disability or for spe- cific payment in case of permanent injury:
 Dominic Marchanio of TorTington against American Brass Co. Of Tor rington. &30 beginning February G.. rib injuries.
 Ralph Bloodgood of 7l Tower road against American Brass Co, $24.73 for 3l and l-5 weeks. 20 per cent loss Of use of right ankle.
 John Nolan of 8 Vermont street against American Brass Company, e20.e6 beginning February 1, frae- ture Of right large toe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-16
OFFICIALS INSPECT
 HOT LUNCH PROJECT

Mayor John s. Monagan and q group of other city officials. includ- ing education department represen- tatives, viisted Webster school yes- terday to inspect the hot lunch pro- feet. More than GO children are now enrolled for the hot lunch pro- gram at the school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-16
ELKS TO COLLECT
 BOOKS FOR SEAMEN

The Waterbury Lodge of Elks will launch drive for books for the American Merchant Marine Library association on Sunday under the chairmanship of pr. M. A. OHara, t was decided last night. Firehorses and the Bronson library have been designated as Repositories for con- tributions.
 Organization of candidates for the Dr. Robert South Barrett class were completed at the meeting. It was al- so decided to hold nomination of of- ficers at the first meeting In March with elections at the following meet ing. Installation ceremonies will bc conducted in April.