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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-24
B ON bardmert
Group Moves To
Freem an Field
BY HARRY McALPIN

WASHINGTON. D. c. tNNPA)
All squadrons Of the i77'h Bonn
bardment Group. the only all-Ne-
gro bonn b ar q m rent group in
the Army Air Force, were moved
this week TO a new air field, &C.
cording 10 word received here
from Col Robert Selway. COM
handing officer. The abandonment
Of Goldman Field in Kentucky was
urged in series of articles by this
correspondent last August and
September. after an on-the-spot in
vestigation OF conditions affect
ing the morale OF the men.
The new location of the group.
which is accom- panied by the 387th
Air Service Group. is one of the
most modern, best situated. and
completely equipped air lelds in
the United States. II is Freemen
Field at Seymour. Ind.
ACCOMMODATIONS. at IN G
new held meet one OF the Speclnc
"gripes" Of the personnel Of the
! 477th--that there was no provi-
sion at or near Goldman Field for
the housing of married officers and
enlisted men. Adjacent 10 Free
man field is Ridgeview federal
housing project The homes. ac-
cording TO Col. Selway. will be
available TO married men in the
477th and 387th bomba"ument and
service groups.
ONE OF the chief requests OF
the officers and men interviewed
by this correspondent last summer
was that they be rescued from
the Southern. atmosphere into
which they felt they had been
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-24

thrust "in order to teach them to
stay in their places" after the of
ficer club" incident at Selfridge
Field, Mich.
Six months after their "gripes"
were publicized widely in the Ne
gro press. one of the dreams of the
men has come true.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-24
Feature Exhibit
On Underground

A Polish Underground exhibi,
will be on display al the Main liz
brsry. April 2-April Is. Posters
and dioramic panels depicting
Polish underground activity will
be featured along with books on
Polish history and culture
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-24
HELD IN HAM THEFT

John Brother Cross, 33. Of 2l06
Twentieth street, was named in
warrant last week charging him
with larceny in the theft OF 81
hams valued at $78.85 from Hy-
grade Packing Co., 28ll Michigan
avenue, where he was employed.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-24
Nolan Choir In
Youth Festival
Fri. March q

Robert Nolan choir are among
The guest artists who will appear
at the Rackham building auditori-
UNI Friday. March %. at $3.50 in
the Detroit Youth Festival
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-24

that "the Negro must work his way
up slowly" wilkins stated. thou
sands upon thousands Of white men
have come very recently into the
navy from all walks OF civilian life
and yet the navy has discovered
ability among them and has given
them an opportunity to secure COM
missions and otherwise to advance
themselves. We believe there are
many units and many installations
where Negro commissioned officers
can render great service 10 their
country by the inspiration and un-
Outstanding they will bring TO the
enlisted personnel"
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-24
VISIT NEW ORLEANS FOR FEpo

VISIT NEW OhIEANS FOX FEPC
NEW YORK-A. Philip Randolph
and Milton p Webster. interna-
tional officers of the Brotherhood
OF Sleeping Car Porters. will speak
at a public mass meeting in New
Orleans, Sunday, March Is. In the
interest of Bills S l0l and HR
1922 for permanent FEPC. The
meeting is being arranged by the
New Orleans Council for a Perma-
nent FEPC.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-24
BtAcK-oUT

Bizek-0Hf means com.
plete elimination OF
outdoor lighting, and
masking Of indoor
lighting from outside
view. The purpose is
TO avoid guiding enc
my bombers by a show
Of lights
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-24

Din-oaf means dimf
ming and shielding
all outdoor Lighting.
Coastal cities not
dimmed-out produce a
"sky.glow" that be-
trays the silhouettes of
ships to enemy sub
marines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-27
Waterburians Urged
 To Maintain City's
 Record For Successes
Mighty Seventh War Bond Campaign Closing Satur-
 day; Leaders Anxious to Achieve Goal; Purchases of Individuals to Turn Tide of Campaign

Total sales in series Bonds in Waterburys Seventh War Loan drive mounting slowly during the past week. aied than 70 per cent of Waterburys quota of $6,915O00 this morning. James E. Moran, chairman, an
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-27

Capt. William J. Roach has been assigned to an instructors post in the Military Police School, at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. The captain, on leave of absence from duties as local police superintendent, has been on leave here for the past several weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-27
Sale of F Bonds Here Presently 3O% Below Original
PRIVATE SHORE
 DIES OVERSEAS
War Dept. Reports Death to Wife Here; No Details
 Furnished

Pvt. Robert J. Shore, the son of Mrs. Helen Shore, 473 West Main street, died in Germany on June 16, the War Department has in- formed his wife, Mrs. Mary (Kenny) Shore, 356 West Grove street.
 Though the '7ar Department re- ported no further details concern ing the soldiers death, letter writ ten by the serviceman the day be- fore his death and recently received by Mrs. Shore, gave no indication that he wa ill.
 Pvt. Shore was serving at Minister, Germany, with the 32nd. Armored Regiment. He entered the service October 20, 1914, and trained at Camp Wheeler, Ga, Forte Meade, Md. Going overseas in March of this wear, he was assigned directly to the German front. He was a former employe of the Scovill Mfg. Co.
 Survivors include beside his wife and mother, daughter, Barbara; and brother Edward J. Shore.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-27

Peninsular Base Headquarters, Leghorn, Italy - T/5 Ludger T. Bouffard, 90 Ridge street, Water bury, Conn.,, is now serving here with the 220th Quartermaster Sal wage Repair Company, one of the outstanding operating units in the 61st Quartermaster Base Depot. The Depot is an important part of the Pennsular Base Section, service and supply organization for the victor ious Fifth Army and ground forces of the U. s. Air Corps and Navy in the Mediterranean theater of operations.
 Thomas F. Mulligan, Jr.. whose parents reside at P Cypress street, has been advanced to the rank of sergeant in the European theater. Staff Sgt. Mulligan participated in the battle of the Ruhr pocket and the Czechoslovakian campaign. With U. s. Army Forces in The New Hebrides - Nearly half the world away from his sixteen months old daughter, Carol Ann, is Private First Class Canio B. Summa of Wa terbury, Conn. Also very much in his thoughts, which must wing their way over thousands of miles of | land and sea, is his wife, Mrs. An na Summa who, with Carol Ann, is residing at 13 Pemberton street in 1 Waterbury.
 A new arrival overseas in com parison with most of the men in Headquarters Company, Isla d Command, Pfc. Summa finds the tropical New Hebrides a far cry in many respects from New England. He boarded ship for duty at this island base in October 1914 and is working with skill and energy at his job of coXsWain on a tank lighter in order to hasten the vic tory and his return home.
 Once employed as an overhead crane operator for the Scovill Man ufacturing Company in his home town, he finds his present job aboard the harbor craft different but nevertheless interesting
 At Camp Devens, Mass, the Wa terbury resident became member of the Armed Forces in May 1o43 and was stationed at Camp Lee, Virginia and Camp Shenango, Penn, until his departure from the States.
 Sgt. Robert F. Callahan. son of MT. and Mrs. John J. Callahan, 2O3 Willow street, was recently awarded the Bronze Star medal Serving overseas for more than a year with an anti-aircraft artillery brigade in France, the Waterbury sergeant was lauded for outstanding service with an ack-ack battalion which destroyed enemy planes. Callahan is former employe of the Scovill Mfg. Co.
 Capt. William J. Roach has been assigned to an instructors post in the Military Police School, at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. The captain, on leave of absence from duties as local police superintendent, has been on leave here for the past several weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-27

Corp. Robert M. Apirian, radio operator stationed at Lincoln, Air field, Lincoln, Nebraska, is spending furlough at the home of his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuale Apir- ian, Al Mcdonald avenue.
 Cpl. James P. Polsan, 118 South street, has been granted an honor able discharge at England General hospital, Atlantic City, N. J. Wound ed in the left foot last September in Germany, he returned to this
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-27

past week. The totaI for the entire drive in 200 bonds.
 New National Record
 Washington, June 27-UP)-To- tai sales in the seventr war loan stood at $2O,791 ,000, GOO today but E bond buyers were a billion dollars away from their $4,0O0,000,0 goal.
 The gigantic total was primarily the result of corporation sales which reached sl4,121 100000 &C., cording to latest reports. That was more than twice their original ST. coo, 100000 goal and more than the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-27

country for treatment six months ago.
 The Australian bride of Sgt. Carl F. Contadini, 48 Crown street, ar- rived in Waterbury yesterday, to make her home with her mother in-law, Mrs. Domenic Cantadini, of the Philippines. Although the 2O-year- old Mrs Contadini admitted she had pie tured the United States as portray ed in films by Holywolod, she was much impressed by the snow-capped Mountains in the West and New York skyscrapers.
 Sgt. Contadini, who left his bride last October in Australia, entered the Army October 3, 1942, and went . overseas the following January The couple met at an Army hospital near Sidney, where Mrs. Contadini resided
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-27

With almost one-third of the series E goal to be hurled before Satur- day, the closing date of the Mighty Seventh, MT. Moran appealed tc chairman of all bond committees through the community to speed up the drive in order that Waterbury will come through with flying colors in the Mighty Seventh.
 Though corporation sales here have been coming in steadily, the individual bond-buyer is tagging far behind in the city's campaign which has been in progress for the past six weeks.
 Boost Morale
 Stressing the vital importance of meeting the Series E quota, MT. Moran said: We must force our selves to remember that the war is men who are valiantly facing the treacherous Japanese in the Pacific. Let us not forget the toll we re- gently paid at Okinawa, and at Two Jima. Millions of combat vet erans are now arriving on our shores to await reassignment to the Eastern theater.
 Failure to make our bond drive in Waterbury will not fortify the morale of the men who are lying in the blood-stained mud of the Pacific islands. It will not encour- age the men.
 Many who will shortly leave their loved ones and their country again to face the enemy.
 Let's get behind the Seventh War Loan drive 100 per cent during the next few days, and put the Mighty Seventh over. A bond purchase Is the individuals pledge to every fighting Waterbury serviceman that the folks at home are behind him all the way to Tokyo"
 Very encouraging, MT. Moran said, was the public's response at Vic- tory House will be open throughout the week, he said he hoped that sales would continue to mount rapidly there.
 Fill Out Coupon
 The chairman also reminded in- dividuals who do not find it con- venient to buy bonds at central is- suing agencies to fill in the coupon appearing in the Waterbury Demo- crat today on Page ', and mail 1t without delay to the Democrat of- flee. 65 Grand street. Bonds will be delibered promptly to the designat- ed address. Checks should be made out to James E. Moran, chairman, War finance committee.
 Waterbury's bond chairman also again reminded residents that all bond buyers, who make purchases before Saturday, are eligible to prizes, totaling s15,00O, which will be drawn early in August. Ten ma jor prizes are listed above 5000, and practically all are war-scarce items.
 Scovill Mfg. Co.,, will this evening sponsor a Victory rally, featuring stunt sales and a block dance, to assist Waterbury in stimulating its E bond sales. The public has been invited to the event which is sched- uled to begin at TOO. It will be staged in the Scovill parking lot opposite Cherry street on East Main street. Refreshments will be served. David c. Moreland, chairman of the Scovill bond committee, will serve as master of ceremonies, and Scovill's popular Hayseeders band will entertain.
 The Scovill whistle blasting 8 times this morning indicated that number of s1OOO bonds had been purchased by employees during the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-27

Somewhere in the Pacific-Jack F. Littlefield, 20, torpedoman's mate, third class, USNR, Water bury, Conn. is serving aboard this escort carrier in the western Pa cific. He is responsible for the care and maintenance of the aerial torpedOes and during bat tie, he mans one of the 40-mm gun directors.
 Entering the Navy in March, 1943, he has participated in the landings at Palau, Leyte. Lingayen Gulf, Two Jima and Okinawa.
 He is the son of MT. and Mrs. Elmer L. Littlefield, 28 Garden Circle, Waterbury. He graduated from Wilby high school in 1942 and was an apprentice mechanic for the National Cash Register Co
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-27
&>s>xM@1yn>vF ESTABLISHED 1885
ESTABLISHED 1885

# you're on your way - if only for a day = let your luggage carry a Hortmonn IobeI, then you can be sure you're travelling in the best of luggage society.
 Hortmonn luggage is your letter of introducti lion to that great American circle of migrotors who Eke to travel in many cases to re- fresh the mind as also to prove It's hard to keep restless Ameri- cons tied down too long in any one place or position.
 Hortmonn vori coIored striped canvas, coat cases to carry whot you don't wear and carry it right, $24.85 to $37.75 = Brief cases $6.00 10 $l0 = Luggage tox of z0% additional.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-27

With The 75th Infantry Division in Germany-Pfc. John F. Dellan- no, a litter bearer with the 290th Medical Detachment, recently re- ceived the Combat Medic Badge for superior performance of duty for the period of December 13 to February 13. Pfc. Dellanno resided before entry in the service at 932 Highland avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-27

Private George E. Joseph, son of Mrs. Mary Joseph of 31 Meadow street, is stationed with the AL lied army of occupation at Porch helm, Germany, according to letter received by his mother. The soldier. a former student at Leav- enworth high school and employe of the Scovill Mfg. Co.,, has been serving with Uncle Sam's forces
 for two years. A brother, William is stationed with an Army unit in Florida as a private first class.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-27

ovreall goal of Sl4,000, 900 900 for the entire drive.
 Individuals were nearing their $7,000 100000 quota with sales amounting to s6 670,0O0, ,0OO, includ- ing E bond sales of S2,971 ,0O0 900. War bond workers were facing their toughest job with approximately s1 000oO0,0O0 still to go in the E bond drive.
 The drive closes formally Satur- day night and the following week will be devoted to the tremendous task of accounting for millions of E bonds bought up to the last min lite
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-27
BALDWIN STREET MAN
 FACES DEPORTATION

Arrested yesterday on a charge of violation of the immigration law by Agent Whitney of the Inmigra- ton Authorities, James O'Connor, 49, 5l0 Baldwin street, was turned over to Hartford authorities today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-27
BUILDING PERMITS

Building Inspector John T. Hart ley has issued a permit to Adeline Savaikis. 1924 Highland avenue. for the construction of a chicken coop, costing $50.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-27

country for treatment six months
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-08
 Will Be
 Discharged

Washington, Oct. 8.-(UP-A War Department spokesman pre-. dicted today that enlisted men who have served two or more years In the army will be eligible for dis. charge. regardless of points, by late next March.
 Brig. Gen. Robert W. Berry, as- sistant chier of staff for personnel, fixed the expected discharge date for two-year men during testi- mony before the House Military Affairs committee.
 Severl weeks ago Gen. George o. Marshall, Army chief of staff, told Congress that he thought men with two years service would be eligible for release late this winter.
 Next March
 Pressed for a definition of this date, Berry agreed with a congress sional "best estimate" of March 20
 This does not mean that all two year service men will be let out on that date. That is when they are expected ot become eligible for dis charge. Two-year men then are expected to begin to flow out Of the army on first-in, first-out basis.
 Berry said that when the point score drops to the level which would make all two-year men eligible, the point system will be abandoned and two years of service will de- termine release eligibility.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-08
NelO Jap Cabinet To Be SlUorr M Ton1orrow

Tokyo, Oct. 6 6-- (UP) - Premier Designate Baron Kijuro shidehara completed his cabinet of liberals toe night and 1t will be sworn in by Emperor HIrohito tomorrow.
 Hardly had the names of the new ministers been announced, however, than the organizing committee of the s:ew Japanese Socialist party condemned them as incapable of solving urgent problems"
 "The Japanese people have been surprised at the emergerce of stopgap government under Baron Shidehara at time when the eIl- tire nation was looking forward to Q popular cabinet capable of carry ing out reforms with speed" the committee said.
 Fresh Spirit
 "The new cabinet Is as wanting in fresh spirit as its predecessor. We are compelled to oppose the suc- cession of one transitory govern fnent to another"
 The cabinet, finally completed after two full days of conferences, included four ministers from the re- signed government of Premier Prince Naruhiko Higashi-Kuni and 6 number of political leaders who had been inactive during the Paci- fic War.
 A spokesman announced that the new ministers would meet at 9 6. m. tomorrow c ?. m. today, ESTJ at the home of Foreign Minister Shigeru Woshlda and proceed de rectiy to the Imperial Palace to be invested by Hirohito
 10 the cabinet Will he entrusted
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-08
Honor Medal Awarded objector
 Congressional
 citction Granted
 For Brewery

Washington, Oct. B. (UP) A conscientious ohjector has won the Congrossionai Medal of Honor. He is Pfc. Desmond T. Doss, Lynch- burg, Va, who won the medal for outstanding bravery as Q member of the Medical Corps on Okinawa, the War Department announced to- day.
 The 2e-year-old Doss although he bore no arms, performed SO many feats of heroisTn on Guam, Leyte and 0klnawa that his name be- came symbol of gallantry through out the 77th Infantry Statue of Liberty" division.
 Presentation
 President Truman will present the medal to him at the White House on Friday.
 The medal was awarded for Spe- cific acts between April % and May 2i on Okinawa.
 First It. Cecil L. dornto, Llve- oak, Fla, to whose platoon Doss was attached, recalled that on the morning of April % someone called for c medic from an area under heavy mortar fire.
 "Doss left his hole and climbed to the top of the hill" dornto said. He found the wounded man in to- tai darkness and gave him first aid. As soon as 1t was light enough I observed him lowering the wounded man over the ciiff, on Q rope. This man had both legs blown off."
 On May s, during an intense grenade battle near Kakazu, four men were badly wounded trying to
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-08
Woterbury's Gas Delivery On Schedule
Trucks Enter City
 With Ample Fuel Supplies for All

Gasoline delivery trucks Fumbied through the city streets au day yes. terday to i'll tanks which had reached an aii-tlmO supply low caused by the tiree-day strike oi workers eight leading gasoline cons paEies.
 Hundreds of plckets, patFolline distributing terminals !n Hartford Bridgeport, New Haven, and port- land, barred delivery to local deGis CTS Gs well as others throughout the state.
 Back sTO-W -W0rk
 James J. Lawior, New Britain, Connecticut head of the fnternas tionai oil Workers Union, CfO, iS. sued return. to.work orders ct i0:30 Saturday morning just as local gas supplies were scarping the bottom Of tanks. Several gasoline station managers reported their tanks were dry, while others stated their Sups ply was "vefy ioW'' during the early business hours of the morning.
 The Waterbury Gasoline Retail- CTS Association will meet tonight ct Q o'clock at oronoke school.
 A. L. German, president Of the Waterbury association, said this morning he was not Of the opinion fuil agreement had been reached in the strike between c. I. o. workers and the Doil companies, despite the fact strikers has returned to work. oil employees are protesting c one. third decrease in salary resulting from reduction In their weekly working schedule to 70 hours. PreV- iously they worked 62 hours receIv- ing uine and . half pay for all work over the basic 70 hour working
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-08
High < Court Refuses AP Plea

Washlngton, Oct. 0-'(UP)- The Supreme Court today refused to reconsider its decision Of Juno 10 holding membership by.lAwE of the Associated PreAs in violation of the federal anti-tFust laws.
 Unless soEnO new step is taken, the courts refusal means that the Ap soon must revise its byslaws as ordered by c lower court and approved by the Supreme Court The high courts latest order will Dc transmitted to tho federal district court in New York in about 20 days, Thereafter, under tho orig. inal decree, the AP will have i20 days to effect the necessary changes.
 Reasons Not Given
 The high court gave no reason for rejecting the roheATing petition, The case, along with several oths CTS, was denied in . list Of orders. 'SThe petitions for rehearlng In these eases arc severally denied" tho court said.
 The high court seldom grants an appeal for c rehearlng once . fors maj opinion has been rendered on legal issues before it.
 AP sought the rohoaFing through . petition filed during the courts summer recess. The Chicago Tfl-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-08
"A Yank Airmen Executed
 Just Before Jap Surrender
Ashes of Flyers And Camp Records Roveol BvutoIity

Shanghai, Oct. 8.-(UP) The Japanese executed 14 American airTnen on For mosa only two months be. fore Japan surrendered and while Tokyo was seeking peace terms from the Allies, It was revealed today.
 Ashes
 Fourteen urns containing the ashes Of the flyers arrived by plano in Shanghai today from Forniosa Inscriptions on the urns and rec. oFds accompanying them confirmed the executions and idenity of the flyers beyond doubt,
 The record showed that the fly. CTS were put to death last June lo' Their names were withheld pending notification Of next-to-kin.
 (Raids on Forniosa were carried out largely by flyers Of Gen. Dougs last MacArthuF's Far Eastern Ar Forces from Philippines baseS3
 Also aboard the plane from For. mosa were the ashes Of c 18th American flyer who was killed in . plane crash.
 Second Murder
 The executions were the second of American airinen to bc confirmed here within the past month,
 Though the Identity Of the four Japanese officers who presided at
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