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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
Catholic University
 Offers Scholarships
Fifteen K of C. FeIOwstips for Graduate Studies In- cIuded in List; Applications Must Be Filed By Mar.

ued at more than $20,O00 will be offered to qualified graduate stu dents for the next academic year, 1t was announced yesterday by the Rt. Rev Msgr. Patrick J. McCor- mick, rector of the university. Also limited number of aSsiStantships in the departments of biology. chem istry, mathematics and physics will be open to both men and women.
 Applications for appointments must be received on or before March 1. Appointments are for one year only and will be made early in April. Requests for infor- nation and application blanks should be addressed to the commit tee on fellowships and scholarships, 102 McMahon Hall, The Catholic University of America.
 The complete list of fellowships and scholarships follows:
 Fifteen Knights of Columbus Fel- loWships for graduate studies in any department of the university, in- cluding the professional schools, to the value of $15,000, include tuition, room and board. These represent the largest group of graduate fel- lowships for men in any Catholic in- stitution of higher learning in the United States. They were endowed in 1914 by the organizat tion whose name they bear. Awards are made on the basis of competitive examina- tionS.
 Two Penf1eld fellowships for men, grant 5000 each, for studies in diplomacy international affairs and belles-lettres. Applicants for these fellowships must have completed at least one year Of graduate work.
 Two Winthrop felloWships for men or women, religious or lay, grant $500 each, for studies in the field of biochemistry. The Anna Hope Hud- son scholarship for men or women. religious or lay. grants $225, for study in any department of the Graduate School of Arts and Sci. ences, the School of Philosophy ol the School of Social Science. Three International Federation o1 Catholic Alumnae scholarships known as the Sister Mary de Paul Cogan: the Clara Douglas Sheeran and the Mary Smith yearly grants offer tuition only for study in any department of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. the School of Philosophy and the School of Social Science.
 Six university scholarships for lay graduates of Catholic colleges for women, and three scholarships open to nuns, provide grants of tuition only in the same schools. The Jo- seph L. Peabody grant for men or women, religious or lay, valued at $50 for study in chemical or phy. sical sciences, also is offered.
 Four counseling scholarships for lay women, which include room board and tuition. are being pro- vided this year to students Whd will give two years to any program of study selected
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
UNITED CHURCH
 CANVASS WEARS
Government Clears Period of Feb. IS to March II
 for Campaign

New York, N. Y, Feb. IT, Wash February IS to March II, 1945, for church and Synagogues 10 conduct unified community campaigns, both for financial purposes and religious emphasis, through the United Church Canvass movement which Is officially sponsored anC supported by nineteen major religious bodies.
 Also endorsed by President Roose- welt, the united canvass 'de1 haE become a definite program in tho religious life of the nation. The dates cleared with the Government, in relationship to War Bond drives and the Red Gross. give churches and synagogueS the Ego signal' for organizing local campaigns to strengthen the religious forces of the community.
 Thousands of chu 'chgS in thirty two states, will participate in var iouS phases of the United Church Canvass. Some will condudct finan- cial campaigns, to maintain current expense and benevolent budgets, Many will seek contributions to world relief and war emergency funGs. Others will stress spiritual aims, brotherhood, and church loy- atty. In local areas newspapers and the radio are being utilized. Most of these united campaigns are under the sponsorship of the local Coun- cil of Churches.
 No funds are collected by the na- tional United Church Canvas or gani1ation, its chief functions being to stimulate interest, supply posters, literature and newspaper mats, and to develop national network radio programs. Each cooperating con- tributes, from its national budget on a percentage basis to the New York office which is located in the Federal Council of Churches Build ing, 297 Fourth Avenue.
 Begun as war measure, three years ago, 1t has now developed into a nationwide project. It has won the active support of prominent lay men, officials of religious bodies radio executives and newspaper edi- tors. Besides urging united church financial campaigns on the local level, the United Church Canvass is taking the lead in creating the spirit of brotherhood, religious fellowship and in stressing the values of rell- zion in the community and to the nation as a whole.
 Laymen are particularly interested in the movement and are usually chairmen of local campaigns, Cler- pymen act as advisers Each can yass is conducted on an intcrfaith basis.
 Tho poster being used in the spring campaign shows returned veteran of World War II on his way to church with his small daughter Printed in multi-color, With space at the bottom for individual lm- print 1t is being used extensively by the cooperating denominations
 Religious bodies represented or the national Planning Committed are the Episcopal, American Uni tarian Association, Southern Bap' list. Synagogue Council of America United Brethren, Augustana Luth- eran synod, Disciples of Christ. Re formed Church in America. Evangel- jcal and Reformed, Presbyterian Church, U. s. A., Congregational- Christian, Church Of the Brethren Methodist, Committee on Overseas Relief and Reconstruction, African Methodist Episcopal, United Presby' terian, Northern Baptist Conven' ton, Evangelical, and the Fedora Council of the Churches of Christ In America.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
of 1924 you need IA.

of 1944 you need IA.
 When you have the necessary number of quarters to your credit and are no longer employed in work coming under the Social Security program, you may make application through your Social Security Board Field Office and receive monthly payment for life. Your income from invest nents or from work that is ont included under Social Security does not affect your right to these payments. You are not al- lowed to receive your check. how ever, for any month during which you return to work on a job cov- cred by the law and earn more than $l4.99.
 Illustrations will be given in the next article to show the approx innate amount of your payments, and information will also be given about certain supplementary pay ments that may be made to your wife or minor children.
 For detailed information call or write to the Social Security Board lO8 Bank street, Waterbury Is Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
WORLD WAR II A YEAR AGO
By United Press

Powerful task forces of the U. s. Navy commence attack on Truk at dawn Of Feb. 16.
 Washington reveals sinking of an Allied transport in European waters with loss of 1000 American soldiers. One thousand reported saved.
 Allied air power aids our troops below Rome: Casino front iS punctuated by continued bOmb bling of the shattered abbey atop Mount Casino.
 Moscow announces liquidation of the Cherkassy pocket in the. Ukraine; reports 5000 Germans killed and 1000 captured in the 14-day battle; Soviet units In the north continue advance on PskOv.
 In the southwest Pacific, U. $. bOmberS destroy or damage nine ships Tn Japanese convoy off the MuSSau island near Kavieng (New IreIand) night of Feb. IS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
THE ELDERLY WORKER

Were you 65 years of age before the Old-Age and Survivors InSur- ance program went into effect? Or have you become 65 since that time? If so you know that you can have credits under the system for only a few years, and you may be won- dering whether you can work long enough to get any benefit from your Social Security taxes.
 It is quite true that you must have a certain amount of credits be- fore payments may be made. The re- quirement for all workers is, however very liberal, and this is especially true in the case of the older worker If you were 65 before 1887. your credits begin January 1, l039, in- stead of January 1. 1947 (even though you may have been working all the time). If you became 65 in l937 or 1888. you are entitled to credit for your earnings from Jan- uary l, 1937 to your 18th birthday and from January 1, 1889, to the date of your retirement.
 If you became 65 at any time be- fore July 1, l94O, 1t is necessary for you to have to your credit only six calendar quarters in each of which you have been paid wages of $50 or more. Quarters are periods Of months. These earnings may be either before or after your 65th birthday. except that no credits are allowed for work done after your 18th birthday and before January 1, 1899. If you became 65 in the last half of l94O, you need seven quar- terS; If you reached this ago in the first half of l94l you need eight; if in the last half of l04l you neec 10: t in the last half o; 1922 you need II; If in the first half .f l94; you need 2; If in the last half oi le43 you need IS; if in tho first hail
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17

HAVING LOST-(6) No. ration books, issued by local board, ap- plication hereby made for new ones. Thomas McGovern.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17

POCKETBOOK LOST Black, smooth envelope style containing two number 4 ration books and other personal belongings between Terry's bridge and Clearview Gar den on Smith road, Thomaston, Saturday evening. February 10. Finder call 16-l3 Thomaston. Re- ward.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
You Can Expect More Results From Your WanAd The Democrat
Announcements
5 Lost and Found

HAVING LOST-My No. ration book issued by the local board. Application is hereby made for a new one. John Greco, l32 Bishop St.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17

HAVING LOST-No. 4 ration book issued by local board. application hereby made for new one. Mrs Dorothy Sullivan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17

HAVING LOST-My B" gas ration book, issued by the local board. application is hereby made for a new one. Joseph St. Pierre.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17

Washington, D. C., Feb. 17.-Spe- cial-Thirty-four graduate fellow ships and scholarships in the Cath ollie University of America val
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
Features Of
 Your Social Security Act

Editors Note: This is the third of a series of II articles on Old Age and Survivors Insurance and related programs. These articles will appear in this newspaper as space becomes available. If you wish further information about any of the subjects discussed, you are invited to contact the nearest Social Security Board office or other agencies mentiOned.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17

HAVING LOST-No. 4 ration book, issued by local board, application hereby made for new one. George J. LaPlante.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
IS Women Wanted
CAFETERIA WORK

FULL OR PART TIME We have a few openings for women and girls. Part time schedules ar ranged if desired on either shift T A. M. to 3 P. M.-3 P. M. to Il P. M. Good pay. pleasant working conditions, excellent future, meals furnished. Stabilization Plan con dltions apply on full time work. The Waterbury Factory Service Co, 95 Silver St.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-11-21

The Army favored these breeds
for war dogs :. German Shep-
herd, Belgian Sheep, Doberman
Pinscher, Scots Collie and (giant)
Schnauzer.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-11-21
CARBON MON0XIDE
ILLNESS CAUSE

Carbon monoxide poisoning was
yesterday assigned as the cause
of the mystifying illness which
affr ted three persons here Mon
day morning.
Found unconscious by a Negro
maid and neighbor, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. D. Small and their grandson,
Henry Byrd, III, we're rushed from
the Small residence at 2123 Nets
avenue to James Walker Mem
orial hospital where they were
treated and placed under observa-
ton by their family physician, DR..
w. C. Mebane.
Ordinary stimulants failed to
revive the victims, first believed
to have suffered effects of leaking
gas. Police discounted this theory,
however, after a check of gas lines
was made To further mystfiy the
authorities, canary was found
in the house, none the worse for
whatever had stricken the human
beings.
Further medical diagnosis yester-
day established that the Smalls
and their grandson had nearly
been asphyxiated by fumes from
an improperly-banked coal heat
ing stove.
All of the victims will survive,
DR.. Mebane said.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-11-21
Girl Scouts Sell 5, 149
Boxes OfCookies So Far

ed the sale proceeds of the sale
will go towards the purchase of a
camping site.
Troop 16, with Mrs. Rod Holden
as leader, turned in sales amount
ing to 1924 boxes. Scout Ann
Divine reported the best sales
record of the campaign with Scouts
Betty Bugg and Kitty Carney fol-
lowing as close second and third.
New officers elected by the lead
ers' organization at the meeting
were Mrs. ]. R. Hinnant, president;
Mrs. Elizabeth Emory, retiring
president, first vice-president; Mrs.
A. T. Davis, second vice-president:
Mrs. R. H. Holden, secretary and
Mrs. w. B. May, treasurer. The
new officers will be installed at a
Girl Scout federation meeting here
December IL.
Mrs. A. G. Harvey, chairman in
charge Of booth sales, outlined the
program to be conducted by her
committee and announced cookies
would be on sale at booths in front
Of the Post Office. Atlantic Coast
Line offices, Williams com
pany and the Tide Water Power
company. The booths will be staff
ed by Girl Scouts who will act as
salesladies with leader in charge
at all times.
Mrs. B. M. Jones, Jr., led a dis
cussion today on the possible sell
ectlon Of a camp site and stated
that OF the several sites originally
considered none had been found
which came up to scouting STAN
dards. She appealed to the leaders,
and others interested in Girl Scout
ing, to inform her office of any
site which might be considered as
suitable. 1t must be a tract of
land OF at least so acres, not
sWampy, and near swimming
facilities II possible, she explain
ed.
Scouters and leaders present
were Dorothy Wells, Mrs. Emory,
Mrs. Hinnant, Mrs. Holden, Mrs.
Jones. Mrs. L. v. Spiller, Mrs. R.
Carney, Mrs. P. H. Braak, Mrs.
Harvey, Mrs. E. M. Shepherd,
Mrs. H. B. Hamilton, Mrs. Rich
ard Jordan, Mrs. Fred A. Jordan,
Mrs. Brantley, Mrs. H. Wander
Schalie, Mrs. Greer, Mrs. w. S.
Uullen, Mrs. E. W. Dula, Mrs. C.
E. Bond, Mrs. M. T. Hall, Mrs.
w. c. Baugh and Mrs. J. r. Fisher.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-11-21
new YORK BANKS
ASK CLOSING LAW

NEW YORK, Nov. 20.-(P)-Two
large associations of banks today
moved to seek legislative permits
sion for financial institutions IN
New York State to close on Satur-
days during the four summer
months.
The executive committee of the
New York State Banking associa-
ton, with $50 member banks, voted
unanimously to promote an amend
ment extending the permissive
Saturday closings from the present
July-August period to the four
months from June l to Oct. l.
Members of the New York clear
ing House association, represent
ing more than 300 banks and
branches, took similar action at
a special meeting.
Agitation for five-day week in
the banking business, active in the
past two months, has stemmed in
part from the banks difficulty
in obtaining and holding competent
personnel in competition with other
businesses operating on the shorter
schedule.
During July and August this year,
when New York city banks closed
on Saturdays, the Stock and Curb
exchanges also suspended opera
tons to make two-day weekend
While it was stated boards of gov
errors of the two exchanges had
not discussed the extension of
Saturday closings, well informed
circles indicated belief they would
follow the lead of the New York
city banks in the matter.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-11-21
Tar Heel Group Honors
Minister OF Lebanese

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (P -
North Carolinians of Lebanese de-
scent honored DR. Charles Malik,
Lebanese minister to the United
States, last night at Statler hotel
dinner.
DR.. Ma1ik, who left his position
as head of the philosophy depart
ment of American University in
BENT to become the first diplo-
matte representa- in Washing
ton of the year-old Cepublic, call
ed in brief talk for increased
cooperation between the United
States and Lebanon based on NUT
ual respect
Other speakers included Senator
Hoey D-NC) and Rep. Barden
D-NC); undersecretary of war
Kenneth c. Royal, a resident Of
Goldsboro; Gearge V. Allen, De-
putty director of the State depart
ment's division of near Eastern af-
fairs and former North Carolin-
ian, and DR.. George Kheirallah of
New York, Editor af the magazine.
arab World"
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-11-21

Cd TIE mules aad wagon,
:. nave assa Used II he aa. a's
Of he still, were co,.;. 'Pe;as'.
.Hg ou-core G. : se. .s.et ps,:.
TIC. ,2g toc =.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-11-21
CONSTRUCTION men
OPPOSED TO 0PA

SOUTHERN PINES, Nov. 90
B- The construction industry
has no desire for the continuation
OF the OPA," H. E. Foreman told
DELEGATES to the 25th annual con-
vention of the Carolinas Branch,
Associated General Contractors
OF America here today.
Addressing the closing session
OF the two-day convention, Fore
man. ACC managing director, OF
shington, D. c., ascribed the
delay in production OF construc-
ton materials 'in most instances
to price regulation procedures now
followed by the Office OF Price
Administration
On the speaking agenda with
Harry A. Dick, ACC National
President of Portland, Ore, Fore
man voiced the ACC objective OF
construction operating at the
rate Of $4,000, 100000 annually a
year from the end Of the war"
The best means Of securing re-
moval of price and other govern
ment controls" Foreman urged,
'fs through increasing produc-
ton to a level at which compe-
ton would regulate prices.
Touching on the immediate prob.
liens of the construction industry,
Foreman pointed out that "gener.
al increases in wages and prices
resulting in higher costs for com.
modities and services bring to
the construction industry "the
necessity, shared by other indus.
tries of keeping costs in line, and
explaining to the public that its
increases are reasonable and JUST
fled"
Mixing pleasure with business
in the convention's final day, con-
tractors this afternoon teed off in
q golf tournament played over the
Pine Needles and Mid-Pines
courses.
The convention was brought to
a close tonight with a banquet
at which the president and Off
GERS for 1916 were presented. DR..
R. c. S. Young assistant director,
State Department Of Corrections,
Atlanta, spoke at the banquet.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-11-21
RUSS GETS TERM
ON COUNTY ROADS

Judge H. Winfield Smith, found
Hosea Russ, Wilmington white
man who charged that he was
severely beaten by a city police
officer after arrest last Wednes.
day night, guilty Of disorderly
conduct, assault on an officer and
resisting arrest, in Recorder s
court yesterday.
The officer, C. J. Hinson, wa.
suspended from duty Saturday
following an official investigation
of the alleged beating.
After hearing the evidence yes.
terday morning, Judge Smith
sentenced Russ to six months or
the county roads.
When the verdict was first de
livered, RUSS attorneys, Davie
Sinclair and W. B. Rhodes, tool
a direct appeal. After further con
sideration, they decided to take E
10 days stay of execution.
Attorney Alton Lennon appear
ed with the State for the prosecu
ton.
Hinson offered testimony that hi
had not struck Russ until aftel
Russ had nit him three times.
The officer was suspended from
duty by Police Chief c. H. Gas
teen with a recommendation tina
he be dismissed from the depart
ment. The policeman's case i!
scheduled to be aired by the City
Civil Service commission at Z
hearing Friday night.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-11-21
ATU AGENTS HIT
JACKPOT; NEGROES,
MULES, CORN TAKEN

A. T. U. officers yesterday re.
ported the capture Of three Ne
groes, two mules, two wagons, $50
gallons of mash, eight gallons O:
non-tax paid liquor and an illici,
distillery in the Holland township
section of Fender county.
Arrested and charged with the
operation of an Illicit distillery
failure to register distilery.
possession of fernented mash Tor
the purpose Of manufa ctur:nz
whiskey, possession and conceal
ment and removal Of non-tax paid
liquor were THEODORE Lee, Willie
Lifane and Preston Marshburn.
The still, a $50 gallon submarine
type, and the mash were destroy
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-11-21

Mrs. G. D. Greer, chairman of
the sales for the Girl Scout Annual
Cookie sale announced yesterday
at meeting of group leaders at
the American Legion Home, where
sales are being tabulated, a total
OF 5, l49 boxes had been sold by the
$50 girls who are enrolled as scouts
in New Hanover county.
Mrs. C. D. Greer, also announc-
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-11-21

The Army says its artillery fired
1892, 900 rounds with only 10
rnafunctions and injury to only
two gunners between D-Day and
VE-Day,
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-11-21
Alpha Omega Fraternity
Honors 1t. Charles Boyd

1t. Charles B. Boyd, Jr., who
was killed in action in Germany
on April l, has been honored in
a memorial service held by the
Alpha Omega fraternity, of which
he was a member.
The service was held in the
fraternity club room with the
Rev. c. L. Barclift, former pastor
of the Fifth Avenue Methodist
church, officiating.
The room was decorated with
white mixed flowers. A memorial
plaque was placed on the wall of
the clubroorn during the service.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-11-21

OF the further persecution during
the past several years.
The ministers held a short bust
ness meeting before being address
ed by Rabbi Friedman al which
time they elected DR.. William
Grove as president of the group to
succeed the Rev. c. D. Barclift.
J. 3. Huntington was reelected Sec
rotary.
Other New Hanover county min
isters present were the Revs. P. D.
Smith. Carl Fisher, o. K. Ingram,
c. F. Graves, A. Jackson Ryan.
Kermit Wheeler. J. S. Crowley, W.
y Allison and C. ]. Kelly, layman.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-11-21
ON TERMINAL LEAVE

NEWBERN, Nov. 20.-Capt. Al
bert T. Willis, Jr., of the army
infantry, is now on terminal leave
here, following an extended tour
of duty in China and then at Will
mington, Del. He is the Sc. of
1t Col. Albert T. Willis, Jr., re-
tired last year from army service.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-11-21

The inhabitants of lower Egypt
generally have a clear complexion
and a soft skin Of light yellowish
color; those of middle Egypt have
taWny skin and the jewellers in
upper Egypt deep bronz or brown
complexion.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-11-21
FRIEDMAN APPEALS
FOR ZIONIST MOVE

Tracing the history Of religion
through Asia, Europe and into
the United States. Rabbi Samuel
Friedman told the members OF
the Inter-racial Ministerial ALI
snce yesterday morning al
meeting, Of the persecution OF
the Jewish race in Palestine, go
ing back some 1000 years, and