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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-01
Protestant Church
 Facing Big Crisis
Rev. Robbins w. BarstOW Presents I,23O, 900 Budget
 for Fiscal Year l945-46 for Approval

attendant upon reeStablishment or normal family and community life. There. will be unprecedented need for church orphanages, homes for the aged, hospitals, and training schools for lay workers to man such institutions, as well as for theological school scholarships to train men for depleted ministry,
 Young people, especially those Of the resistance movement, have come to respect the church as never IT. recent years because of the strong, stand which 1t has taken to its oWfI peril, against the Nazls. They are wanting the church to continue this strong leadership into the postwar period. But the resources of the churches have been depleted. and they will need help from Christians In America if they are to rise to the occasion.
 While many churches in America plan to send specific help to the family churches of their own de- nomination on the continent of Europe, 1t is generally agreed that in order to do effective work in the area of reconstruction and rehabili" tation, the bulk of the funds sent from America should be available for use where needed without re- gard to any denominational limita- tions or restrictions. This the Serv- Ice Commission plans to accomplish by forwarding such funds through the World Council of Churches in Geneva, Switzerland, which repre- sents in its membership 83 denom- nations in 28 countries. in spite Of the fact that its organization was not yet complete at the outbreak of the war and that 1t is still officially "in process of formaion."
 During the war, the Geneva office of the World Council has been able to send food packages and other necessities to particularly stricken parishes in occupied territories. It has sent aid to faculties of closed theological seminaries. and has helped theological students who have been able to escape to Switzer- land to continue their studies there, so that now they are ready to return and carry on a Christian program in their own parishes.
 Through the chaplaincy service to the prisoner of war camps, the World Council has provided religious literature and music and has helped prisoners set up their churches of the barbed wire" Tn these prison camps. many young men have be- come interested for the first time in the serious study of religion.
 Funds for reconstruction work through the European churches will be administered by the Reconstruc- ton department of the World Coun- ell in Geneva. Tn this country the need appears as part of the com bined overseas budget of the Pro- testant churches. validated by the church committee on overseas re- lief and reconstruction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-01
TUBERCULAR
 FARLEY OFF

Hartford, Feb. - In compliance with the request of the Ofiice Of De- fense Transportation. the National Tuberculosis Association has can- celled It's l045 annual meeting. ac- cording to word just received by Miss Mabel Baird. Executive Secre- tary of the Connecticut T'ubercu- Iosis Association, Hartford. The meeting had been scheduled for June l3-15 in Buffalo. N. Y.
 It was stated that the meeting had been cancelled by vote of the execu- tive committee of the National Tu- berculosls Association following the request of the once of Defense Transportation that all large gath erings be called of this year to re- lieve the overburdened transporta- ton facilities of the nation. The usual attendance at annual meet ings of the association Is i.70O.
 Necessary business of the associa- ton will be transacted at meetings
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-01

"Ihe Protestant church will face this year the greatest crisis and the greatest opportunity 1t has ever known" Rev. Robbins w. BarstoW, executive director of the Commis- sion on World Council Service told his commission at their regular meeting in New York on Wednesday January 3l, in presenting for their approval a service budget of $l ,23O.- GOO for the fiscal year l945-46.
 If the war ends in Europe, giv- ing increased opportunity for serv- ice there, then this amount will be not nearly enough" Dr. Barstow explained. Tn that case the churches and church people oi America should give at least 8, ,155,' GOO to revive Christian institutions on the continent and make 1t pos siblc for the churches there to min ister t0 urgent human needs"
 This is not merely a program Of restoring church buildings, Dr. Bar. stow explained, but of rebuilding people and communities. Tn some cases 1t will be necessary to put up temporary structures in local
 ities where all church facilities have been destroyed, in order to give the church a place to carry on. Some times one section of damaged church can be restored with d mini mum of expense. so that 1t can be used for services of worship. coun. selling, rehabilitation classes, etc. With twenty or thirty million peo- pie in Europe displaced from theil homes for one reason or another (refugees, deportcd laborers, etc) 1t is most important that the local churches be adequately prepared tc help these people in their home ward trek and in the refrigeration of the family. social and vocational adjustments and the many problems
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-01
WAR REDUCES
 PREJUDICES

Cambridge, Mass, Feb. 1-(UPD World War II, which probably caused the largest transfer of popu- lation in history. will greatly af- feet American culture, Dr. Cor don w. Allport, Harvard psycholo- gist predicted today.
 When people travel, are trans planted from one land to another, they are bound to change" Dr. All- port told the United Press. And such an influX of ideas from one culture to another is good" In his opinion, war will reduce prcjudices, make the American more realistic The more we know, the better we are" he added.
 pr. Allport said the American ten dcncy toward isolationism may well disappear if the war is long enough The longer the war lasts, the more hope there is to avoid reaction, 1" he added. However, if the war f. followed by 6 severe crisis, a re- action might result which would make fertile ground for isolation ism"
 AS for European and Australian war brides being brought back to the states. Dr. Allport believes they too will help reduce American pro- Vincialism.
 There's an obvious parallel be- tween this war and the last" said Dr. Allport After World War I. a good many Of the soldiers stayed in France to study or married French women. The study and the women both made them more world minded.
 "Of course, the reaction was more severe after the first World War he added But, you must rcmcm- Der that we hadn't been in 1t so long. We hadn't had time to change | so draSticalIy"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-01
JACK BASSETT
 WEDS MARIE WOOD
Sgt. SeideI Has 30 Combat Missions to His Credit,
 Awarded Air Medal
WATERVILlE Correspondents Phone-3-65l1

Waterville, Feb. 1.-Rev. Evan Bergwall officiated yesterday morn ing at 9 o'clock at the wedding of Jack Bassett to Miss Marie Wood. MT. Bassetts son, Roger Bassctt, and his daughter, Susan BaSsett, were the only attendants. Follow ing their wedding trip to an un- announced destination the couple will reside in Waterbury. MT. Massett is the brother of Mrs. Minnie Beaupre of Homer street.
 Farewell Party
 MT. and Mrs. Harris Wright of Boyden street were hosts recently at q farewell party in honor Of Richard Bowen of Ashmun street. who left this week for service with the NaVcy. Richard was presented a pen and pencil set Those pres Vensel, ElvIra Edwards. Julia Car ent were: Jane Mclean, Catherine Vensel, Elvira Edwards. Julia Car roll, Ruth Dodson, Hazel Rose. Ray mond Wrigtn, Henry Karpovicils, Joseph Sweeney, Edward BivainiS, Edward Tatcrka, Seaman lC, and Michael BaneVicius.
 Stiff Sgt. Arthur Seidel, son of MT. and Mrs. Frederick Seidcl of lO2 Monmouth avenue has floWr 30 combat missions against the en- emy in Europe according to a story from the 18th AAF in Italy. For his efficiency and achievement in these missions Sgt. Seidel has been awarded the air medal.
 Noted Briefly
 Miss Shirley Beaupre and John Sickola attended the Ice-Capades in New Haven on Sunday.
 Molly BasSett has returned to her home on Homer street after spend- ing a week visiting friends in Pitts ton, Penn.
 Mrs. Bradley is still confined tC her home on Patterson Court by Hl- ness.
 Miss Elizabeth Blodgett. sixth grade teacher at Spraguc school E very i'll at her home.
 The weekly Bible meeting VIII be held tomorrow evening at o. clock at the Gospel Hall on Thomas ton avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-01
VERDI OPERA
 COMING FEB. 2l
MartinelIi and Anna KaS. kas Will Sing Lead-
 ing Roles

Indications point to a Sellout for the performance of Verdfs Opera I'll Trovatore" which is to be pre- scented at the LoeW PoIi theater in Waterbury on Wednesday evening, February 2lst, by the Connecticut Opera association. The opera will feature stars from the Metropolitan and Chicago Opera companies. 1ea- turing the world renowned Metro politan tenor Giovanni Martinelli as Manrico ana the Metropolitan'S brilliant coloraturO, Anna Kaskas.
 MT. Martinelli and Miss Kagkas will be supported by distinguished cast of stars. large symphony or chestra and brilliant chorus. Tick cts for the opera are now available at Kay Jewelry store, Is East Main street.
 I'll TrovatOre" is considered by many opera lovers as the finest in the Verdi repertoire. The opera has everything. Its choruses are high lighted by the famous Anvil Chorus and the Miserere is popular with all music lovers.
 MT. MartinellI sang the same rolC of Manrico at the Metropolitan opera House in New York last week and was acclaimed by all New York critics. Miss Kaskas has won tho acclaim of critics for her brilliant performances at the Metropolitan and Carl LindstrOm. music critic of the Hartford Times wrote of Mis- Kaskas' performance given by thu Connecticut Opera association fl Hartford as follows: Anna KaSkai trlumphed among her own in a very real sense last night with 8 magnin. cent performance Of Azucena in thu Connecticut Opera association pro duction of 'Tl Trovatore". Her voice at all times was perfectly controlled and there was apparently . grea enrichment of her scaie."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-01
SULLIVAN
 PRESENTED GIFT

Rev. John L. Sullivan, assistant at St. Thomas church for the past two and half years. who leaves :o assume the post of Professor at St. Thomas Seminary. Bloomfield, was honored last night at a testimonial in the parish hall.
 George Miller, president of the Holy Name Society. presented Father Sullivan a purse in behalf ol the parish. Edward J. Fitzgerald was master of ceremonies. Speakers were: Rev. John P. Kennedy. Rev. James Sullivan. Rev. George Dyer. Rev. Joseph Daly, and William DerWin.
 Father Sullivan was chaplain of the Holy Name Society. the Rosary Society. the Children of Mary. d. rector of the CYO. and for two years served on the faculty of Sacred Heart high. He coached the par. ochial school teams at St. Thomas {, his baseball team winning the city grammar school title last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-01
Soviet Bronch of AAF Weather Wing Gets
 Meteorological Doto
By NEA Service

Ky NEA Service
 Asheville, N. C., Feb. l--Ameri- cans played an important role in helping the Russians to time their current sledge- hammer blow against the Nazis, by working with the Red Army to prepare accurate forecasts of the weather in Europe.
 Since mid-May Of last year, a Russian branch of the AAF Wealth CT Wing has been operating side by side with Soviet meteorolo4ists. American weather stations set up in the Soviet Union, to forecast the weather for shuttle raids linking the Eastern, Western and Mediter- ranean fronts, have helped the Russians to outsmart the ele- mentS.
 The harmony with which the comrades of the Russian weather service and the buddies of the American weather wing work to- gether has provided one of the vars most convincing demon- strations of the ability of the two nations to work together despite deep-rooted differences Of lang guage, customs, and ideologies First detailed reports of the op- eration were brought back to Asheville headquarters of the AAF Weather Wing by Maj. Arthur K. Swanson, of North Easton, Mass, and Mai. John w. KodIs, of Youngstown, O., members of the small detach- ment of highly trained U. s. wealth CT men sent to Russia to prepare forecasts for the history making new kink in aerial warfare.
 EXCHANGE DATA
 Major Swanson and Major Kodis, both of whom previously had spent more than year forecasting for the 18th Air Force in Italy, flew to Russia just two weeks before the first formation of Flying Fortresses settled down on newly finished run ways after dropping calling cards on German marshalling yards at Debrecen, Hungary.
 Plans for setting up a branch
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-01
AEGEAN OUTLET
 BULGARIAN AIM
Ambition Placed Country on Germany's Side in
 Two World Wars
BY LEON KAY

London, Feb. 1. (UP)-Bulgaria, although on the losing side of the war, has not lost hope of getting an outlet to the Aegean Sea from the victorious Allies when they try to settle the territorial problems of southeast Europe
 This long-smouldering Bulgarian ambition for southern outlet caused the second Balkan war and placed Bulgaria on Germanys side in two world wars.
 Bulgarian political leaders with whom talked in Sofia agreed that If arguments for a Aegean outlet had received sympathetic considera- ton in the past, Bulgaria would have been on the Allied side.
 Germany promised such an outlet would be given after the present war. Prominent Bulgarians told me that was a bribe which resulted in per- mission for German troops 10 move across Bulgaria and attack Greece and Yugoslayia in l94l.
 Until she signed the armiStice with Russia, tn eUnited States and Great Britain in October, l944, Bulgaria enjoyed occupation of eastern Thrace to the extent of Bulgartzing the names of streets, towns and vil- lages.
 Now the Bulgarlans, chastened as the result of backing the wrong horse twice no longer raise racial or therritorial arguments in their claims on eastern Tthrace. They say only that an Aegean outlet Is purely an economic necessity"
 They point out that the new ad- ministration in Bulgaria has agreed in principle to surrendering what was part of Bulgarian Mcaedania, notably in the region of the Struma valley, to be incorcorpated in 0 future autonomous Macedonia. The administration likewise expresses willingness to join a Balkan federa- ton.
 Prominent Bulgarians insist that the Danube at present is the prin- cipal outlet for Bulgarian cereals. fruit, vegetables and tobacco, the bulk of the country's exports. This, they claim, is the chief cause of the complete Geram monopoly of Bull garian foreign trade since 1936.
 The Bulargarians argue that 1T they are to be weaned from Ger many politically they must first be Weaned economically. adding that prohibitive freight rates from the Black Sea ports of Varna and Bur gas through the DardanelleS prevent their products from competing in the Mediterranean basin. They re- gard Syria, Palestine, Egypt and other middle eastern lands as grent potential markets for Bulgarian cereals and fruits
 Bulgars in Sofia reject the Sug- gestion of port privileges at Dede Aagach on the Aegean which the Greeks have renamed AleXandrou- polls The yinsist the outlet" means strip of eastern Thrace bordering Turkey.
 On the other hand Greeks with whom talked in eastern Thrace just as firmly insist they will never give it up. Euch an outlet would mean Greece would be cut off from Turkey and Turkey almost ineVit ably would regard sue ha Bulgrai9 outlet with disfavor.
 Greece and Turkey now have col1l- posed all their differences and cor" dial relations exist principally be- cause they regard themselves as 8 non-Slav counterbalance in the Bal- kan bloc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-01
AUDITING FIRM
 NAMED MANAGER

Barrow, Wade, Guthrie & Co.,, Accountants and Auditors of 120 Broadway, New York, have an nounced the appointment of Er- nest H. Ring AS Resident Manager of their Waterbury Office. Prior to becoming head of their Tax Depart ment in Waterbury year ago, MT Ring was Treasurer and Controller of the Beyllium Copoation of Penn sylVania of Reading, Pennsylvania. MT. Ring was also connected with the United States Treasury for many years as confcree in the New Haven Division of the Internal Rev enue Department. F. T. Dodd who has been Resident Manager for the past two years is to take Up new duties in the New York office. The local office B located at 48 Leav- enWorth street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-01

weather service in Russia had been laid months earlier, however. A system for exchanging mutually helpful weather data had been ap- proved in principle at the Teheran conference of Roosevelt, Stalin and Churchill, and details of the pro- gram were carefully polished in sub Sequent negotiations.
 There was ample justification for the special attention devoted to meteorological planning, for high air force officers Of both nations re- alized the success or failure of shuttle bombing and other military moves hinged on the calibre Of weather information which could be provided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-01
American And Russian Weathermen Pool Resources To Aim Air Blows At Germans
Storms Over Europe Con Be Predicted 36 Hours Ahead of Raids
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by impossible thunderstorms some where in between. It was the Weather Serice's responsibility to make sure the bombers didE't wan der into any of these atmospheric death traps-and the presence along the way of the towering Alps and Carpathian mountains, with cloud banks often building Up to height of 3O,OO0 feet, didn't make the task any easier.
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 COMPARE NOTES
 The skeleton crew of American meteorologists depends entirely on an excellent network of Russian weather stations for it's observation al data on eastern Europe, supple menting these reports with weather broadcasts picked up by its own ra- dio receiving sets from U. s. wealth CT stations in England and Italy.
 When all this data has been as- sembled, Russian and American weather forecasters go into hud- dle and decide what Europe's wealth CT will be 36 hours later. Forecasts formulated at these joint sessions are used by American weather of- ficers in briefing bomber crews for the westward half of their shuttle runs, and selected weather informa- ton is radioed to England and Italy to aid forecasters there in plan ming eastward flights.
 American bombers haven't been the only beneficiarieS of this ex- change of meteorological informa- tion. Weather reports from Amer ican stations in Italy proved of in- estimable value to the Russians in their push into the Balkans, and scores of other allied weather broadcasts beamed to Russia daily from North America, the British Isles, North Africa and the Middle East have aided in planning oper- ations on other fronts.
 Major Swanson and Major Ko- dis found the Russian weather service composed largely of wom- en--a practice in many service branches of the Red Army. They , had received five years of meteor ological training at the Moscow Institute and performed their du- ties in a workman-like manner, the pair reported.
 RUSSIANS ARE GOOD HOSTS
 The Russians tried gallantly- and succeeded admirably - in be- ing good hosts to the visiting Amer ican weather personnel, the two ma ajors recalled. They feasted them at Russian mess halls until their own could be built, gave them the best available living quarters, and worked up special entertainment features for their off-duty hours. The Americans proved good diplomats as well as good weather men, making friends with theii Russian associates, teaching an eager clientele of youngsters tG play football and vollcyball, and adjusting themselves quickly tc Russian customs. But they con- mitted one faux pas which took interpreters several anxious min utes to straighten out.
 "One of the features of 8 folk festival presented for us was a gypsy dance surprisingly similar to the hula back home" Major | Swanson recalled. 'The boys ate 1t up and whistled their approval The performers seemed to freeze up as If we'd given them a slap in the face, but 1t wasn't until later we learned that Whistling is mark of disapproval, not of ac- | claim. in Russia"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-01

It was an axiom of shuttle bomb- ing theory that planes must be sent into the air as promptly from one terminal as another to main tain the relentless schedule de- manded. That meant forecasters in Russia must be able to spot sev- eral consecutive days of good fly ing weather so the Flying Forts not only could span the continent and land safely, but could also take off on return trips to English or Ital- ian bases without costly, weather caused delays.
 The weather mans problem was further complicated by the record distances involved in the flights. kies might be crystal clear over Italy, England and Russia and snarled
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-01

of the Board of Directors and of the executive committee at dates to be announced later. Two persons In Connecticut are members of the Board of Directors, pr. David R. Lyman, Wallingford and pr. Joseph I. Liudlo, New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-01

Happy Moments. When at long last the 1945 World Almanac arrives repete with all the facts and statistics fit to print gay done up in May Wine this year and everything between it's from "A to Izzard they say This Book of Facts sO-caIIed, has all the usuaIs and World War II s chrOnicIed with the many additiOEA added to last years which make 1t quite chronicle
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-01
Good Evening.
POULTRY. EGGS AND FISH
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

POULTRY, EGGS AND FISH (lEews Item Meatess Days Going In New York Cty) Poultry, eggs and fish! Take your choice of a meatless dish easy-oysters in season, Scrambled eggs well within reason Fish, poultry and eggsl Every single one of Us begs Occasionally for poached whole, a delectable fiet of sole! EM EM
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-01

What price "PRINCIPLE" In these days of
 OnentOus events events that will shape history for years to come it is refreshing to observe who IS willing to risk prestige fame and wealth in the cham piOnShip of what he believes to be fundamental American right Whether he is casting himself in the role of what the public has accepted him for years master snowman, may be open to debate, but from our point of vantage think the great Cecil E. DeNIe has got his grip something and here's hop ing the benefit of all Americans he it through come what may and cost what may. From all reports Cecil won't wind up his days in the little house lover the hiIP His latest stunt may bring him even greater distinction with greater bOxOffice appeal However the story in brief is ths Rather than pay $1 assessment which he claims is illegal and con trary to American principles Cecil gave up his master of ceremony functions last Monday evening and awaits Supreme Court decision his appeal. The evenings task of "emceeing" brings him the neat little of $5,OOO per evening Rather than pay the $l to the American Federation of Radio Artists, he stepped out of the picture the show could go without the ghost of Boycott stalking to the scene. In these days of Yes Men" in public life, it is indeed encOurag
 ing to meet the challenge of refusing to pay tribute if it illegal and make sacrifice for worthy cause worthy a DOughbOy in fox hole Tonight at 1O:3O D. m the Blue Network Cecil will speak in his own behalf and explain why he refuses to pay tribute to Caesar. It should be interesting broad
 cast-whether you agree with Cecil or not whether you believe he is still master snowman, grabbing the spotlight and stealing the act More power to Cecil
 We applaud him for the courage of HIS convictions
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-01

During recent floods near Surat. India, the Tapti river rose to 106 feet.