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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-04
.. NEWS OF MEN LN THE SERVICE
ON U.s.s. HENRY BEECHER

According to word received last night the following veterans of the European Theater of War arrived yesterday aboard the transport Henry W. Beecher, which docked at Newport News. Va. They are:
 T/Sgt Howard M. Carter, 5s6 Highland avenue, and Pfc. John L. Birch, 285 Monroe avenue.
 Four other Waterburians were reported yesterday as arriving in Boston aboard the Blue Island Vic- tory.
 They are:
 Pfc. Frank " DellaCroce, 337 Congress avenue
 Pfc. Richard s. Ford, 1123 West Main street
 Tn/Sgt. Angelo M Guerrero, 316 Orange street
 Cpl. Pandi Pani, 129 South Elm street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-04

Word has been received here that It. G. g. James Paul Cronin, son of Mrs. Margaret Cronin, ell East Main street, after 45 months service in the Navy, several months of which were spent overseas in the Pa cific area, has been released to inactive duty from the Naval service Dec. l, at the U. s. Naval Personnel Service Separation Center New York, N. Y. It. Cronin was last stationed at Wahiana, Hawaii. He is a grad uate of Sacred Heart Grammar school, Crosby high school and the Wharton School of Finance, Philadelphia. Before entering the service in March, 1942, he was associated with the Prudential Life Insurance Company. He has brother, Joseph, now on duty with an amphibious unit of the Navy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-04
64 LOCAL MEN
 GIVEN DISCHARGES


 Among the 30 Western Connecu- cut men to receive discharges from the Army at the Fort Devens, Mass. Separation Center within the past few days were 64 from this city. They were:
 S/Sgt. Arthur E. Hancock, ll2 French street.
 Pvt. Dante Deleppo, | IS Henry street
 Pfc. Peter P. Sofia, 40 Railroad Hill street
 Pfc. Edward s. Dlugokecki. II Brennan street, Naugatuck, Conn. S/Sgt. Valdor J. Lachance, 69l South Main. street.
 SlSgt. William G. Cronin, 13 William street.
 Cpl. Andrew Washenko, 835 Meri- den Road.
 Pvt. Nicholas Hudobenko, 132 Locust street.
 Sgt. Nicolas Mattoff, 96 Meriden Road.
 Pvt. Joseph Quicquard, TT High street.
 Pfc. Ralph Broder, Lexington avenue.
 T/5 John J. Murphy, 964 Baldwin street
 S/Sgt. Roland P. Grenier, 132 Porter street. Watertown.
 Pfc. Leo J. Daveluy, 194 Echo Lake Road, WatertoWn.
 Sgt. Robert G. Theriault, 178 Longhill Road
 Pfc. George K Woodward, 1863 North Main street. Pfc. Carmen DiBlasi, 1000 North Main street.
 S/Sgt. Richard McCann, 157 Rob- bins street.
 Pvt. Joseph N. Summa, 13 Penn berton street.
 TIA Everett J. Gottlier, 361 Will low street.
 Cpl. John J. Damico, 332 Congress avenue.
 Pfc. Robert E. Terrill, 30 Hoadley street, Naugatuck
 T/5 Raymond Jensen, 125 Walnut street, Naugatuck.
 T/5 Paul Posin, 233 Cooke street. T/Sgt. Jack Moreno, TT South Main street, Naugatuck.
 TIA Angelo A. Guglielmo, 339 Oak street.
 Pvt. Diego Rollo, 54 Burton street. Pfc. Rubin M. Maran, 54 Burton street.
 Pfc. Joseph R. Rossi, 564 South Main street, Naugatuck.
 Pfc. Salvatore s. Fuoco, 12l Charles street.
 TIA Everett J. Gottlieb, 361 Will low street.
 TI5 Charles G. Maxwell, Lower Main street, Watertown, Conn.
 TIA Felix w. Conlon, SIS Church street, Naugatuck.
 T/Sgt. Peter A. Raamauskas, 619 Highland avenue.
 Cpl. John R. Anderson, Jr., 34 Sved avenue, Naugatuck.
 Cpl. Milton H. Beanon, 56 Abbott avenue.
 Sgt. Julius N Carissimi, 298 Will low street.
 ITS Peter P. Swiridowsky, 125 Scoyill street.
 Cpl. William R. Bellemare, 24 Cherry street.
 T/5 James w. Garner, 134 Porter street, WatertoWn.
 Pfc. Thomas E. Mullins, 821 Bank street.
 TI5 John J. Devito, 35 Walnut street.
 Pfc. Arthur J. Clement, z Union street.
 Ti5 Sylvester A. Sbordone, 25 St. Joseph avenue.
 S/Sgt. Peter Machnics, Hunter Mt, Naugatuck.
 Pvt. John P. Shea, 199 Lounsbury street
 s/sgt. Arthur R. Blum, 16 Kenton street.
 Cpl. Fred R. Daniels, Jr., Sunset avenue, WatertoWn.
 T/Sgt. Andrew Cozza, 56 Hawkins street.
 Sgt. John c. OLoskey, 15l4 Bald win street.
 Pfc. John F. Parker, 254o East Main street.
 ITS James V. Santopietro, 1920 Baldwin street.
 SiSgt. Michael A. Calo, 58 Ward street.
 Pfc. John T. Sullivan, 21 Cliff street. Pfc. Wilfred E. Litke, 22O May street, Naugatuck.
 Cpl. Nicholas J. Mongelluzzo, 36 Norton street, Naugatuck.
 TIA Jacob T. Klein, IT Camp street.
 Pfc. Andrew Nargi, 215 Orange street.
 rpl pa,l1 I P1Iroio 1o6 East Farm
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-04
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ESTABLISHED 1885

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 As specialists, our ties solve the problem eosiIy-$1.50 to $6.5O. Smort, practical, servieeobIe pig skin, eopeskin and mocha gloves $500 to $7.5O.
 LektroIite cigarette lighters, the oII-weother miracle lighter that mokes speciality of lighting when needed, $l l.8O-tox included. Gift Certificates for any amount you wish-$5.OO to $500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-04
It. (j.g.) Robrt H. Meyerhans

New York, N. Y, Dec. 4 - U. S. Naval Personnel Separation Center announced today that It. G. g) Ro- bert H. MeyerhanS, 25 Oldham ave- nue, Watertown, has been released to inactive duty from the Naval Service this date.
 He has served 31 months in the Navy, participating in the following naval actions: 19 months overseas duty in the Caribbean area.
 His last duty station was Engin- eering Officer, Night Attack and Combat Training Unit, Charleston, R. I. It. G. g. Meyerhans is the son of MT and Mrs. Alfred P. Meyer hans, 137 Frost road, and he plans to enter General Electric Co.,, Bloomfield, N. J., following his dis charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-04

participants, but witnesses. The b a t tie " as
 fought between the Russ i a II S advanc in g on the Elbe River, and the Nazis who were trying to get across the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-04
TIA VIRGIL J. JACARUsO

TIA Virgil J. Jacaruso, of Detroit, son of the late MT. and Mrs. Stephen Jacaruso, of Waterbury. has, after 5 months service in the Army, been discharged, it was re- vealed today. He served 26 months overseas in the ETO with the 75th Infantry Division in the Ardennes, Central Europe, Northern Ireland, Belgium and Germany He also served as member of the Arlny'S Finance Office. Jacaruso will return to Detroit following the completion of his stay here with his aunt and uncle. MT. and Mrs. Frank Santo- pietro, 945 North Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-04
VETERAN OF PACIFIC

After two years duty in the Pa cific Marine Pfc. Rocco Mancini, son of MT. and Mrs. Nicholas V. Mancini, GA White Avenue, has re- turned to the states. Pfc. Mancini served with the Fourth Marine Di- vision and the Fifth Amphibious Corps and saw action in the Mar shalls, Saipan, Tinia hand Two Jima. He entered the Marine Corps in April 1943. Prior to entering the service he was a student at Wilby high school. His brother Donald is with a naval unit stationed at Ala meda, Calf.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-04
Fighting DiUisions
Reds Kept Ozarks From Elbe Finale

One of the last battles fought ln Germany occurred near Tanger- muende, and the men of the 102nd Infantry (Ozark Division were not
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-04

river-aWay from the ferocious RuSsians-to surrender to the men of the 102nd.
 The fight went on for hours, with the Ozark men unable to join ill for fear of hitting the Russians. The Germans finally managed to get across the river, where they promptly surrendered to the Ozark doughs.
 The 1O2nd saw its first combat near the Roer River at the end of 1914. Serving under the Ninth Army, the OZarks took Lovenich, then fought in the Muenchen-G Gladbach area. Late in February. the division spearheaded the Ninths crossing of the Roer, and then attacked north toward the Rhine. In their race to the Rhine. the 102nd overran 86 towns and cities
 At Krefeld, in addition to talk ing the vital rail and communica- tions center, the 102nd doughs cap- tured the site of a tremenous rocket factory.
 The Ozarks chased the Germans from the Rhine to the Elbe, then settled down to await the arrival of the Russians. street.
 Pfc. Albert B. Gedraltis, "A South Riverside street
 Pfc. Jerry R. Gizzie, IFS Cushman street.
 Cpl. Raymond A. Nowacki, 75 Wood street.
 Pvt. Frederick J. Wrogg, IA Fern dale avenue.
 ITS Ernest J. Febraio, 67 Franklin street, Naugatuck
 TI5 George F. Gemino, 95 Oak street.
 T/5 Francis J. Maher, 181 Chest nut avenue.
 SISgt. Donald T. Hayden, 97 Fair lawn avenue.
 Pfc. Philip Sottosanto, 54 Eliza beth street.
 Pfc. Hyman Berwisht, l87 Lincoln street
 Pfc. James L. Tyrreu, 327 East Main street.
 Cpl. John w. Lawley, Al Beecher avenue.
 Pfc. Joseph A. Wasky, 21 Suncrest avenue. Edward J. DiDonato, 434 Pine street.
 Pfc. Maurice F. Kelly, 53 Southern street.
 SiSgt. Gregory J. Philibert, 596 South Main street.
 Pfc. Frank D'Amico, 4 Sperry street.
 Pfc. James A. Wyrick, P Vine street
 Sgt, Anthony J. D'Angelo, 2 Charles street.
 Pvt. Leo Sambuco, 238 Merline avenue.
 Pfc. Jose Sousa, 131 Baldwin street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-04

30 Percent of the uo the Chose Brass Copper Co., the 30 increase basic sought cIo organized employees Company, employees the NotionoI Lobo Relations The vote will determine whether Chase employees give the IUsw should foil "Yes" be oed unless other obtoinins fair settlement On of figures the public concerning financial condition Copper Corp, of the Chase Brass the CIO has every Unions wage demands. The figures speak for themselves yeor-1e4oto $4692221 For each the five averaged profit almost three times who had eorned before the The 63 compared workers earnings before toxes of about 20 percent
 o f still fT had T left ] ]" p%of s345 Bq4 qo46 The compo profit for the 66 above the profit for years before Stockholders dividends 5l percent during the period
 The total assets inc Company which Copper amounted than 49o millions of dollars at the Copper with choss Brass Copper of its important divisions of the giants of America" industry and tries this compony the largest business its history The co seeks for it's members fair shore of the profits which molly expected o from these peocetim operations
 this tho the co has asked thot the Chase Bross % en hos f "etsa's tS eq es o"d hosbe don the union
 for 30 percent is based on the ent of and ability in h of figures already quoted above
 If the Company wi|b bargain in good foith ability be settled around the conter  The of strike of importance of professional ndoIIo Unless the
  decline.
 CIo have token strike and they have -ond Polling will ballot in privot booths
 Union believes the majority of Chase employees in greatly value this opPortu nity to freely The Union in overwhelming Chase workers will the Union the authority needs guard their welfare
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-12-18
The Seaboard

Sundays wreck On the Seaboard near Kol.
lock, between the lines two crack trains
Silver Meteor and Sun Queen-in which still
undetermined number OF persons lost their
lives, stemmed, as so many have during these
difficult times, from the human element.
Four coaches Of the Sun Queen had not
cleared a siding switch when the Silver Meteor
plowed into them. Obviously somebody erred;
who, will be determined only by investigation
There are many experiments under way by
railway companies, including two-way radio
communication between approaching trains, to
prevent such accidents. But the one way tt
minimize them is for trains to run on two
tracks, 1t is expensive to install and costly
to maintain, but il human life is to have its
greatest chance Of survival-and human life
is still the chief national asset-it will come
best by this method.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-12-18
Air Service

With the landing of two National Air Lines
planes at Bluethenthal field on Sunday, Will
mingtons long fight for commercial air serv.
ice on large scale came to an end. Appro-
pirate ceremonies marked the event with city,
county and federal officials in attendance.
Whether any branch Of the military estab.
lishment sees fit to maintain flying base
here or not, Wilmington will have one of the
finest air fields. with runways capable of &C
commodating the largest planes, in the coun-
try Pilots who have used it are unanimous in
so declaring.
It is not difficult to foresee the day when,
in addition to commercial service, Bluethen-
thai will enjoy extraordinary patronage by
aviators operating their own planes.
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he could not break with the influential refu-
gees Of either nation, even if he wanted TO-.
which is not probable.
Because of their contiguous frontiers, ana
the impossibility Of hating intiltration of Ger
man and Italian refugees, many of whom may
be on Allied war criminal lists, into Spain
France would like to break relations with the
Madrid government, but wants to act in con-
cert with this country and Great Britain. AS
the three are in virtual agreement, the proba-
bility is that when Washington acts both Lon
don and Paris will fall in line.
But, whether they do or do not, it is the part
of wisdom for this country 10 take the step
anyway and end the false position it is in
toward Spain. In general, United States SYM
pathies are with the Spanish republicans,
many of whose leaders are in this country and
Mexico. There is no good reason why these
sympathies should not be brought into the
open. It is even possible that Franco would
step out voluntarily. once they were, and Spain
have a chance to recover at normal pace
from the damage for which Franco is respon-
sible.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-12-18
Spanish Relations

Should the United States finally break diplo.
matte relations with Franco Spain the move
would cause no widespread surprise. Franco
Spain, which is fascist cannot hope for con-
tinued relations, certainly no real friendship,
with governments which so recently overthrow
the chief fascist states, nor can it hope for
trade or credit transactions with the non-fas.
cist world.
While Francois power derives from fascist
support and today exists because of the falan-
gists, or Spanish facists, the country is also
overrun with Germans and Italians of the fas-
nations that won Spain's civil war for Franco
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-12-18
Loans And Gratitude

Discussing the American loan to Britain and
the heavy vote in Commons opposing it with
the Conservatives, at Winston ChurchilIs be-
Unfortunately International currency and
economic issues are to large extent beyond
the comprehension of ordinary folk
True enough. But even the most ordinary
folk find difficulty in understanding the Bril-
fish oppositions and the Conservatives view
point, unless it is that having set out to get a
grant, or gift of six billion dollars from the
United States, they resent the reduction to
81, 400 900 and the fact that instead of gift
they must eventually pay back the principle
with a little interest
One of the best ways to end a friendship
is to give or loan friend money. It's all
right with the begger on the corner, but not
with friend. Forever afterwards he'll duck
into handy doorway when he sees you, or if
he can't avoid meeting you will hurry past
with the briefest ''hello'' Are the British op-
position and the Churchill conservatives fitting
themselves into this customary debtor role?
Ordinary folk don't know much about inter-
national currency and economic issues, to be
sure but they certainly know, from personal
experience largely, that they might as well
strike borrowing friend off their calling list
forthwith. Also, they know, at least on this
side Of the Atlantic, that Great Britain could
not turn to any other government for finan-
eial aid in her emergency.
The Americans who feel that the British
are not showing the gratitude they might as
The London dispatch notes, have the right atti-
tude, whether they are properly polite in voic-
ing their view or not
AS taxpayers, it is they who will have to
put up the money for the loan to Britain.
They certainly are entitled to formal thank
YOU, even from Churchill
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-12-18
In Full Bloom

A serious deficiency in the country's radio
diet is about to be remedied. Come Jan. 6,
the Sunday broadcasts Of Fiorello H. LaGuar-
dia, hitherto restricted to the range Of New
York City's municipal station, will be heard
on countrywide network.
People who have listened to and liked Mr..
LaGuardia's Talks to the People" during his
years as New York's mayor will tell you that
this is good thing. And even those who are
allergic to The Hats folksy little chats admit
that there's never been anything quite like
them in the history Of broadcasting.
The simple reason for this is that Mr.. La.
Guardia is unique. He is politician, statesman,
administrator and clown. He is guide, philos
opher and Dutch uncle. Dignity is not for
monkeys, and frequently as amusing. com.
plete and unabashed ham, he bellows, whines,
wheedles and COOS. Not for him are the pear.
shaped tones Of the unctuous radio announcer,
or the carefully prepared script of the deep
dish commentator. His Honor's voice is high
and his choice Of subjects wide and hand
some. Everything is strictly off the cuff.
If Mr.. LaGuardia preserves his present
radio personality-and he has indicated that
his wife has orders to shoot him with an
old Army AS if he should change-tae national
radio audience is due for the first ether in.
novation since the quiz show.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-12-18
Renew This Crusade

When the war was about to descend upor
us and everybody knew, at last. there was nc
way to avoid it with honor. there was ar
almost universal plea for setting up higher
moral and spiritual standards. From pulpit
and platform, in clubs and meetings Of many
sorts, the American people were admonishee
| to .return to the faith of Our fathers, so thai
it seemed as if we were about to launch
upon holy war rather than war Of sur
vival.
We were told that we had grown weak
with dissipation and indulgence, that our youth
was spent in evil practices and our maturity
in carelessness, that the conduct Of our lives
was under the spell of all manner of wicked
ness; that only by turning our minds and our
practices back to the high principles Of the
Founding Fathers could we hope to be vic.
torious over our enemies and dwell again in
peace.
It was an earnest crusade, and bore fruit.
Our youth went forth and conquered the enc
my, and ostensibly peace returned with the
surrender of the Germans and the japanese.
Notwithstanding this, there has never been
greater need for understanding of spiritual
values, Of right living and thinking and par
ticularly of right ruling. among the conquer
ing peoples than now.
Talk OF peace is foolish. It does not exist,
not in any quarter Of the globe, nor within
the boundaries Of nations which should be
the leaders.
The United States, emerging from the main
conflict the greatest and most powerful Of ALL
is falling behind in the leadership that is its
proper role We are slipping backslding, il
you will-to even lower spiritual levels, as a
people and nation. than prevailed before the
war.
Again we need the appeal Of crusaders in
churches and clubs and all manner Of meet
ings, and we need to heed the appeal as
nation and as individuals, for spiritual
strength to fight an even greater war than
the one that ended in Tokyo bay.
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|Matsuoka Blocked American Plan
To Solue Differences, Konoye Said

ment. Opponents said Germany
might object and Japan thereby
would lose this chance for life"
while proponents favored secrecy.
The chief of the American bureau,
Konoye wrote, wanted at least to
send a telegram to Ambassador
Nomura telling him to inform Hull
that Japan agreed in principle"
with the plan.
Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs
Ohashi, although agreeing with the
idea, insisted on "postponement of
action until Matsuoka returned
from Europe"
Matsuoka returned on April o..
Konoye met him at the airport,
intending to present the important
plan at the psychological moment.
But something went wrong.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-12-18
The Doctor Says
SCALP RINCW0RM
DOCTOR SAYS
YOUNG SUBJECT

BY WILLIAM A. O'BRJFN
Ringworm of the scalp has ,a' u D.
come common disease Of oS Oe'
dren in various sections " ~ 'a N
country. The infection develon. me
fore puberty and is highly co cor 9e'
gious. Treatment depends on ', .s
particular variety Of tn .ne
which is causing the infection sas
X Ringworm of the scalp prOdmo..
pathes Of short-stubble ba.r u YVES
broken ends. and the scalp in WI" ,S
affected area also may Show I ir
flammation of the skin with Son .,'
opment of papules, scales sas
crusts. One variety of scalp rinn inv
worm develops from contact WIS
a fungus infection in cattle, anot t'
er from one in lets (dogs and
cats), while the commonest tvr a ~
spread by infected children WV IS
RlngWorm of the scalp usually !,
acquired by children coming in d.
rect or indirect contact with otba,
children with the disease. Artirls.
OF wearing apparel such as b.ts
or caps containing infected bsi.
and scales also spread it. Cbildror
run the greatest danger from plav.
ing games in which there is bssa
contact. Any young children nav
develop the disease even though bs
has had 1t before, as there is M
immunity following infection.
Scalp ringworm also is spread
by deposits Of the fungus on tho.
alter chairs and other public seats
Wearing a well fitting Lightweight
stocking cap may prevent its
spread. After trip to the bar.
Der shop, every child should be
gwen a thorough shampoo to get
rid of any fungi which may have
been deposited on the hair,
Any scalp disease Or change in
the character of the hair in a
child before puberty should be
called to the attention of a pbysi.
clan.
Ringworm of the scalp is moi
helped by applications of medicine.
If left untreated it will persist un.
til puberty when it automatically
disappears. The most effec.
tive treatment is single X-ray
exposure sufficient to produce
temporary loss of the hair, but this
treatment must be given by ex.
perts.
II further examination of the
scalp shows infection of the re.
naming hairs. they are removed
and mild medicines applied. Other
varieties of ringworm of the
scalp may be treated with local
applications. While many fungi.
cides have been tried in this dis.
ease, definite results have not
been obtained from their use
Even though ringworm of the
scalp causes an llnsightly appear.
ance and ssalp Irritation, it does
not interfere with general health.
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LETTER BOX

To the Editor:
On behalf Of the Wilmington
Lions club I want to thank YOU
Tor printing in the Sunday Star
News the article about the blind
and usually handicapped of New
Hanover county. We are particu-
larly grateful for the emphasis
your reporter placed upon the role
our club plays in their welfare.
Ours is a solemn obligation to
our less fortunate fellowman. and
such a splendid, understanding
story AZ you published makes us
realize that our efforts toward
sight conservation and the dedica-
ton OF our services to those who
struggle in darkness" has not been
in vain.
Thank you again.
M. Eugene Bullard, Secretary
Wilmington, N. G.
Dec. II, 1945.
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If the public wants CT Joe home for Christ
mas, they'd better stop joyriding, visiting
following football games and horse races. Fol-
every civilian who goes Oft visiting for Christ
mas, one more Joe won't make it.-Col. F. H
Warren, deputy port OF embarkation coraman
der, Los Angeles