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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-01
32 DISCHARGED

Thirty-two men from the Water bury area were discharged yesterday at the Fort Devens, Mass. Separa- tion Center. Among the 32 were A men from this city. The list of discharges includes
 Cpl. John D. DiNapoli, 10 South Elm street; Cpl. Leonard M. Salcito, 40 Leonard street; SISgt. Edward F. Lawlor, 123 Charles street; Pfc. Thomas J. Telesca, Al Pilgrim ave- nue; Pfc. Eugene c. La Fauci, 37 Lamont street; Pfc. Raymond F. Delehanty, 626 Hamilton avenue; Cpl. Bertrand J. LaChance, 691 South Main street; T/Sgt. Hubert R. Myles, 109 Beecher avenue; Sgt. Ernest Vestewig, 26 Academy ave- nue; Pfc. Louis E. Tata, 89 Cloves terrace; Pvt. John P. Kennedy, 167 South street; Pfc. James Slim, 152 East Main street; S/Sgt. Edward T. Dodd, 81 North Main street; Pfc. Malvino D'Andrea, 289 Bishop street; Pfc. Eugene DeLillo, GA Eliza beth street; Pfc. George c. Cohen, 18 Wentworth street; Pfc. Martin F. Egan, 30 Laurel street; Cpl. Os- wald R. Tier, 3280 East Main street; Pfc. Henry M. Kane, 52 Spring street; Pfc. Samuel E. Satkitis, 84 South Leonard street; Pfc. Robert J. Worden, 191 South Leonard street; S/Sgt. John A. Barstis, 630 East Main street.
 Cpl. Alexander Carusillo, 29O Con- gress avenue; Pfc. Eddie T. Taylor, 64 Vine street; Other Waterbury area discharges: Pfc. Daniel G. Nuzzo, 18 Davenport avenue, Nauga- tuck; Pfc. Walter A. Radwick, 32 Aetna street, Nauga tuck; Cpl. George F. Moran, Guernsey Town road, Wa tertown; Pfc. Leo Panilaitis, Bunker Hill road, Watertown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-01
N. E. MEN DISCHARGED

The Army is discharging New England men speedily and now is operating at 50,0O0 men-a-month rate at Fort Devens Separation Center. More than 1900 enlisted men are being released daily, just double the figure of three weeks ago. Be- fore Christmas Brig. Gen. William c. Crane, commanding general ex- poets to far surpass that figure he revealed.
 The increase in the number of daily discharges has been accom- plished now that the needed per- sonnell has been secured. A ma chine-like system has been per- fected at the camp and a speed- up on discharges is said to be the result.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-01
DORIS GERMAN S 1/C

Doris German, seaman 1/c, daugh- ter of Mrs M. Clarence German, 245 Atwood avenue, is stationed at the Memphis Naval Air Station. She has recently returned there after spending a seven day furlough with her parents.
 Prior to entering the WAVES she was employed at the Waterbury Ma tional Bank. She is graduate of Crosby High School and Post Junior College of Commerce.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-01
Your GI Rights
 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
 ON seRvlcEMEN's PROBLEMS
BY DOUGLAS LARSEN (NEA Staff COrreSpOndent)


 Washington, Nov. Here are some questions concerning the re- turn of GIs from overseas:
 0. Could you tell me when the 73Oth Engineers Depot will be sail- ing from Manila? My husband has 69 points and has been told they will be sent soon. would appreci- ate any information as it makes a great difference in my plans for the next few months, especially as to living quarters.
 A. No information about this unit is available, but there are many men in the Pacific with higher than 69 points and highest point men are coming first. Discharge point mini mum drops to 50 on Nov. 1, after which 60-to-70 pointers will be re- turned
 o. My son is in Germany with Company c, 51st Engineers. When will this unit return?
 A. It's scheduled for October 28, on s. s. "Enfoula Victory"
 o. My husband is in combat crew, 18th Air Force, 42nd Bomb Group, Philippine Islands. He has been in the Army five years and has more than 85 points. His group has been told they are moi included in the point system and nc set-up has been arranged for their return or discharge. Is this true and if so. why?
 A. There is no such regulation or understanding here. With more than 85 points, your husband should return for discharge as soon as transportation is available.
 o. Is a man who enlisted in the regular Navy for six years at the beginning of the war eligible fol discharge if he has enough points or must be wait till the end of hit gix-year enlistment?
 A. He must wait for the end oi his enlistment
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-01
JOHN STROKER GM, 3/C

After three years in the Navy John Stroker, gunner's mate, 3/c, has received his honorable discharge from the Navy at Lido Beach, N. Y. He was serving on convoy duty in the Atlantic
 He was employed in the French Small Tube Division of the Ameri- can Brass Co.,, before entering the service, and is a graduate of Wilby High School
 He is the son of Mrs. Edward Tierney, 29 Vermont street and his wife, the former Marie Biondi, re- sides at 1l6 Wall street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-01

It. Ralph Lopez of the U. s. Navy Optometric Corps, was re- cent visitor to Waterbury. It. Lopez has been stationed at Camp Perry, Va, where he has been in charge of the Optometric Depart ment for the last three years. It. Lopez has done extraordinary work at this clinic where thou sands of Sea-BeeS and other naval personnel are examined. At pres ent It. Lopez has staff of four optometrists and two opticians who attend to all the work con- cerned with prescribing lenses at this base. A new policy of issuing glasses to all Navy men has just been started. Our congratulations to It. Lopez, one of the first op- tometrists to be commissioned in the Navy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-01

that observing their progress was like watching a fast tennis match.
 The 18th was blooded in the Battle of the Bulge, where it saw 26 days of bitter action in freezing cold. Operating in the northern flank of the Ardennes salient in Belgium, the 18th cleared Salm- cheateu and Bech, and helped take the important bastion of Vielsalm.
 Sweeping down to the Seventh Army front, in the Colmar- -Brisash area the 75 eliminated the Ger man pocket of resistance between Colmar and the Rhine.
 By March 1, the 18th was up north again,in defensive positions on the west bank of the Maas River in Holland. March ', the division jumped to Bryell, Germany On the 24th, the division hopped across the Rhine, and a week later launched its first big attack in the other side.
 From then on, the 18th fought in the Hotten- Grandmenil sector, took Witten, and conducted ex- tensive mopping up operations in the north corner of the Rhuh pock- et at Eckern and other points.
 On VIE Day the 18th was at Luetgen, Germany, and shortly thereafter set up occupation head quarters at Werdohl. Later, it mov- ed out to operate an assembly area for other troops being returned to the United States.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-01
LT. RTCHAFRD D. BALDWIN

Aboard the destroyer Shields, Jinsen, Korea-Lt. Richard L. Bald win, 26, USNR, 97 Ball Farm road, Oakville, served on this ship when she led task force into the chan mel to Jinsen in September to be- come the first United States war ship to touch this Asiatic port in IA years.
 The Shields led column of three other destroyers, four heavy cruisers and numerous troop transports up the narrow channel.
 Following the successful landing, the Shields was part of a task group which displayed the Stars and Stripes to the inhabitants of Tient- isn, Chefoo, Dairen and Port Arthur in one of the greatest demonstra- tions of Naval might seen in North China. "
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-01

overseas with the 102nd Inf. (R) located in the South Pacific. Cpl. Yezierski wears the Asiatic-Pacific ribbon and the Pre-Pearl Harbor ribbon.
 Cpl. Yezierski was employed by the Lux Clock Go. in Waterbury. It is Cpl. Yezierskis present intention to return to his home in Waterbury
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-01
SGT. MATTHEW F. sCANZANO

Sgt. Matthew F. Scanzano, son of MT. and Mrs. Bernard Paris, B Freeland street, Torrington, has been transferred from the G-3 Sec ton, Headquarters United States Forces in Austria in Vienna, to the 18th Division in Linz, Austria, to await redeployment to the United States.
 Assigned overseas in January, 1945 he has been awarded the Good Conduct Medal, and wears the American Defense and European Theater Ribbons.
 Prior to entering the Army in March, 1941, he was employed by Franks hotel and restaurant, 178 Water street, Torrington.
 His former organization, the G-3 Section, is a unit of Gen. Mark w. Clark's United States Forces in Austria.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-01

all to check every voter within their assigned districts.
 Plans also were adopted for par ticipation in the Republican pa- rade and rally the latter to be held at Concordia hall tonight. Another meeting for the YCRC will be held
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-01
CPL. ONENIC YEZIERSKI

Ellington Field, Texas, Sept. l. Cpl. Onenic K. Yezierski of 78 Hill street, Waterbury has been honor ably discharged from the Army Air Forces at the Separation Center here after more than four years of service.
 Cpl Yezierski enlisted in the AAF in May 1940. For one year he served
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-01
DONALD BREEN S1/c

Donald Breen, SIC, son of MT. and Mrs. John F. Breen, 8 French street, after spending a leave here with his parents, has returned to his base at New York. He enlisted in the Navy in March, 1945. He is a former student of Leavenworth High School.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-01
PFC. ALFRED LONGHI

After two years service with an Army amphibious engineers unit in Europe, Pfc. Alfred Longhi, son of MT. and Mrs. Ambrose Longi, 2760 East Main street, has been honor ably discharged from the service at Fort Dix, N. J.
 He was awarded five battle stars and an arrowhead for the Nor- mandy operation. He also has the Presidential Citation Unit badge with oak leaf cluster. He entered the service Dec. 4, 1942.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-01
T/sGT. R. J. MORRIssEY

T/Sgt. Raymond J. Morrissey, Granite street, was discharged from tl, Army last week at Fort Wads- worth, N. r.. it was revealed today. After enlisting in the service in 1941 with a National Guard Unit, he was stationed overseas in the ETC for two years. He returned to this country in August. His wife is the former Catherine Mannion of the Granite street address.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-01
MEET IN FRANCE

Two local Waterbury brothers re- gently met at the 191st General hos pital in France according to word received here by their mother They are Sgt. Andrew and Pfc. Robert Sedlak, sons of Mrs. Patsy DiRienzo, ATT Wilson street.
 Sgt. Sedlak has been in the Army three years and formerly was em- ployed in New York. Pfc. Sedlak en- tered the Army three years ago and has been with a port hattalion in England, France and Belgian for two years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-01
CPL. LESLIE METMORE

Mitchell Field, N. Y, Oct. 3O- Seven men from Connecticut re- ceived honorable discharges from the AAF separation unit of this First Air Force Base here today. The only Waterbury resident was Cpl. Leslie Wetmore, 16 Wildwood avenue. Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-01
LIT. COMDR. RICHARD NIssEN

According to word receiVed by Mrs Richard D. Nissen, PA Bunker Hill avenue, It. Comdr. Richard D. Mis- sen, executive officer on the USS Mendccino, is now in Tokyo. .Comdr. Nissen has been in the Navy five years. He is the son of Mrs. Birger Nissen, Pocasset, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-01
LIT. M. CARROLL CULHANE

It. M. Carroll Culhane, has ar- rived in Seattle, Wash, it was learned here, and will soon receive a discharge from the Navy after "A months in the Pacific, where he practiced dentistry. Previous to entering the service in 1942, Dr. Culhane practiced the profession of dentistry in Waterbury and expects to return to practice here on or about December 15. He has served in Kyushau, the occupation of Sas- edo, and was last stationed, from December, 1914, at the naval install lation at Wakyama on Honshu He is graduate of Crosby high school. Fordham university and the Tufts School of Dentistry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-01

Seaman First Class Angelo Di- Leo, son of MT. and Mrs. Peter DiLeo of 32 Howard street, is pres ently a member of the crew of the U. s. s. Truxtun, which recently returned to its base at Norfolk, Va, after cruise in Cuban and Mexican waters.
 Seaman DiLeo attended Leaven- worth High School. He enlisted in the service Jan. 4, 1945 and was given basic training at Sampson, N. Y. and Norfolk, Va.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-01
.. NEWS OF MEN LN THE SERVICE .:.
SGT. CHESTER b. ADAMSKI

SGT. CHESTER E. ADAMSKI
 The Bronze Star Medal has been awarded to First Sgt. Chester E. Adamski, son of MT. and Mrs. Frank Adamski, 37 Albert Place, and wife of the former Cecelia A. Siemenski, Naugatuck.
 Sgt. Adamski has been awarded the medal for Meritorious service in France and Germany, from Sept. 1914 to March 1945.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-01
next Monday night at AmerciaF
 Legion hall. 67 Bishop street.

Dealers in Surinam have slaort- age of general merchandise, and do not expect relief until 1946.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-01
PVT. ANTHONY KARINAUsKAs

Pvt. Anthony Karinauskas, son of Walter Karinauskas, IA Third St., has been discharged from the Army after serving overseas in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany and England with the 342nd En- gineers for 40 months.
 Prior to entering the Army he was employed at the American Brass Go. He is a graduate of Leavenworth High school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-01

tanCry DlVSlonS. The 75th and there is only one, the C. r. m a m s to the co n rary bounded b a c k and forth along the front with
 -,,a% roni Ii +ty
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-01

the home of Mrs. Arlese Harvey 133 North Elm street, Ernest Bush president of the organization urged
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-01
JOHN w. MILTON CPO

JOHN w. MILTON CPO
 John w. Milton, son of MT. and Mrs. Frank H. Woodruff, Santa Monica, Calif., formerly of Water bury, has been promoted to chief petty officer with Navy Unit in Nagasaki. His mother is the former Grace Woodruff, 50 Taylor street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-01
Fighting Diuisions
By NEA Service

By NEA Service
 There were times, during fight ing on the western front, when the sorely beset Germans were ready to swear there were two 18th h.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-01

Hang bright pictures on your walls, singly or in interesting groups over the sofa, above the fireplace, wherever your fancy dictates, and watch your rooms come to life. A charming collection of floral prints, colonial couples, landscapes and floral arrangements, all in beautiful life like coIors. Nicely finished with Maple or Mahogany frames. N
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Evening star., 1945-02-06
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nospita| Bills Paid! All for '1 a Mo-!

provides up 70 5000 accumulated
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Evening star., 1945-02-06
New curbs 10 Boost
School Coal SAVING
BY 17O More Tons

More than ITO tons Of coal will
be saved In District schools this
month and next through a curtailed
recreation program submitted to As
sistant Engineer G o m m issione e I
Joseph D. Arthur, jr.. Milo r. Chris
tiansen, superintendent Of recrea-
ton. said yesterday.
The latest program will add . saw
ing Of 10 per cent for the two
months, In addition to the 20 per
cent saved In an earlier oonserva-
ton program drawn up by the Board
of Recreation sitter the Commis-
sioners last month had called upon
the Boards Of Recreation and Edu.
cation to discontinue "other than
school activities" in school buildings.
The program already has been put
into effect, Mr.. christensen said,
adding that I'VE believe we've done
everything possible to meet the In
tents of the Conservation Commit
tee Oneaded by Col. Arthur) and yet
protect the essential elements of the
community's recreation program.
The saving has been achieved
through consolidation of recreation
activities in the larger schools.
Roosevelt and Central High Schools
and the Thomson School will be
used four nights out of the week In
stead of five and the gyms at Nc
Kinley will not be heated.
The swimming nights at Dunbar
Junior High School also have been
reduced from five to three nights a
week. Despite the conservation pro-
gram, Mr.. Christensen said, there
had been an increase in the number
Of persons taking part in recreation
activities.
Mr.. Christensen submitted the
Evening star., 1945-02-06

II instructinS tn jury q to Why
certain evidence was not admissible.
that 1t erred Ia sustaining the doy.
ernment's objections to testimony
sought to be offered Ii behalf Of
the defendant, that 1t erred also In
it, charge to the jury and erred
IN overrulinS Z motion for 1 Direct
ed verdict In behalf Of Mcfarland.
The motion further alleges error
IN the refusal Of the request Of d.
Tense counsel for additional time
to read and check the record Ii the
trial Of the case and to nrepare
arguments. The motion declared
the verdict Of the jury was incon-
sistent.
Miss Berrum, q Government
worker, was found slain on East
Potomac golf course last October 5.
Evening star., 1945-02-06
Motion for New Trial
In Mcfarland Case
SET for Next Week

A motion dled yesterday asking
for 4 new trial for Earl Mcfarland,
former marine private, who was
convicted Thursday Of the iirst-
degree murder Of ls-year-old Dor
othy Berrum. Is to be argued Feb
ruary is before Justice James M.
Proctor Of District Court, who pre-
sided at the trial.
If the motion, which claims the
court erred In number Of its
rulings, Is denied, = date for Nc
Farlandl execution probably will be
set Immediately afterward. Defense
Attorneys p. Bateman Ennis and
George A. Cassidy. jr., already have
Evening star., 1945-02-06

indicated. however. that they win
take the case to the United States
Court q Appsals u I nav trial u
pot granted.
Among the claims In the motion
asking for new trial are that the
court erred In overruling motion
to quash the indictment a9ainst
McFarland, that the verdict of the
jury was contrary to law and evi-
dence, that the court erred In over
ruling the DEFENDANTS objections
to admissibility Of Government tes-
timony, and In overrulins the de-
fendant's objections to exhibits.
Likewise. the motion claims the
court was In error In overruling
motions to strike testimony from
the records. Other claims In the
motion state that the court erred
Evening star., 1945-02-06
Gen. Burns Awarded
Insignia by HoIifux

The Earl Of Halifax, British AM
bassador, yesterday made an in-
formal presentation Of the insignil
Of the Companion Of the Bath (hon-
orary) which was awarded recently
to Mai. Gen. James Henry Burns
United States Army.
The decoration was awarded to
Maj. Gen. Burns for his outstanding
services as chief executive Of the
Combined Munitions Assignment
Board.
The ceremonies took place at Gen
Burns apartment 1t 1901 Connecti-
cut avenue NV.
Evening star., 1945-02-06
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within the budget Of added
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nounced an amazing new comhlna-
ton Siclsness-Accident and Hos
pitalzation policy that costs only
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This new Service '4Gold Seal'
policy provides 4 monthly income
up to 500 4 month for either
sickness or accident disability plus
hospital benefits to over $3.50 for q
single confinement Policy also
Evening star., 1945-02-06
|Musicol Revue Plonned

4 madcal revue, ''WAshtnkton
Duration oapers." Win be presert4d
BY the Friendly Club Of Waslains-
ton. . 0overnment employees rec
reattonAl group, at $50 pm. Ga
February "a la the Agricultural
auditorium, James Del Popolo. club
president, announced today.
Evening star., 1945-02-06

lSecond schedule 10 Col. Arthur be-
cause Of the latter's request that al
"frillS" be eliminated Ia the drive to
save fuel and electricity. Col. Arthur
met with the Boards Of Education
and Recreation last month to dis
cuss the Commissioners order.
Evening star., 1945-09-27
Sheridan Ferree, Veteran
OF War With Spain, Dies

/ Sheridan Ferree, II, afveteran of
the Spanish American War, died
yesterday at Suburban Hospital after
"a short illness. He lived at 4oo6
Leland street, Chevy Chase.
A native of Washington, he served
during the war with Spain in the
District Volunteers. He was men,
Der Of the Naval and Military Or
der of the Spanish American War
and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He retired five years ago from
the Veterans Administration, where
he had been employed several years
Previously he had worked for the
National Park Service.
He had been an expert marks
man and in 1909 won a medal as
the best pistol shot in the District.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs.
Erna Carpenter Ferree,, and a son,
Chief Motor Machinist's Mate New
ton Ferree. who returned yesterday
from sea duty with the Navy.
Funeral arrangements are not
completed. Burial will be in Ar
lington Cemetery.
Evening star., 1945-09-27
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Evening star., 1945-09-27

| ity and If he was feeling any emo.
lttion after his conference with. Gen
Macarthur his features did mot be.
tray him. >ssa g., ],
The Emperor's, car left the En-
bassy at 10:37 am. Correspond ent,
and photographers were taken al.
most by surprise as the entotlrag
sped out the gates. made a brisk
left turn and headed for the palace
1t was followed speedily by an array
OF jeeps, command cars and other
vehicles with newsmen filling the
interiors and hanging onto tenders
1t probably was not through awe
of the Emperor, but none of the
Army drivers ventured to pull along.
side the imperial car, although they
were urged to do so by reporters.
Hirohito passed unnoticed by his
subjects as he returned to the palace
Sitting upright in his limousine, he
raised his cleaning top hat once as
his car drove rapidly from the En-
bassy grounds.
For an event which must have
been arranged carefully, it seemed
amazing that word hadn't got out
to traffic policemen. Most OF them
stood unconcernedly as the imperial
encourage passed, but occasionally
one-perhaps sensing who 1t was
perhaps special policeman posted
for the occasion-turned his back as
the string of cars approached ano
kept his eyes averted scrupulously
until the procession passed.
Evening star., 1945-09-27
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