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The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1945-03-15

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The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1945-03-15

Because that isn't the case. We
are just barely starting on a pro-
gram of bombing that will be long
and tough. Even with heavy and
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1945-03-15
Ernie Pyle With the Many:
B-29 Raids on Japan Prove
No Easy Task for Crews
Many Perils Confront Filters
On Long Trip Back to Base
Ernie Pyle With the Navy:
By Ernie Pyle

IN H MARIANAS I~SLANDS-Wheny you see a headline
saying ''Superforts Blast Japan Again. I hope you don't get
the idea that Japan is being blown sky high and that she'll be
bombed out of the war within another week or two.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1945-03-15
Agriculture
In the News
w. J. Dryden

Industrialized Wheat.
Wheat, the staff of life, has taken
on a definite commercial or indus
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-04
WORK: SCHEDULES
 FACING CHANGES
Government Reported Can= ceiling Large Order Here;
 Readiustments Begin

Contract revisions have been made for several local manufactur- ing concerns but industrialists ex- press the belief new production orders for war in the Pacific will keep local plants busy after V-E day.
 A five-million dollar ordnance order has been reported cancelled at the Chase Brass & Copper Co.,, but officials state present employ ment. CT operations will not be af- fected, since work on the order had not yet been started when the cfr- cellation was made.
 A number of women are reported to have been dismissed at the U. S Time Corp. as the result of the cur tailment of the Army B-29 bomber program. A number of other work CTS at the plant are reported tc have been shifted to other jobs.
 Resumption of its former manu- facture of alarm clocks for civilian use is expected at the Lux Clock Mfg. Co.,, after VIE day. Othel concerns likewise are expected tt return gradually to manufacture O civilian goods, with no extensive changes in personnel planned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-04
TO ASK BIDS FOR
 BRIDGE FLOORING

The city is now preparing to open bids for construction of steel grid flooring for the Washington Avenue bridge following approval by the board of finance yesterday or trans fer of $7,0O0 for the construction.
 City Street and Water Superin- tendent Herbert Scott-Smith de- clared that the contract will be let out because of lack of help and ma terials in the city department.
 AS reported here previously the flooring vii be of the type now a part of the Baldwin street bridge and is so constructed that it may be removed at a later date and useo elsewhere should new Washington avenue bridge be constructed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-04
BRAKE INSPECTION
 SAFETY CAMPAIGN
Arrests Incidental Feature to Objectives; Tests Con=
 duCted Here

Expressing interest in what they termed a most important safety and conservation measure, num- per of local industrialists and trans portation company executives thls morning watched police testing car brakes on Freight street. In coopera- lion with National Brake Emphasis program of the International As sociation of Chiefs of Police.
 Sgt. James P. Healey of Green wich, representing Chief John M Gleason, state coordinator of the drive, told the observers that the purpose of the drive is not 10 make d lot of arrests, but to make every one brake-consciouS, when uIlVlns their now well aged machines. He pointed out that anyone can test his brakes in few seconds by simply placing a one-inch block of wood under the brake pedal. l. the pedal touches the block when pressed down, it is absolutely defec- tive, while if it does not clear Ii by at least inches, it is also con- sidered unsatisfactory.
 The demonstration this morning was observed by H. J. Horan ane w. F. Glispin of the Grove Trans portation Co.,; H. B. Russell of thu Dodge Service Co.,, Larry St. Loui of St. Louis Service Co.,, and Mi chael J. Darcey of the Darce, Transportation Go.
 They told reporters that they wer cooperating 100 per cent with tn police drive, the brakes on thei company's trucks being tested be fore every run.
 This mornings demonstration was arranged by Sgt. Healey, Stat Trooper Jesse Foley, repIese.lMI Comsr. Edward J. Hickey, drive vic chairman, and Watrbury Police Dep uty Supt. Frederick s. Hickey. Par ticipating were Sgt. John Murphy and Patrolmen Frank Leary ant William Deeley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-04
Residents To
 Protest Zone
(Continued from Page D

(Continued from Page D all, said that he had consulted with city authorities and city records before the sale of the property and found that the area had been zoned industrially since 1927. It was formerly owned by the Chase Go. It is the site of the old Carney Coal Company,
 Spokesmen for the three con- cerns involved today emphasized that it would be unfair at this time to forestall our plans by a change of zone, since the property was purchased in good faith and the investment substantiated by the fact that the area is zoned for purposes such as ours"
 The Cashin Dairy Co.,. purchased the land last year for purposes of constructing new bottling plant in that area. The other two con- cerns plan new factory sites on their share of the property. The Precision Screw Machine Co.,. headed by John Iorio manufactur- CTS small precisioned parts and employs about 10-15 employees. The Polymetric Co.,, likewise is a small parts manufacturer employing about Is. Spokesmen for both these plants stated today that theil buildings would not be any larger than a good-sized garage, contain no smokestacks, picking tubs anc would have no sludge or similar waste products. Landscaping of the grounds is planned by both, it was said.
 The petition was first submitted to the full board of aldermen or April 2 and reviewed on April 1t at which time it was referred tc the Zoning committee It is ex. pected that the aldermanic cham. bers will be filled tonight witt residents and representative of tht three concerns.
 Mir Baronian said he deeply re. greted that such a circumstance has occurred pointing out that ht had many friends among the peti. tioners.
 T fully understand the petition. CTS position" he declared. but tht investment of these industrialist! also deserve equal consideration The property has been zoned in dustrially for the past IT years ant no oppsition to that fact ever ap peared before. It was only natura to assume that there would be n opposition to it's use, as such, a the time of the sale"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-04
LYRIC SOPRANO
 GUEST S0L0IST
Miss Helen Greco, to Ap= pear Under Auspices of
 Al Italian Societies

A featured soloist at the concert to be held on Sunday, May ", at Buckingham hall will be Miss Helen Greco, lyric soprano of New York and Philadelphia. The program will be presented under the auspices ot forty-one Italian American societies associated with the Waterbury com mittee of American Relief for Italy Ambulance Fund.
 Miss Greco is known to Water bury audiences for her Saturday afternoon radio programs during last fall and winter, and her con- cert and opera performances throughout the East, which have come to the attention of many To- cal listeners. She studied with the eminent Metropolitan baritone o1 Wagnerian fame, Friedrich Schorr and with the dramatic soprano Emilia Vergeri. She has toured ex- tensively with Mime Vergeris group of artists, making her Connection debut during April of this year 1T New Haven as Violetta in Verdi'' La Traviata, her performance re- ceiving excellent notices from thu press and considerable popular res ponse.
 The soprano will be accompanied by Miss Filomena c. Sirica of thi city, well-known musician whose al rection of Waterbury Internationa Music Festival of 1889 will be re membered. Miss Sirica studied mu sic with Charles McBurney Of thi city, Mme Kaufman of New Tor. City, and at the scools of music a Columbia University and the Sor bonne, Paris.
 The concert is sponsored by tn Waterbury Relief to Italy Commit tee to raise funds for one or nor ambulanceS for civilian use in tn stricken areas of liberated Italy Alfonso Cavallaro, violinist, will b heard on the same program as we as distinguished speaker from tn public health field.
 Former Mayor Patrick Periellt chairman of the Waterbury Relic to Italy Ambulance committee, ha called special meeting of all mem bers for this evening at o'clocl Plans will be discussed for the bene fit concert scheduled for May 27t in Buckingham hall and tickets wi be distributed for societies not rer resented at last Friday evening meeting
 The meeting tonight will be hel in the basement of the RedWoo Furniture Store on East Main stree
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-04
WORLD WAR II A YEAR AGO
(By United PresS)

(by CnlteQ fTeSS)
 German forces make substantial movements both on the Adriatic area and the Cassino front; com munique reports that British and U. s. fighters have destroyed 233 enemy planes, probably brought down 30 more and damaged 164 others in defending the Anzio beachhead from Jan. 22-April 22.
 Red Air Force continues it's pounding at German defenses around Sevastopol.
 Japanese troops clear all but 65-mile stretch of the Peiping- Hankow railroad and spread west of the line in a multi-prOnged drive that threatens to encircle central HOnan's rich coal fields.
 In Burma, British-led native troops advance 34 miles on Myit- kyina.
 In New Guinea, Allied troops extend their beachhead north west of HOllandia by new land ings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-04

The list is comprised ol those organizations, members of whihc are officially recognized as agents of the veterans, by the Veterans Au- ministration Facility. Ali these organizations, MT. Kelley pointed out, have representatives at all veterans Facilities to personally as- sist the veterans without charge.
 The list is as follows: American Legion, Veterans Foreign Wars, Dis abled American Veterans, ItaAdn- American Veterans, Jewish Wal Veterans; Purple Heart Organlza- tion; American Red Cross and all recognized veterans organizations.
 MT. Kelley yesterday attacked the practice of unauthorized indl- viduals offering assistance to fam lilies of deceased veterans in filling of claims then collecting fees. Nu- merous complaints have bele regis tered with his local office he stated and with the office of the Veter- ans Advisory Office headed by Miss Nancy Delaney director. While nc specific violators were named lr the complaints, MT. Kelley said t},a' prosecution would be sought for any such violators made known.
 He emphasized again that his office, located at the corner ot Grove street, and aforementioned accredited agencies and their repre- sentatives are the only ones legally in position to assist the veteran on such matters. Verbal assistance by individuals to the veteran is vel comed, he pointed out, but to assure accuracy and avoid delay he urged that the veterans and their families take their problems to representa- tives herein mentioned.
 The director pointed out that al the organizations mentioned have accredited representative in Water. bury able and willing to assist the veteran. A member of many organ izations, himself, he cited the fac that their representatives, have, fol the past 25 years aided and tough for the veteran and his rights.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-04
Rev. R. J. LowIess, SprinqfieId, Dies

Springfield, Mass, May 4-(UP)- d'he Springfield diocese lost its third priest in 10 days today with the death at a hospital of the Rev. Richard J. Lawless, 58, pastor Of St. Marys (Catholic) church in Long, meadow for the past eight years.
 A native of Haydenville, Father Lawrence was educated in North ampton, Allentow Pa, and Rochester, N. Y. He ser'ed as cur ate in Palmer, Lee, and Chlcopea Falls. His first pastorate was ln Sheffield in 1885.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-04
FUNERALS

con, and Rev. Dr. Joseph Bogusas, sub-deacon.
 The musical program was under the direction of Alexander Aleksis, church organist. An honorary dele gation, representing the. American Brass Co.,, included Grace DelNigro, Mildred Meaney, Florida Boucher. Charles Carroll and Michael Min nella.
 Bearers were Robert Sanford, James Gray, Edmond Keane, Ed- ward Mcdonald, Ralph Minervino and John J. Cordani. Burial was in the family plot in Calvary ceme- tery with committal services con- ducted by Father Gauronskas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-04
OBITUARY

WEBB-Percival Webb dieG this morning at the English Geiil' al hospital, Atlantic City, N, J.
 A former publicity writer for t..c U. s. Marine Corps, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lidalee Aliwortn Webb; and sister, Mrs. Ardls Daniels. Los Angeles, Calf. He Uds brother-in-law of Mrs. Elizabeth Romaine and Mrs. Ann Gl'yard ot 2o9 Willow street, this city.
 Arrangements, in charge of lAt American Legion, will be announced later. Burial will be in Waterbury
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-04
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends. relatives and neighbors, in particular the Conveyor Dept. and Scrap Room of the American Brass Co; the Closing Room, Case No. 3 and Electric Anneal Dept of the Scovill Mfg. Co.. for their sym pathy and kindness shown us dur ing our recent bereavement, the death of our beloved wife. mother and sister of Mrs. Maria Zipoli.
 (Signed)
 THOMAS ZIPOLI and FAMILY, MRS. DOMENIC DELLA CAMERA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-04
CITY'S RECORDS
 T0BE RETRIEVED

Controller Neil F. Maloney and Atty. William Gager attorney for the Citizens Good Government as- sociation today left for Hartford to take possession of the city's rec ords which have been in custody of Hugh M Alcorn. Sr., former states attorney wno impounded the records of the Waterbury conspiracy trial The records relate to the controller s office during the time period the latter was administered by Daniel J. Leary, principal of the trial now sought as fugitive.
 The records will be kept in a special storage room of the City Hall, it was declared by Mir Maloney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-04
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends. relatives, and neighbors, for their beautiful floral tributes and expressions of sympathy and kindness shown us during our TO- cent bereavement, the death of our beloved wife and mother, Mrs. Ida Kenny.
 (Signed)
 MIR. BERNARD T. KENNY
 and FAMILY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-04
Full Weather Report

Boston, May A. CUP) New England weather forecast:
 CONNECTICUT, MA s SACHU- SETTS md RHODE ISLAND - Cloudy with intermittent light rain or driZzIe tonight. Saturday considerable clOudiness with light showers. Continued cool. Dimin- ishing winds. Lowest for WOrces- ter tonight 43.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-04
Local Veterans Group
 Authorized To Assist
Home Coming Servicemen May Look to Legion D,A,V
 and V.F.W., Among Other Groups for Aid

Edward Kelley, director of the local Veterans AdmnS- traon Office who yesterday in the Democrat scored l- tvduals collected fees from veterans and their
 lilies for assisting them in filing compensation dsaonty and death benefit claims today made known the oclal Hist of those accredited assist in such procedure.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-04
Marriage
 Intentions

The following have applied for marriage licenses at the bureau of vital statistics, city hail.
 Joseph Patsy Cambino, IA ussell street, ana Gloria F. Stic- co, 289 South Leonard street.
 Irving Edward Silver, Hartford Connecticut, and Ruth L. Matz- Xii 338 Pine street.
 Jewett F. Schumm, 1245 West Main street, and Leonora Wen- kert, 19 Earl street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-04
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends. relatives and neighbors, in particular, the Melrose Club, Po- lice Dept, Plume & Atwood Dept. 6: Nurses at St. Mary's Hospital: North End Community Club; Dia- mond Ginger Ale Co; Ladies AuXi- liary of PriHcepi DiPiemonte So- ciety, Daughters of Italy and Re- gina Elena Society, for their sym pathy and kindness shown us dur ing our recent bereavement, the death of our beloved wife and mother. Mrs. Lucy Dance.
 (SignedD
 FRANK P. DANCE and
 FAMILY
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-04
DR. E. R. LEIB DIES

Worcester, Mass, May 4,-CUP)- Dr. Edwin R. Leib, 69 chief of the medical staff at Hahnemann hospl- tai, died of heart disease at the wheel of his automobile last night after calling on a patient.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-04

The funeral of Benjamin Towns, ST., 59 Abbott avenue, was held from the Reyes funeral home, 69 Pearl street, today at 1:30 p. m. to the Zion Baptist church, East Hawkins street, at 9 p. m. Rev. B. w. Crow der, pastor officiated. Burial was in the new Pine Grove cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Ellen Me- Isaac, widow of Henry McIsaac. IS Niagara street, who died Wednes- day night, will be held tomorrow morning at g from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, to the Church of the Sacred Heart where a solemn high Mass will be celebrated at 9:45. Burial will be in new St. Joseph's cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and evening.
 The funeral of Mrs. Bertha Fftz- patrick, 40, wife of William Fitz- patrick, 911 Asylum street, Hart ford, will be held Monday from the Mulville funeral home 270 West Main street, to St. Patrick's church for a solemn high Mass of requiem at g. Mrs. Fitzpatrick was found dead in a bedroom at the home of her mother, Mrs. Catherine Ske- han, 50 Poplar street, yesterday. Dr. Edward H. Kirschbaum, med ical examiner, said death was due to a heart attack.
 Mrs. Fitzpatrick was born in Waterbury, the daughter of Mrs. Catherine (Malone) Skehan, and the late Patrick J. Skehan, and had been a resident of Hartford since 1920.
 Burial will be in Calvary cenfe- tery. Friends may call at the fu- neral home tomorrow and Sunday from to 10 p. m.
 The funeral of Francis Xavier Oracle, 112 South street, a veteran of World War I, will be held from the Lunny funeral home, 25 Gen. tral avenue, tomorrow at 8:45 a. m to St. Francis Xavier church where solemn high Mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9:30. Burial will be in Middlebury cemetery. FrlenoS may call at the funeral home to- day from 3 to 10 p. m. Members of the Chase Foremen's association will meet in front of the funera home at 7:15 this evening.
 The funeral of Joseph Kuncas, It Green street, took place this morn ing at 10 o'clock from the Stokes funeral home, 694 North Riverside street, to St. Joseph's church fol a solemn high Mass celebrated b! Rev. Joseph Valantiejus at 10:3U Mass was celebrated at the side al ters by Rev. David Hennessey ant Rev. Joseph Markowitz, La Salett' college, Hartford. The musica program was under the direction O , Alexander Aleksis, church organ
 ist. .
 Burial was in the family plot Il
 Calvary cemetery, Father Valan
 tieius officiating Bearers wer Augustus Krisavage. Felix VltkGus kas. Walter Salenlonas, Georg Chepulas, Charles O'Day and Jo seph Valunas.
 The funeral of Mrs. Magda!en
 (Rutelonis) Giedraitis, 87 Dikemal street widow of Frank Giedraitii
 was held this morning at 9 o'cloc
 from the Deliniks funeral home, ]
 Congress avenue, to St. Joseph
 church where a solemn high Mas
 of requiem was celebrated at e:l n by Rev. Benedic. Gauronskas assist ed by Rev. Edward Radcetich, dea
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-04
Hospital Bulletins

Joseph Falcone, 1501 North Main street, vice president of the Greater Waterbury Industrial Union Council, CIO, is under treat ment at St. Mary's hospital. His condition was reported as good this morning.
 Arthur Pink, 357 South Wilson street, who suffered possible skull fracture when struck by an automobile in Exchange place early this morning, was reported in fair condition at St. Mary's hospital. Sergeant Ralph Baril of the Motor Patrol is investigating the accident.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-04
SNOW IN PENNSYLVANIA

Kane, Pa, May 4-(UP)-A one inch snow fall was reported here to- day by the U. s. Weather Bureau.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-04
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends. relatives and neighbors, in particular, The L. $. Time Corp, Depts 695, 655, so and 20; The Wa terbury Manufacturing Co.,; Dept. II, The American Cyanize Chemi- cal Co.,, and the Boys at The Fulton Market( Watertown Ave.) for their sympathy and kindness extended us during our recent be- reavement, the death of our beloved wife, mother and sister, Mrs. Mae Gleason.
 (Signed)
 The Family of
 MRS MAE GLEASON.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-04

The Government of Chile has an- nounced that it will vigorously en- force all forest fire prevention laws.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-04
IN MEMORIAN
MASS

FINLEY - First anniversary Mass of requiem will be celebrated Sat urday morning at S:00 o'clock, at the Blessed Sacrament Church, for the repose of the soul of the late William l.. Finley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-04

The funeral of Benjamin Towns, ST., 59 Abbott avenue, was held from the Reyes funeral home, 69 Pearl street, today at 1:30 p. m. to the Zion Baptist church, East Hawkins street, at 9 p. m. Rev. B. w. Crow der, pastor officiated. Burial was in the new Pine Grove cemetery.