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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12
Address
 One Of 10 Greatest

crown (336 B. O. pursue them (the enemy both by land and sea; pursue them even to deStruc- tion.
 2. Ciceros first oration against Cataline (63 B. C)-"How long, O Cataline, wilt Thou abuse our pa- tience? .''
 3. Edmund Burke on concilia- tion with America Q775)-" |. Let us get an American revenue as we have got an American em- pire. ."
 4. Daniel Websters reply to Hayne I330)-" Liberty and union, now and forever, one and inseparable. :"
 The next six on the list are of such comparable value that they can be taken in any order, Prof. Packard said.
 They are:
 Lin oln's Gettysburg address which Packard described as the shortest statement of the principle of American democracy - ideally suited to the occasion on which it was spoken"
 Patrick Henry On American li- berty G775).
 Richard Brinsley Sheridan on the impeachment of Warren Hast ings Q788).
 William Pitt the edler on the right of taxing America Q776).
 Charles J. Fox on the rejection of Bonaparte's overtures of peace (1800).
 Henry Clay on the preservation of the union Q85O.
 Asserting that crises produce great speeches, Parkard added:
 T shouldn't be surprised If pos terity awards the palm to Winston Churchill as one of the greatest speakers of the present cricis.'
 It should be remembered, Packard said, that no speech is greater than the man who utters 1t.
 Nothing that mo women have come forward as great orators" he said he wondered what posterity would say about Madame Chiang Kai shek. Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt and Dorothy Thompson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12
BRONZE STAR FOR
 L0CALSERVICEMAN
Private GrOchOwski DeCO- rated for GaIlantry in
 French Campaign
-NEA Telephoto

With the Fourth Armored Divi- sion in France-Private First Class Edward GrochoWSki, husband of Mrs. Marion Grochowski, 293 Lin- coin street, Waterbury, Conn.,, mor- tar gunner with the 18th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron Mechan- ized, has been cited for meritorious achievement in combat and awarded the Bronze Star by order of Major General Hugh J. Gaffey, command ing the Fourth Armored Division.
 The citation follows:
 "On the night of December 3, 1944, Pfc. Edward GrochoWski of the 18th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron was a member of a patrol of five men sent to the town of Domfessel, France, with the mission to deter mine whether or not the enemy was occupying the town and if so i'll what strength. The patrol entered the town and was immediately brought under enemy machine gun fire; so they carefully withdrew.
 "They then entered the town at two other points, each time drawing fire. By this enemy action their outpost positions were located, and further the patrol concluded that the town was held by small enemy force. Four hours later the patrol entered the town again. This tin" they drew no fire, so it was aSSumt ! that the enemy had withdraw. Further investigation substantiated this assumption The mission was completed. Grochowski has a good record of performance in combat. He has always accepted and com- pleted given task without hesita- tion."
 Pfc. GrochoWski has also been awarded the Purple Heart and Oak Leaf Cluster for wounds received in action.
 Inducted November 19, 1942, Pfc. GrochoWski has been overseas more than a year with the Fourth Ar mored Division.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12
DRIVER RELEASED
 IN FATAL MSHAP
Court Holds No Evidence of Negligence Estab-
 Iished By State

Raymond Lord, Finch road, Wol- colt was discharged on a negligent homicide count following hearing before Judge T. E. Conway in City Court Saturday.
 The charge was placed following an automobile accident on Wolcott road, November g, which cuased the death of John Coscia. Lord admitted hitting Coscia, but asserted that the man walked unsteadily and changed his mind several times as to which direction he was going. Judge Con- way said, after hearing the evidence thta 1t seemed to him that Lord had done everything he could to avoid the accident.
 Ernest Canty of Railroad Hill Hill street, a wounded veteran of Guadalcanal was fined $100 on g. charge of operating car while his license was under supension. Judge Conway remitted $55 of the fine in view of his service, and said he would help him get his license re- stored.
 Henry James, Abbott avenue. who is alleged to have kicked Patrolman George Roberts when the officer in- terferred with his attempt to direct traffic in the North Square Satur- day, was fined $25.
 Cornelius Manning, 40 Hawkins street, charged with striking May belle Harvey in an argument in a Bishop street, tavern Friday night, was granted continuance to Tues day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12

o. Has a mother the right to ap- ply for Family Allowance for her child when her husband is the step father of the child, and the child receives some support from Its own father? s. V. Augusta, Maine.
 A. Yes, she may. The stepchild of soldier Is entitled to Family AL lowance as it is member of the soldiers household, even though support is paid by the natural father.
 O. If the divorced wife of a SOL dier was awarded $2O week ali- mony and support for minor child, will she receive the $80 Family AL lowance, and, if so where should the application be filed? E. D. M. Gen. terville, Mass.
 A. The divorced wife is entitled to Family Allowance when alimony is awarded by court. The maximum amount payable to a divorced wife Is $4200, even though the court or der may call for more than that. When alimony and support IS awarded in lump sum for both wife and child, SO per cent of it IS considered alimony. In this case 1t would amount to $5200 a month, You would receive the SAP allowed a divorced wife. plus the $50 for the child, total of $7200 Application blank and detailed information for filing may be obtained from Head quarters First Service Command, sos Commonwealth Ave, Boston, Mass.
 o. My wife refuses to live where want her to and does not take good care of my children. Can stop her Family Allowance? E. c. Aver, Mass.
 A. No, the wife of serviceman receives the allowance as long as she Is his legal wife.
 o. was discharged six months ago for a disability. Now I have overcome the disability. Is 1t possi- ble for me to reenter the service?
 A. You should discuss the matter with your local draft board, as 1t comes under their jurisdiction.
 Q. What is the pay of a lst Lieu tenant (marriedD If he is now overseas?
 A. His base pay is $l66.66; rental $75.00; Subsistence $42.00; 10 per cent of base pay for overseas duty, $l6.67; a total of $300,33.
 o. Does a wounded soldier receive pay while in an Army hospital?
 A. If the soldier was wounded In line of duty, his pay status would remain the same as If he were on duty.
 O. Does a soldier receive more pay if he has been awarded the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12
Walter WincheII
 Or BrO0dw0y
MAN ABOUT TOWN
TrsO. N.m Registered coVvnsh. 's'A DanS HE'o'


 Harry Hopkins visit to the Vati- can Washington hears) was for the purpose of peace. Insiders believe the Pope will be the intermediary between the Allies and the Nazs who presented their terms to His Holi- ness. Hopkins brought the terms to the Big 3 The Italian Govt is complaining that the Unied Ma tiorls are not publicizing the fight ing of the Italain armies Artie Shaw, the batoneer. (wed to several movie favorites), proposed to Mickey Rooney'S ex-wife, Ava Gardner, last week, but Gloria Vanderbilt Di Cicco was Avas big competish .. Peggy Ellis and Jerry Wald the or- cheStra leader, will post the Re- notice Insiders hear that Capt. Gene Markey and Myrna Loy will not merge while he's in the Navy .. The Socialite wife of New Yorker Cone ofb the figures in the Wayne Lonergan murder easel will wind up in the Happy Factory She has become a drug addict and gets un- comfortable .. Errol Flynn, fed up with personal comments fro m a Hwood heckler, says the firstt hing he'll do when he returns there will be o job with his fists.
 Banana Peel Dept: A few days after this colyum itemed that Don- aid Nelson's next bride would be Peggy Colbourne, news-hound c. Vanderbilt, Jr., minced no words when he flatly declared Gin the N. Y. Post): Donald Nelson is not going to marry Marguerite Col bourne, as some have said. He will wed Mrs. John Russell Perkins of Park Avenue" (. Last week United Press announced it this way: Washington: Donald M. Nelson filed for license Thursday to marry Miss Marguerite Colbourne."
 MOvietOWn bOdyguards include Danny Martini (for Bing Crosby) Al Sylvani shadowed F. Sinatra, Cary Grants man is Al Ryan. T. Dorsey's is nicknamed Champ" and Harry James has two. (PeWce and Al Monte) . . The news that the Ali Knopfs were divorced puzzled the A. A. Knopfs, book publishers,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12
PLASTIC PRODUCTION
 EXPLAINED TO CLUB

Plastics production, from the or iginal stage to the finished product, was demonstrated by R. Raymond Sjostedt, research chemist at the WatertoWn Mfg. O., at meeting of the Sunday Noon club yesterday at the Second Congregational church.
 A sample of new chemical which resembles nylon was exhibit ed by the speaker, who also re- viewed the development of plas- tics from the time of discovery in 1904
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12
ILLINOIS PLANS 1O3 MELLOW FOR
 PUBLIC WORKS

Chicago, Feb. 12-(UP)-Illinois will benefit from a $l03 1854 SAT post war public planning works program set up by the Illinois Postwar Plan- ming commission here recently.
 The program includes construc- tior of buildings and other perma- nent improvements in the state university and colleges, state hos pitals and penal institutions, gov- ernment buildings at Springfield and the acquisition of state office building in Chicago.
 Chairman Anderson Pace said construction would be started as soon as Gov. Dwight H. Green and the state assembly approve the pro- gram and men and materials are available. The projects are expected to help furnish employment for many men released from service or war production"
 Separate Program
 The commission emphasized the public works project is independent of the state highw = program and other projects which will draw $200, GOO, ,000 from specially reserved funds.
 Under the program an advance of $l0,0O0,000 would be made to counties, municipalities and school districts who would match the funds to make local postwar improvements.
 Veterans hospitals and recrea- tior facilities would receive $7,988,- 600; tuberculosis hospitals, $3,0O0,- 000, and the ar1nory board $9,155,- 405, to carry out its plans to set up IA additional armories for veterans organizations.
 One-fourth of the entire project is slated for improvements to the University of Illinois and five nor mai universities and teachers col- leges. The Urbana campus would receive $11,769,000 to construct res idence halls, a Betatron laboratory and buildings for chemical engineer ing, fine arts, electrical engineering, veterinarian studies, band and phy- Sical education.
 Million For Chicago U.
 The university's Chicago campus would receive $2,900,o00 for an addi- ticn to the general hospital, atmos- pheric research, utilities distribution system and land acquisition.
 Also to receive improvements are Illinois State Normal university at Normal. Southern Illinois Normal university at Cardondale, Northern Illinois State Teachers college at De Kalb, Eastern State Teachers college at Charleston and Western Illinois State Teachers college at Macomb.
 Other projects included were a state office building In Chicago, estimated at $5,000,00O, construc- tion and Improvements of state buildings at Springfield, erection of six regional health centers and expansion of the health depart ment's laboratory building at Car bondale.
 The commission also approved $10,304,OO0 for the maintenance construction at 19 state hospitals and institutions; $2,500,000 for an Illinois security hospital and addi- tional sums for improvements at Alton, Kanakee and Dixon hospitals.
 38 Prison Projects
 T'hirty-eight separate projects to improve facilities at Statesville Joliet, Menard, Pontiac and Van dalia penal institutions will cost ap- proximately $5,341 ,580.
 The department of conservation, initiating program to control
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12
HE'D BE MoBBED NOW

Maria Army Air Field. Texas, (UP-When S-Sgt. Leonard F. Most was lecturnig for the Du- pont company before the war, he didn't have much trouble holding the attention of his audience. He just held a paitn can on one hand and pair of nylon stockings in the other. That accomplished two objects; 1t demonstrated the varl- ety of Dupont products and 1t also hedl the attention of both men and women.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12
By ESTELLE BOND

Cambridge, Mass, Feb. 12-(UP) The little speech which Abraham Lincoln scrubbed on scrap of paper on the train to Gettysburg was ranked by a Harvard professor today among the 10 greatest ora tions of all history.
 Frederick c. Packard Jr, asso- ciate professor of public speaking, told the United Press in Lincoln birthday interview that the famous address beginning, -four score and seven years ago. - ranked some? where between fifth and 10th on his list.
 The professors first for nomina- tionS were:
 l. Demosthenes speech on the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12
CROSsBOW's A WEAPON

Lansing, Mich. (UP) - Attorney General John R. Dethmers has ruled that crossbowS are classified as dangerous weapons and under Michigan law may not be trans ported in automobiles except by permit. The opinion was prepared for the Michigan Archery Assn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12

OA 50-Mile Front" That Oder you smel is that skunk Hitler's.!
 With Oklahoma, Boomer Girl Harvey, Up In Central Park an' other shows on Broadway selling Ou every performance, what smoker. are longing for is a revival of TOb' accO Road.
 Incidentally a Stockholm report reveals that 20,000,000 American cig- arettes are en route to Sweden by safe conduct ship. Quick, driver, fol- low that ship!
 The Chinese tradition that foi one hour, on the day Spring starts In China, "eggs will stand on end was demonstrated successfully, in New YOrk's Chinatown last week Now if only the Big Three can do that with the globe, we'd be getting somewhere!
 Aside to Jack Dempsey: It's so cold in Buffalo, you can't give a guy a hot foot, you've got to settle for a luke-Warm foot!
 Latest accusation that ErrOl Flynn has become a father probably will result in another suit. Giving Flynn the biggest wardrobe of lawsuits in Hollywood.
 Incidentally certain Republicans are calling F. D. R. the Best Yessed Man in Washington!
 The U. s. 5th Division captured a town named Schlimdermander- scheid. Upon after which the Com mand General ordered the troops to refrain from fraternizing with the frauleins. Imagine Yank mar rying Miss Schlimdermanderscheid of 1945.
 That heart warming news from Macarthur has it's ironies. American prisoners in the Santo Tomas Uni versity of Manila, 1t Is revealed. ate garbage. But they survived 1t - which is more than the JapS will do eating their words.
 A New York barber inherited $5O,- 600 quit his job, spent all his dough and went back to barberlng. Man Bites-DOg Item: Barber Is Clipped!
 What the Nazis are really suffer- ing from, is called by Buddy Lester the comic, a daily hangover from a Molitov Cocktail Party!
 A Luxembourg Quizling requested that Hitler change his post since the climate wasn't good for his throat. Two weeks later his complaint was justified-he was found with his throat slit!
 Puk Paaris, who sued her hubby for $1 900 a week alimony settled for $1 ,00O a month. Second Fall of Paris!
 Lawrence Sylvester Lynch, a saiFOr arrested for bigamy, told the court he doesn't drink. smoke or swear. He may change his habits after his three wives and assorted children appear against him.
 The Japanese Domei agency an- nounces that 87 admirals have been killed in action since May, 1944. And we've got plenty more keys ready for their use of Davey Jones Locker.
 Want to know what we're fighting for? Well It's this simple. Less and not more GasIess, mcatIeSs, heat less, careless, cigaretteleSS, cabless and heartlesS days!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12

water levels throughout the state, and the Illinois aeronautics com- mission, planning an airport pro- gram in connection with the fed- eral airport network plan, would receive grant of $3,O00,O00.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12

Repairing war-damaged houses has cost Coventry. England, over SIP, ,0O0, 00U.
 Northern Ireland has just re- ceived its first oranges since the war began.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12

South Africa has a movement urg- ing social security for all races.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12

New South Wales, Australia, will spend $500, 900 to improve its jails.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12

Buy War Bonds & Stamps
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12

Aside to Jack Dempsey: It's so cold in Buffalo, you can't give guy hot foot, you've got to settle for a luke warm foot!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12
Jesse ADLER Looks at the NEWS

Headline: Reds Span Oder on 50-Mile Front" That Oder you smell is that skunk Hitler'S!
 With Oklahoma, Boomer Girl, Harvey, Up In Central Park and other shows on Broadway selling out every performance, what smokers are longing for is revival of TOb- accO Road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12

Incidentally a Stockholm report reveals that 20,000,000 American cig- arettes are en route to Sweden by safe conduct ship. Quick, driver, fol- low that ship!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12

The Chinese tradition that for one hour, on the day Spring starts In China, "eggs will stand on end" was demonstrated successfully, in New YOrk's Chinatown last week. Now if only the Big Three can do that with the globe, we'd be getting somewhere!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12

Latest accusation that Errol Flynn has become father probably will result in another suit. Giving Flynn the biggest wardrobe of lawsuits in Hollywood,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12

Incidentally certain Republicans are calling F. D. R. the Best Yessed Man" in Washington!
Evening star., 1945-01-04
Swiss Aid 10 Germany
Leads Allies 10 Halt
Movement Of Supplies

The Allies, irked by Switzerland.
economic assistance to Germany
have decided to cut of that coun.
try's now OF supplies, which must
move across France, 1t has beer
learned authoritatively here.
Reports from Switzerland on this
development evoked from Secretary
of State Stettinius only the com.
ment that the whole economic re.
lationship between the United
States and Switzerland was undel
review.
In other quarters, 1t was learned
that the flow Of supplies from the
Allies to Switzerland has beer
stopped on grounds that all French
transportation is needed by the
military.
The primary reason for the re.
sentiment toward Switzerland fell
by the State Department and the
Foreign Economic Administration is
that 1t has been allowing shipments
Of coal to move across its territory
from Germany to Northern Italy,
where Nazi armies now are fighting
the Allies. Also, Switzerland, ac-
cording to economic experts, is ship
ping to Germany machinery, alumni
mum and other military necessities.
The Swiss, whose watch industry
is highly developed. specialize in the
making Of time fuses and other
delicate instruments used In fire.
control apparatus.
Evening star., 1945-01-04

~ + e
ir the Old Testament through the
present t-day problems OF churches.
One class expected to attract . large
enrichment deals with adjustments
returning service men and women
face. The Rev.. Francis w. McPeek,
director OF the federations depart
ment Of social welfare, Is the in
structor.
The Rev. Donald L. Leonard, as
sistant pastor Of Chevy Chase Pres
byterian Church. is dean OF the
school. The Rev. Benton Hanan,
associate pastor Of National City
Christian Church. and the Rev. Ray
Petty. assistant pastor OF Calvary
Baptist Church, are assistant deans
Mrs. Josephine H. Kyles, federation
Christian education associate direc-
tor, Is the registrar.
Evening star., 1945-01-04

Now is the time for all good citi-
Gems TO come TO the aid Of the Sixth
War Loan Drive.
Evening star., 1945-01-04
~ the Assoeiated Press.

~ the Associated Press.
A 7th AIR FORCE BOMBER
BASE IN THE MARIANAS.-Be-
cause 1t. James z. Hewett, 20, was
bringing his Liberator bomber In
from the direction OF Tokyo, the
japanese on Two Jirna mistook him
for Z friend and invited him in.
1t. Hewett, whose home Is Ii,
Pen Argyll, Pa, was on 4 night mis-
sion looking for Japanese shipping
around the Volcano and Bonin Is
lands.
I'VE reached q point within 800
miles Of Tokyo without spottine
enemy surface craft. and then de-
cided to bomb an 4irstrip on Iwo,"
he said.
"As we neared the target, 4
searchlight began describing 4 wide
arc In the sky. An airplane beacon
was twinkling, and the airstrips
were lighted as If to welcome 4
friendly plane.
Taking the cue, I put the Lib
orator into gradual dive Is II
Evening star., 1945-01-04
a Visiting Judges Slated
To Preside in D. {. Courts

-Four visiting Judges will help ir
District Court trials In the neal
future, it was learned today.
Beginning Monday, Judge Johr
c. Collett Of Missouri will preside
in court here until January 20
Beginning January 10, Judge Rich
ard NJ. Duncan, also of Missouri
will serve as a trial justice here
through February 3. Judge J. Fos-
ter Symes Of Colorado will serve
from January 20 to February %
Beginning February IL, Judge VIII.
liam H. Holly, retired Illinois jurist
is to serve until April IA.
There are no immediate plans fol-
swearing Henry A. Schweinhaut
whose appointment Is Z District
Court justice to succeed the 1ate
Justice o. r. Luhring was confirmed
by the Senate December Is.
Evening star., 1945-01-04
BY THE HAsKIN SERVICE.

@. Have reporters landed with SOL
diers during invasions in the present
war? How many have lost their
lives?-J. B. r.
A. War correspondents have land
ed with soldiers during the present
war. OF the accredited Army cor
respondents, u have been killed in
action and Z in nonbattle action,
such as in plane crashes.
@. Who wrote God Be With You
Till We Meet Again"?-C. r. D.
A. The author was an American
clergyman jeremiah Eames Rankin.
The hymn was first sung in the First
Congregational Church of Washing
ton, D. c.. in 1882 and subsequently
popularized by Moody and Sankey.
@. How many airplanes have been
lost by the Army Air Forces in COM
bat and what is the rate OF losses in
training?-S. H. p.
A. The War Department says that
the Army Air Forces have lost 14,6O0
aircraft on combat missions from all
causes, and an additional 5000 have
been lost overseas from other than
combat losses. The AAF training
accident rate has progressively de-
creased. The average In training
today is one fatal accident for every
2,700, 900 miles flown.
@. How is the sign on Times
Square Building, New York, oper-
ated? 1t records the latest news by
means of lghts.-E. L. H.
A. Each lamp is connected with q
central keyboard. The message to
be flashed is run on a ribbon which
runs through the machine, similar
to a roll OF music on q player piano.
Q. It young woman serving with
the Red Cross in England entitled
to representation on q service nag?
H. w. D.
A. The national headquarters OF
the American Red Cross says that
Red Cross employe is not entitled to
representation on a service fag.
@. What is the size of the original
painting Mona Lisa"?-O. E. r.
A. The painting is approximately
2 feet inches by foot o inches.
@. How far north Is the Missis-
sippi River navigable for large
ships?-M. I. v.
A. Except when blocked by ice
and during other rare and brief pa
RODS, there is generally in the Mis-
sissippi River below the mouth Of the
Ohio River good continuous navi-
gable channel with q depth Of . feet
or more and q width Of At least 800
feet for a distance of 735 miles, and
with a depth Of not less than IS feet
and width Of several hundred feet at
all times for the remaining 24e miles
to the Gulf OF Mexico.
@. What do the letters ARL stand
Tor in a seaman's address?-B w. S.
A. The letters ARL in a seaman's
address mean that he Is on a repair
ship which repairs damaged landing
craft.