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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-14

We have missed a familiar face in our travels along Bank Street these days, smiling acquaintance, whose friendly cherries have frightened the day many times for many peOpIe-we write of Leo Becker of Hicks shoe store He has been counted Out' by severe cold. His also popular wife, lilly has shelVed her social and political duties to make cOnvalescing for Leo something like the guy who used to sing, q don't want to get we'll etc. Mrs Becker is secretary of the Republican Town Committee. Gene Ovatt Captain Pat Foley, Dr. John Mullen, Attorney John H. Cassidy, Purchasing Agent Henry Bowling, and dozen or celebrities about town beaming with pride at the conclusion of NOtre Dame play at the Waterbury Catholic High school Monday evening. Proud daddes al! Police Commissioner Ray Tanning still wait ing to surprise the boys with 1945 police manual. They still in the process of being printed. They have been since 1885 what's few months more. An arrest may be mOmentariIy expected, police scribe writes for PatrOman Steve KaWeck has turned sleuh He is looking for the guy who attempted to re- the radio from his parked auto while Steve was enjoying waltz with Wife Lena at the pOlicemans ball. In addition to damaged Steve found blood stains the running board and of the doors He pceved at A. M Saturday that he hopes that the cut this guys hand neck nothing trivial .. Bob Kiersted C. A. TempetOns authority sport ing goods, just pining for few sunny days and few ball games. Me too Rob- cheer up. The familiar box of exhibition games will be decorating the sport pages sOOn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-14
Germans Deliberately Set Out To Corrupt Youth Of France
Families Broken,
 Theft Encouraged During Occupation
BY ROSETTE HARGROVE NEA Staff Correspondent


 Paris, Feb. l4-Deliberately, fol- loving a carefully designed plan, the German occupation authorities set cut to corrupt France. One of the graVest consequences of the four years of Nazi occupation is the thor ough disintegration of the most solid of French virtues.
 Foreigners may be better post ed than the French themselves on the number of locomotives and cat tie, the tons of wheat, potatoes and butter, and the billions of francs the Germans have stolen. All this remains in the realm of material things. Tn country as rich as France, wounds such as these can heal with time.
 The harm they did to France was infinitely more subtle and insidious. They began by cutting the country in two, thus fostering hostility be- tween the occupied and unoccupied zones. And then they made French men live illegally and fradulently and do everything except respect the laws they passed.
 All this was especially harmful to the younger generation. At an age when everything should be frank and above board, boys learned to lie, to dodge the authorities, to steal and to destroy property. They were surrounded by men and women sometimes even their own parents living under false names, with false identities. One c-half of France hid the other.
 BLACK MARKET IS WEAPON
 Another German weapon of cor ruption was the Black Market. It was everywhere, even in schools. It was tempting for a boy of l5 to set off for the country on his bicycle on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon to buy butter at less than $l a pound and resell 1t for $10 In boarding schools boys carried on Black Mar ket practices to an incredible ex- tent The number of youths of high school age who made small fortunes at this game is legion. A professor of large Paris college tells of a distracted mother of boy of 16 who came to him in despair. She had found 100000 franc notes ($2000 at the present rate of eXchange) in his school satchel.
 These children were continually hearing and were perfectly aware of the difficulties of living. False bread cards, false clothing cards were ready money. It was difficult, if not impossible, to live up to prin- cipes when every detail of life was on d false basis. UNDERMINED FAMILIES
 Besides the Germans had syS- tematically gone to work to divide families and break up homes by |
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-14

, pied. The Hamilton school has been used for governmental pur- poses.
 The resignation of Miss Mar garet M. Hennessy of the Walsh school faculty, to take effect Feb 28, was accepted by the board. Hel name will be placed on the city pension list of retired teachers.
 Miss Clara M. Silverman of Nor wich was appointed a teacher al the Kingsbury Child Care Center She is a graduate of the Unlver- sity of Connecticut, where she maj ored in home economics with special emphasis on child development During her last semester at the university she assisted in the col- lege nursery school and she also has had experience in playground work, the board was told.
 The board authorized pr. John Gilmartin, acting clerk of the board, to secure emblems for school bas- ketball teams. Commissioner Thom- as Driscoll stated the awards should be obtained now for early presen' tation at the close of the season.
 Permission was granted by the board for activities after school In school buildings, but 1t was ruled the permission would remain subject to recent regulations made because of the fuel shortage situation. The board previously had ruled the heat in school buildings would be turned down at D. m. and that 1t would have the right to suspend permission given to outside organizations for use of the buildings.
 Permission for the use of school buildings and for outside activities Wa. granted as follows;
 Eagles Basketball team for use of the Sprague School gymnasium on Thursday evenings from 2 to g D. m. for basketball practice.
 Miss Anna E. Pagan, principal of Slocum school, to conduct sale of discarded school books during Feb ruary and March.
 Crosby High School Dramatic club for use of the Crosby High school auditorium from 2 to g D. m. for the purpose of preparing for the class play; the starting date to be an- nounced.
 Miss Mey Finnan, chairman of the Professional Activities Committee of the Waterbury Teachers Ass citation, for use of the Wilby High School music room or Tuesday afternoons from 4 to 6 D. m. in order to conduct a course entitled "Music in the the Post War World.
 William Derwin to conduct bas- ketball game with Hopeville and An derson as contestants for the bene- fit of the Infantile Paralysis Fund.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-14
UNCLE SAM TO HAND OUT 32,OOO,OOO EXTRA RED POINTS

The greatest windfall of extra red points ever is going this month, and each month follow ing, to American housewives throughout the country.
 g million extra red points, ap- proximately, will be handed out by meat dealers to customers who turn in used fats in a great Victory drive for this essential of medicines, glnpowdeT, synthetic rubber, soaps, paints and hum dred other necessities on the battlefield and home front. For each pound of fats turned in, every housewife is entitled to 2 red points.
 The need for used fats is still urgent. Women are urged to save every drop, every spoonful of grease possible and keep saving until final Victory over both Germany and Japan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-14

election "is move which we Ortho- doxy of the middle east should not ignore. On the contrary we should nedeavor to renew old ties that bound us to Russian church before the last war when Russians had schools for boys and girls all over Syria, Lebanon and Palestine.
 We trust that Russia's interests in the Russia nchurch will be rec vived particular yin the middle east, and that the meeting in Mos COW will herold the beginning of new era"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-14

Britain has removed the ban on the manufacture Of ice cream.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-14

William Mauri, s 1-c is a member of the U. s. s. Tabber destroyer escort which saved the lives of 55 from the Hull and Spence which recently sunk in tropical typhoon in the Pacific. Henry L. Page mended the valiant of the Tabber for their efforts in the The entire went without sleep for three days and two nights Comdr Page told his men that the Tabber very lucky to get through the storm "The only pulled through that God was looking out for o 'Tabby" The commander, in audng the wonderful spirit of the men during the storm, asserted "No group of could have worked harder under such trying and dangerous circumstances than you did". The Waterbury entered the Navy January 25, 1914 and trained in Norfolk Williamsburg, Virginia, and Texas Mrs Mauri, the former Mary L. Johnson, 175 Fairawn avenue and little Billy just past two must well be proud of daddy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-14
LAMENT OF THE COAL. sTOKER

It's only the sad voice of the coal stoker you hear Sighing-where the coal scuttles of yesteryear?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-14

With the 10th ArmOred Division the Western Front Sergeant Joseph KusaiIa of Mrs. Kusaila of Branch Street Waterbury, Connecticut, has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal for heroic achievement in action against the enemy Sergeant Kusailas pla- tOOn was subjected to intense enemy artillery and mortar sheng As the fire began to nfct casualties the men became confused and had difficulty in meet ing the onslaught Realizing the seriousness of the sit uatiOn, Sgt Kusaila immediately took charge of the men, organized defensive positions and without regard for his own personal safety, assisted medical aid in caring for the wounded His actions contributed immeasuraby to the securing and holding of a bridge head against possible enemy counter attack sgt Kusaa's exemplary courage, leadership and concern for the welfare of his fellow soldiers reflect great credit on himself his organization and the armed forces of Ahe United States" said the citation
Arkansas State press., 1945-01-05
Former PSC Coach
Making Good

Master Sergeant Marion Mott
to you) Smith has proven since
he has been in the Army that if
the Negro is given the chance he
will equal any other nationality
IN any line of endeavor, when he
coached an all Negro eleven foot
bill team at Fort Lewis, Washing
ton, where he is stat oned and de-
feated every club that was taken
on composed of members of the
white race. Mr.. Smith, former
coach of Philander Smith College
and well known figure in all
sporting activities of the state,
built his team from Negro col
lege men from the leading col
'eges of the country, while the
white teams he opposed and left
defeated were built from the lead
ing white colleges likewise.
Mr.. Smith is spending his fur
Tough in tn city and in Pine Bluff
visiting his family.
Arkansas State press., 1945-01-05

Mrs Butler formerly of Little Rock is the sister of Mr..
and Mrs Fred Coleman 1873 Peyton street With her hus
band she employed House Parents for the Illinois
State Training School for Boys Shepherd Napier Jr,
son of Mrs Anna Napier 2lol Pulaski street. spent the
holidays at home . Mr.. and Mrs. c. j. Norris, 1928
Valentine street, guests of their and daughter
Mr. and Mrs, L. C. Norris ST. of Hot Springs, for the
holidays. They accompanied to the Spa by their
daughter (and your coumnist) Thads Mae Fields The
family honored with dinner party Christmas even
ing Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Roger White, Mrs. Eta
Rudd Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Willis and Henry Nc
Gowan Miss Irene Rutedge daughter of Mr. and
Mrs Jessie Ruedge 1924 Gaines street and Miss Lucille sh
daughter of Dr. c. W. S. sh spent several days of their
holiday vacation from Taedega College here in the city,
They left last Saturday for Memphis Tennessee to spend
a day with Mrs. Maceo Harriet Ish) Walker on their
way to Birmingham, Ala, where they attended the New
Years Football Classic of Tennessee State vs. Tuskegee
Institute Miss Rutledge is senior and member of the
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Studying toward an NJ d.
degree she is taking her pemed and has her
credit during her three and half years of college, the
highest scholastic merits to be earned il. Er and Mrs
o. b. White 400 s. Maple street entertained Mr. and Mrs.
VIM. Miller Jr Mr.. and Mrs. r. O. Burgess and Chester
Matthews, at dinner Christmas day in their lovely home
F, Mines. Odessa and Myrtle of California and Baltimore
are visiting their parents Mr. and Mrs Hubert Smith at
1908 f. 2nd street, North Little Rock . Misses Lucille
Arnold Edwina Lee and Lillian Fields, were entertained
With luncheon party at the home of Mr. and Mrs George
G. Buocks during their holiday vacation in Hot Springs
M &c Artie McFadden of Mrs. Gladys McFadden
l5l Vamar in the city for few days VISITING his
Iamlly and friends He left Monday for New York City
where he is ON convoy duty with the Coast Guard
Mrs Rose Marble 1909 Valentine street entertained friends
with New Years Eve party at her home Mrs J.
Marcus Taylor wife of Dr. Taylor president of local branch
NAACP and mother of Mrs E. c. Dyer spent the HOLIDAYS
IN San Antonio Texas. Mr. and Mrs Calvin Whitmore
@ z9zo klngo has as guests their cousin Mrs Rebecca
hopkins of Chicago and daughter Lois who was home from
Wiley College for the holidays. Mr. and Mrs William
H. Miller 1905 Ringo street, entertained Mr. and Mrs
chafles Smith and Mr. and Mrs Turner New Years Eve
MIS- Alma Moore 1915 w Doth street. was hostess to
number of friends at party New Years Eve in her
oeautlla neWy-deeoated home. James and Donald Nc
Cuhum sons of Mr.. and Mrs Charles A. McCulum 5000
.go street. left Friday to attend the Tennessee State
luskegee nsttut football game in Birmingham before re-
turning 70 school at Ialedega From the Headquarters
AR Service Command U. S. Air Force in Europe comes
Arkansas State press., 1945-01-05
WEDDING BELLS
CHRISTMAS PARTY

Mr., and Mrs. Alonzo Raws 1115 West Goth street,
entertained their daughter, Miss Vivian A. Raws with
Christmas party Friday evening, December 29th large
group Of the honorees friends home from college during
the Christmas vacation present Party games and
music featured the evenings entertainment and APPLYING
refreshments served. Christmas flowers formed
lovely background in the newly decorated home Miss Raws
is a senior at West Virginia State College.
Arkansas State press., 1945-01-05
DINNER PARTY

Mr.. and Mrs Will Newton, 1921 West 10Th street gave
dinner party Christmas Day honorng their house guests
Mr.. and Mrs Lewis Cooper of Pine Bluff
Arkansas State press., 1945-01-05
L. A. GUEST FETED

Miss Evelyn Smith of Los Angeles, Calf. former Lit
tie Rockan entertained at dinner Christmas Day at
the home Of Mr. and Mrs Henry Bryant, 2123 Howard
street Christmas coors in slender tapers decorated the
dining table and added the seasons festive air to the a
fair After dinner gifts exchanged. Guests incud
ed Mr. and Mrs George McNorton, Mrs. Paul Bryant and
others Miss Smith plans to return to Los Angeles Sunday
night.
Arkansas State press., 1945-01-05

RESOLUTIONS

With the first week of our year growing to
close perhaps feeling guilty for the many resou
lions have made and already broken; but hier power
may still be felt in the fact that did have good inten
lions and if keep plugging, who knows that by 1916
some of resolutions may be actually kept At any rate
let's try it, shall We?
Arkansas State press., 1945-01-05

word that Sgt Ulysses White of Willie White SD E.
18th street has just completed in bomb handling
and vehicle maintenance at the Combat Support Wing the
Air Service Commands crack trucking organization Sgt
White is stationed somewhere in England.
Arkansas State press., 1945-01-05
NEW YEAR PARTY

Miss Mary Francis Rutedge, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
party at her home last Monday evening Guests attend
ing were Lou Alice Warren, Juanita Walls lola Wilson,
Cecilia Walker, Mildred Gravey William and Gloria Rut-
ledge, Excel Laws Jackie Shropshire Myrtle Burns Jean
and Rose Nell Wilson, Vivian Rawls Lois Carr Martha Cal
houn Elose Coggs, Pauline Fielding James Edward Sgt
Yates Alfred King, Lille Mae Banks Geraldine Washing
ton Leroy Johnson Pvt Joseph Marquette and Shepherd
Napier The above guests also attended party in honor
of Miss Rtuedge who spending the holidays at home
given by Mrs. Izola Wilson,
DINNER PARTY
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Newton 1921 West 10Th street. gave
dinner party Christmas Day honoring their house guests
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Cooper of Pine Bluff.
NUPTIALS
Cadets Robert and Luther Henry, u S. ~ sons of Mr.
Sim Henry, 3l8 Elm street. North Little Rock were true
to the Navy tradition of taking over when they quietly
married Miss Viola White of Earl and Miss Dorothy Lee
Farmer of Wynne while home on furlough.
ABOUT PEOPLE
Cpl. Wilson Flournoy spent 81 days visiting his wife
and sister, before reporting to Fl Sam Houston Texas
Cpl Foumoy is of few local overseas veterans re-
turned home "from the war; Mrs Esse Davis of Chi
cago spent several days guest of Mrs L. A. Hayman
1924 Gaines street Mrs. Ida Johnson Butler of Chicago
Illinois, spent the holidays visiting her family and friends
Arkansas State press., 1945-01-05
E'' !" IT. 'T
AROUND lowea,

Your correspondent all of you special vote of
thanks Out of the city for the past week. all we know
about "Around Town what you readers have been kind
enough to pass to Are grateful? But definitely
WEDDING BELLS
The sound of holiday bells was lost under the festal
tone of wedding bells noting the marriage of two of this
writer's favorte young friends Miss Dorothy Freeman and
William E. Cross. Mrs Cross is employed office
tary to Dr. O. B. White Mr. Cross is Area Field Executive
for the Boy Scouts of America The popular young couple
plan short wedding trip to Chattanooga Tenn, the week
of January GOTH after which they will be at home 2OO
Pulaski street
Arkansas State press., 1945-01-05
CLUB NOTES

The Providence Relief Charity Club will meet at the
home of Mrs N E. Bradford 1866 Park avenue with Mines
Bradford and L. n Brunson hosesses Friday January
Arkansas State press., 1945-01-05
Gard OF Thanks

Gratefully acknowledging and
thanking friends for sympathy in
the death Of father.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. w. Lee.
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-11
WAC Hastings. Queen Pals
It'll King Becomes LOVeIOrn
international Photo

less Suddenly the queen burst into excted and
Vehemert conversation. -
"ScrAm. Sgt. ValaSco said TO in that literally
gave wings to my feet left the village.
II could snapped the title Of corporal
that Queen" the said he hurried back
camp. Yes, sir, I you could
been queen.
-But don't think would have been healthy
ton with much future" the continued II
might also might
dead. think present queen
liked it,
NDUT don't queen" said Indignantly. II
- want get ~ this valley"
-" you queen believe that story" the
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-11

was upset than eaed at the offer Of liked
the queen and certainly ddnt want to make any enemies in
Shanga wondered what earth the queen would do the
She did nothing of fact he old friendly
%ssn W az the HG Tf fed f e 5ee % p00'0 n' caught
. queen ed to G get met me to stay stay in the day room and sleep
wanted adopt But didn't think father back oweSo
The other village friendly equally willing
almost % cost me Il four ne s one s b 10. we % were % 0e rS OF IN % b
village BY this this time tim had persuaded the chief to let Mscoo
the lieutenant saved my fingers.
Of the S sf sS
they told to out right hand As did of the
women raised stone ak to strike my hand
WAS so amazed by this first sign OF violence in the
natives that could scarcely II Nc
Coiion who isapsd in and shoVsd me aside.
They aren't trying to Kill you, Maggie" McCoom said
1ir Of m.rri.x.bIe age they chop on the tips Of ali
the fingers her right hand this hint
stir have all my fingers!
Within n ; ss, sons his S Alex Cam the % had
him Far from being superstous of the two med the natives
Only Capt nerer with the free medical scv.
ice One Of the village had baby The wanted Sgt
that anything happened to the woman the baby the natives
We single evidence valley that
nothing indicate they worshpped any OF
nEon they to have" Capt Walters once explained in
US That as eloquent mmSry s 10 tribute e army ~ n Psn one co
make TO the behavior Of these simple kindly people.
THINK tho natives definitely consider
Capt Walters said this conversation I'VE
have no trouble In getting them TO do anything
But EN- to death when this valley
the plane They're used TO the planes and
But they like
There buzzng the valley when planes
from then
Capt Walters and Alex long Shangr
La They TO the conclusion that the
The ndtireS seemed peaceful people, although sus-
pctous Of persons from other rHdaeS different parts
Of the rdUey Really friendly relations eristed only be-
tWeen ttco three netghboriug vUd6es but no more
There federation United States Of Shdngrt-
La. Each uiNoge had It's chief but there Wds no
overall head man for the Whole valley.
The only evidences Of warfare erer Sow wcrs
several skeletons along native troll fooWed doy
rhen tried n explore the riuer. One wdrrtor had
been shot through the heart tcith nm nrrow. Another
had died from spear driven through his head.
LIVERY piece Of equipment had In camp fascinated
II the natives Yet they wasted nf It, They would
good CT Jungle knife when doing for us
But they reverted TO the stone the
thing to do for themselves They accept an
q machete from
The natives Of ShaHEriIa wise people. They
happy. They know when they we'll of. They
smart to permit few chance visitors Mars change
the rhythm Of centuries
Copyright, y KmE Feature. Syndie.tD
Evening star., 1945-07-05
Paper Strike Farley
Report Due Today
By the Associsted Press.

9J Inc AbeOClABSu EIeSS.
NEW YORK, July 5.-Results of O
WLB-union- publisher meeting in
Washington were prepared today for
presentation to the 1,700 striking
deliverymen who have prevented
distribution of all but one Of the
city's major newspapers since Sat-
urday.
Louis Waldman, attorney for the
striking Newspaper and Mail De-
liverers' Union, and its representa-
tive at the meeting yesterday
planned to present his findings to
the unions executive council today.
His report then will be placed be-
fore the union members, who will
vote to decide whether or not they
will halt the walkout which affects
IA major papers.
Mr.. Waldman said, however, the
strikers could not be called into ses-
sion before Sunday, which would
virtually preclude the possibility of
a settlement before then.
At the clase of yesterdays public
hearing, WLB Chairman George w.
Taylor said he had every confi-
dence and hope" the strike would
end when the deliverymen were told
of developments.
The WLB took no official action 1T
the end Of the hearing, called to
force the union to show cause why
it did not end its strike Monday as
ordered by the WLB.
Evening star., 1945-07-05
WB Delays Hearing
On Two Newspaper
Strikes in New Jersey

The War Labor Board yesterday
postponed a show cause" hearing
in two newspaper strikes at Jersey
City and Bayonne, ". j.. when 1t
was unable to get service on SUBJ
poenas issued for three officials of
the International typographical
Union.
WLB had summoned the union
officials to give their reasons why
the strikes at the Jersey Journal
and Bayonne Times have not been
terminated. The hearing will be
held as soon as the three men can
be reached The men are r. g.
Kirkpatrick, regional international
representative in New Jersay; Theo-
dore Lockwood and Paul Pfister,
local officers.
A hearing on the strikes which
caused suspension of publication at
the two papers was held on June az,
but on that occasion the local off,
GERS failed to answer a telegraphic
request of WLB to attend. Wood
ruff Randolph, president of the TIU,l
appeared as representative of the
locals as well as the international.
The board refused to accept Mr..
Randolph as spokesman for the To-
Gals and ordered subpoenas issued,
rare occurrence in WLB history.
The newspapers were struck when
the union and management were
unable to agree 'on terms of new
contract. Mr.. Randolph told the
board the union regarded the stop
page as a lockout" rather than a
strike and refused to recognize wLB
jurisdiction over several issues in
volved in the dispute.
Mr.. Randolph, in stormy session,
argued that the board lacked juris-
diction and the terms of the War
Labor Disputes Act do not apply
in the case because newspaper and.
advertising sales are not covered by
price ceilings and therefore 1t is not
war industry. The board held
otherwise.