davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-13
Marine Corps Women's Reserve Mark Birthday

The Marine Corps Women's Re- servetoday marked the second anni- versary of its founding without fan- fare. Approximately 19.oOO women Marines carried out the duties for which they enlisted during the past two years.
 From coast to coast, the women Marines are at their desks. their teletype machines, their latheS. in their repair shops, control towers. and hangars. ooing the job they were trained to do. whether it's checking a hydraulic system or a filing system.
 The women Marines are also talk ing their places overseas. Three weeks ago, the first contingent of women Marines arrived in Pearl Harbor-the vanguard of over a thousand to follow.
 In a message to Marine Corps Women's Reserve on its second an- niversary, It. Gen. Alexander A. VAnderRTifk Ansa~>~~A~S-A s< tho
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-13
Republicans Urged
 To Restore Harmony
Opportunity to Achieve Victory at Hand Claims At-
 tOrney Gruskay at Young COP. Club Dinner

Calling upon the leaders of the Republican party in Waterbury to give proof they wish to cooper ate with other factions in the party, leaders of the Young Mems Repub- lican club last night urged the heal ing of the breach that now exists.
 The occasion was the installation of officers presided over by for mer State Controller Fred A. Zeller and held at Schiavone's restaurant, Canal street.
 Officers installed were: President, Samuel Cervero; presidents, Charles Masone and Philip Faber; recording secretary, Harry A. Cor don; assistant secretary, William Birmingham; financial secretary, Eugene Migliaro; treasurer, Harold Hadley; sergeant-at-arms, Alder man Joseph Renier.
 Directors, William Kolbeck, Har- old Post. Edward Mraz, Burton Walker Patrick Perriello, Michael Stolfi, Mortimer Calvin, MT. Grus- kay, Louis Shaker and Anthony Pe- trillo.
 Atty. Maurice Gruskay cited the breach now existing between nom- inal heads of the G. O. P. party here and other groups and said that perhaps the fault was that of both factions.
 We don't understand each other. For 9 years we have failed to achieve victory here. Let us strive now for it. The time is ripe"
 MT. Hadley, retiring president, introduced Judge Charles R. Sum- ma, toastmaster. Speakers includ- CT Albert w. Hummel, city court prosecutor; MT. Perriello, former mayor of the city; Bertrand Schi- avone, president of the New Ha-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-13

Marine corps, said today:
 Two years ago the United States Marine corps called on the women of this country to help it meet the severest test in Marine corps his- tory.
 We called on you because we needed you: the Japanese menace was spreading swiftly across the Pacific, and all the fighting men we could muster were desperately wanted at the front.
 You responded generously. Thou sands of you came forward of your own free will to join the corps :. Having completed your training and acquired experience in the military establishment. you are carrying out your duties with surenesS and efn- ciency of veterans.
 T take this occasion, the second anniversary of your founding to ex- press the appreciation of the Mar inc corps for your effective contri- button. Without you, we would be seriously hGndicanDAS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-13
Hot Battle Over Elliott
BY FREDERICK c. OTHMAN

| WaSnulgUOn, rep. 13 .(OF)-SLlCk close (you, too, Sen. Thomas) and we'll have @ discussion of brigadier generals and naivete, particularly of naivete.
 Now there's word for you I mean you, Sen. Thomas. Here's where you're going to learn something.
 The boys in the senate held up the nomination of Elliott Roosevelt to be a brigadier general and pretty soon the argument got so hot it was hard deciding whether Elliott was being promoted, or his dog, Blaze.
 Sen. Harlan w. Bushfield of South Dakota said there were nearly 10000 active colonels in the army, mostly sore about Elliott.
 But their lips are sealed" he said. Mine are not"
 They weren't, either. He said being a brigadier general was not like managing the hosiery counter lin a department store. He said the 34- year-old son of the President had bad eyesight, that he never had achieved pilots rating in the army air force, and that he'd brought dis honor upon himself in le affaire Blaze.
 Giving this bull dog an A priority to the Pacific coast was ," he began.
 Tt wasn't a bulldog; it was mastiff," interrupted Sen. Charles w. Tobey of New Hampshire.
 well, it weighed no pounds" said Sen. Bushfield.
 "One hundred and thirty pounds" amended Sen. Tobey. Tt was not right" continued Sen. Bushfield.a "A Colonel Ireland took the rap for giving this dog the priority. Now this Colonel Ireland mysteriously left the country after this thing happened"
 Sen. Ebert D. Thomas of Utah, chairman of the military affairs committee and the man who's going to learn about naivete in a minute, rose in defense of Elliott.
 Does the distinguished chairman imply that Elliott is 50 brilliant he should be promoted above the 10000 other colonels?" demanded Bush field.
 He's very, very worthy" said the egg-bald and dignified Thomas, a leading educator and holder of such degrees as A.B., LID, and Lit. D. He defended Elliott at length as soldier and fighting man. He said the army had promoted young Roosevelt upon his merits. He read the citations to prove it.
 Sen. Clyde M Reed of Kansas jumped up then to ask: "1s the senator from Utah naive enough to believe that anybody in the army, all the way up to the chief of staff, would even think of removing from the list the name of the Presidents Son?"
 That word, naive" replied Sen. Thomas, longtime professor Of political science at Utah university. T don't know what it means
 Sen. Reed bowed elaborately and said that the senator from Utah cer tainly should be able to recognize little word like that.
 Sen. Thomas said he was sorry. but he didn't understand it.
 Elliott's nomination was confirmed. with only Il senators voting No. All II were Republicans. That's that and I don't think we'll be hearing much more about Blaze, unless he takes a bite of Faye Emerson. The only thing left is that word, Naive.
 Webster says, Sen. Thomas, that it means artless. or unsophisticated. Kind of a polite way of accusing somebody of being 2 little dumb or maybe slightly dopey. All right, pro- lessor?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-13

ven County Young Republican clubs, Alderman Reiner, Floyd Rasmus- sen, state central committeeman, John McHugh, and MT. Cervero. the incoming president.
 Introduced were Albert J. Bron- sky, clerk of the city court; AL bert O. Taller, registrar of voters; MT. Walker, Aldermen William Kolbeck, Joseph Harpin and Rich ard Bensen, School Comsr. Harold J. Parkinson, Robert c. Stone, tax commissioner, George Kingston, a former alderman; Frank Rossi, Jo- seph Lombard and Dr. William C.. Spain of Litchfield.
 AS further proof of these fac- tional differences, MT. Cervero pointed out that in the past many persons have offered their services to the party leaders and were then turned down.
 MT. Rasmussen urged party victory this fall while MT Hummel stated he saw"a possible victory this fall for the G. O. P. of this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-13
Your GI Rights QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
 ON SERVIcEMEN'S PROBLEMS
By DOUGLAS LARSEN NEA Staff COrresDOndent

Washington, Feb. Is - Here IS frequently-aSk question concern ing the status of conscientious ob- jectors:
 GO. Is a conscientious objectOr, who is inducted into the military serv- ice, eligible for veteran preference in the Federal government upon discharge?
 A. If the conscientious objector was inducted into the land or naval forces for noncombatant service, he technically ceased to be a conscientious objector. Upon his separation from the military service he would receive proof of honorable separation in the form of an honorable discharge. This would entitle him to military preference. But, if he were aS- signed to a civilian public service camp as a conscientious objector, he would, upon discharge, be given a document called an Interim Ger tificate of Release from Active Par ticipation in Work of National Im- portance Under Civilian Direction" This does not give military prefer ence.
 Q. I am a WAVE and my hus- band Is in the Army. Are We both entitled to veteran preference for government jobs?
 A. Yes. Yours is based on your service in the Navy and his on his own record. State laws vary on this point for state civil service jobs. Most of them have not yet provided veterans preference for women who have enlisted during this war.
 Q. If am not a member of the American Legion may I ask one of their experts for help on my prob lens?
 Yes. Most veterans organiza~ tions permit this.
 Q. How soon must I apply for a guarantee of . loan after my dis charge from the Army?
 A. You must apply within two years, or within two years after the end of the war. whichever is the later date, but Sn an event more than five years after the end of the war.
 Copyright Is4S, NEA Service. Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-13

But there's been one significant change in him. And 1t permeates the whole United Mine Workers headquarters. It's an overpowering silence in association with the press and public. Usually the gifted or ator, ready with a "crust of bread" speech at the drop of a piece of coal, Lewis is absolutely mum on important issues. Least of all does he want to talk about himself.
 Pacing the floor of the expen- sively-furnished paneled library which adjoins his spacious office, he answered one question with three. With hands clasped behind him his step was surprisingly nim- ble for all his heft.
 Do I think the coming negotia- tionS are important? Don't we al- ways think the present is the most important? And isn't it?"
 ESparto grass is now used in Britain's standard book paper.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-13

Mine owners, government and the rest of labor are becoming increas- ingly jittery over the possibilities of what can happen. Labor leaders are aware that their progress during the last decade could be tossed out the window in the event of a ser ious strike, coming at time when the war is at crucial stage and on top of an acute coal shortage What will public reaction be, and what will be the effect on the men in uniform who have been bitter against strikes?
 Just turned 65 on Lincoln's birth day, Lewis is enjoying the best health he's had in the past tumul- tuous four or five years. And &C., cording to the men around him, it's reflected in his spirits, too. They report that Lewis is going about his daily tasks with an unusual cheer mess and in fine humor. He's as friendly as a man can be, who, &C., cording to his daughter Kathryn, has no friends. She is quoted as saying once:
 My father can't have any friends. No great man can have friends" IN TOP CONDITION
 Only his eyebrows, where he has more hair than most men of his age have on their heads, give hint to the passing of time. Last year they were described as sandy. Now there is scarcely a trace of the SandinesS left to give 8 clue to the original color of the snow white mane that falls musician-like to the top of his coat.
 Foregoing his elaborate lunches for the past several months has per- mitted a few inches to escape from his ample waistline. His weight has dropped from the 20-pound peak. Recently, too, he has succeeded in clearing up sinus condition that had given him a great deal of trouble. It's as though he has been in training for a big fight and on the eve of the battle has gotten himself into top shape.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-13
REVENUE OFFICERS
 ADOPT SCHEDULE
Additional Hours of Serv= ice Arranged to Assist
 Perplexed Taxpayers

Waterbury'S Internal Revenue office on Leavenworth street will be open additional hours starting March to accommodate taxpayers who must file income tax returns by March IS, 1t was announced to- day by Frank w. Kraemer, co,lec- tor of internal revenue for the dis. trict of Connecticut.
 Closing time from March 6 through March IA will be 6 o'clocl: instead of 5 o'clock. The office will open at 8 a. m. On March IS the office will remain open until mid. night.
 Deputy collectors from the local office will be assigned to serve in nearby towns on specified days this month and next month. The sched" ule will be as follows:
 Naugatuck post office. civil serv- ice room: Feb. 10. 26, 27, 28. March l through IS, daily except Sundays
 Thomaston post office, Feb. 13 14, IS, l6, March and 4.
 Terryville town hall. Feb. 3. 19 20, q, 27, March 6, 13.
 The hours in the towns are from S:3O a. m. to 4:30 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-13

service worker. Red Cross has help ed families from it's own funds and has made referrals to other agen- cies for servicemen such as Army Emergency Relief.
 Q I know an American soldier who is 8 prisoner of war in Ger many. May I send him a food package?
 A. No. An official label is neces.. Sary before food package can be sent. This is sent to the person designated as next-of- Arti- cleS which you may send without a label are books and games. For detailed information regarding this consult your Prisoner of War chair man at the home service office who will gladly give you this informa- ton.
 Q. My father is ill. Can the Red Cross get my brother home on an emergency furlough?
 A. Emergency furloughs are given only by the commanding officers. Red Cross does send the verifying information when a close relative is critically i'll. This is obtained from thes attending physician.
 e. am a recently discharged Serviceman, and have learned that there are several organizations in Waterbury which offer claims serv ice to veterans. Does Red Cross still help veterans with their claims?
 A. Yes. Red Cross has always helped veterans with filing of claims and will continue to do so. During 1914 Waterbury chapter helped 24.l veterans by completing claims for pension and disqualification.
 Q. Is there any charge for th' work done by the home service de. partment?
 A. No. All services of the home service are free.
 If you have any problems or ques. tiOns regarding servicemen, contact the Home Service office at 35 Fiel9 street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-13
Red Cross Service For Servicemen, Ex-Servicemen

Since the home service division of the American Red Cross, Water bury chapter, has been deluged with questions concerning men and wo- men in the service and the status of relative at home, The Waterbury Democrat is publishing answered to questions weekly. This is the second installment of the series.
 o. My husband is a private in the Army. I receive 5000 month for the support of myself and baby. This is my only income. must undergo major operation. Will Red Cross pay for my medical care?
 A. All financial assistance given by home service is necessarily based on an individual family's need. If your problem is a financial one it is advisable to discuss 1t with a home
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-13

Percy Bugbee, general manager of the National Fire Protection AS- sociation, said that New England's bad fire record last year merely mirrored the situation throughout the nation.
 Some old and familiar fire haz- ards have been made acute due to war shortages" Bugbee explained. Non -flammable cleaning fluids have been scarce, and flammable types have reappeared on the mar ket, with consequent serious life and fire hazard to people who use such materials for home dry cleaning purposes"
 Then too. he said, shortage of safety matches has developed, with consequent increase in the use of strike-anywhere matches-another hazard.
 Stin another factor, Bugbee said, was the wartime manpower short age afflicting many fire depart ments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-13
Fire Killed 40 In 1944
BY ESTELLE BOND

Boston, Feb. 13-UP)-Fire kil- led 40 persons in New England during 1914, a survey showed to- day. With one exception, that is the worst year on record.
 Just as the Cocoanut Grove night club holocaust boosted Mas sachusetts' fire death toll to ab- normal heights in 1942, so did the Hartford circus fire skyrocket the Connecticut toll last year. The United Press survey showed that since Pearl Harbor, fire has killed approximately 1900 persons in New England.
 Fire deaths by states were as fol-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-13
MEETING CANCELLED
 BY COMMUNITY CLUB

Due tot he fuel ctirtailument pro- gram of the education department. the Mary Abbott Community club has canceleld the monthly meeting scheduled for tonight at the Mary Abbott school. Movies scheduled to DC shown tonight by J. Harris will oe presented at the next meeting, Albert Wilkie, president. has an- laaAnaaA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-13
SCHOOL BOARD IN
 SESSION TONIGHT

A regular meeting of the Board of Education, postponed from yes terday because of the holiday, will take place tonight at 7:3O at Crosby High School.
 The Board of Works will meet at 7:30 tonight at the city hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-13
PILGRIM FELLOWSHIPS
 IN JOINT DISCUSSION

Members of Pilgrim Fellowships of the First, Bunker Hill and the Second Congregational churches participated last Sunday in discus sions on how to run worship cen- ter. how to plan program. and how to conduct business meeteing. The discussions will be resumed next Sunday at p m. at the Sec ond Congregational church.
 Henry Liebeck, assistant minis ter. is assisted in conducting the conferences by Thomas Applebee and Fred Doty. both V-l2 Yale Divinity students.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-13

rect robot bombs against the Ger man cities"
 The editor re- plies tn at the German method of bombing is "in- trinsically immor- al" and that our military force S " uld not be morally entit l e d to use this man. ner of bombing even to retanate and to shorten the war"
 Acc ording to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-13
ROBOTS AND MORALITY

In the current issue of the Amer lean Ecclesiastical Review a sub Scribed asks the editor whether or not 1t is permissible for our mili- tary forces in retaliation for the cobot bombing which the Ger Germans have practiced, to di-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-13
Lewis Fairies Question On New Wage Contract Negotiations For Miners
By DOUGLAS LARSEN NEA Staff Corresnnndenf

WASHINGTON Feb lS-Decisons which will be made behind
  historical qualifications the miners the March Wage contracts the bitious mines terminate March on Aprl3 T
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-13

Over lO,OOO.0O0 family food ration cards have been distributed in Ben- gal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-13

service worker. Red Cross has help ed families from it's own funds and has made referralS to other agen- cies for servicemen such as Army Emergency Relief.
The sub., 1945-03-03
A. F. of l.. Wins Election At Pratt X Whitney's

The American Federation of La bor gave the CIO a sound trounc- ing last week at the plants of the United Aircraft Corporation, (Pratt & Whitney, Hartford, Connecticut. just a stones throw away from our own Electric Boat Go. here in New London which is also AT of L. The score after the ballots were counted was AZ of L 6681, CIO 554. This 12 to victory makes all the more certain the fact that THINK ING AMERICAN WORKERS are drifting away from the political "ISM" union that is the CIO. and in increasing numbers joining the FIGHTING AMERICAN UNION, the AZ of L.
 An Independent Union tried to function at United Aircraft for merly, but without success. This victory brings to the employees of Pratt & Whitney all the benefits of good sound American unionism.
 Through this paper the AF of L members at the Electric Boat Com pany extend most hearty welcome into our ranks of the men and women of Hartford's Pratt & Whit neV
The sub., 1945-03-03

like sugar and shoes, OPA points out. To attempt to ration them would present almost insurmount- able difficulties in keeping the ra- tioning currency straight. Some people smoke more than others. Some don't smoke at all. So it all adds up to beating the cigarette shortage ourselves, OPA adds, rec ornmending we stop panic buying, and buy only what we need for each day.
 BUTTER Is Up to 24 points a pound now, you'll say. and besides that many meats are back on the ration list <. But don't forget that you now have fifty red points a month instead of thirty |. so things aren't quite so bad as they look after all.
The sub., 1945-03-03

Air Libeaor Station EnglandSecond Lieut. E. A. Street Westerly receiving medal his Sheffield Ala It. Noble awarded the Air Medal for meroro achievement in aerial Lberor he has made six bombing mis- sions Germany and enemy occupied territory.
 the by the commanding officer Major General William Second Bombardment Division, E
 graduating School employed by the Electric Groon Conn He entered the Army in October serving Eighth Air Liberator
The sub., 1945-03-03
OPA Notes

Inexpensive CLOTHES FOR CHILDREN, so long so hard to find. are on their way to the store coun- ters again .. not right away. but within two or three months WIPE has allocated the materials to manufacturers who have assured the Government they can turn out the garments to sell at low-cost without skinping on quality. OPA retail ceiling prices will be ticketed to the garments before they leave the factory Watch for these price tags.
 Will CIGARETTES be rationed? OPA says thy won't. Cigarettes aren't something everyone needs.
The sub., 1945-03-03
Metal Trades Council Men Elected To Central Labor Union Offices

At the regular February meeting of the Central Labor Union of New London the following elected to high ranking offices in that body:
 Emil J. Mann, Jr president of the Metal Trades Coun. Gil and the Boermakers Lodge 614 elected to the first presidency Alfred Farna president of the Electricians Unon B-261 elected second vice president; Rowland Bishop fnancasecretary of Boemakers Local 614, and column editor of the SB elected secretary of the Gen. tra Labor Union To the Board of Trustees elected Al Harvey president of the Ppeers and Brother Nelson of the Marine Carpenters Union elected inside guard
 This live blood elected to office in the Central La Dor Union of New London expected to revtaize this m portant Labor outfit.