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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-08

They were tanning into harRes and Ferries in a wlld flight for life,
 The break that appeared to have finished off the German front west ot the Rhine was won, as In Nor- mandy, by PattonS rough.riding Third Army tank crews
 Paced by the famous Fourth Armored Division, whose veterans won the CoblenG hreakthrough with a lightning eo.mile advance tn less than 30 hours. the whole Third Army was moving on the Rhine along Q fornt extending 70 miles northward from the Mosel valley through the Eltel mountains,
 Striking swiftly to consolidate the breach torn through the German center by the rolling Fourth, Patton sent at least six other tank and in- fantry divisions racing eastward on either flank of the -masers.
 The iith Armored Division cd. vanced more than II miles along parallel roads just north Of the Fourth to capture Kelberg, l3 l-7 miles west of the big junction town of Maven. By nightfall Wednesday the lith was less than 90 miles west of Coblenz.
 Units of Pattons 90th and Fourth Infantry Divisions moved up in sup. port pf the lith Armored to wipe out by.passed enemy strongpoints and pick up the thousands of daZed Nasi prisoners flowing back from the front.
 Mop.up Job
 The Fifth Infantry Division was handling similar mop-up job in the rear and along the right flank of the Fourth armored spearhends while units of the 76th Infantry and 10th armored showed steadily eastward on both sideS of the Mosel farther south.
 Fourteen German towns and vil- lages were captured by the llth Annored and the supporting Third Army Divisions overnight m a race 10 widen and consolidate the Fourth Armored's narrow salient before the Nazis could rally.
 As many more enemy towns were believed to have been taken or over run by the blackcd-out Fourth In its bold sweep to the Rhine.
 United Press War Correspondent Robert Richards, who rode forward with the attacking Fourth, revealed that Patton's daring gamble haG caught the Nazis completely by sur prise Riding down strongpoint after strongpoint along their line of march. the Yanks blazed narrow tank trail clear through the Eifel mountains. which the Germans had relied on confidently as an impen- etrable barrier to the Rhine.
 Hundreds of Nazis infantrymen, surprised by the sudden appearance of American tanks in their rear areas, surrendered before they realized they had a good chance to fight. Richards reported that long lines of unguarded Nazi captives were streaming back west.
 There has been nothing like this since Normandy" Richards report ed. Many of the prisoners were Bulgarians who kept continually grinning and saluting happily. Many of the GI's mistook them for Russians and kept throwing them candy, gum and cigarettes
 Unconfrmed German reports said the First Army was moving on Muenstereifel. 10 miles southwest of Bonn and 20 miles north of the Third Army forces at Kelberg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-08

tCOHLlnueQ rom rage U building inspector.
 The companys original plant is located in Waterbury and continues to operate although its property holdings have been sold to the Ben- rus Mfg. O. The company plans to remove itself from this site once such procedure is feasible. The company also has arranged for leasing of property in Little Rock. Ark, for assembly there of watches and clocks. This is being done, it was stated by U. s. Time spokes- men, to meet with western non- critical competition which is ale ready operating in the watch and clock field.
 The Middlebury plant was built two years ago and has been en- gagged since in production of preci- sion parts for the armed services The second story addition requested by the concern is stated to be for purposes of housing office staffs laboratories. and cafeteria.
 It is expected that tonights meeting will be heavily attended.
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Hitler Ayers Nozis Beoten
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 Tt is our holy duty to leave no other inheritance for the Bolshe- viks, Jews and plutocrats and thereby western civilization shall decline"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-08

NOOsENIEIUOO AHOEEt T uBN HT Socialists and actionists, the two parties abstaining from the pres ent government, would be invited again to join the cabinet.
 The cabinet vted to resume nor nal diplomatic delations with lib- erated CZechoSlavakia. Premier Ivanoe Benomi wired President Edu- ard Benes his pleasure at the re- sumption of relations.
 A dozen small Italian tanks. barbed wire entanglements and at least 200 Italian soldier guarded Viminale palace during the cabinet meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-21

enue, operating under the influencs Frank Edw. King, 54 Spencer av enue, allowing minor tc operate sA uninsured motor vehicle; Waltei Goodwin IT Sarsfield street evading responsibility: Edgar Gary, 2 Warn CT Place, consider elimination of f. nancial responsibility; 2nd arrest reckless driving; Frank Maclina, Grassy Hill road, consider elimina@ ton of financial responsibility, opeF- ating under the influence.
 Others: Howard J. Gibson, Sonth- ington. operating under the influ- ence; William Lengyel. 56 Aetna street, Naugatuck, unregistered cars Arthur Gagnon, North Woodbury, operating an uninsured motor vehi- cle; Stephen J. DePaulo, Southing- ton, tampering with motor vehicle. and operating under suspension; Bernard s. Budge, West Cheshire, consier elimination of financial re- sponsibility, evading responbility: John J. Healy, 58 Woodruff avenue, Watertown, complaint, negligent; Francis P. McKaig, Jr., Litchfield, complaint, speeding; George Oviatt, Bantam, complaint, failure to show license after an accident: Thomas J.. Dickey, 84 South Main street. Winsted, complaint, speeding.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-21
GOVERNOR JOINS
 FORUM SPEAKERS
COngresswOman Claire Luce Also to Be Heard
 Monday Evening

A special first anniversary pro- gram, which will be broadcast over radio station WATR through the facilities of the Yankee Network, will be heard Monday at 10:30 p. m. A statewide network feature, the program will commemorate the birth of the Connecticut Forum Of the Air and will feature government officials and prominent Connecticut leaders. The subject to be discussed is 'The Connecticut Forum and Free Expression"
 The forum will include the following guests: Governor Ray mond E. Baldwin; Lieut.. Gov. Will bert Snow; Mrs. Claire Boothe Luce; Atty. Gen. William L. Had den: Albert I. Prince of the Hart ford Times; Stuart Chase, famous economist, of Georgetown, Conn: J. Kenneth Bradley, Republican na- tional committeeman; representa- tives of organized labor; State League of Women Voters; American Legion, Bridgeport post; Leigh Dannenberg, publisher of The Her aid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-21
IA. E E. EAGERLY AWAITS CHEST.
Red Cross Donations in Popular Demand Among
 American Youths

The demand for recreation chests, which are being shipped overseas by the American Red Cross to men in combat areas, is pressing, the Army has notified the local chap ter.
 Mrs. Gordon Hurlbut, chairman of Camp and Hospital Service, re- quests that all persons or groups who have been filling such chests for the local chapter, send them im- mediately to the Red Cross chapter house or notify the local chapter in order that they may be called for
 The Army is now providing the Red Gross with the chests which were previously made by persons here. Mrs. Hurlbut today appealed to local residents to assist in fill- ing two hundred such chests re- gently received. Among items which are urgently neded are small books small musical instruments, tennis ol soft ball. pad and pencil games cards, dice, checkers, and other small recreational articles.
 Overseas hospitals have also ap- pealed to the local Red Cross chap ter to ship new books for use by hoSpitalized combat veterans. Fic- tion, biographies, autobiographies and mystery stories are preferred All books must be in excellent con- dition.
 Persons desiring to assist the Red Cross in collecting these items are asked to call 5-1137.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-21
TUFEL IN APPEAL
 TO OWATERBURIANS
Asks VacatiOnists to Pre- pare Scrap Paper for
 Pickup July %

Waterbury residents were urged today by John P. Tufel, city paper salvage chairman, to start prepar- ations for the city wide paper col lection planned for Sunday, July 29.
 Residents who are planning vaca- tions for next week have been asked to leave their paper bundles with neighbors, or otherwise make ar- arrangements so the paper could be picked up in the regular collection.
 The chairman stated that the paper, tied in bundles, should be on the sidewalks by 10 a. m. The col lection will be held rain or shine.
 In the previous one-day drive, held May 28, a total of 146 tons of paper was collected. The chairman expressed the hope that amount would be exceeded in the coming drive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-21
GOVERNMENT FILES
 SUIT ON CONTRACT

A government demand of $, ,906. .39 with interest for sub-contractors in the construction of housing in Wa terbury is made the basis of a civil action filed in the Federal District Court in New Haven against the Eagle Indemnity Company of New York.
 It is pointed out in the writ that teh defendant concern was surety on a payment bond" furnished by the City Construction Company of Bridgeport to the United States for the housing project contract.
 The plaintiffs, William Jacobson and Barney Orkin, co-partners in the Far Plumbing Company of New York, claim they were not paid for completing their part of the con- tract.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-21
BIBLE SCHOOL IN
 FINAL EXERCISES
Certificates for Attend ance Presented Children
 at Ceremonies Friday

Attendance certificates were pre- sented to 26 children at the closing exercises of the Daily Vacation Bible school of St. Paul's Methodist chusch last night. A total of 49 pupaas were enrolled in the school which was conducted for a period of two weeks.
 Scripture passages were recited and songs were sung by the various classes of the school at the exer- cises. Rev. E. N. P. Temple, minis ter of St. Paul's church and con- ductor of the school, officiated.
 Certificates were presented to the following:
 For two years perfect attendance, Ralph Allard Elaine Cook, Fred Horngiebel Henry Monterose Doro- thy Stuessi and Donald Yackel; for for one year perfect attendance, Muriel Cowles, Marlene Dietsch, Harry Dietsch, Judy Harrington, Frank, Houghtaling, Robert Jones, Marie Monterose, Ronald Redline, Edward Redline, Joan Scott, Lor- raine Stimer, Helen Stuessi, Philip Surdan, John Surdan, William Tut tle, Penelope Futile, Jackie Martin and a-net Harrington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-21
'7his Weeks Visitor''' Young Widow Finds Social Security for Self, Child, Young Brother -F Fear of Dependence,
 Loss of School Vanishes
BY EDWARD M. MULLARKEY-

Every day our office is visited by men and women who want in- formation and advice or their social security accounts =. who want to know more about their personal stake in the Federal in- surance system. Each one is in- teresting but out of the many who come there are always few who stand out above the others. Each week we choose the most interest ing among them to tell you about in this column-without, of course, mentioning any real names.
 This weeks visitor was young woman about 28 years old, accom- panied by IA year old boy. She spoke quietly but she was very business-like.
 T am Mrs. B., and this is my brother Ralph," she said. We have come to see you about my husbands social security. He wa! killed in an accident three weeks ago and I'd like to know if we are entitled to anything because he had a social security card.'
 By we. " said "You mean youfself and your brother?"
 "Yes, and my two year old boy"
 Mrs. B., I shall have to go into your husbands work history be- fore I can tell you anything spec ific," I said, "but I can say at once that your brother is not en- titled to anything = unless, of course, he was legally adopted by your husband"
 ''Oh," she replied quickly, My husband and I adopted him. Ralph has lived with us ever since my parents died in l941. We've paid for everything for him-iood and clothes and everything. I can prove we adopted him. I've got the papers at home"
 ''Then that is all right,' I said. Let us proceed on that basis"
 Mrs. B. told us that her hus- band had worked in a department store ever since she had known him-which was nine years-and that his wages had averaged $35 a week. We didn't carry any in- surance," she added regretfully. because we wanted to pay off the mortgage on our home as quickly as possible"
 "You are mistaken" I said. eff your husband worked in 8 depart ment store, he had an insurance policy only his insurance com- pany was Uncle Sam. His social security card is the key to his poll icy. If you will let me have the number on his card. we can start checking on his account right away. But I can give you rough idea of what your monthly pay- ments are going to be. If the cir-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-21

cumstances are as you say, you will get around $57 a month"
 Ralph broke in here. You mean $57 a month every month";"
 Until you are 18," said.
 That means Ralph can go through high school" Mrs. B. said quietly after a moment. Tt was worrying us."
 explained that her benefits would be reduced then and would stop altogether when her own child was IS, but neither she nor Ralph was much impressed by that with Ralph out of high school and working, they'd get along fine, Mrs. B. said. And I have every expectation that they will.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-21
TELEPHONE SERVICE
 N POSTWAR PERIOD

Telephone service planned for the postwar period was described by Robert Pratt, manager of the Wa terbury office of the Southern New England Telephone Co.,, at recent meeting of the Lions club at the Elton. The speaker stated speedier service between small and large communities is expected after the war.
 The speaker at next weeks meet ing will be George J. McDuff, man. ager of the Waterbury area rent control office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-21

Despite the decrease in enroll ment, however, school expenses in- creased, according to the financial account included in the report.
 Decrease Continues
 Reporting on the continued down. ward pace in registration in ele- mentary schools since 1929, Dr. Condon points out that there were 14,744 grammar school pupils in 1929 as compared to 9,221 in 1914, drop of 37 per cent.
 A decrease in high school regis tration in the period covered by the report is described as "a natural sequence of conditions in the lower grades augmented by job oppor- tunities usual in war times
 High school registration in 1943-44 was 3,814 as compared to 4.101 in the previous year, or a drop of 287. The lower grade decline was com- puted at IF.
 Elementary school enrolment an- nually since 1929 has been recorded as follows: 14,744; 14,361; 13,990; 13.641; 12,S96; 12,685; 12,178; 11,780; 11,463; 10,687; 10,112; 9619, 9,509; 9,338; and 9,221.
 The decline in the IS years from 1929 was 5.523 pupils, the statistics show.
 Kindergartens Gain
 Dr. Condon states it was encour- aging to note that kindergartens and first grades showed a slight in- crease during the year. "For how long Q period of time this will con- tue is problematical," he comments
 Total enrolment in kindergartens was 988 as compared to 903 in the previous year, while the first grade total was 1119 as compared to 1046 in 1942-43.
 The average daily attendance for elementary schools is listed at 8,O10 and for high schol, 3,155. I'm re- gard to the attendance Dr. Condon comments, Differences in enroll ment naturally reflect differences in attendance. However, the latter are greatly affected by disturbances in home and community life. Under present circumstances we ought to be gratified that the figures are not lower"
 EXPENSES INCREASE
 Expenses of all schools, except continuation and evening, totaled $i ,867, ,033.18 as compared to $1 ,763,- 801.58 in 1942-43, an increase of $103, ,231 50, the report reveals. The high school expenses were comput- ed $690, 0,960.60, while those for ele- mentary schools are listed at $1 ,176,- 07258.
 The cost per pupil in high schools in 1943-44 was $219 as compared to $197.78 the previous year; while the costs per pupil in elementary schools is listed at $146.6e as compared tc $137.56 in 1943-43.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-21
Playground
 Neus
TOWN PLOT

Prizes for outstanding pets were awarded yesterday at show held at Town Plot playground. Awards were made as follows:
 Louis Rocco, for the cat with the longest whiskers; Yolande Man. gini, cutest pet; Donald Nardons largest pet, Marilyn Leport, small est pet and Paul Levine, anima with the largest ears. The judge was Ronald Romaniello.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-21
EDMUND KovELEsKI, BM 2-C

Aboard the USS Kidd In The Pa cific-Edmund Koveleski g., boat swain's mate, second class, USNR, whose wife lives at 50 Prospect street, Thomaston, Conn, fought aboard this destroyer as she de- stroyed eight Jap planes and res- cued 45 downed American airmen during q months of action with fast carrier task forces in the Pacific.
 The Kidd first entered the fray in July, 1943 three months after her commissioning performing screening duty with a task force. Her guns splashed three "zekes' at Rabaul, and accounted for two twin-engine Jap bombers in air strikes against Tarawa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-21
KISONAS ACCUSED
 OF HURLINC GLASS

Peter Kisonas, 30, 48 Lindsley street, was arrested by Patrolmen Stephen Kawech and Frank Pelser on a breach of peace charge last night after, they said, he struck Victor Lotvis, 56, 179 Baldwin ave- nue, owner of the Broadway Res- taurant, with glass last night.
 MT. Kisonis was treated at St. Mary's hospital and discharged. The policemen said the accused was ordered from the premises by the proprietor but instead picked up & glass and struck Lotvis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-21
DONAHuE BROTHERS

The two service sons of MT. and Mrs. James Donahue, Willow street, are enjoying a reunion here for the first time in two years. They are S/Sgt. James F. Donahue, who is accompanied by his wife, and Cpl. Thomas F. Donahue, U. s. M. c. James is with the A. T. c. and has been serving in the Caribbean the ater of Operations, and Thomas is combat life gdard instructor at Cherry Point, North Carolina. Both men are graduates of Crosby High school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-21
T-sGT. MICHAEL F. STANCO

Fifth Air Force, Philippines Michael F. Stance, son of MT. and Mrs. Rocco Stance of 10 Earl avenue, Oakville, Conn, has been promoted to technical sergeant with the Red Raiders, one of the leading heavy bomb units of the Fifth Air Force Bomber Command.
 Sergeant Stance, 8 graduate of five Army Training schools, is an aerial engineer on a B-M Liberator bomber. As combat airman, he is one of the Red Raiders who are striking at Jap bases in Formosa and along the South China coast.
 The Oakville flyer has flown more than 30 combat missions and has over 300 combat flying hours to his credit! He holds the Air Medal with two Oak-Leaf Clusters for opera tions against enemy airdromes and installations and attacks on enemy naval vessels and shipping. He joined the "Pyote Birds" unit of the Red Raidesr on Dec. N, 1914.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-21
IFS JOHN P. CANENFISA

N SEAAVAAsAAtOEA
 Atlantic City, N. J. - T/5 John P Cammisa of 1246 Bank St., Water bury, has reported to the AAF re- distribution station here after 2s months of service overseas in the Asiatic-Pacif1c theater of war.
 T-5 Cammisa served as auto mechanic while overseas.
 He wears the Good Conduct Medal and theater ribbon.
 T/5 Cmmisa is the son of MT. and Mrs. Vincent Cammisa who reside at the Bank street address.
 Entering the service on July IT. 1942, TI5 Camissa underwent train- ing at Baltimore, Md, prior to his shipment overseas on February l, l043.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-21
Twin Money
 Still UncIoimed

With half of the allotted time gone for a pair of war bonds to be given free to the first set of twins, the Democrat and Strand theater are still in high hopes of making the award before midnight July 24th.
 This newspaper and the local theater will award two U. S. war bonds to the first set of twins born in Waterbury or vi- cinity during the run of the Strands current picture Twice Blessed"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-21
14 Auto Operators
 Served With Notices
Five Waterbury Drivers Among Number Notified to
 Appear Before Complaint Officer

Five Waterbury and nine subur- ban motorists have been notified to appear before Officer Francis W. Hogan of the State Motor Vehicle department for hearings to be held at the City Courtroom on Thurs day, July 26, at 10:30 a. m.
 Waterbury motorists notified are: Joseph Beaudry, 541 Watertown av-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-21
HOSPITAL BULLETINS

Arthur Carey, 7Y, 76 Laurel stret, who suffered a laceration of the scalp in a fall last night was reported in good condition at St. Mary's hospital this morning.
 Raymond Dumond, 2, 62 Ayers street, was treated last night at St. Mary's hospital for . lacera- ton of the scalp suffered when he fell while playing on . broken bottle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-21
ABOARD CARRIER

Aboard the USS Shangri-La in the Pacific = Two Navy men from the Waterbury area are now serv- ing aboard this great aircraft car- rier which today is 8 very real source of danger to the Japs and not just the mythical base popular ized three years ago when the Doo- little raiders hit Tokyo.
 The men are Samuel Michael Annelli, seaman, second class, 31 Piedmont street, Waterbury, and Harry P. Lyga, machinist's mate, third class, 270 Railroad street, Thomaston.
 Planes from the Shangri-La help ed defeat the Japs in the recent Okinawa campaign, raining bombs rockets and bullets on enemy pill boxes, caves, airf1elds, and com- munication centers, in support of ground troops.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-21
First Lieutenant

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 A veteran of PAP combat missions, First It. Russell c. Bartlett will receive an honorable discharge from service at Fort Devens, Mass. The lieutenant holds the Distin- guished Flsing Cross with three Oak Leaf clusters and tiae Air Medal with four .'lusters. A grad- uate of Crosby high school and . former Syracuse University stu dent, Bartlett was employed by the American Brass Co. prior to en- tering the AAF in September, 1922. He returned to this country in May from the China Bur, la India area. He is the son of MT. and Mrs. Clarence J. Bartlctt, g Lee street,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-21
DETROIT SINGERS IN
 CONCERT HERE SUNDAY

A concert will be given by the Nightingale Singers of Detroit ct the AM. E. Zion church tomorrow afternoon at 3:30. Arrangements have been made by Mrs. Inez Jef- ferson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-21
EXECUTE HOME

Cpl. Kenneth w. Elwell, son of MT. and Mrs. Charles H. Elwell, of 195 Lincoln street, and T-Sgt. Nijazi A. Fazo, son of Hamit S. Fazo of 148 East Main street, are expected to arrive in this country within a few days. Both boys, mem- bers of the 456th Liberator bomb- CT group which has flown 238 com bat missions in the Mediterranean theater, will train for Pacific duty. In the service nearly three years, Cpl. Elwell has been overseas over 20 months. Sgt. Fazo has been overseas two years and in service nearly four years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-21
FULTON PARK

The Fulton Park drama group won the play-acting tournament held last night at Washington Park Community House with the play, 'The Search for the Leprechaun" Judges were Miss Dorothy Siebert and Miss Stephanie Givoreck. Plays were also entered by Porter street, South End and Hopeville play grounds.