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Detroit evening times., 1945-11-17
Trucks 60 Gay

No longer are trucks drab
and dull. At Dodge, they are
sending them out in six bright
ColorS TO liven up the highways.
l.. r. Van NortwiCk, director
of truck sales. has informed his
dealers he can give them six
standard coiorS. red, dark blue,
dark green. orange. gray and
black Red Is the leading choice
with dark blue second
Detroit evening times., 1945-11-17
CarIOadings
Off 1874

WASHINGTON. Nov. 16-Load-
ingS of revenue freight in the week
ended Nov. 10 totaled 83S,2 ,21S cars,
a decrease of 1874 from the pre-
ceding week, ,2S6 below the same
period a year ago and a decrease
of 9,754 from the 1943 period, ac-
cording 10 reports to the aSsocIa-
ton of American railroads.
Detroit evening times., 1945-11-17
Ford and the Future

The grapevine has ii that The
Ford Motor Company iS gong TO
surprise industry by dishlng up
some sort of a profit sharing
plan 10 its workers.
Naturally such a plan would
be very complex and the story
Is that it may not be ready dur
ING present wage negotatlons--
but that " Is surely corning
Part Of Ford : new EN-
hghtcned' labor policy
Detroit evening times., 1945-11-17
Deepfreeze Division
Lists ; Appointments

NORTH CHICAGO, III, Nov.
16 Two appointments 10 sales
posts and one 10 a technical 20
>fion are announced by the
Dcepfrceze division Of Motor
Products Corp Z. ii. Frcdberg
was named sales manager ui The
divisions s Cleveland district and
r r. ElrOd assumes 4 similar
post az Atlanta. George W Miller
has been appointed chief metal
.urClSt for Deepireezc
Detroit evening times., 1945-11-17
u. s. Graphite Votes
Dividend Of % Cents

U. s. Graphite co. has declared
a dividend of 20 cents on the
common, payable Dec. Is, on rec
ord Dec. l. This brings 1945 pay
mentS 10 Is cents. the same as
in 1914. The dividend previously
wa incorrectly reported as 25
Captc
Detroit evening times., 1945-11-17
Bank OF America Plans
10-Story Office Bldg.

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 10
The Bank of America has pur-
chased for about S750000 a build
ing covering most Of a block in
thc financial district here and
plans 10 erect a 10-Story office
building. The bank will use three
upper stories and the building
VIII toe connected with Bank of
America headquarters by tunnel.
Detroit evening times., 1945-11-17
Control Lacking

And the Wall Street Journal
reports that top UAW-CIO Of
fjcialS are plenty worried for
fear some of the hot-headS in
General Motors locals may pull
wildcat strikes before the Inter-
national Executive Board Is
ready to vote on the general
"blockadlng OF the company.
Detroit evening times., 1945-11-17

Abbott and Howard Bauer TO
handle distribution, formerly
done by Nash Detroit. The lat
ter firm will handle only retail
sales in the Detroit area.
Arnold joined Nash IN 1886 as
western sales manager. He has
been in the autOmotive field for
35 years. starting with Ford IN
1911. He was with General
Motors from 1927 TO 1886.
Detroit evening times., 1945-11-17
knack Chemicals
EIuvS New Plant

The knaCk Chemical CoTp. has
purchased the former Morton
Remington Salt Co. plant in
Ithaca. \. Y. Harold J. KnaCk,
president. announces. The acquisl-
ton. after alterations, will repre-
cent an expenditure of about
$4,000 and is he first step in
the firms postwar expansion.
Detroit evening times., 1945-11-17
SOC Dividend Voted
By Campbell -Wydnt

MCSKEGON. Nov 16 - Tiv
Campbell Wyant & Cannon
Foundry has declared "A dividend
of 30 cents share on the COM
mon stock payable Dec y 10
stockholders of record Nov Is
Last previous dividend WAS %
cents
Detroit evening times., 1945-11-17

His reSIgna-
uon is efec-
tive 'an l.
No successor
10 his job has
b cen picked
as yet. NJ. C.
DoSS, general
sales mana
ger of Nash,
SAID.
Arnold is
( o r m n &
a DartnprShip
with Charles
Detroit evening times., 1945-11-17
Meroer OK'd by ICC

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-THE
ICC has authorized the merger Of
the Warren Railroad Co. into the
Delaware, Lackawanna and West
ern Railroad Co.
Detroit evening times., 1945-11-17
Prudential Investing
To Pay 9t Dividend

The Prudential Investing Lorp.
ba, debated dividend of nine
gnnt> d share payable Dc II I'd
stockholders Of record Dec. !
This brings total payments Tor
Tho year 20 ID cent, a share com
pared with thC - cents paid IN
1874. E.
Detroit evening times., 1945-11-17
Arnold Resigns

O. l.. Arnold. assistant sales
manager Of Nash Motors, has
resigned to become president Of
the NaSh-Michigan Co, diStribu-
tor of Nash cars i'm the state.
Detroit evening times., 1945-11-17
7 Toronto E1' Seat Sold

TORONTO Nov. Ia mem
hors1lp on The Toronto stock EN
cnAnge ia, been ,gid for $4,000
an increase Of $500 over no pre-.
NIous transfer.
Detroit evening times., 1945-11-17
Square DCo. Declares
Usual Soc Quarterly

The Square u Co. has declared
the usual quarterly dividend of 30
cents on the common stock, pay
able Dec. 81 TO shareholders Of
record Dec II.
Detroit evening times., 1945-11-17
Earnings

DAYTON PoNUR LIGHT GO
! y mos END sept so fN4b 1854
Net income S22ka las s4r 90 s.
pfd shr earn 2294 Is a.
sept Quarter
Vet income tS37 ass 77a ses
Pfd share cs.u = "a
Detroit evening times., 1945-11-17
Detroit Stocks

Amer Radiator 20 l7i- i7i4 l7i44l
eS@ SSla'sn .sS,s,ra SS,Rs 20 a. 81, 81. s,,li.. a. ).
Curtiss-Wright So sts ss.....
Jacobs l. 20 "a 10 10 a
steel 90 81 81 81 4is.
Dividends In the foregoing table are the
amounts declared or psid 80 fsr this year
Detroit evening times., 1945-11-17
Foreign Exchange

NEw YoPH Nov ls-Puee. IN cents
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-16

When the 32lst B-2S Mitchell Bomb group of the 18th Army force recently announced the completion of two full years of combat opera tions two Waterbury men assigned to the group, which is now serving in a Mediterranean area, helped observe the anniversary. There were Sgt. Clifford McGrath, an ordnance specialist, and Cpl. Nicholas A.. Autore, an engineer-gunner. Sgt. McGrath's father, Thomas H. Mo- Grath. lives at 335 Raymond street, while CD. Autore's home is at 1Szo North Main street. ...
 Rodney Peterson, photographers mate, third class, is now on shore duty at the Naval Air Station, New Orleans, La., after serving for l8 months on an airplane carr1er which engaged in the the battles of the Marshall, Bilbers, Marianas. Truk and the Philippines. The son of MT. and Mrs. A. Frederick Peter son, Burrhall road, Middlebury. the Navy photographer was formerly employed at the Waterbury Mach inc Tools and Products Company. He enlisted in the Navy. in April, 1943.
 Peterson, who attended Leaven- worth High school, wears seven battle stars on his Asiatic-Pacific campaign ribbon and on one the new Philippine Liberation ribbon. The Leyte invasion was his last be- cause the ship had to return for repairs.
 TIA Louis E. DeNicola, son o1 MT and Mrs. N. DeNicola, 614 High land avenue is at present awaiting reassignment at the Redistribution Station at Camp Butner, N. c. DeNicola recently returned to the United States after having served 34 months in the Southwest Paci. cific theater of operations. He holds the distinguished Unit badge, Coco Conduct medal, and American De- fense and Asiatic Pacific ribbon with three stars.
 Agnes Shurkus, who is stationed with WAVES unit at Bainbridge Md, was recently promoted to yeo- man, third class. Yeoman Shurkus is currently spending leave with her parents, MT. and Mrs. William Shurkus, 103 Edgewood avenue.
 Serving at an Army Air Service command base in India, two local men are wearing a new sleeve in- signia for the unit award recently given their ordnance group. The men are S-Sgt. Michael D. LaSala- ta, son of MT. and Mrs. Ali Fazi 159 Orange St., and Cpl. Frank R Buckingham, son of MT. and Mrs Frank Buckingham, Southington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-16
BUSINESS RETURNS
 TO NORMAL TODAY
Sad Week=End Experi= enced By Waterburians
 By Presidents Death

Normal business routine was re- stunned today throughout the city following the weekend cessation of all non- essential activities in mem- ory of President Roosevelt. All flags will continue to be flown at half mast for the prescribed 30- day period. Many store windows will continue to display the picture of the late president.
 Yesterday special prayers were offered in all Catholic churches at all Masses. Last night a special memorial service was held at the Beth Fl auditorium. It. Cmdr. Joshua Goldberg, chief of Jewish chaplains in the Navy, delivered an address eulogizing the late com- mander- chief and exhorting the people to carry on in the prosecu- tion of the war in the manner laid down by the late president. Other speakers were Rabbi Max Glitter, Rabbi David Polish and Rabbi Will liam P. Greenfield.
 On Saturday local war production plants shut down for two and three minute periods during which be- fitting brief ceremonies were con- ducted in memory of the late pres ident. All social events were can- celled.
 In St. Johns Episcopal church, a union memorial service for clergy and all members of the Protestant church was held Saturday after noon.
 Rev. Francis o. Ayres led the service. Also participating were Rev Dr. John J. Snavely. F1rst Methodist; Rev. Dr. John c. wal ker. Second Congregational; Rev Alan M. Fairbank, Bunker Hill Con- gregational.
 Three Protestant churches or Waterville, held memorial services at 4 D. m. Saturday. St. Paul's Epis- copal church with the following ministers participating: Rev. Evan H. Bergwall. pastor of Grace Meth odist church: Rev. Milton Nilsson, pastor of Waterville Union church; and Rev. Murray Dewart, vicar ot St. Paul's. Rev. Robert Riemen- schneider, vicar of All Saints Epis- copal church. Oakville. led the con- gregation in memorial prayers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-16
BIC TOP SHOW IN NEW HAVEN ARENA
High School" Elephants Among Chief Attractions
 of Circus Bill

Alfred Courts famous animal act, the combination of lions and tigers for the past five years with Barnum and Bailey; Robinson's high school elephants, rated as the most edu- cated pschyderms in the world; Pallenberg's trained bears, including the only bear that rides motor cycle; and the daring high wire per formers, Berosini and Company, are among the featured acts with the Hamid- Morton Arena Circus which will open at the New Haven Arena on April 26 for an engagement ex- tending through May 2.
 Thus far the only "big top" show scheduled to play in Connecticut this year, the Hamid-Morton Arena pre- sentation is full fledged three-ring extravaganza. It embod.es all the spectacularism and fanfare of the huge outdoor circus, and vii be pre- sented in the safe, fireproof arena and will be definitely scheduled each afternoon and evening despite the weather.
 Tickets for the circus are now on sale aS the Arena box office and may also be purchased by mail.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-16

Pfc. William c. Moore, son of MT. and Mrs. Thomas F. Moore 1O3 Concord street, has returned to this country. Pfc. Moore whQ was wounded in action in Germany Dec. 28 was flown from Scotland and arrived at Mitchell Field, N. Y. Saturday he informed his parents by phone yesterday. He is expected to be assigned to near by hospital soon.
 A member of the 157th regiment 45th division of Gen. Patch'S Sev- enth Army he served as rifle man on patrol for seven weeks in the German area and was serving as a radio man at the time he was wounded.
 He entered the service June l943 and was assigned to the ASTP unit of the Army. Follow ing disbandment of the latter Or- ganizatiOn he received further training and went overseas Oct, 12, 1944.
 Asheville, N. c. April 16 - It. William F. Jones, Jr., of Water bury, Conn.,, who spent 37 months in the Southwest Pacific, has ar rived at the Army Ground and Service Forces Redistribution Sta ton here to await reassignment and to spend his honeymoon.
 It. and Mrs. Jones, the former Hazel Pearsall, daughter of MT and Mrs. Thomas Pearsall, of Co- lonial road, WatertoWn, Conn, are staying at the Grove aPrk Inn, one of the resort hotels here leased by the Army for the use of returnees
 A graduate of Holy Cross Col lege and Boston University School of Law, It. Jones practiced law in Waterbury before entering the Army four years ago as an en- listed man. He received his com mission after attending Officer! Candidate School in Australia, anc has served with an anti-aircraf outfit in New Guinea and the Phil ippines. He wears four battle star! and the distinguished unit citation for the Buna campaign.
 The lieutenant's father, William Jones, lives at PIP Circular Ave. Waterbury. His brother, T-Sgt John Jones, is with the Army ir England.
 John J. O'Donnell, who has served as aviation radioman on torpedo bomber for the past eight months, recently arrived at Hawaii for rest according to word received by his parents, MT. and Mrs. James ODon- nell, 9 Laval street. A brother, Ed ward. is with an Army hospital unit in France.
 T-Sgt. Gothard L. Johnson, p, son of MT. and Mrs. Frederick L. John- son, Reynolds Bridge, recently was awarded the second Oak Leaf clus- ter to his Air Medal, according to an announcement from an Eighth Air force bomber station in Eng land. Sgt. Johnson is an engineer and top gunner on B-17 Flying Fortress.
 Thomas J. Butterly, a radio oper- ator now stationed at Camp Pine dale, Calf, has been promoted from the rank of private first class to that of technician 5, it has beer announced. Butterly entered the Army January g, 1943, and is the. son of Mrs. Martha Butterly, 13S Park Terrace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-16

No flags hung from the city hall balconies today marking the de- parture of city draftees for the first time since such induction ceremon- ieS first were held. Black-crepe bunting instead hung from the ball. comics in memory of the late Pres ident Roosevelt as 24 draftees de- parted this morning as represen- tatives of local boards 15-A and 16-B.
 Mayor John s. Monagan ad- dressed the men while service kits and medals were dispensed among them. Groups from the city's other two boards left two weeks ago. The group also constituted the last sent off by the draft boards from their quarters in the city hall, the latter today moving to the new center on the corner of Grove St and Central Ave.
 Those who left today were:
 Board 16-B
 Ralph s. Mastracchio, 110 Fuller St., Albert A. Miklinevich, 147 AL len St., Leonard V. Campoli, 165 River St., Francesca Gambini, 1004 South Main St., Equiziano Gia-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-16
More Draftees Depart
 For Military Service

conbini, l46 Bridge St., Joseph F.. McCarey, 31 Woodtick Rd.. Alfon-' so Cirriello. Jr., Moreland Ave- nue, George E. Candy, 320 Lake, view Ave, Kenneth G. Miles. 25I Douglas Ave, Vincent LaPorta, 46 Colley St., George P. Turner. Jr., 36 Neville St.
 Board 15-A
 Earle w, Lallier, 2 Ash St., John Frederick Anderson, 97 Long Hill Rd., Francis T. Pappaianna, 54 Burton St.. Henry w. Bendell, 72 Lone Oak Ave, Vincent M. Sleeves, 3 Easton Ave, Francis DeLeo, 04 Hamden Ave, Domenic Mancini, 213 Walnut St., Angelo Guarino. 79. Dikeman St., Lloyd R. Wright, l: Harvard St., Carl H. Duren, ll83 N. Main St., Umbert Patrick Ro- sato, 49 Sheffield St., Joseph G. Mo- Donnell, IT Cherry St., George G, Armour, 184 N. Main St.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-16

First Lieut.. James E. Russell of
 the U. S. Army Air Corps has
 been promoted to the rank of
 captain, 1t has been officially an-
 nounced. Capt. Russell. veteran of IS months overseas service, is
 presently stationed with an air force unit in New Haven.
 With The Fifth Army, Italy - Staff Sergeant Albert A. Weidorn, 19, of Waterbury, Connecticut, re- gently was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action.
 He is serving on the Fifth Army front in Italy with the 85th Noun tain Infantry Regiment, 10th Noun taineer' Division.
 When newly-won position was subjected to an extended enemy counterattack which opened with a terrific barrage killing several key men, the defending platoon, in the resulting confusion. started to abon- don their position. Weidorn. then messenger disregarded the hail of fire to rally the me- and organize defense, related the award cita- tion.
 Later he assisted in leading a machine-gun section forward to a vantage point from which they were able to lay down protective fire. His foresight, leadership and cour- ageous efforts proved major factors in repulsing the counterattack.
 His mother, Mrs. Marguerite M Weidorn, lives at 45 Fern street, Wa terbury.
 Pvt. oJseph G. Bouffard, who was seriously wounded in action in Germany March 24, is at an Army hospital in England, according to word received by his wife. Mrs. Sue (Paulella) Bouffard, 70 Wood street. Bouffard, the son of Mrs. Blanche Bouffard, Granite St., suffered wounds on both legs.
 Cpl. Edward J. Sullivan, 29, son of MT. and Mrs. Edward Sulivlan of 25 South View street; was recently promoted to staff sergeant with the Seventh Army in Germany. Sulli- van entered the service February II, 1944, and was a former Bond Bread salesman. He went overseas six months ago.
 Cpl. Frank c. Sidella, military policeman is a member of the POP Military Police company, directing Fifth Army traffic under German artillery fire at vital crossroads and bridges close to the Pc Valley in Italy. His wife Agnes, lives at 315 Chipman street.
 Pvt. John J. Columbus, 16 Cossett street, has graduated as an auto motive mechanic at the AImored school in Fort Knox. Kentucky. He is the son of MT. and Mrs. Jo.in Co., lumbus, 3S Cossett street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-16

She may spend Friday and Sat- urday here. She will be welcomed by Mrs. Helen Brophy, state pres ident.
 Mrs. Miller is native of Shen- andoah, Iowa, where she made her home until 1921 when her widowed mother moved the family to Iowa City that she and other members of the family might have the ad- vantage of higher education.
 Mrs. Miller is a member of Des Moines Auxiliary to Post No. 738 which is the larc est and one of the oldest auxiliaries in the state. She served as its president for two gears, 1881 to 1883. She was pres ident of the Department of Iowa during the year 1934-35 after serv- ing seven years as department sec retary and holding other state of- fees. She has directed Iowa's hoS- pital entertainment program TOT the past eight years.
 In the national organization Mrs. Miller has held the offices of V. F. w. national home fund chairman, assistant conductress, conductress, guard, chaplain two years, junior vice-president and senior vice. president. She has attended every Iowa department encampment and every national encampment since joining the auxiliary in 1880.
 Mrs. Miller, a graduate of the University of Iowa, is member of Kappa Delta sorority, of Theta Sigma Phi, honorary journalism sorority, and of Mortar Board honorary senior womens organiza- tion based on scholarship and out side activities. She served as edi- tor in chief of the Daily 1owan official publication of the Univer- sity of Iowa School of Journalism one of few women to hold this position.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-16

Two Waterbury soldiers, who were taken prisoners in mid-De- cember during the drive for Lux embourg, were liberated on Easter Sunday when the Allied forces took Bad Orb Prison camp in Germany, the War Department has announced.
 They are Pvt. Nelson Kast, son of Mrs. Mae Kast, II Chest nut avenue, and Pvt. Michael A. Zinolli, 22, son of MT. and Mrs. Louis ZinOlli, lS1 East Farm street.
 Pvt. Kast, who arrived over seas in May, 1944, after training with a tank battalion at FOlt Knox, Ky. vase employed at the Oneida Limited Silver Co.,, m Chicago, where his wife, the for mer Dorothy Walsh, of this city now resides. He is a graduate of Crosby high school.
 Going overseas in September, l944, Pvt. ZinOli enteared the army in February of last year. He is graduate of Leavenworth high school, and a former employe of the Waterbury Mfg. Co.
 T-Sgt. John F. Ensminger, 21, re gently returned to this country afte service in the European theatel and is now stationed at the Hond' army airfield in Texas as tech nical instructor in aircraft recog rtiion.
 Sgt. EnSminger wears the ETC ribbon with two bronze stars and tn' Air Medal with two Oak Lea Clusters. Previously to joining tn service, he was student at thu New England Conservatory of Mu sic, Boston. His wife, Mrs. Kath erine H. Ensminger, is with him a Hondo. His parents are MT. ant Mrs. Fred Ensminger. Averyll ave nue, Wolcott.
 Daigle, of 37 E. Liberty street, Wa terbury, Conn. who has been Il Italy the past 13 months, is now en titled to wear two overseas servic bars.
 Daigile is an ambulance driver il 8 veteran B-24 heavy bombardmen squadron of the 18th Air Force il Italy which has been bombing Nag installations in southern Europe fo! the past year.
 A former employe of the Scovil Mfg. O., he was inducted into tht AAF, January 28, 1943 at Fort Dev. ems, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-16
RABBI CERWITZ
 GIVES ADDRESS

Importance of spiritual content ment after victory Is won was stressed by Rabbi s. Gerwitz od Bradley Beach, N. J., in an address on the subject" The Meaning oi Freedom" before the Beth Israel Mems club yesterday morning.
 The speaker pointed out that re- responsibilities of freedom must be recognized and a common brother hood must be developed if freedom is to take on proper meaning.
 Murray Grossman, president Of the Mems club, introduced the speaker. Memorial prayers for Pres ident Roosevelt were offered by Rabbi Glitter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-16
Franz Won Papen Allied Prisoner

London, April 16 - O.P) = The roster of big name Germans in AL lied hands today began reading like a Who's Who of the Imperial Reich and included a mounting array of top-flight Nazis.
 No. one on the roll were Empress Hermine, widow of Kaiser Wilhelm of World War I notoriety; Marshal August Won MacKensen, 95-year- old German army commander in that war; Prince August Wilhelm of Prussia, son of the aKiser; and Dr. Manfred zapp, chief Nazi propa- gandist in the United States from 1886 to 1941.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-16
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

The following have filed mar riage intentions at the Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town Clerks office:
 Albert Leon Kinskye, 22 Cot tage Place and Carolyn Johnson, 30 High street, Shelburne, Mass.
 Giles Dennis Blais, U. s. Navy, 49O South Leonard street, and Ella Marie AbbOndelo, 207 Charles street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-16
STOLE HIS PATENTS

Germany was sold on .he value of the submarine ten years before World War I by Simon Lake. an American. So impressed and grate. full were they that they stole his patents and squeezed him out. Later. he returned to America and began building submarines for the U. s. Navy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-16
Mrs. Hazel Miller
 Of Des Moines To
 Pay Official Visit
Reception Planned By Lieut. Shea Auxiliary in Honor of Distinguished Guest; Mrs. Helen BrOphy, State
 President, to Extend Greetings

Members of the Lieutenant Shea Auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign Wars will host to their national president Mrs Hazel Miller of Des MoneS Iowa. during the coming week end. Plans have been made to hold reception in her honor Mrs Miller will also be escorted to the U s. Veter hospital Newngton and the Soldiers home at Rocky Hill schedule of events will be prepared by local com mittee when details of Mrs Mlers itinerary are made available.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-16

Almost all of the cigaret paper used in America now comes from Brevard, North Carolina, whereas. it was formerly imported from France.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-16
EARTHQUAKE RECORDED

Weston. Mass, April 16.-(UP)- The Kamchatka peninsula, site Of the strategic Siberian port of Vladi- vostok. probably has been shaken by very strong" earthquake, accord ing to tine Rev. Daniel J. Linchan, Weston college scismologist
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-16

Pvt. John J. Columbus. 16 Cossett street, has graduated as an auto motive mechanic at the AImored school in Fort Knox. Kentucky. He is the son of MT. and Mrs. Jo.in Co., lumbus, 38 CoSsett street.