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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-12
Efforts Being Made
 To Avert Execution
Legislators Priests Join in Battle to Save West art-
 ford Youth From Death in China

pastor of St. John the Evangelist church in Hartford, which is the parish of the soldier, Private John V. Brennan, and his aunt.
 According to letter the aunt re- ceived from the soldier, Private Brennan was found guilty by a court-martial for first degree mur- der in the death of 71-year-old woman. The soldier stated he and his buddy had been drinking one night and attempted to ride a water buffalo in Chinese village. Villagers trie dto pull them of and the elderly woman fell and he fell on top of her. the soldier wrote.
 The aunt, who learned of the sol- dier's fate in that letter for the first time, took the message to Father SHelly, who contacted Senator Brien McMahon and Representative Her man P. Kopplemann. Rev. Joseph A Sweeney of New Britain, famed "leper priest, also is aiding the young soldiers relatives.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-12

but they said the move would be made by all papers at the same time The morning newspapers did not attempt to get their editions delivered to dealers.
 However, the limit of five news paper per person in over the coun- ter sales was lifted. Some purchas- CTS, presumably dealers and whole salers. bought as many as 4,00t copies.
 Teen-age boys were doing a land office business in Subways neal newspaper plants. They were buy. ing papers at the stand two- ane three-cent price and reselling then at 10 cents each.
 Louis Waldrnan, union counsel said the men "are very bitter, ant they feel that they have been treat ed unfairly"
 There was no indication that tht strikers planned to return to worl unless their demand for direct ne. gotiation with the publishers wa! met.
 The publishers said they plannet to obey every instruction from thu VILE.
 The VILE announced in Washing. ton yesterday that since it had no heard from the union by noon 1t as stunned that the strikers had decided to disregard its order for a return to work.
 WLB Chairman George w. Taylol said the publishers were now free if they desired, to disregard thost portions of the VILE interim ordel which had extended the closed shop preferential union hiring and tht retroactivity of any wage increases
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-12
ToftUrees Bank Delay

Washington, July 12-(UP)-Sen. Robert A. Taft, R., O., urged the senate today to delay action on, the Breton Woods monetary proposals at least until after the summer re- cess.
 The proposals, already approved by the house, provide for United States participation in a $9, 100, ,O00,- 900 world bank and an $8,800, 900 900 international monetary stabilization fund.
 Taft declared in blistering att tack that they would commit this country ito long range policies which will cost us billions of dol lars.
 T see no reason why we should scatter our assets recklessly throughout the world," he said in a speech prepared for senate deliv- cry.
 Taft termed the bank "a tremen- dous plan, under the guise of in- ternational cooperation, to lend our peoples and our governments money abroad" He called the fund even more unsound."
 Under the proposals, the United States would put up nearly $6,00O,- 000,0 for tc..le fund snc the bark. The senate banking committee, by 14 to 4 vote, has urged senate rat- ification.
 The legislation tentatively is scheduled to come before the senate next Monday, but may be forced to make way, for the United Nations charter.
 Urging postponement of a decision on the proposals, Taft said that neither the new secretary of state, James F. Byrnes, nor the incoming secretary of the treasury, Fred M. Vinson, has had time to consider their sweeping implications"
 "Basically," he said, "the ques- tion is whether we are willing to commit this government to a per- manent policy of government guar anteed foreign investment and widespread foreign loans to for eign governments"
 Taft, argued that the fund and bank will be permanent institutions and should not be established as emergency measures to get the world out of trouble.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-12
EXPERT ANALYSIS
 OF ABSENTEEISM
USES. Also Seeks to Re- duce Labor Turnover
 in State Plants

stabilization of employment and reduction of labor turnover and absenteeism are objectives of the employment counseling service of- fered by the United States Employ ment Service, William J. Fitzgerald State Director of the War Man. power Commission said today.
 When USES counselors help ap- plicants solve their employment problems, either by proper selection of job in accordance with their interests, abilities and potentialitfes, or by directing them to training op- portunities that will better fit them to do good job, we can count on more efficient and satisfied workers and employers, MT. Fitzgerald de- clared.
 Employment problems may be closely associated with other per- sonal adjustment problems and fre- quently successful job adjustment cannot be effected until other per- sonal problems are solved" the WING head pointed out.
 While the employment counselor must recognize the existence of these other problems, the employ ment service will concentrate its ef- forts within the field in which it is best equipped to deal-namely, job adjustment = and will refer the applicant for assistance in solving his other problems to those agencies that are better equipped to deal with them"
 The heart of employment coun- selling, MT. Fitzgerald stated, lies in the process of helping the indi- vidual determinte, after a thorough analysis and discussion of his voca- tional assets, the most suitable oc- cupational choices and the possible occupational outlets that exist for him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-12
EIGHTY CHILDREN ENROLL FOR CAMP

Eighty children yesterday enrolled as campers for the second period of the Junior WAC Camp, sponsored by the Waterbury Girls Club.
 Visiting days have been elimin- ated at the camp, Miss Emily Tick ell, director of the Waterbury Girls Club, has announced, but beginning with this period, parents have been invited to a program which is held at the end of each period. The next program will be July A.
 Though there is a waiting list for campers, parents may obtain in- formation on vacancies by calling the camp or Girls Club, Miss Tic- kel said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-12
Strotemeyer to Take Chino Theoter Duties

Chungking, uly 12-- (UP) It. Gen. George Stratemeyer will ar- rive in Chungking shortly to as- ,ume the post of commander of all American Air Forces in the China kheater, it was announced today.
 It. Gen. Albert c. Wedemeyer, commander of all U. s. Forces in China, wso announced Stratemey- CTS new command said the move was made because of the increase American air power in this theater.
 It. Gen. Claire L. Chennault, who was top air force officer in the China theater' as head of the U. s. l4th Air Force, will retain command of that force.
 From 1943 until June 1 of this year. Stratemeyer was head of the Eastern Air command and concur rently chief of the American Air Forces in India and Burma.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-12
44th Infantry Due
 In us. Next Week

2sth Infantry: Advance units cleared Le Havre today. bulk o1 divisions leaves Camp Pittsburgh in Reims assembly area for Le Havre Monday.
 3Oth Infantry: Advance party reached Le Havre today, remaindef being processed at Camp Oklahoma City.
 35th Infantry: Alerted and tefl- tatively scheduled to arrive in Reims area next wednesday.
 18th Infantry: Still alerted. but date for transport to Reims area remains indefinite.
 Advance parties of 4th 1nfantrys z4th Infantry, 87th Infantry. Fifth Infantry, Second Infantry and 18th ArYnored Divisions have reached the United States.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-12
Casualties
 Upped 1O.743

Washington, July 12-(UP)-Total U. S. combat casualties reached LOAF ,680 today. an increase of 1e,- 743 over a week ago.
 The total included 243, ,043 killed.
 Army casualties compiled here now stand at 915,718 as compared with 131 ,962 for the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.
 Acting Secretary of War Robert P. Patterson disclosed at his news conference that 3,031 Japanese had been killed and PTS captured in the Borneo campaign up to July 2.
 Allied casualties in the same cam- paign were PA killed and wounded and g missing.
 In addition, Australian forces mopping up New Guinea, Bougain- vile and New Britain have counted 1,l75 more Japanese dead and taken 7 more prisoners, bringing the total since Jan. to 10,900 enemy dead and 253 captured in these by passed areas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-12
MIA AUTHORITIES
 STUDYING PLANS

Consideration is being given to the probability of Waterbury re- ceiving an allotment of 200 one family homes by the National Housing Authority although no def mite quota in such numbers has vet been assigned this section.
 A quota of 200 was assigned Hart ford just a few weeks ago.
 Application for such an allot- ment is now in the hands of the MIA representatives for review and decision. Whether the city will re- ceive the full requested quota has not been determined.
 The homes are said to be subject to a sale price not to exceed $7,50O or monthly rental price of not more than $65.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-12
ASSAULT CHARGE
 CASE REASSICNED

Charges of assault and breach of the peace against Paul Rozum, 16, 239 Walnut street extension, were referred to the uvenile court after the case was called before Judge John L. Gaffney in city court this morning.
 Other cases: Charles Ilnicky, 28, 130 Elton street, breach of the peace, nolled: Louis Richardson, Al, A Cottage place, non-support, con- tinued to July 3; Marshal Wilcox, 35, Detroit, non-support, nolled; Louis Scozzafava, 2, 108 Meadow street, assault and breach of the peace, continued to Oct. 12.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-12
Punch-Drunk Mute Jailed

Peabody. Mass, July 12.-(UP)-a A blow sustained in the prize ring may have so affected deaf and dumb Dave Horblit that it caused him to slay his deaf and dumb wife and infant daughter, it was said today.
 Horblit, 26, was held in Salem jail for the Essex county grand jury without bail after a1legedly con- fessing he killed his wife Katharine 22, and 20-month-old daughtef Caroline with claw-hammer whils they slept early yesterday.
 ~ The youthful light-heavyweigha had written a series of notes to his police inquisitors. The slaying eliminated an argument with his wife in sign language, he wrote. He also had become convinced she didn't love him anymore.
 But it was Horblit's brother Sid- ney, Boston taxicab driver, who gave police a clue as to what may have been the real cause of the tragedy.
 Sidney said his brother first be. came interested in the prize ring when he was told by friends that his voice and hearing might be re- stored if he received 8 blow on the face or head.
 Horblit started as an amateur. He trained faithfully He was ag- gressive. He seemed to love punish- ment. It was because of his ag- greSsiveness that he reached the finals of the National Amateur Box ing Tourney in Boston a few years back.
 Opponents always were bothered by the lad who kept coming on even though he was suffering merci- less punishment. Often they would become worried and quit because, Horblit seemed to like to be ths recipient of their hardest punish- ment.
 It was perhaps because he had sustained so many blows his brain was affected, the brother suggested.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-12
Fleet Attack Worries Jops
Continued from Page D


  They have pushed approximately one and a half miles northeast of the airstrip, fighting every inch of the way.
 In third advance, the Aussies moved through heavy minefields to push within half a mile of 200-foot high Mount Batochampar, six miles north of Balikpapan, where Japanese forces were continuing to consolidate.
 Over 20 B-24 Liberators, of the 18th airforce, bombed Japanese bar racks at Bandjermasin, administra- tive center of South Borneo about POO miles southwest of Balikpapan.
 Shipyards Blasted
 They also hit shipyardS at Sa- marinda, an oil port 60 miles to the north.
 Ground action in the Brunie Bay area of North Borneo was confined largely to patrolling but over 50 RAAF P-4O's bombed and strafed the Kudat and Jesselton areas while several B-25's bombed positions west of Beaufort.
 Radio Tokyo, meanwhile, claimed that 1,500 casualties had been 1n- flicted on Allied troops at Balikpa- pan since the start; of the operation. The Japanese also claimed that 20 planes and eight tanks had been knocked out and said the Japanese force at aBlikpapan is holding fast to its positions.
 In the Philippines, American troops of the Sixth Division were reported unofficially to have brok- en through the first line of defense in the Japanese Flanagan pocket, m north central Luzon.
 Radio Tokyo continued to fight the unconfirmed battle of Ternate Island with a broadcast asserting that American troops on the little island, off the western coast of Hal mahera, had been "cornered" in the northern section.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-12

Paris, July 12.-(UP)-Today's re- depioyment timetable of u. s. Army Divisions:
 4th Infantry: Scheduled to reach United States shortly; 18th Regiment due today.
 44th Infantry: On high seas, should arrive early next week.
 S7th Infantry: On high seas, should reach port middle of next week.
 5th Infantry: Final elements cleared Le Havre today.
 2nd Infantry: Last units sched- uled to leave Le Havre late today.
 18th Armored: In Le HAvre stag ing area, scheduled to begin load ing this week end.
 20th Armored: Moving into Le- Havre staging area, should start embarking late next week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-12
Hospital Bulletins

Mrs. Henry Carroll of 50 Chest nut avenue, was reported conva- lescing very favorably today at St Mary's hospital where she recent ly underwent an operation.
 Leonard Lombardi, 13-year old son of Dr. and Mrs. Pasquale F. Lombardi, 46 Prospect street, is in critical condition at Waterbury hospital as the result of a neck fracture suffered while diving at Myrtle Beach, Milford, yesterday afternoon. The boys head struck a rock after the dive, authorities said.
 John Ladisi, 32, 276 Orange street, taker ill yesterday morning while taking a shower at the Boys Club, was reported in fair con- dition at St. Mary's hospital.
 William R. Bradley, 30, who was revived by police and firemen after being overcome hy illumin- ating gas in the kitchen of his home at 75 Hill street, last night, was reported in good condition today at St. Mary's hospital. He was dragged from the gas filled room by Motor Patrolman Mat thew Guarini, and first aid was applied by Deputy Chief Stephen pVoOrof;aII E;rov,&ou n Ta~x.v Grif. fin and John Lawlor, and Pa- trolman Edward Dunn and Ar- tur Chic0ine.
 Simon Panilaits, 68, Davis street, Oakville, who was injured yester- day afternoon when his horse bolt ed throwing him from hay rake, was reported in fair condition at Waterbury hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-12
Full Weather Report

Boston, July B. (UP) New England weather forecast:
 CONNECTICUT. M A s SACHU- SET'TS and RHODE ISLAND - Fair tOnightf not quite as cool ah last night. Friday increasing elOudiness followed by showers and widely scattered afternoon thumdersh0wers and a little war Mer. Lowest for Worcester to- might 5S.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-12

Rev. Bartholomew J. Skelly, for ner Waterburian, is aiding West Hartford woman in attempts to save the life of her soldier-nephew, who has been condemned to die in China, k was revealed today.
 Father Skelly, son of Mrs. Mary Q. Skelly of PAP Willow street and brother of Rev. Lawrence Skelly, chaplain at St. Mary's hospital, is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-12
FUNERALS

The funeral of Thomas O'Reilly, 8 Fuller street, was held this morning at SIS from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, to the Church of the Im- maculate Conception where a sol- emn high Mass of requiem was celebrated at g by Rev. John J. OReilly, c. s. Sp., Tiverton, R. l., a brother of the deceased. Rev. George F. Reilley. was deacon, and Rev. John l.. OReilly, Clarksburg, W. Va, was sub-deacon.
 Rev. Francis J. Fitzgerald, c. s. Sp., Ferndale, South Norwalk, was seated in the sanctuary. Fred Har- mon was organist and soloist. Buri- al was in Calvary cemetery with committal services conducted by Rev. John L. OReilly, assisted by the attending clergy. Bearers were Fred Delpo, Paul Boccardi and William Bynack, representing the Farrel Foundry Aid association, and Michael Daly, Philip Budge and John OKeefe, representing the Farrel Foundry veterans.
 The funeral of Mrs. Carolina (Sciullo) Barone, wife of Vernier Mathew Barone, 32 Woodlawn ter race, took place from the Marion ano funeral home, 95 Willow street, this morning at 8:30 to Our Lady of Lourdes church at 9:30. Rev. Edward J. Farrell was celebrant of the solemn high Mass of re- quiem, assisted by Rev. Alvara San tolini, deacon, and Rev. George Schiavone, sub-deacon.
 Rev. Michael McVerry, St. Lucy's church, was seated in the sanctu- ary. Burial was in Calvary ceme- tery, Father Farrell officiating. Bearers were It. (j.g.) Edward Sciullo. S-Sgt. Charles Sciullo, Pvt Charles Summa, Paul Summa, Jr., Vincent Sciullo, all nephews, and Joseph Puzzo.
 Funeral services for Harry F. McC Cluskey, 5l, 61 Brewster street, who drowned in Hitchcock Lake Tuesday night, will be held Satur- day at il a. m. at Bragdon Funeral Home, Millinocket, Maine, with burial in Millinocket cemetery.
 The funeral Of Miss Mary R. Condon, 135 Hillside avenue. sister of Thomas J. Condon, superintend- ent of schools in Waterury, will be held tomorrow at 8:30 a. m. from the Bergin Funeral Home, 290 East Main street. A solemn high Mass of requiem will be celebrated at St. Margaret's Church at 800.
 Burial will be in the family plot. new St. Joseph's cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and evening.
 Funeral services for Thomas M Bilokon, 2 Hawkins street, also known as Thomas M. Bielak, were held today at 8. m. at the Mul- vile Funeral Home, Rev. Boston | a alrAxy A( GS Tn1.x,o Tx%ienn,1al
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-12
lO6 INDUCTEES GIVEN
 REMEMBRANCE GIFTS

Men who left Waterbury this month for service received 30 Army and 26 Navy kits, it was reported last night at a meeting of the Wa terbury Servicemen's committee in the Waterbury Probate Court room. Frank Orencole, chairman of the committee, announced that the next meeting will be held August 8th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-12
HANDICRAFT CLASS
 TO ATTEND PROGRAM

Assembling at 9:30 a. m. tomor- TOW at the Chase Park house, the girls in the handicraft class will walk to Hamilotn park to attend the Play Day there.
 Prizes will be awarded today at 3 D. m. at the Chase Park play ground to winners in doll contest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-12
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

The following persons have filed marriage intentions at the bureau of vital statistics, town clerks office
 George Sego, 142- Yak street, New Haven, and Louis Costagll- none, GA Piedmont street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-12
MISSING CRAFT SIGHTED

New Bedford, Mass, July 12 - (UP.) - A Coast Guard rescue cutter sped toward the fishing dragger Arnold and it's seven-man crew today after the missing craft was sighted by Coast Guard plane oil Georges Banks yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-12
Bremen Respond To Minor Fires

Bremen this morning extin- guished & minor blaze at the Stone Sandwichc Shop, no East Main street, caused by defective wiring, and a rubbish blaze at PAP Bank street.
 Bremen yesterday afternoon ex- tinguished some burning papers in sn incinerator at 603 North Main street and burning rubbish at 2S6 Bank streek
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-12

Church, officiating. Burial was in old Pine Grove cemetery. Bearers were James Lawlor, William Galla- gher, James Thompson and George Hines. t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-12
lOo WORKERS RETURN

New Bedford, Mass, July l2 -(U. p = Some 400 war workers at the Goodyear Fabric Corporation plant returned to their jobs today pend- ing 8 grievance meeting with the management.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-12

Funeral services for Thomas M. Bilokon, ' Hawkins street, also known as Thomas M. Bielak, were held today at 8. m. at the Mul- vile Funeral Home, Rev. Boston Lackey of St. Johns Episcopal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-12
MASSES

KEEFE-A months mind Mass of requiem will be celebrated Satur1 day morning, at s:00 o'clock, at the Immaculate Conception Church for the repose of the soul of the late Henry M. Keefe.
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Cops PotroI Strike Areo

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-12

ALSO: cocoo t3sc6), coprs
 t309o), PeIm Oil t240o). Tee
 u5po). Coffee t69ol. Sugar t50o). oil t2Hz9o), Tobacco. Spices. Gold. Silver. lron. Cool. Nickel. Mensonese. Copper.
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-16
lAlnlNATIoN WAITREss ANp

Girls school. Bloomfield Hills: room
and board uniforms furnished and
Numbered Call Birmingham ASIA.
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-16
WOUNDED

PVT. HERONIN V. BRUK-
WINSKI, II, France; in service
December. 1943, husband OF
Regina, 1885 Fredro; brother Of
Pvt. Leonard. =.
PVT. JAMES 3. DRESNER, 10,
infantry. Nov. II, France; at
tended University Of Michigan; in
service. September, 1913; overseas
May. 1914, four brothers, Capt.
Morris. II. Jack, DR. Saul, Yeo-
man 1lc Milton; son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Hyman Dresner, 1878 Santa
Rosa
PFC. JOHN p. DUNEYOUNG.
26. infantry. Nov. 2S, Germany;
Eastern graduate; worked for
Wesley Bakery; in service June,
1871: overseas, August. 1912; son
OF Mr.. and Mrs Philip Duveyoung,
1896 Holcomb; brother, Pfc. Theo-
dore. also reported wounded.
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-16
Lest We Forget---Lest We Forget!
Michigan Battle Hero Roll

A Detroit sailor with an lS-year
service record is reported in o.
days biographical as lost ir a
Pacific typhoon, according to word
received by his family. lie was a
crew member of the USS Spence.
The war department telegram
informing the Duveyong family
1895 Holcomb, that their SON.
John, was wounded in Germany
was the second OF its kind TO
arrive at their home. Their other
son had been wounded two months
previously after seeing only y
days overseas duty
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-16
Thur,day February 1915

Northern graduate; worked for
L. s. Rubber, in service, Septem-
Der. 1943; overseas, November
1874; son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Miller Sr.. 4607 Oregon.
PFC. FREDERICK j. MOCK,
19. infantry; Germany; TernStedt
employe; in service, April. 1914,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick j.
Mock, 1889 Homer.
s/sGT. DONALD J. sAMUL-
SKI. %, inf, Nov 13, France; at
tended Northwestern; worked for
Schmleg Industries; in service,
Dec, 1912; overseas, Feb, 1914
son of Mrs. Pauline SamulSki.
1868 Commonwealth; brother Of
Pfc. Althan.
PFC. MELVIN A. STAUB, "a
inf, Nov. %, Germany; attended
Pierce; worked for Packers Out
let; in service, Jan, 1912, over
seas, Aug, 1914. son Of Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Staub, 1S045 ST
Louis.
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-16
NAVY DEAD
NAVY MISSING

sICAN lsT 1T NICK A-Sick A
sr., atner Gladstone.
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-16
BUS TRANSFORMATIONS
MALE HELP WANTEH

Al POWER hamnerman Must Be
capable % hSmmerinf stainless steel.
Apply BTiFr Mfr Co. 1881 Mach Ave.
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-16
AIEX j. MAEZEs, 81

infantry Dec.
a Fran &c I;
Cas- Tech grad
u ate worked
for Ian gle oiS
Gage CO. IN
service, March,
1874 overseas,
October leaves
wife. 4 n n @,
7ll3 Ken d a ]
y e a T b o r n
mother, NJ T 5.
Anna Kershulls,
zoos Twenty
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-16
Adm. Beatty Decorated

WASHINGTON, Feb. IS tINS)
The navy announced that Presi-
dent Roosevelt had awarded the
Navy Cross 10 Rear Adm. Frank
+. Beatty Jr. for heroic action as
commanding officer of the light
cruiser Columbia in the Solomons.
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-16
MISSING
8 scr. JOSEPH III. JoNEs, %,

SGT. JOSEPH II. JONES. D,
BIZ bombardier, Jan. l3, over
Germany. attended Rosary High;
worked for Wesley Tool Co; IN
service two years overseas eight
months: wife JuaHta; children,
Judy. Michael Louisville, Ky;
son Of Mr.. and Mrs Sam {. Jones,
q7s Hudson; brother OF Marine
PVT. William.