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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-18
POLICE CURIOUS
 OVER MERIT PLAN
Boards New Move Starts Speculation; Age Limit
 Is Reduced
(NEA Telephoto)

Comment was varied in police circles this morning over yesterdays new regulation of the police board establishing rules for promotion in the department.
 Some officers looked upon the new regulation as a definite step for ward towards eliminating favoritism and establishing c real merit Sys- tenn for promotion in the deport- ment. Others took the view that there were too many loopholes in the new system for it to have any real meaning.
 Under the new regulations, any member of the regular force who desires promotion may make appli- cation to the board In his own handwriting.
 The applicant must then pass a written examination or eXamina- tions conducted by the police com- missioners, and submit to an inter- view and oral examination.
 The rating for promotion, the in- terVieW and oral examination will count four points, the written test, three, and the mans record in the department, three. The depart mental record will be based upon neatneSs, regularity of attendance, promptneSS, industry attention to regulations. attendance at training sessions, disciplinary action, and performance Of duty.
 The names of applicants will be placed on list in order of ratings and the commissioners will make the promotion from the names of the three highest persons on the list. If more than one promotion Is open, a name will be added.
 Yesterdays board meeting also reduced the age limit for Supernum- erary patrolmen from 40 to 30. This does not apply to supernumerarles between 30 and 40 now on the eligi- ble list or to men in service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-18
Additional
 Society
Demonstration
 Held Today

Miss Margaret Chagnot Of the Connecticut Light & Power Co dem onstrated the preparation of meals without the use of rationed foods this afternoon at the c. l.. x P. Co. auditorium. The demonstration was onc of a series sponsored by the Waterbury Nutrition council,
 MT and Mrs. Almon Scovill, South street, announce the birth of a daughter, Judith Frances, on Dec 2G at Waterbury hospital Mrs. Scoyill is the former Gertrude Cronan.
 Mrs. Stanley Anderson, Prospect street. has returned after spending the weekend with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Joseph AndCus, Windsor Locks.
 Mrs. Clifford McHale of 3 Hend- ricken Place is patient at St. Mary's hospital.
 Angelo Rossi of Spencer avenue is 6 patient at St. Marys hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-18
1T WARNING GIVEN
 sh AGAINST FIRES
|Fife Marshal POinst Out ! Dangerous Travelling
 Conditions

Tgho Fire ARarshal of Waterbury to-day brought to mind the difficulty og travel around the city, and the p0nsible delay in some sections, in caso of fire, of the departments enc wir~a and trucks.
 with the conditions as they con- front us today" warned the Mar anal, i've should be more careful chan ever against fire"
 1 Our advice to the people is to lBl.vey the premises from cellar to nttic each night just before retiring; et won't take long, and 1t might be ialae means of preventing fire. These Eold and wintry nights are . heart- ache to the fighting men of our De- 'partment, fearful as they are re- garding the heay Snow piled up in front of some homes, and the lack of speed and quickness therefore in reaching places in peril. We read of SO many places just now suffer- eng from fire which destroy homes EMnd send people out in ,e cold that we wonder regarding the safety of our own good people, and what would happen should fire attack lkheir place of abode. This fear ex- nsts in the mind of every Fireman attached to Waterburys Dep tment. Our Firemen here in Waterbury are n kind and thoughtful lot, and in advance of anything which might happen they want the people to be extremely careful of the heating unit of their home, and to be on the alert at all times.
 "Waterbury had 8 fire in a small Radio Wednesday, which if it hap psned in hte night season, might have figured as the cause of a seri- bus fire. A short circuit occurred during the absence of the owner, and before discovery, the radio was totally destroyed.
 we know what fire has done, and gan do again"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-18
Pot. Ruth Kontor
 At Fort OgLethorpe

Pvt Ruth Kantor, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Phillip Kantor, Pyth- ian avenue, WatertoWn, iS taking basic training at the Third WAC Training Center, Fort Oglethorpe. Or. On completion Of the Six-week course. she will assigned to An Army medical technician school to study the work of surgical techni- elan. Prior to enlistment. Pvt, Kan- tor was oemployed by the Water bury Tool Division of VickerB. Inc.
 Her sister. Pfc. Ann Kantor is serving with the Signal Corps in New Guinea. She also has 6 broth CT, Sgt. Michael Kantor, in an Air Forces ground crew in the south Pacific.
 Mrs. Luther Tooker will be in charge Of a card party to be held at the Platts Millers Community clubhouse Saturday evening at g o'clock,
 The Naomi Guild Of St. Johns Lutheran church will meet Friday evening at the home Of Mrs. Walter Nagel Yale avenue. Mlddlebury. Members are requested to bring their gifts.
 More than 20 members of the 5S. Peter and Paul senior godality at- tended c card party recently nt the home Of Mary BreSnahaT, Meriden road.
 Installation of officers will be held at a meeting of Pine Rock circle, Lady oFTesters, tomorrow at 0:l5 D. in. at Mechanics hall. Miss Mary P. Franklin, commander, will pre- side.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-18
War Fund Canvass
 To Open March I

Mrs. John V. Lasky of Lawlor street will be chairman of the Red Gross war fund canvass in the Brooklyn and Highland avenue sec- tons. while Mrs. Harry Pritchard Of Highland avenue will serve as co-chairman, 1t was announced to- day. The drive will open March 1, with large committee of workers to canvass the sections.
 Mrs. Lasky has asked members Of her committee to attend the meet ing and tea arranged by the Red Cross chapter for tomorrow at 2:30 ?. m. at the Chapter House at l05 Grove street,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-18
Compensation Agreements

Compensation Commissioner John J. O'Connell today approved the following agreements for weekly payments during disability.
 Melvin Walker of 646 Bank street against American Brass Company, S2003 beginning December 20, frac- ture Of right little toe.
 Matilda Mcintyre Of i75 Bishop street against Lux Clock Manufac- turing Company, $2i0G beginning December 22, injury to right middle fingeT
 Gemgs A. Hubbard of 42 Windsor street agairSt Platt Brothers Com pany 5f Waterbury, $26.26, begin ming Jaruary 10, ftactpre of right thumb.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-18
NEW ADDITION FOR
 VETERANS HOSPITAL

The government Is contemplating the building of an addition to ac- commodate 100-beds at Newingtor General Hospital, Newington, it has been learned. The construction work ls expected to begin shortly.
 The present building, which wal built in 1925, Is no longer adequate to treat the increased number of veterans, who are in need of medi- gal care, 1t was pointed out.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-18
Oddities M 7he Nevs
BY UNITED PRESS

BY UNITED PRESS
 LyndonVille, Vt., Jan, l8-(UP)-- To celebrate his acquittal on a charge of shooting @ deer on the sabbath, Robert K. Pierce has in- vited all the townSfolk to share a venison supper with him Monday night.
 South Londonderry, w., Jan. l8- (UP)-Primary pupils in the village school are becoming accustomed to their new teacher-the eighth sub Stitute to teach them since Thanks giving.
 Bay City. Mich, Jan. IB- tUP- Because she feared her l7-year.0ld son, James, would "grOw up to bO . druslkard," MrS. Constance Ya- nowiak shot him tO death today aS he slept, then slashetl her wrist with a razor blade and telephOned DO. lice to come to the house.
 She was taken tO General hOSpi- tai, where doctors said she probab. ly would recover.
 Police Sergeant Herman Tate said Mrs. YanOwiak told him that her husband, Frank, was drunkard and that she had been tortured by fears that her son would become an alcoholic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-18
Two Jews To Hang For Assassination

Cairo, Jan. i8-(UP)-Eliahu Ha- kim and EIiahu Bet-Ts0uri, young Jews, were sentenced today to be hanged for the aG9agslnation Of Lord Moyne, British resident minls- ter of the middle east.
 The court opened at midday after the judges had deliberated for three hours the evidence submitted in the eight-day trial Of the youths, Five judges, two military, heard the case.
 The sentences will bc c0minuni- cated to the Egyptian government for approval. Defense counsel said an appeal would be made tO thc premier for communication to life Imprisonment,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-18
ALL PUBLIC SKATING
 KINKS IN CONDITION

All public skating rlnks through out the city will be open today, the park department has announced.
 The heavy snowfall Of yesterday has been cleared from ranks at Hamilton park, Fulton park, Wash ingt0n Hill park, and Rolling Mil Park.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-18
BUILDING PERMITS

The following building permits have been issued by the office of Building Inspector John T. Hart ley:
 Louise Faggreda, repairs after fire, property at 17-1O Rose street. $500.
 Luclan SanterO. repairs after fire, property at 312.3l4 Bank street, 1900,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-18
OFFICES CLOSING IN HONOR OF LATE SENATOR

The Waterbury office of the In- Motor Vehicle Branch office and other local divisions of flee and other focal divisions Of state departments will be closed to- morrow morning out of respect for the late U, s. Senator Francis T. Maloney of Meriden. His funeral services will be held in his home town tomorrow morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-18
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

The following marriage IDten- tIOnS have been filed at the Bureau of vital statistics. town clerks office:
 George Storm, U. $. Y. E., g Clinton street. and Regina Han ming. 20 Highland avenue, Wa teTtOWB.
 Jaffre Edmund Robert. U.S.N,R" I65 West Wood avenue, and Marion Beverly ATbagaSt, I62O Herbert aVeBue, Rockford, IIL
 Supplies received by the Irish Red CrosS in Fire from the American Red cEoSS were valued At 125O,O00.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-18
Increasingly Cold Weather Predicted

Boston, Jan. 18.--(UP)--Increas- ingly cold but clear weather was forecast for New England today with temperatures ranging downward to 10 degrees below zero--about 28 degrees below normal for this date.
 The weather bureau said that in some points in Maine, New Hamp- shire and Vermont the temperature would reach 10 degrees below zero tonight while In southern areas of New England the temperature was expected to range from zero to 10 above
 Coldest spot in the region early today was Montpelier, Vt, with 9 below. At Burlington, Vt., it was five below and at Lebanon, N. H., four below. Bostons low was II de- grees with zero in some suburbs.
 Tires from passenger cars in Stor- age in Sweden are being used on trucks, six being necessary to replace PoiIr haaOIor truck tiraC
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-18
NO CONTEST LOOMS
 IN DIVORCE ACTION

one uncontested divorce action, that of Pauline Harrison against George J. Harrison, has been Sched- uled for hearing before Judge Prank P. McEvoy at a short calen- dar session Of superior court to- morrow morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-18

Boston, Jan. 18,--(UPi Though many closed in the first years of the war, virtually all fairs in the United States expect to operate this year, Frank T, KingmAn M DrocktOn, secretary Of the International Asso- ciatIon Of Fairs and Expeditions. said hege today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-18
ROBERTS HOsPTTALUzED

Boston, Jan. 1S.-CUP) KcrneVf Roberts 50-year old author Of his- torical novels, was hospitali2ed nere today as result Of q neck infection
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-18

Angelo Rossi of Spencer avenue is 6 patient at St. Marys hospital.
Evening star., 1945-12-06
MEMS FURNISHINGS

-Basement-Mens Eufnshtn1s LANSBURGHS-Bds
DAILY STORE HOURS-0:3O Am. ,TII PM.
Evening star., 1945-12-06
House Group 10 Meet
Tomorrow 10 Decide
On Strike Curb Bill
ny the Associa ted Press.

~ lne Associated Press.
Strike prevention legislation,
which has caused a deep rift
between the Truman admins
tration and organized labor, be-
gan its precarious journey
through Congress today.
introduced formally in the House
under the name of Chairman Nor
ton, 1t was sped to the Labor Com
mittee, which called a meeting for
tomorrow to decide what to do
about it.
Acting Chairman Ramspeck said
he expected the committee to order
brief public hearings next week and
to approve the bill in substantially
its present form. His goal, Mr..
Ramspeck told reporters, is to have
the bill enacted before Christmas
in compliance with President Tru-
mans request in a special message
to Congress last Monday.
Embodies Full Program.
Mr.. Ramspeck called the 1000
word measure "the administrations
bill and said it embodies every
thing the President asked in an
effort to prevent strikes in major
industries.
The measure would give the Pres
ident authority to set up fact-find-
ing commissions to study the is
sues involved in labor controversies
when the Secretary Of Labor certi-
fies that strike of serious mag
nitude impends and cannot be set
tied voluntarily.
Strikes, work stoppages or lock-
outs would be barred for 80 days.
But the bill specifically provides
that nothing in its provisions shall
require an individual employe to
render labor or service without his
consent. nor 3" make the quitting
of his labor or service by an in
dividual employe an illegal act"
Green Reiterates Opposition.
AS the bill went into the House
machinery. William Green, presi-
dent of the American Federation of
Labor, reiterated his opposition to
the measure. But he disagreed with
a contention'by Philip Murray, CIO
president, that the design of the
proposal is to weaken and ulti-
mately destroy labor union organi-
zations"
Mr. Green told reporters after a
White House conference yesterday
he believed the President was sin
cere in his desire for effective legis-
lation.
But, the AFL head said, he could
not agree with the 30-day cooling
off" period because he feared it
would promote rather than dis
courage labor unrest.
Mr.. Green added that the Presi-
dent told him the legislation was
intended to head off vicious" anti
labor legislation which some mem
bers of Congress have threatened
to sponsor.
Evening star., 1945-12-06

At least one Victory Bond should
be in the name of every member OF
every family.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1945-01-18
IN MEMoRIUM
SPECIAL NOTICES

MICHIGAN HUMANE SOCIETY --Eruer-
gency calls TR $4,000 Aftsr 10 3 m.
bring animals 20 shelter. T40i Rich
u0nd
Evening star., 1945-01-23
Driver Defends Taximen
Before Citizens Meetinq

Washington taxicab drivers, con-
trary to accusations. are not get.
ting away with murder" Raymond
Dilley, local hacker who is conduct.
ing one-man campaign in defense
of his profession, insists.
Cab drivers headaches were de.
scribed by Mr.. Dilley last night be-
fore the Georgetown Citizens Asso-
citation. He had spoken previously
to the Federation of Citizens Asso-
Citations Saturday.
Chief blame for faulty taxicah
service Mr.. Dilley laid to the pres
ent zone system, which he termed
inequitable for both the public ano
the operators The meter system
is the only fair one," he said, since
it bases fares strictly on the dis
tance travelled.
James w. Lauderdale, people,;
counsel, speaking at the meeting
said he is supporting the order ot
the PUG for reduction of rates
by the Potomac Electric Power Co.,
currently under litigation in District
Court.
President John C. Garland pre-
sided.
Evening star., 1945-01-23
Col. Sho1p Awarded
Congressional Medal

For leading his men through
"murderous gunflre" against the
Japanese on Betio Island in the
battle of Tarawa and reinforcing
the thinly- held American line
Marine Col David M. Shoup yes
terday was decorated with the Con-
gressional Medal of Honor by Sec
retary of the Navy Forrestal.
Col. Shoup. whose home is In
Covington, KY, was the 25th marine
to receive the Nations highest
award for valor during the present
war. His wife and two children
Carolyn and Robert, attended the
ceremonies.
The citation read by Mr.. Forrestal
revealed that the colonel, although
seriously wounded by artillery fire
"fearlessly exposed himself to the
terrific artillery, mechine gun and
rifle fire from hostile shore en-
placements and, rallying his hest
tant troops by his own inspiring
heroism, CALAMITY led them across
the fringing reefs to charge the
heavily fortified island and rein.
force our hard-pressed, thinly -helc
lines.
"Col. Shoup was largely respon.
sible for the final, decisive defeat
of the enemy, and his indomitiblt
spirit reflects great credit upon the
United States naval service"
Evening star., 1945-01-23
kesseIring's S Army
Put al q Divisions
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
ROME, Jan. 23.-Field Marshal
Albert Kesselring's German Army
in Italy was reported today to have
risen to % divisions, its greatest
strength since last spring.
Patrols of the Allied 5th and 9th
Armies were active along the entire
front in bitterly cold weather, prob
ing enemy positions.
fThis dispatch, passed through
censorship, did not bring out
where Kesselring had obtained
additional men for the front, but
it is possible they were trans
ferred from garrison duty in
Northern Italy. The German
force previously was reported to
total Is divisions) ....
The Allied patrols engaged in sew.
eral battles, particularly in the
snowbound mountains southeast o
Bologna.
American troops stabbing north
ward near Highway 64 occupied ;
ridge a half mile north Of Coli
Termine just east of the highwa.
and Is miles from Bologna. ~
At the same time, the enemy seni
a strong raiding party southwark
along the Serchio Valley, on the AL.
lied left flank, and it paused 1.o0t
yards southwest of Gallicano before
being beaten back.
Evening star., 1945-01-23
|Yanks on West Front
Suffer for Lack Of
Clothes, CamoufIage
BY E. D. BALL,

Associated Fre6s war CORRESPONDENT.
WITH THE UNITED STATES LIST
ARMY, Jan. 81 Delayed The
United States Army, supposed to be
the best dressed and the best equip
ped in the world, has taken q back
seat on both counts along the west
ern front.
1t is still the worlds fightingest
army, but an official tumble some
where along the line has denied 1t
necessities for a rigorous campaign
in the snow and ice from Arnheim
to the Belfort Gap.
The troops themselves by high
wide and handsome improvising are
keeping warm and camouflaged
But the effect in some cases has
been a tatterdemalion getup-re-
calling Washington's army at Valley
Forge.
| Lack of white without
which you make perfect target
was made up for in various way,
with results wondrous to behold
Some units. such as the 1st Infantr,
l Division, were lucky enough to cap.
ture sufficient quantity of Osna.
burg cloth to outfit an entire divi.
sion. The material, the same a!
used in cotton pickers' bags, is fash
ioned into parkas and pants by th'
soldiers and their girl friends a
sparetime sewing bees.
Other outfits not so lucky hav'
had to manage with what the,
could scrounge from civilians, VIII,
In some cases have contributes
table linen, sheets and old clothes
Bath towels make good helme
coverings.
From one foxhole I saw protrud
ing a helmet covered with paisle,
crepe de chine made out of dis
carded chemise. Another soldie
had his helmet covered with /,
frayed diaper.
Evening star., 1945-01-23
Episcopal Leaders
Nap Initial Plans for
5Oth Anniversary

The 50th anniversary of the Epis.
copal Diocese of Washington will be
commemorated at elaborate services
December 2 at the Washington
Cathedral, under preliminary plans
made today at meeting of church
leaders at the Diocesan House.
Called by the Right Rev. Angu,
Dun, Bishop of Washington, a spe-
cial committee of clergymen anc
laymen discussed the anniversary
and began preparing a report witt
recommendations to be presented al
the next diocesan convention some
time in May. Recommendations will
be made by the committee, and tn.
convention, cooperating with cathe.
dral authorities, will complete
arrangements.
The Rev. Enoch M. Thompson
rector of the Church of the Nativity
and Resurrection, was elected chair.
man of the Anniversary Committee
Ogle Ridout Singleton, attorney, who
Is secretary of the diocesan conven.
ton, was elected committee secre.
tary.
Other members of the committee
are the Rev. F. Ernest Warren of st
Patrick's Chapel, st. Adams Parish;
the Rev. Richard H. Wilmer, rector
of st. Johns, Mount Rainier; the
Rev. DR.. Franklin j. Bohanan, pres.
ident of the Standing Committee O,
the Diocese; the Rev. Robert L
Lewis, rector of Holy Trinity Church
Prince Georges County, and these
laymen: Henry p. Blair, st. Mark.
Church; Spencer Gordon of Christ
Church, Georgetown; Mrs. May L
Dayton of the Chapel of the Gooe
shepherd. and Richard E. Stands Of
Epiphany Church.
The Washington Diocese include,
the District of Columbia and foul
counties in Maryland, Montgomery
Prince Georges, Charles and ST
Marys. Episcopal churches in thi,
area now have more than 30,00(
communicants.
Evening star., 1945-01-23
Subasie Is Expected
To Ignore Peters 5
Order 0usting Him
By the Associated Press.


LONDON, Jan. %. An au-
thoritative source said today that
DR.. Ivan Subasic, with British
approval. would ignore the re-
quest of King Peter of Yugo-
slavia that he resign as Premier
of the Yugoslav government in
exile, and would proceed with
Marshal Tito in establishment OF
Ia federal democratic regime in
his country.
Meanwhile, King Peter, in an at
tempt to avoid appointment of q
regency, has handed the task OF
forming new royal government to
Milan Groll, Serbian anti-Tito leader
and former Foreign Minister.
DR.. Subasic summoned his cabinet
to consider steps to be taken in view
of last nights royal pronouncement
ousting the cabinet.
Indicative of the Subasic govern
ments stand was the absence OF
pictures of King Peter which until
this morning had appeared on the
desks and walls of the Office of the
Premier and his ministers.
One high-ranking Yugoslav off,
cial described King Peters move as
a coup d'etat which backfired."
DR.. Subasic met with his dismissed
cabinet for more than three hours
and Yugoslav quarters expressed be-
lief that a fusion government with
Tito as Premier and Subasic Al
Foreign Minister might be an.
nounced within the next 10 days.
A communique issued by the
YugoSlav chancellery last night
without prior notice to the British
government declared the young
monarch had lost confidence il
DR.. Subasic, without which collabo.
ration in any serious matter is ou
of the question"