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 Tt is not any petty question of personalities. It is question of fundamental policy, question of the path America will follow in the future
 Wallace said that If the REC and its subsidiaries remain in the department he would utilize all it's powers for the time being toward speeding up victory in the war
 He left no doubt that he would accept the commerce job, however, even though congress should remove from It's control the REC and all its lending authorities.
 Whether the REC and it's sub sidiaries are included in the De- partment of Commerce or not" he said, T will concentrate all of my efforts and the efforts of the de- partment under me to the winning Of the war.
 q want to make it clear that If 1t Is decided that the REC should not remain with the commerce department l will carry on the job of Secretary of Commerce until the war ends.
 Wallace recalled that in his an- nual message to congress on Jan 6, President Roosevelt outlined an economic bill of rights which ln- cluded
 l. The right to a useful and rem unerative job,
 2. The right to earn enough to provide food, clothing and recrea- | ton.
 8. The right of every farmer to raise and sell his products at a return which will give him and his family decent living.
 4. The right of every business man, large and small, to trade in an atmosphere of freedom from un- fair competition and domination by monopolies at home or abroad.
 5. The right of every family to a decent home
 6. The right to adequate medical care and the opportunity to achieve and enjoy good health
 2. The right to adequate protec- ton from the economic fears of old age, sickness, accident and unem- ployment.
 8. The right to good education,
 Wallace was greeted by spectators at the hearing with. tremendous ovation He admitted at the out set that he was disturbed by the move to strip the commerce depart ment of it's lending powers.
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OBITUARY

KOMITO-Pasquale Romito, 85, died this morning at his home, l24 Division street, following finger ing illness. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Antoinette (Ginnamore) Romito, and one son. Cosmo, both of this city.
 A native of Italy. he came to America 40 years ago, residing in Boston, Mass, Rockland, Me, and in this city for the past 20 years. He was employed as crane opera tor at Chase Metal Works up to the time of his illness. He was a mem Der Of the Figli Di Abruzzi society.
 The funeral Will be held Saturday morning from the Maiorano Funeral Home, 95 Willow street, at g o'clock to St. Lucy's church, wE "e q solemn high Mass will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot in Calvary cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home today from7 to 10 D. m. and tomorrow from to 10 D. m.
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erected by the enemy are crumbling under the onslaught"
 The German DNB news agency said units of Marshal Konstant!n K. Rokossovsky's Second White Rus sian Army sealed the Prussian trap with an advance to the Frisches Half, a Baltic lagoon between El- ping and the provincial capital of KonIgsberg. The thrust cut the last rail and highway lines linking the Germans In East Prussia with their homeland.
 First word that the Oder had been preached also came from the DINE, which reported that tank groups of Marshal Ivan s. Konev's First Ukrainian Army forced the river at Steinau, 34 miles northwest of Bres- lau.
 DNB claimed the Russian van- guards were surrounded and anni- hilated", but its reference to Soviet tank groups" west of the Oder in- dicated the crossing had been made in considerable force.
 Simultaneously, Moscow dispatch es said the left wing of Marshal Gregory K. Zhukovs First White Russian Army had drawn abreast of Konev's troops inside Silesia at a point between beleaguered Poznan and Steinau.
 Scores of other crossing points along the Oder from Steinau down past Breslau almost 10 the Czecho- slovak border were under attack as Koney sent his armored divisions forward for the pay-of battle for German Silesia and the southeast ern invasion road 10 Berlin.
 Breslau itself, the biggest indus trial center in eastern Germany was reported under direct assault by Red Army forces that late yester- day had driven within four miles southeast of the city.
 There WaS no late word from the central front however, on the course of the battle for the Polish Fortress of Pozan, 136 miles east of Bealin, which Moscow dispatches said had been under attack for the past "A hours.
 The spotlight of he Rcd Army offensive for the moment centered
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Circle, widow of William J. Freethy, will be held tomorrow at 3 D. m. at St. Johns Episcopal church. Burial will be in Pine Grove ceme- tery, Ansonia, at the convenience of the family. Friends may call at the Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central avenue, today from 3 to and to g D. m.
 The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth (Pilling) Gault. 249 Columbia boule- yard. widow of Nathaniel Gault, were held this morning at II at All Souls church, Rev. Thomas L, Sinclair officiating Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Willow Brook cemetery. Westport.
 The fupera' of Mrs. Emma Creighton Montambault. 52 Ball Farm road, Oakville. widow of Ovide Montambault, will be held tomorrow at 2 D. m. at the Alder son Funeral Home, 70 Central ave- nue, Rev. Oscar Locke offlciating Friends may call at the funeral home today from to 5 and 2 to D. m.
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the year.
 Drop your dimes in one or many of the thousands of MARCH OF DI M E s cups and receptacles throughout the city. If you wish to m ake contributions over such amounts direct tn l to Dr. E. J. Godfrey, president of the Water bury Chapter for Infantile Paraly- sis, care of the Elton headquarters.
 Factory groups and all others are being urged to start funds for the campaign known as loans Fund For Her Thousands Comrades. In- formation relative to this latter plan may be had by contacting Atty Francis Mcdonald, chairman of the drive or this writer, care of The Wa tcrbury Democrat.
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Intense Cold
 This Evening
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 An edge of the cold front over Tapped Western New York and Eastern Pennsylvania. West Vir- gina expected sharp cold and high winds tonight and tomorrow as the chill wave moved south and east toward Virginia.
 Airlines cancelled some flights in the cold zone. and New York Gen. tral trains ran an hour late through Central New York. Busses moved 30 or more minutes late on east-west schedules.
 Three Deaths
 Boston, January 25. - tUP) - At least three more days Of bitter cold with high winds and sub-zero tem- peratures were predicted for New England by the weather Bureau to- day as three deaths already were attributed to the icy weather.
 Frigid blasts from out of the northwest. which reached hurri- cane force of 79 miles per hour around Block Island, R. l.. &C., centuated the cold wave which overspread the entire northeast last night. Todays winds will aver age 20 to 30 miles an hour, the Bureau said.
 Though Boston's overnight min- imum was 8. two degrees warmer than the record low for this date established In 1885, other official readings in New England ranged all the way down to IT at Pittsheld.
 Montpelier Vt, reported --l6, Millionocket, Me, --12. Burlington, Vt., 10, Portland. Me, g, and WcStfeld, Mass. 8.
 The Weather Bureau said to- nights low in Boston would be about zero. with 10 in the interior suburbs and 10 10 20 in Maine. Vermont and New Hampshire. While there will be some modera- tion of the extreme cold tomorrow "seaSonable weather probably won't prevail until Sunday" the Weather Bureau said.
 Three persons lost their lives dur ing the cold and snow. They were Mrs. Virginia Botelho. AT, of Cam bridge; William K. Bowers. AZ, oi Newton and Louis Hurwitz. 54, of Mattapan.
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responsibility for the settlement of this war and the maintenance of peace.'
 3. Conclusion of treaties at once with major Allies to demilitarize Germany and Japan and keep them so-the suggestion first advanced by Sen Arthur H. Vandenberg, P, Mich.
 4. Affirmative participation in "au decisions" affecting establishment of law and order in liberated and en- emy countries.
 The Senators statement was re- leased by the White House late yes- terday. It was signed by Sens. J, w. r'ulbright, D., Ark, Frank P. Briggs, D.; Mo, Homer E. Capehart, R., Ind, Forrest c. Donnel, R., Mo, Bourke N Hickenlooper, R., Ia,, Clyde R. Hoey D., N. C.. Olin D. Johnston. D., s. C.. Warren Magnu- son. D., Wash, Brien McMahon D., Conn, Hugh B. Mitchell, D., Wash, Wayne Morse, R., Ore, John Moses, D, N. D., Francis J. Meyers, D., Pa, Leverett Saltonstall, R., Mass, H Alexander Smith, R., N. J., and Glen H Taylor, D., Ida
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FUNERALS


 The funeral of Anthony Kuch- auskas 3e, son of former Water bury undertaken, the late Charles Kuchauskas. was held Tn Baltimore this morning.
 The funeral of Mrs. Mary Agnes DeGroh, wife of Byron DeGroff, will be held tomorrow at 9:30 a. m. from the Mullins Funeral Home, 28l Bar nun avenue. Bridgeport. to St. Charles church at 10. Burial will be in St. Michaers cemetery, Bridgeport.
 Funeral services for pr. Arthur Luscomb. practicing physician in Waterbury since 1886, was held to- day at 2 D. m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, 70 Central avenue. Rev. David P. Gaines. pastor of the First Baptist church, officiating. Burial will be in Riverside cemetery
 The funeral of Isadore BalnIs, 25 North Leonard street, was held this morning from the Deliniks funeral home, r Congress avenue, at 8:45 to St. Josepn's church where q solemn high Mass was celebrated at 9 o'clock. Rev. Joseph Valan- tiejus was the celebrant, with Rev. Joseph Kochunas, Union City, and Rev. Anthony Bruzas, M. S.. of Hartford, assisting on the side all tars. Music was under the direc- ton of the church organiSt Prof. Alexander Aleksis.
 Burial was in the family plot in Calvary cemetery. Father Valan- tiejus ofiiciated at the commlttal services.
 Pallbearers were George Misulnas Napoleon Janusis, Frank Radauskas, John Wiggins, William Bonn, and Frank Bauser
 The funeral of Philippe Odilon Massicotte of 19 Earl street will be held tomorrow at 8:l5 from the Belleville funeral home 66 East Clay street to St. Anne's church where a solemn high Mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9:00 Burial will be in Calvary ceme- tcry. Friends may call at the fu- neral home today from ? to 10 p ln
 Funeral services for Mrs. Lily BoWden Freethy, 79, of 73 Fern
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Full Weather Report

Boston, Jan. 25 - uP) = New England weather forecasts
 CON ECTICUT and N Fl q D F. ISLAND - Fair weather tonight and tomorrow. Continued very cold tonight. lowest temperature : to l5 below. Temperatures mOdrrntInE slowly tomorrow. Diminishing winds tonight.
 NASSAGHI SETTS -F r to- night continued very cold. lowest temperatures ranging from 70 below zero in the BerkshireS to $ below near the coast. TOmOr- row fair with slowly mOderntInE temperatures. Diminishing winds tonight.
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achieve the principles for which we have fought.
 And we shall not hesitate to use our influence-and to use 1t now to secure so far as is humanity pos sible the fulfillment of the principles of tte Atlantic charter" he said.
 The pledge of the freshmen sena tors translated that statement into specific proposals by suggesting:
 l. Formation of a world security organization "at the earliest pos Sible moment
 /. Assurance that the U. s, intends to share in the direction of and
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E. U. EXPANDING

Boston, Jan. 25.-tUP)-A mil lion dollar Gothic building to house Boston University's College of Lib- eral Arts will be built on the schools Charles river campus as soon as government restrictions are lifted, President Daniel L. Marsh disclosed today.
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Automobile tires sell for as high as $70O each in MeXico's black mar ket.
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DIED

HOMITO -- In this city, Jan. 25th, 1945, Pasquale Romito, of 124 Division St.
 Funeral Saturday morning, at 500 o'clock, from MaiOrano Funeral Home, 3J Willow Street. to St. Lucy's Church at 9 o'clock. Burial in Calvary cemetery.
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MASS

MCCORMACK First anniversary Mass of requiem will be celebrat- ed Saturday morning, Jan. 27th. at 7:30 o'clock. at the Sacred Heart Church, for the repose Of the soul of the late Joseph Me- COrmack.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-07
BY ROSETTE HARGROVE NEA Staff COrreSpOudent

Paris, Dec. Many a G. I. re- turning from the ETO might like 70 buy a bottle of French cognac, champagne or vintage wine for Christmas.
 He will find that all three which were pretty easy to come by in his progress through France are practically unobtainable in most sections of the United States.
 Ten thousand cases of cognac were shipped to America last July. This is drop in the bucket compared to the 100000 cases which the U. s. used to purchase each year before the war.
 French wine growers have large reserves of vintage cognacs, champagnes and fine wines ready for export. So long as the dollar rate of exchange remains at it's present level, however, they pre- fer to bide their time until de- valuation takes place.
 Exporters also must obtain of- ficial authority for shipment. There is great uncertainty about shipping facilities and prices.
 Just as soon as these and allied problems are ironed ousy France can resume her exports on pre- war scale. Things are already better than they were six months ago. Shortages of bottles, casks and packing cases gradually are easing Interior transport is im- proving.
 Few Frenchmen of moderate means can afford to drink wine with their meals today. Although the price of ordinary wine is con- trolled and the official ration is
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announces the following committee for the collection of canned goods in Prospect: Chairlady, Mrs. Fred erick Jones; assistants: Mrs. Daniel Connors, Mrs. Harry Coughlin, MrA James Doyle, Mrs. William Driscoll, Mrs. Frances Duigan, Mrs. Robert Gray, Mrs. William Hogan, Mrs. Joseph Membrino, Mrs. Edward Morin. Mrs. Edward Poudim, Mrs. Ray c. Purdy, Mrs. Harold Steiler, Mrs. Thomas Sullivan, Mrs. Clayton Walters, Mrs. Annie Beauregard, Mrs. B. Byrnes, Mrs. A. F. Caring ton.
 The homes of the above-mention- ed will serve as temporary depots for the people in their neiyhbor- hood. On December 18th and 14th Mrs. Judd Minor. Mrs. John Blake, and Miss Susan Coechioia. with the aid of the altar boys, will transport the collected foodst1ffs from these homes to the church hall, where, with the aid of the entire commit tee, Thomas Sullivan, James Doyle, William Hubbard, and Francis x. Duigan will sort, pack, address them for shipment.
 The Grounds Committee will sponsor another evenings enter tainment tonight at o'clock. The proceeds from these entertainments will be used to purchase a com- bination snow blow and grass cutter.
 Saturday, the Feast of the Im- maculate Conception, is Holy Day. Masses will be at ' and o'clock.
 Sunday masses are g and 10:3O, with Sunday school after the nine o'clock mass.
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Women s ,SClubSTO Help Collection

The Connecticut State Fedora ton of Women's Clubs will join clubs all over the country in the Victory Collection of Canned foods. Hunger and starvation threaten the people of liberated countries" General Eisenhower says, Food is necessary all over Europe and must be sent to pre- serve the peace" This is women's S opportunity to do something direct to help a crying need and do bit toward building the peace.
 The time for collection is De- cember 15 to January l. We are suggesting that each family con- tribute two tin cans and as much more as you wish. Give your do- nation to your club. or if not a club member but wish to donate, give to the Women's Club in your vicinity.
 This project is being conducted in cooperation with the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration by Community Canning Program for Overseas Re- lief.
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MargaretBogart
 Party Hostess

Miss Margaret Bogart, South street, was hostess at a miscellan- eous shower and buffet supper hon. bring Miss Bettye Ann Cunningham, Buckingham street, whose marriage to John J. Fitzgerald, MM2/c, U. s. N. R., Hartford, formerly of Water bury will take place Wednesday. Guests included:
 Mrs. Joseph Farrell, Mrs. Arthur Oemcke, Naugatuck; Mrs. Francis Donnelly, Oakville; Mrs. Francis Smith, Mrs. Joseph Kennedy, New Haven; Mrs Francis McGrath, Mrs. John McMahon, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Mrs. Robert Stokes, Mrs. William Gumpper, Port Chester, N Y; Mrs. John Engratt, Mrs. William Scully, Mrs. William Cunningham, Mrs. Anna Gould, Miss Anita Behan, It. E m m a Galgano, Birmingham, Mass; Miss Angela Cappola, Derby; Misses Felicia Daddona, Dorothy Danaher, Elizabeth Flick, Shelton; Jane Foy, Naugatuck; Anne Dan aher, Rosemary Johnston, Mary O'Connor. Margaret Sheehy, Mary Olson, Catherine. Petrillo, Mary Trevelin, Derby; Jeanne Tutolo, Mary Bogort and Mrs John Bogort.
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ProspectSet Put Drive Over op
Si. AnthOny's Church Seeks Canned Goods For People Overseas

Prospect, December ' Mrs. Frederick Jones is chairlady of St. Arthony's Church Committee which will participate in the na- tional campaign to collect quanti- ties of canned goods for war devastated countries. The campaign is sponsored by the War Relief Ser vices National Catholic Welfare Conference. which in nine cam paigns during the past two years has collected, through the help of Catholic parishes in the United tates, total of 43077 900 pounds of clothing and foodStuffs with an approximate value of $35,000, 00G The national goal of this campaign is the collection of 20,000,000 cans Of food. The food collected will be shipped immediately to Europe and the Far East.
 Reports from field directors of War Relief Services NCWC state that daily food rations and their calory content per person are so low that immediate aid is impera- tive if people are to be saved from starvation this winter. Especially tragic is the lot of children. In some European countries child deaths in 1914 rose to more than 500 per cent of pre-war levels. With conditions worse, the rate is bound to go even higher. Tubercu- iosis has increased markedly, as have many diseases of malnutrition.
 The food collected will be dis tributed to all the needy, regard less of race, creed, or color. And here at home, the appeal is made to all, irrespective of race, creed, or color, to contribute generously. Sought in the campaign will be ALL KINDS of canned goods. For children the following are especially desirable: canned milk, powdered milk, milk for1nulae, chocolate milk strained fruits and vegetables.
 The campaign will continue from the 9th to the 18th of this month. Money donations to purchase added quantities of canned goods will be most welcome. Make checks pay able to St. Anthony's Church Corp.
 Rev. John F. McTeague, Pastor,
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SiSterhOOd Name
 DriUe Chairman

At a meeting held Tuesday even- ing the Beth Fl Sisterhood named Mrs. Yale Matzkin, chairman of the United Clothing Drive for the dis possessed Jews in Europe, the con- tributions now being accepted at Beth Fl Synagogue.
 The drive is sponsored by the Beth Fl Sisterhood under the auspices of the American Jewish Congress, Women's branch. The in- vocation was read by Mrs. Robert Meyers. The Chanukah candles were lighted and the blessings recited by Mrs. William P. Greenfield. Mrs. Archie Mintz read a short poem, ex- planning the spirit of the holiday. The latest developments in Europe and Palestine were briefly outlined by Mrs. Morris Stein. Mrs. Nicholas Grossman prepared and read items explaining in brief the Springfield Plan of Education.
 A social hour followed the meet ing and in honor of the holiday the traditional Latkes were served, pre- pared by Mrs. Hannah Wertheimer and Mrs. Sarah ISaacS. |.
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Ecu French Vintages Coming To Your Christmas Tables

cne bottle per person per week, it is not only difficult to get but expensive. A bottle of win or dinaire" which used to sell at re- tail for less than five francs GIG cents at the present rate of ex- change) now costs 20 francs Or more.
 WINE IS SCARCE
 Cheaper wines are scarce. Many vineyards were untended during the war due to lack of labor, fertiliz- CTS. and chemicals. The pre-war policy of reducing acreage during several years of giut has increased the shortage.
 The disappearance of the Frenchman's "aperitifs', which resulted in a run on wines, also is responsible ln part for the present shortage. Wine growers had hoped for bumper crop this year, but severe frostS in the late spring wrought havoc in the vine yards. The 1946 crop is excellent in quality but distinctly short in quantity.
 It is equally difficult to buy high-class wines in France today, even at black market prices. In view of the uncertainty of the financial situation, many we'll heeled Frenchmen would like to invest their money in this mer- chandise. Producers are withhold ing supplies, however, for they realize this would deplete avail able stocks.
 The champagne trade, on the other hand, is well organized and can control prices around 200 francs bottle. Even so, it prac- tically is impossible to find in the
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Social Notes

The Waterbury Hebrew Ladies' Aid Association are planning Get Acquainted" social, to be held Mon- day evening, Dec. 10th, at 8:15 at the Hebrew Institute. A very spe- cial and an entertaining program is arranged by the committee. A social hour with refreshments will fol- low the regular meeting
 The Waterbury Chapter, College of St. Elizabeth Alumnae will hold a supper meeting Monday night at Diorio'S Restaurant. Miss Margaret Kilmartin, chairman, will preside.
 MT. and Mrs. Norman Slater, Prospect street announces the birth of daughter Susan Carol, born at Waterbury hospital, Dec. 2.
 Dr. Frederick Ovens, Highland avenue is recuperating at his home after spending three weeks as a pa- tient in the Waterbury hospital. Mrs. J. w. Beecher, Newton Ter race, president of the Connecticut Federation of Music Clubs, address sed the Juvenile St. Ambrose Club at their Christmas party today at the First Methodist Church, New Haven.
 MT. and Mrs. William J. Roach, Giles street, announce the birth of their second daughter, Eileen, born at St. Mary's hospital Nov. 27. Mrs. Roach is the former Louise Brincke.
 Dr. and Mrs Sidney w. JenneS, Pennington avenue, left today for Chicago, where they will register at the Palmer House. pr. Jennes will attend the convention of the Ameri- can Academy of Allergy.
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LocalOHicersAt
 Board Meeting

Among those from this city who attended the State Board Meeting of the Connecticut Federation of Music Clubs at the Y. W. c, A. in New Haven yesterday were Miss Doris Howe, chairman of past presidents of the State Federation; Mrs. Lucien Derouin, 2nd, vice. president. and chairman of the ways and means committee; and Mrs. J.. w. Beecher, state president, who presided. .+ s.
 Mrs. Beecher and party attended a recital last night by Miss Ruth Ferry, 1st, vice-president of the Federation at the home of MT. and Mrs. Charles William Syse, Loomis Place, New Haven.
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Christmas Jump Date Is Dec. 27

The annual Christmas Jump of the Pilgrim Fellowship of the Sec ond Congregational Church sched- uled December 14 has been post poned until December 27.
 Rev. B. Kenneth Anthony, pastor of the First Congregational church, will address the Fellowship on Foreign Missions in China" Sun day afternoon at 400.
 Christmas baskets for needy families will be packed by the Eel lowShip December g.