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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-13
Preliminary Plans
 Outlined For City's
 Active Participation
Mutual Benefits s-NOn=PrOfit Corporation Form- ed-NO Remuneration For Trustees

Steps toward the placing into op- eration of Waterbury's new Hos pital Service Plan" were taken at a luncheon meeting of members of the board of trustees at the Waterbury Club today. St. Mary's and Water bury hospitals will cooperate in op- erating the plan, which has been extremely successful in many other cities.
 Plan Popular
 Under the plan, popularly known as the Two and Half Gents a Day Plan for Hospital Care, those who join will, on payment of low fees, be entitled to three weeks hospital care each year. The care includes all regular hospital services.
 The board of trustees is composed of four members named by each of the two hospitals, and the president of the Waterbury Medical associa- tion.
 St. Mary's hospital will be repre- sented on the board by Rev. Dr. Eugene P. Cryne, pastor of St. Patrick's church and director of the Waterbury office of the Diocesan Bureau of Social Service; E. Vincent Maloney, publisher of the Water bury Democrat: Commissioner Mi- chael Noonan of the Waterbury Far rel Foundry and Machine Company; and John G. Gilmartin, prominent local educator.
 Waterbury hospital will be repre- sented on the board by Elton s. Way land, of the American Brass Com pany; Charles Hart of the Chase Brass and Copper Company; Edwc
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-13

clerk. and was seconded by John J. Bergin, former president of the club and campaign manager for MT. Rowland, the controllers choice for aide in the controllers office.
 George E. Mitchell defeated Max Kiessling, Jr., for the presidency and Louis A. Ciraldi defeated Ralph DiRienzo for the first vice-presi- dnecy. Mr. Bergin, Edward Cohen and Milton Burrall declined nomin- ations for offices, indicating that the first two, at least, have ex- pectancy of holding city office if and when the matter of the con- trollers right to hire his personnel is adjudicated by the supreme court.
 Other officers elected are: Secre- tary, Stanley Lucas; recording sec retary, Benjamin Robin; financial secretary. Maurice Griffin; treasur- CT, Harold c. Boyce.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-13
Trustees Discuss Proposed Hospital Service Plan''
Grand Ola P Payoff
Republicans of State Involved in Grand Jury Probe of Land Deals-Fair6eld County's "Dona- ton" to Local Smear Campaign" Under Scrutiny -$1S3,OOO Paid for Land Assessed at $13,61O

] Steered clear of political controversy. It was learned today, however, that proberS have discovered that the soliciting of funds was supervised by highway department officials, and that acknowledgment of con- tributions to the national Repub- lican campaign fund were mailed from the state highway department office.
 Information concerning this and other data will be filed along with the many other charges being pre- | ferred against the Macdonald re- gime in the highway department.
 The extraordinary grand jury which will be convened to make a thorough investigation into the af- fairs of the state highway depart ment will come into possession of secret affidavits relating to alleged fraudulent practices in the state highway departments bureau of road Identification and may, in that connection, bring before it a prom inent Fairfield county Republican leader who is reported to have col lected commissions on trees sold the highway department by a nurs- cry.
 Besides digging deep into the Mer- ritt parkway land transactions the grand jury will, no doubt, be asked to investigate whether any crimin- ality occurred or whether the state of Connecticut lost any money when the state highway department declined to claim 15 per cent of a federal grant for parkway bridges because high officials of the depart ment had allegedly violated the fed eral corrupt practices act relating to the collection of campaign funds on work financed by the P. W. A.
 The investigation, it was learned today, will extend so far in it's rami- fications that even the Portland Middletown bridge over the Connec- ticut river will be consideration.
 Among the many items of land deals whereby firms and individuals are involved in sale of property for sums often many times assessed val nations, are the following:
 the land deals made by the State $ of land for the construction of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-13
DIPHTHERIA RAGE
 SPREADS RAPIDLY
Visiting Nurses R eport t Seven Cases in First Ten
 Days of January

The Waterbury Visiting Nurses Association and Public Health De- partment of the Nurses Association were greatly concerned today over the increasing number of children in the city who are inflicted with diphtheria. It was reported that during the first ten days of the pres ent year, the V. N. A. has received reports of seven cases.
 This disease, like so many others, can be prevented by an injection of toxoid at the proper time, which in most instances protects the young ster through childhood years. This method is important wlsen considera- tion is given the number of cases re- ported during the past year ill which several deaths occurred.
 Since the matter is of vital inn portance the Visiting Nurses asso- citation and Pubsic Health depart ment have appealed to all parents in the city to take special precau- tion in preventing the spread of the disease,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-13
Special to The Democrat

Hartford, Jan. 13.-What prom inent Fairfield county Republican leader presently will find himself involved in grand jury action in connection with the Merritt park way land deal investigations? This is one of the many questions stir ring state Capitol comment today.
 Well-known in Waterbury, where $500 in campaign funds from the Fairfield county Republican council last fall helped fight the feud of Republicans and Independent Dem ocrats against the administration of Lieutenant Governor Frank Hayes, this leader of organization Republi- cans is named in one of many secret affidavits which will be subject to grand jury scrutiny.
 Question of the amounts of com- mission he is sworn to have received from nurseries selling the state highway departments bureau of road Identification trees, shrubs and plants for the highways throughout the state, will be a part of this as- pect of grand jury investigation, it was learned from a reliable source today.
 States Attorney Lorin w. Willis is expected to file petition with Superior Court Judge Carl Foster this afternoon for the calling of a grand jury to investigate State Highway Commissioner John A Macdonald and his department or charges growing out of the sweep ing attacks made by Commissioner of Public Work Robert A. Hurley The jury will begin its deliberations week after it is summoned.
 Now comes a story from the in- ner circles at the state Capitol that new and more sinister charge vii. be laid against Macdonald. The charge is an allegation that the machinery of the state highway de- partment was used for the purpose of collecting contributions to the Republican national committee funds.
 So far, the investigation of the Merritt parkway land deals, has
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-13
LEAGUE COMMENDS SENATOR MAL0NEY
Stand on Merit System in Federal Service Wins
 Praise

Senator Francis Maloneys favor able stand on the extension of the merit system was commended in a resolution passed by the State Board of the Connecticut League of Wo- men voters at it's regular monthly meeting held in New Haven today.
 The league has received indication from Senator Maloney that he will oppose the McKellar bill, which would return the appointment of all classes of postmasters to the patronage system, and will support the Ramspeck postmasters bill, which would place all postmasters per- manently under the civil service.
 The resolution as passed by the board is as follows:
 RESOLVED: That the State Board of Connecticut League of Women Voters express its apprecia- tion to Senator Maloney for his past stand in favor of extension of the merit system in the federal ser vice, and its qualification at his ex- pression of intention to support the Ramspeck bill and oppose the Me- Kellar bill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-13

Northrop of the Waterbury Savings Bank; and Roger Sperry, of the Scovill Manufacturing Company.
 Panall In Charge
 Director of the plan until organ ization work has been completed will be Robert Parnall, executive secre- tary of, the plan in New Haven. The plan will be operated as a non- profit corporation, and members of the board of trustees will serve without remuneration.
 Waterbury workers can join the plan in groups of 10 or more. The basic rate will be 75 cents month. Members of workers families will also be allowed to join.
 Those who work in establish ments where there are less than 10 employees may join in special groups.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-13
FATAL ACCIDENTS
 DECLINE IN STATE

According to reports just received from the motor vehicle commission CTS of the six New England states and tabulated by the Aetna Casualty and Surety company, highway fatal ities during the year 1887, decreased per cent as compared with figures for 1886 in these states.
 During 1887 Connecticut, Maine and Massachusetts showed a de- crease in the number of highway fatalities as compared with 1886 while the remaining three New Eng land states showed an increase.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-13
'33' WILEY CLASS
 PLANNING DINNER

Preliminary plans for the annual dinner dance and reunion of the Wilby high school class of 1883 at Waverly inn the final week of next month, will be discussed at a meet ing tomorrow evening in loom No. 1 of the central Y. M c. A.
 yncluded on the committee in charge are Michael Gannltz, Sando Balogna, John P. Grebl1nas. Ray mond Leopold, Ralph Minervino, Betty Inglis, Samuel Rineo and AL bert Vestro.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-13
ROWLAND'S AIDE SECONDS MOTION
Controller Commended For Disclosures Mitchell
 Succeeds Calvin

Commenting Controller Sherwood L. Rowland for revealing the f. nancial conditions at City Hall," the Young Mems Republican Club, at annual election at Hotel Elton last night, also commended the Re- publican members of the board of finance, Major w. Judge and Har- ley w. Tripp flor supporting him. The motion was by retiring presi- dent, Mortimer J. Calvin, Jr., de- feated Fusion candidate for city
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-13

William M. HarriS resumed his duties as director of the Lincoln House today after an illness of more than six weeks. After period giv- en to complete recuperation, MT. Harris will take action on the Fed eral Housing program for Water bury and will probably spend sever al days in Washington, D. c. mak- ing arrangement for local appro- priations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-13
WILLIAM SIM'S
 CASE CONTINUED

Continuance until next Tuesday, January IS was granted William Sims, 32, colored, of this city, who was to have been tried today on two counts of incest.
 States Attorney Lawrence L. Lewis also asked Judge Frank P McEvoy to assign the cases of Ed ward Moriarty and Edward Diste- fano, each charged with theft, for hearing after the Hivon murder case. Both have selected jury trials
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-13
DEFER SENTENCE
 TO HELP LAWYER
Reginald Sherman Guilty of Embezzlement-Guil=
 fOile Is Counsel

Sentence was deferred until Jan uary 28, in the case of Reginald Sherman, by Judge Frank P. Mo Evoy in superior court today.
 Sherman was found guilty of em- bezzlement by agent yesterday aft ernoon. He was to have been sen fenced today, but Attorney Francis P. Guilfoile informed the court that he had been retained as counsel and desired time to acquaint him. self with the matter. Prior to today, Attorney William w. Gager has appeared, and he has withdrawn.
 Tn her will Mrs. Sarah Cook of East Hanney, England, left funds for "a new bell rope for the fourth bell at the parish church"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-13
Marriage Intentions

Herbert A. Roberge, 172 Frost road, and Anna c. Egan, 88 Water vile street.
 Crien Corey, 94 Cherry street, Naugatuck. and Victoria Greece, 275 Bishop street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-13
Full Weathe' Report

Boston, Jan. 13-(UP)-Weather forecast:
 Rhode Island ald Massachusetts Generally fair snd slightly colder tonight. Friday fair followed by snow Friday niglt or Saturday.
 Connecticut-Gen fair and slightly colder tonight. Friday fair followed by stow Friday or Satur- day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-13
FAIRFIELD

Meantime, of Highway Commissioner Macdonald awaited other the investigation of the Grand Jury Macdonald will be did condemnation proceedings against the land m effort to have fair standard price for the tracts p Macdonad
 Public Commissioner Robert Hurley will be available this week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-13
<<<~ Mw~~~E Established 1885
Established 1885

They Came They Saw = They Bought = the Story of This Successful Sale No boIIyhoo-no high pressure soIesmonship = no trifIins with your confidence - nothing but facts and legitimate volues-- whot our customers expect whot we have oIwoys given them. Some men are buying two suits, an overcoat, Johnston c Mur- phys fine shoes and sompIe hats on which there ore savings from $2.05 to $7.05.
 It's easy to sove-becouse you can't moke mistake in the quoI- ity of anything you buy here at regular prices-ot present prices it's just proetieing thrift wisely and well.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-13
WESTPORT

The following the made the Highway department buying of land for the construction the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07
Tercentenary Ode
By STEPHEN VINCENT BENET. (Yale 1s


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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07
Attorney Generals Ruling Sought on Definition of Mes
d Mexico Offers a New Solution to Housing Problem

Merida, Yucatan, June "A move attack on depression and the hous. ing shortage is being carried or here. The state government is build. ing houses and railing them of.
 This provides, at one stroke, job; for the building workmen and ar outlet for the Latin American pas sion for buying lottery tickets. The lucky winners in these state raf- fles get a house, lot, and 5000 pesos (about. $1, ,250). Tickets are one peso apiece (about 25 cents American).
 Almost 100 houses have been built under the plan and turned over to lucky lottery winners. The plan has worked so well that an- other colony" of such houses is about to be launched.
 The depressed condition of the henequin or sisal industry in Yu- catan brought out the novel plan as 8 means of encouraging public building and housing progress with out drawing on the treasury.
 Yucatan officials believe they have improved on the ordinary gov- ernment lotteries SO common in Latin America by seeing to it that the money is well-spent before the ticket-buyer wins it. The permanent social benefit of building activity and the creation of more home owners and taxpayers remains after the thrill of the lottery is over.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07
RUbIN0W CHOSEN AS ARBITRATOR
Waterbury Buckle Co.,, CIO Affiliate Agree to
 Abide By Decision

The Waterbury Buckle Company and the Waterbury Brass Workers Union, CIO affiliate, agreed today to submit to arbitration dispute which last week led to stoppage of work in a department at the South Main street factory.
 Disagreement over change in rates on work done by press opera tors in Department 2 at the plant, led to halt of work last week, and resulted in the conference this morning.
 The arbitrator will be Jay Rubi- now, of the state department of la bor. Both sides have agreed to ac- cept his decision as final.
 John J. Driscoll, executive secre- tary of the union, said this after noon that the Buckle Company will give vacations with pay to all hour ly workers. A committee from the union will meet with the manage ment June IS to arrange details of the vacation period.
 Under a contract signed with the union, MT. Driscoll says, vacations with pay are obligatory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07
Night Club Managers, Restaurant Owners of
 State Want Opinion
Confusion Apparent Over Selling Liquor on Sunday:
 Copyright Music Also Explained to Gathering ] of OfProprietOrs in Bridgeport

A legal opinion from the attorne general on what constitutes Sun day meal in public establishment as to permit the licensed proprietor to sell liquor to patrons has been asked by a representative group of hotel, night club, restaurant owners, including several Waterburians.
 Initiative was taken in, Bridgeport Sunday evening and in various sec- tlons of the state within the past 48 hours so that there would be no mistaking the provisions of the state liquor law.
 Many owners are protesting the ruling that liquor can only be sery- ed with meals and that meals must be something more than a sand- W1ch. Other subjects of immediate Interest were discussed.
 One of the main speakers of the evening was Edward J. Ryan of Ihomaston who spoke on copyright laws pretaining to music and songs. All of the permittees attending last evenings affair feature music and dancing in their establishments.
 Copyrights
 "Permittees must be very careful about the music and songs which they allow to be played in their establishments because all of the music, or rather nearly all of it is copyrighted under federal laws and any infringement on those laws might mean law suit and perhaps a heavy judgment"
 The creators of songs and music are protected under the copyright
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07
CRIMINAL TERM ] OPENING HERE
New States Attorney Di= recting June Session of
 Superior Court

States Attorney William F. Fitz- gerald and Assistant States Attor- ney Walter w. Smyth, appointed yesterday at the council of judges, will present 26 criminal cases for trial this afternoon at 2 o'clock in the opening of the June term of superior court. The accused will be arraigned and put to plea. and as- signments will be made for trial in the event of not guilty pleas. Sen- tences will be imposed in all cases where guilty pleas are entered.
 Judge Ernest A. .nglis will pre- sioe. The docket as originally re- leased contained only g cases, but since that time three more individ uals have been bound over from city
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07

laws and unless you hold a license issued you by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publish CTS you can not play or allowed to be played any song which is copy lighted.
 It is just as important as living up to the laws of this state to live up to and abide by the laws of this country, and into such a category comes the federal copyright law.
 If this country is to produce great composers of popular melodies if we are to encourage and promots the study and research of music we must protect the originators of songs and music then the people who make possible those melodies must have full perfection under copyright laws. Protection under will assure them of their just finan- cial compensations".
 Value of Music
 we all realize that because of the popular songs which you feature in your places those songs act as a stimulant to your business. Just try playing unpopular songs or songs that no one has ever heard of, then you will realize what music means to your particular trade"
 Next week MT. Ryan will address a meeting of well known manufac- turers and professional people in Hartford. The group meeting in Hartford plans on arranging special endowments to various schools and colleges to be used as scholarships, fellowships and prizes in an effort to promote the study and research of music.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07
MERIT SYSTEM PLANS
 OUTING THIS MONTH

The executive board of the Wa terbury chapter of the Merit Sys- tenn association of Connecticut, Inc, made plans yesterday for the at tendance of about 100 Waterbury members at the annual meeting of the state association at Savin Rock, June 23 William F. Burke, presi- dent of the Waterbury chapter, an- nounced that the meeting will be held at Wilcox's Pier, following a dinner, and that Charles P. Taft of Cincinnati, one of the leading ex- ponents of merit system and city, manager governmental procedure, will be 8 speaker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07
STEPHEN BATUK HOME ON LEAVE
ThomastOn Youth Serving Battleship Maryland in
 California

Stephen Batuk, electricians mate third class, U. s. navy, the son of MT. and Mrs. William Batuk, of Two Mile Bridge, Thomaston, has recently arrived home on 30 days leave from the United States battle ship Maryland, attached to the United States fleet which is sta- toned in San Pedro-Long Beach area, California, and to which Steve, as he is commonly called, is now serving.
 Batuk, who enlisted in the navy in September, 1885, has advanced rapidly in his chosen profession, which is electricity, and after serv- ing only one year and eight months was promoted, due to attaining high averge in competitive ex- animation with approximately 200 other boys of his own age, from fireman second class to electricians mate third class. This makes Steve a petty officer, and is the initial step up the ladder to other ratings and success, and which Steve has set as his ultimate goal.
 Batuk, who has just returned on his ship to the west coast from the annual winter maneuvers which the United States fleet recently engaged in, had the opportunity to visit Honolulu and the famed Waikiki Beach, and has stated that he thought that the Hawaiian Islands were the most beautiful of all places which he has been fortunate to visit. Upon his return to his ship. the U. s. s. Maryland, Steve will have chance to go to northern cit- ies and visit Seattle and Tacoma, Washington, Portland, Oregon, San Francisco, and then return to the fleets summer base ill the San Pedro-Long Beach area, California. The northern cruise is expected to last approximately two months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07
Roosevelt Lodge

Funds for sending needy chill dren to camp during the summer are now being gathered by Roosevelt lodge, Knights of Pyth- jas. A report of the committee in charge of the fund was made at a meeting of the lodge last night.
 A dance will be held Monday night at Roosevelt halL plans having been completed last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07
ST. MARGARET'S C.Y.O.
 PLANS WIENIE ROAST

Reports on various phases of Catholic Youth affairs were made at meeting last night of the Cath olic Youth Organization of St. Mar garet's parish at the parish hall Andrew J. Monaghan reported on ar article in The Catholic Transcript which told how public funds are used in some sections to transport children to Catholic schools. Emmett Shuts reported on an article relat- ing to Hitler's attitude toward re- ligion.
 Plans were outlined for a hot dog roast at Mount Tom June 20 and Kay Egan and Martin Calvin were named to arrange future meetings.