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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-28

Hartford, June 28.-Mr. and Mrs. Nutmeg may not realize it, but the task of examining un- employment compensation claims in the Connecticut Department of Labor is one which calls for diplomacy and insight and some thing of the patience attributed to an old Biblical character.
 And all because of a section of the states job insurance law which provides that if an ap- plicant was discharged for "mis- conduct" or "wilful negligence" he loses two weeks benefits. That is, if ordinarily he were eligible for 13 weeks compensation by vir- tue of wage credits piled up, he would get only Il weeks.
 Proof Necessary
 Thus it is to the advantage of the jobless claimant to be able to prove that he was laid off be- cause of lack of work. Conversely it helps the employers reserve account if he can show that his worker was fired for failing to do the job properly and soberly.
 Commissioner Joseph M. Tones special review unit, composed of a member of the Connecticut bar, has the task of sitting through the evidence whenever an appli- cant and his former boss cannot agree on the reason the applicant is jobless. Often the case turns out to be a rare form of head ache-remedy unknown by medi- cal science-to the examiner.
 A recent miXup is illustrative. An employer discharged a truck driver for what he called "mis- conduct" The latter protested and related his side of the story. And the examiner. after listening and reviewing and pondering, wished that the Delphic oracle were still going concern to help with the answer.
 By mistake, the trucker ex- plained, he drove his vehicle down a dead end street and upon ar irving at the end, found he could neither proceed nor turn around. A row of trees to port and an-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-28
FRANCO DEFENDS
 AIRPLANE RAIDS
Communists Stir Up Pro= tests, He Claims; Urges
 Neutral Ship Ports

Burgos, Spain, June 23.-(UP)- Generalissimo Francisco Franco, Nationalist chieftain, defended air raids on Loyalist ports today and charged that an international clam or of protest against them had been stirred by Communists who hoped to foment war.
 Franco denied that his aviators had deliberately bombed British merchantmen. He said that the raids were purely of military nature and, as solution of the neutral ship problem, he repeated his sug- gestion for designation of safety ports, far removed from war zones and under control of neutral ob- servers for foreign shipping.
 The insurgent generalissimo made his statement to British news paper correspondent here. He dis cussed fully the excited interna- tional situation caused by the Ma tionalist bombing of Loyalist Medi- terranean cities.
 "The international repercussions caused by the bombing of ships ly- ing at anchor was initiated by means of a Soviet propaganda cam paign whose aim was to defame the Nationalists," he said.
 "This campaign is politically ex- plotted by opposition parties in the so-called Democratic countries who, directly or indirectly backed by So- viet agents, are trying to bring the downfall of their respective govern ments.
 Soviet agents do their utmost to create a favorable war atmosphere. The dearest proof that Red Spani- ards are nothing but instruments in the hands of Russian and French Communists who are trying to un- chain a European war is illustrated by the recent bombing fo French villages by Red planes.
 Recently squadrons of airplanes bombed French villages on the Spanish frontier. The planes were not identified. Loyalists charged that the planes were Nationalist ones; the Nationalists asserted that the planes were Loyalist ones seek ing to cause an International incl dent.-Ed0
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-28
HUBBELL GIVEN
 $2,7ss AWARD
I. G. Smith Company to Pay Worker $l3.46
 for 2O8 Weeks

Compensation of $2,799.68 was to- day awarded to Charles w. Hubbel! of Meriden road, this city, by the T. G. Smith Company, for an eye in- jury which Hubbell sustained while working for the company. Compen- sation Commissioner James M Lynch approved the agreement which provides that the Smith Company shall pay Hubbell $13.46 for POS weeks commencing last August 31.
 The eye injury, which was caused by lime, resulted in the loss of sight of the right eye. The injury occurred August g, 1897, when lime struck Hubbell in both eyes and also on the face and head.
 Other agreements in which com- pensation will be paid weekly dur ing the period of total disability were filed and approved as follows:
 Waterbury Button Company and Samuel Townsend, R. F. D. 3, five per cent loss of function of the right index finger, $21 for IS weeks.
 Andrew Terry Company and Wal ter Nypert, Terryville, burns, $9.97 beginning June g.
 Cashin's Dairy Products, Inc, and James J. Embardo, ST., 69 Beach street, decorations of arms and face from automobile accident June IS, 1887. $3.50 for 29 3-7 weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-28
KINGSTON BLOCKS
 JUDGES PENSION
Seeks Legal Ruling on John F. McGrath's Eligi=
 bility for Allowance

The example of the Waterbury Republican and American in oppos- ing a pension for Judge John F. McGrath, who retires July l after 31 years in the service of the city court, is being followed by Republi- can members of the board of alder men.
 Though a pension of $3,000 year for the judge has been approved by the retirement commission and the board of finance, Alderman George Kingston at last nights meeting of the board of aldermen led move to delay or block approval of a transfer of $500, necessary to pay Judge McGrath his pension for the last six months of the year.
 At Alderman Kingston's sugges- ton, the aldermen voted to refer the matter to committee of three, the committee to confer with the corporation counsel.
 Alderman Kingston said he won dered if the city is legally obliged to pay the pension, stating that there was doubt as to whether the judge is city employe or an off cer". A recent court decision, he said, in the case of the powers of Controller Sherwood Rowland to hire md fire in his own office, made a distinction between an 'employe" and an officer.
 Last nights maneuver may be the opening move in campaign by the Republicans to deprive Judge Me- Grath of pension. The local COP organization became aroused at the ,jurist when he was one of the sign CTS of letter last fall urging Re- publicans to vote for Mayor Hayes.
 In the past there has never been any dispute over paying pension to anyone in the service of the city as long as Judge McGrath.
 The judge resigned several weeks ago and applied for pension. His resignation came after he had been censured by the extraordinary grand jury for accepting fees for legal work done for the city of Wa terbury.
 The Pape newspapers both offered bitterly -worded editorials declaring that Judge McGrath is not entitled to a pension.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-28
75 BOYS GOING
 TO yMCA CAMP
Group Leaves Tomorrow Vim. North to Conduct
 Friendship Fire

Seventy-five boys leave for the Waterbury "" Boys Camp in Wa tertown tomorrow for the opening of the 1888 session. The group rep- resents boys from greater Water bury and considerable number from New York city, New York state, Massachusetts and New Jer- Sey.
 The boys will arrive in camp in time for the noon meal at 12:15 standard time and during the after noon will get acquainted with the tent counselors and will discuss plans for their tent program.
 In the evening, the annual friend ship fire which is held in every camp throughout the world on opening night will be conducted by William J. North, social director. The fire, symbdizes the bond of friendship extending throughout the entire world. Each tent will have a log for the friendship fire on which will be carved the initials of every mem Der of the group. This annual event is one of the most popular on the program.
 The following boys will enter camp Wednesday: Jay Albert, Rup- ert Andrews, stephen Austill, Stuart Beach, Robert Belfit, Ken meth Betts, Edmund Bleich, Salva- tore Bosco, James c. Bulger, Robert Bounds, Robert Carlin, James Caul- field, Richard Curtis, Marcel DeS- rochers, Russell Dewey, John Din woodie, Bruce Drill. Edward Dwyer, John Dwyer, William Barley, Am prose Egan, William Ellis, Edward Pagan, Francis Fahy, Jack Finlay, Robert Fitzgerald, Paul Freedman, Earl Gay, Robert Goodman, Martin 0ormley, Delmar Green, Theodore Greenberg, E. Hallenborg, Robert Hayes, George Hoige, Jackie Hoff- man. Albert Hurteau, Bruce John son, Forrest Johnson, William Judd, George Lamontagne, Donald Lang lnis, Donald Mahoney, Herbert Ma hony, Carl Manion, Raymond Mar taneau, Carol Meoni, Frank Miller. III, Edwin Platt, George Reichen- bach, Albert Raymond, Edward Rousseau, Howard Rubin, Robert Sansoucci, Vincent Sang, John Schumann, Nelson Schumann, Dav- i'd Schwartzman, Robert Seirup, William eirup. Edward Shove, Don- aid Slater. Donald c. Slator, Jeffer- son Smith, James Tripp, JohE Twelves, James Vincent, John Voll- mayer, Richard Waters, James Watkins, James Welch, Winfield Wright, Jr., and Alfred Wolf.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-28
MISSING CREW
 MEMBERS FOUND

Yarmouth, N. S., June 28-(UP)- The flag of the fishing schooner R. B. Hut, which was flown at half mast for two days, was hoisted to the masthead today when two mem bers of her crew, believed lost at sea, were rescued by the Danish Steamer Gayda.
 Burton Hemlow and John Jac- quad became separated from the fleet and drifted helplessly in an open dory for more than 72 hours.
 Last night they were sighted by the Gayda, outward bound for New York, and were landed safely at Cape Negro. A motor launch brought them here today. They were little the worse for their experience.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-28
REC OPENS WAY
 TOCITIES, STATES

Washington, June 28 - (U.P) - Reconstruction Finance Corpora tion Chairman Jesse Jones offered the billion dollar facilities of the REC today to cities and states seek ing to purchase the distributing lines of privately owned utility com- panies.
 While Jones limited the REC offer with the statement, we're not going into this business as bus mess, special significance was at tached to the fact that the corpo- ration has agreed to lend $5,800, 900 to the city of Knoxville, Tenn, for the purchase of power lines which otherwise might be duplicated by the Tennessee Valley Authority.
 Jones' statement was interpreted to mean that the government does not intend to enter the private squabbles of cities owning their own utility systems. It will limit it. self, he said, to areas where state and federal power, reclamation and navigation projects offer the possi- bility that the government, in order to bring its electricity to public market, may have to erect distribu- tion lines in competition with pri- vate utilities.
 Jones announced the Knoxville loan as Public Works Administrator Harold L. Ickes and Administration power advisers worked out policy on the controversial power issue be- fore authorizing PWA loans to municipalities. Fifty applications of cities for federal money for the erection of municipal power plants have been held up pending final determination of that policy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-28
NEW SCOUT CAMP
 OPENING DELAYED

Scout Executive David F. Babson announced yesterday that the open ing date for the new scout camp in Plymouth is still indefinite. Work on the dam, and the clearing of trails and areas for the tents is go- ing on rapidly. A group of National Youth Administration workers are helping in addition to the contrac- tors crew.
 There are not sufficient funds to operate Camp Pershing in addition to the new camp. so it is hoped the latter will be ready for opening by the middle of July. Meanwhile, many of the scouts are using the day camp at Hitchcock Lake.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-28

suffered abrasions about the knees but were on duty today. Private Tram was the only fireman thrown from the truck as it skidded.
 Hits Hole
 Engine l, stationed at Burton street, was answering an alarm from 31 Grand street at the time of the accident. As the vehicle was just below Spencer avenue, on North Main street, it struck hole in the pavement and Skidded some dis tance down the street.
 Bystanders said that only skillful handling of the heavy apparatus by Private John P. Dwyer, the driver, prevented what might have been a serious accident. Private Dwyer managed to keep the engine up- right and bring it to a stop.
 The vehicles struck were a coupe owned by Michele Santoro, of 35 Fairview street; coach owned by Mercer, Inc, of 118 North Main stret; light truck owned by c. L. Anderson, Inc, of 289 Hillside ave- nue, Naugatuck; and coupe owned by pr. Michael Mandina, of 1406 Bank street.
 The read end of the truck was damaged, and the apparatus was taken out of service. It was re- placed at the Burton street engine house by another piece of apparatus. The sides of the parked cars were damaged in the collisions.
 Paving Planned
 Plans for paving North Main street and removing the trolley tracks are awaiting action by the state high way department. A bill introduced at the last session of the general assembly by Senator Joseph H. Law Tor of this city obliges the state to maintain two through highways in each city. The state has taken over South Main street, and negotiations for the paving and maintenance of North Main street have been under way for some time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-28
Stocks Are Irregular In Days Op pening
Trading Is Active, But Confined to Narrow Range;
 Cotton Futures Show Up Steady

New York, June 28.-(UP)-Stocks opened irregular in narrow range in active trading today. Bonds made an irregular decline while cotton futures were steady.
 Steel and some railraod shares were easier at the outset. Motors were mixed. while farm shares and aviations were steady.
 United States Steel opened at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-28

other to starboard blocked his egress. After some deliberation, he told the examiner, he decided to cut down the trees.
 A la George
 He went into his chopping act with so much vim that he es- capped from the cul de sac, but when word of the George Wash ington stunt reached an irate em- ployer, the trucker lost his job.
 Then, the examiner had to rule, was the employer correct in dis charging the man for such an episode. He finally decided that the boss had. been right, and the ex-driver lost two weeks com- pensation.
 Another driver, though, was treated more leniently by the one- man special review unit. A worker on the payroll of hay, grain and feed concern, he was let go for "Wilful misconduct"
 His tale is that one day after driving a truck into a farmers backyard, he honked the horn frightening a mother hen so badly, according to the farmer, that she ran amuck, killing IS potential broilers, flyers and egg layers. The farmer complained to the feed company with bitter ness and bucolic eloquence and the driver was fired. The com- pany felt that the incident was misconduct" but the examiner thought otherwise and the claim ant was not penalized.
 Women Too
 All the wrangles, however, do not concern men, for in the La Dor Department, as in other phases of life, the distaff side throws it's weight around. Earlier this year, a young woman left a business organizatio to be mar ried-but she returned in months time seeking her old job. She didn't get it and she filed a claim for compensation, where upon the employer emphasized the fact that she had given up work voluntarily. Considerable debate followed with the examiner finally deciding that the young woman had left with sufficient cause" and the two weeks penalty was not imposed.
 But the penalty was suffered by New London miss who was fired because of an altruistic ar- rangement she had with fellow employe. PhiloSophising that turn about is fair play, she and co-Worker punched time cards for one another. Whenever one was late, the other would do a Joe Louis on the clock for her dila- tory sister, and vice versa. Decision of the examiner was that such cutting of corners, constitutes "Wilful misconduct"
 Sobriety
 From the foregoing, the reader may get glimmering of just what the examiner is up against. That worthy must have a bit of Solomon ii@ his makeup for past mastership in the art of determin- ing: CD where the shadow land which separates sobriety from drunkenness begins and ends; number of workers are discharged for alleged intoxication; CD whether theft was committed, (3) whether the worker was ineffici- ent or merely veteran sol- dier on the job-is practically 8 prerequisite for his endeavor.
 Then, after the examiner has cudgeled his brain cells, has driv- en them through 8 mire of facts and has made decision, he may find that all his efforts was too little avail, for the person affect ed adversely by the decision may appeal it-and frequently does to the employment commissioner for his congressional district. What the employment commits sioner does is not part of this story but it suffices to state that now and then his ruling is up- setting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-28
SOVIET FLYER NEAR DESTINATION

Moscow, June 28.-(UP) )-Vladimi Kokkinawi. Soviet speed flyer, neared the end of his goal today in an attempt to establish new 4,347-mile non-stop flight record from Moscow to Vladivostok.
 Koxkinaki, accompanied by Navi- gator Mikhail Briandinsky, took off from Gcholkovo airport here yes- terday afternoon. He expected to complete the flight in "A hours.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-28
Board Meets

A special meeting of the board of police commissioners was to be held at o'clock this afternoon for the purpose of hearing charges preferred against Patrolman Fr.nk Smith.
 Patrolman Smith, a member of the police force for the past IA years, was suspended from duty last week by Superintendent Will liam J. Roach. The officer was charged with drinking while on duty at the circus grounds.
 The policeman's previous rec ord has been exemplary.
 The hearing was set down for the special meeting, since no reg ular police board meeting is scheduled until next week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-28
Diseases

Eleven cases of scarlet fever in Waterbury were reported for the week of June 27, according to the weekly morbidity report of the State Department of Health. Hartford is high with twelve cases reported, although the state total for this week is only 45 as compared with 45 last week.
 Other diseases reported in Waterbury are as follows: diphtheria, one case; diphtheria bacilli carriers, 2; whOOping cough, I; measles, 3; and lobar pneumonia, 4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-28
FUNERALS

The funeral of Nicola Calabrese was held this morning at 8:45 o'clock from the LaPorta Funeral Home, 67 Holmes avenue to the Church of St. John of the Cross in Middlebury where mass of requiem was celebrated at 930 o'clock by Rev. Raymond Kennedy. Burial was in Calvary cemetery with committal services by Father Kennedy. The pallbearers were: Peter and Anthony Calabrese, Michael and Albert Dad dona, Daniel Petruzzi and Michael ZanZeri.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-28
Display Assured

Definite assurance that there would be a fireworks display at Washington Park on July 4 was given by the committee in charge at meeting in the Washington Park Community house last night. Frank Sturges, general chairman of the arrangements committee, stated that a program of activities for the day, and complete list of subcommittee will be announced within 8 few days.
 Additional meetings of the ar engagements committee are planned for the coming week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-28
Spotlighting Brass City News
Narcotics

Renewals of narcotic sales per- mits must be made by June 30 at the office of the local bureau of the internal revenue depart ment.
 Liquor stamps must be renewed by July 30. Approximately 800 will be renewed in this territory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-28
Four Parked Cars Hit
 As Fire Auto Skids
Three Bremen Injured, in North Main Street Mishap;
 Slippery Trolley Rails Blamed for Accident

Trolley rails made slippery by rain blamed today for accident in which fire engine skdded North Main street late yesterday afternoon and struck four parked Three firemen suffered minor injuries. Injured Private Daniel Fram who treated at St. Mary Hospital for cuts and bruises about the knees Lieutenant
 Hugh Cunningham, commanding officer of Engine No. l. the piece of apparatus involved and Private Francis T. Coughin. Lieutenant Cunningham Private Coughlin
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-28

52 1-2 off 1-2; Chrysler 56 up 1-2; General Motors 35 IA off IA; Dome Mines 29 up IA: Chesapeake 6s Ohio 28 3-8 up 3-8; New Yorb Central 1000 at IA IA off 3-8; American Telephone 140 3-8 up 3-8, Bethlehem Steel 56 off 3-8; Kenne. colt 36 g. o8ff 5-8 and Eastman Kodak 168 1-2 up 1-2.
 Trading was lighter than in re. cent sessions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-28
Services Rendered

Andrew P. Nelson of this city today brought civil action in the Court of Common Pleas against Eugene P. Gladwin of Durham, seeking damages of $250. The claim is based on the allegation of the plaintiff that the defendant is indebted to him for services rendered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-28
M0T0RIST PLEADS
 FLAT ON BACK

Newport, R. T., June 28-(UP)- Lying flat on his back, Guido Mar tinuzzi murmured Mot guilty" to- day when arraigned at Newport hos pital as the alleged racing motorist who caused an accident in which five persons were killed and six injured at Middletown, Sunday.
 District Judge Robert M. Frank lin, who presided at the bedside court session, ordered the injured defendant held in $l6,000 bail for hearing July 8 on two counts of manslaughter and three counts of reckless driving resulting in death.
 His jaw shattered and his left arm and left thigh lacerated, Martinuzzi has been semi-conscious since the accident which occurred when his car collided head-on with another while he allegedly was speeding at 80 miles per hour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-28

For the last IS years the north ern surface of the rings of Saturn have been visible. but for the next IS years we will see the southern surface.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-28
FALLS TO DEATH

New Britain, Conn.,, June 28 - (U.P) -- Nine-year-old Lois Garuti slipped on the rear stairway of her home last night and plunged five stories to her death.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-28

Alaska, if superimposed upon a map of the United States, would touch the northern. eastern, southern and western boundaries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-28
Official Headaches

Charges of Misconduct, Wilful Negligence, Drinking Add to Worries of Unemployment Commissioners-Driver Initiates George Wash.
 ingtons Hatchet Stunt.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-05-19
old RESIDENT
PASSED AWAY
Mrs. Sophie Erkkila, Resident
of Ely Since 1899, Died at
Her Home Sunday.

Mrs Sophie Erkkila, aged SO, died at
her home on East Harvey Street, Sun
day morning, after long illness with
a heart ailment The remains were
prepared for burial at the Laing Nor
tuary.
The funeral took place yesterday
afternoon from the First Ev. Lutheran
church, the Rev. E. A. Heino conducting
the same. The funeral was largely at
tended and many floral offerings at
tested to the respect in which deceased
was held.
Mrs. Erkkila was born in Finland
on February IL, 1869. She was married
in Finland and came to this country
and Ely in 1899.
Surviving are five daughters and four
sons. The daughters are Mrs. Henry
Arvola of Eureka, California; Mrs. Her
man Kittila and Mrs. Helen Beck of
this city; Mrs. Matt Hill of Ishpeming,
Michigan, and Miss Lydia Erkkila Of
Duluth. The sons are Elof, Arvo, Albert
and Sulo of this city. A brother and
sister in Finland also survive.
Mr.. Erkkla died on December l, 1897.
The survivors have the sympathy Of
host of friends and neighborS.