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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-23
Two Auto Fatalities
Mar City's Record
Two Tragic Deaths Reported Here Within Few Days
After l62 Deathless Ayro Traffic Days-Care=
lessness Charge Police Officials

stop to realize that there is greater
war being waged on our streets and
highways daily. A war that deprives
Americans of their lives yearly in ex-
cess of the American lives lost in the
World war.
what are we doing about it.
'If our nation was attacked by a
foreign invader we would immediate
ly rush to the colors to defend our
liberty and freedom. People are
awakened to the gravity of the Euro
pean situation but what about the
scourge which annually causes the
deaths of more people than war and
epidemics.
"Yet today you the public are devoid
Of any emotion in the presence of
this social enemy that kills and
mains more than million persons
every year. During the last World
war $1,000 Americans were killed in
eighteen months during this same
period Of time on our streets and
highways $1,000 people have been
killed.
instrument of Death
"The motor car is the most fright
full instrument Of death ever in
vented. The economic loss it causes
annually is more than $780, 0O, 900.
"Yet in spite of these facts there
Is only small army in the field COM
batting this great foe. This army is
the law enforcement agencies. In our
community as well as in others
there exists the situation where the
Accident Prevention Bureau is striv-
ing with all modern methods of law
enforcement to curtail accidents and
save lives. Yet, law enforcement can
not be effective if the citizens of the
community do not cooperate to make
it so.
Let us look at our own situation.
We passed through a 1852 traffic
deathless day period and now within
a week two people have been killed
by motor vehicles. These deaths were
brought by carelessness and thought
lessness on the part of someone.
1T is of little avail for the police
to attempt to stem the tide of acct
dents and to prevent the tragic loss
of life resulting from them if you,
the motorist and the pedestrian, will
not give the whole-hearted coopera-
ton necessary to gain this objec-
tive.
SO Days in 1899
There are only SO days remaining
in this year. Let us work together
during this time and lives will be
saved. The saving of lives is the
purpose for which the Accident Pre-
vention Bureau was established and
If we can save lives this year a great
forward step will be gained.
Despite wars and disturbing
world events, we in this country
have no greater interest than safety
for ourselves and our families. Abide
by the principles of safety and this
at the same time will bring peace
and safety to our homes and fami-
lies. Let us sign our own neutrality
act one that will read: 7 will drive
safely and be free from accidents. I
will walk carefully and protect my
life'."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-23
Women Voters Favor
City Manager Plan
Formal Endorsement Made Today By Waterbur,
League-Members Urged to Vote in Referendum

A fair trial Of the city manager
Is urged today in statement is
sued by the board Of the Waterbury
League of Women Voters. 1t is an
nounced that the league will join
with other organizations backing
the plan during the remaining days
of the pre-referendum campaign.
The statement follows:
On January 81, 1899, the Water
bury League took a vote to find out
If its members wished to work for
passage of legislation in the General
Assembly asking for a referendum
for the City of Waterbury in regard
to the City Manager form of gov
eminent. An overwhelming majority
Of the membership gave its ap-
proval. Such legislation has now
been passed. Your Board is bound to
urge its members to vote, themselves
and to do their share to get out the
vote" on October Bird.
Time Has Come
Further, however, your Board now
feels that the time has come to
recommend to the members of the
Waterbury League of Women Voters
that they not only support the City
Manager Charter by their work and
votes, for reasons given below, but
that they approve the Boards deci-
Sion to join with other organizations
in urging public support for the
City Manager Charter on October
3rd.
improvement of American NUM-
cipal government has been the sub
ject of discussion for some fifty
years. Our National and State
League Of Women Voters has stud
led and long supported the prin-
ciples of local government embodied
in the municipal manager plan, pre-
ferably with council elected by pro-
portional representation. These prin-
ciples have been worked out during
many years by experts IN govern
ment, as well as by trial in many
cities throughout the country, III
order to meet the demand for more
democratic municipal government.
coupled with adequate, economical
public services.
It is well to remind ourselves at
this point that the League of Wo-
men Voters is non-partiSan, and
stands for principles of government
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-23
MANY PROBATION
LEADERS RENAMED

Forty-one per cent of the adult
probation officers named to their
jobs throughout the state since July
l, when minor court judges began
new terms, were new, and the other
SO per cent were reappointees, Ex-
ecutive Secretary William D. Barnes
of the Connecticut Prison associa-
ton has announced.
Those reappointed include 80 men
and IL women. The new officers in
clude eight women and q men. Mr..
Barnes commented that the situa-
ton was an improvement over two
years ago when So per cent of the
probation officers were named for.
the first time.
A probation committee of the
prison association recently declared
that. the patronage factor resulting
in a heavy turnover of probation
officers, was on Of the major faults
with Connecticut's probation sys-
| tenn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-23
FINDING EXPECTED
in AUTO TRAGEDY
Deputy Coroner McNiff
Finishes Probe in Death
of l8=Year=Old Youth

Deputy Coroner Miles F. McNiff
is expected to issue a finding early
next week on the death of Albert
v. Solomita, IS, of 1858 North Mann
street, victim of hit-and-run au-
tomobile operated by Michael Zu-
kauskas, as, of 266 Perkins avenue.
Zukauskas has confessed that ne
was the driver of the car which
caused the death of Solomita last
Friday. He is free on bonds OF
$4,000.
Arrested within an hour after the
accident by Motor Patrolman James
Magner, Zukauskas steadfastly de-
MED that he was the driver of the
fatal car, until Monday night. At
that time he confessed.
Zukauskas, in his statement, Is
said to have admitted he was drink
ing heavily before the accident.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-23

The two automobile deaths which
this week shattered Waterbury's Pc
Rod. of "deathless days" are cited by
Police Superintendent William j.
Roach in a safety statement today.
Further deaths and serious accidents
can be prevented only by the exer-
else of care and common sense, he
asserts.
The automobile that is mis-used Is
an instrument of DEATH" the SUI
perintendent states. In the past IS
months, he says, more people have
been killed by automobiles than there
were American soldiers in the World
War.
Weekly Comment
Supt. Roach's statement follows:
"Once again we are watching an
other section of the world passing
through the appalling conditions Of a
great war. These past weeks Of blood
splitting are not easily forgotten.
newspaper headlines screaming the
highspots of the drama of war. Ra-
dio, on a "a hour schedule, giving a
dramatic "play-by play" story of
bombing, fighting and boat sinking.
Statements by our statesmen breath
lessly awaited by us to learn our posi-
ton in this second World War.
I'VE cannot under estimate in any
way the gruesome tragedy of this
great conflict. Yet, after all, do we
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-23
IRISH AMERICANS
TO OPPOSE PLAN
City of Waterbury Capable
of Furnishing Candidates
for Election

"The City of Waterbury is still
capable of furnishing candidates for
election to Office" declared resolu-
ton adopted last night by the Irish
American Social club in opposition
to the city manager plan. The MEM
bership voted to work vigorously
against the adoption OF the new
charter at the special election to be
held October 8.
During discussion of the resolu-
ton, members asserted that the city
could be well-governed without
changing the form of government.
Methods of campaigning used by
the Citizens Good Government as
ISOLATION were criticized.
The club made plans for the cleo
ton and installation of officers at
Canadian Legion hall Oct 10. The
installation will be followed by a
social.
Present officers are: President,
William Boyle; vice-president, Will
liam Fitzell; financial secretary,
Mortimer Calvin; recording secre-
tary. Edmund Burke, and treasurer,
Thomas Healey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-23

never for personalities. In this it
differs from tie political parties.
Your board believes that the League
has an opportunity to render o COM
munity service at this time by pub
licly stressing the need to support
the City Manager Charter on its
merits, regardless of who does, Or
does not, support it.
Fair Trial
Therefore, the Board of the Wa
terbury League of Women Voters
urges its members and fellow-voters
of Waterbury to give a fair trial 10
the City Manager Charter, with the
confident hope that it will g long
way o give us better, and cheaper
public service, SO that we may have
more purchasing power to expend
on our personal wants.
THE BOARD OF THE
WATERBURY LEAGUE
OF WOMEN VOTERS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-23
Upward Trend In Employment Reduces WP
SIX CASES ON
COURT DOCKET
n Cases Originally on
List When Superior
Court Opened Tues.

In less than q single court week,
the great majority of criminal cases
listed on the September superior
court docket have been disposed of,
q survey Of the docket revealed to-
day. Only six of a docket of ~ cases
remain to be heard, and one Of the
six will be disposed Of Tuesday
morning.
States Attorney william B. Fitz-
gerald, aided by Assistant States
Attorney Walter w. Smyth and
County Detective Roland G. Alling,
has distinguished himself for rapid
ity In prosecuting cases at the out
set of criminal terms.
Charles Koosa, 81, one of the six
remaining to be heard, will be ar
raigned in superior court Tuesday
morning on a charge of embezzle-
ment.
On the same day, Mr.. Fitzgerald
will argue in opposition to the mo-
zion for discharge of DR.. Roger B.
Nelson, DR.. William A. Goodrich
and Mrs. Clara l.. McTernan, who
are accused of violation of the birth
control statute. Within the follow
ing week, former Mayor Francis P
Guilfoile will be tried on charge
of embezzlement, and that will be
the conclusion of the term, so far
as the cases thus far pending are
concerned. The case of Antonio De
Biase, charged with breach of the
peace, may be continued to the
January term.
Only two trials were necessary
because of the willingness of the
other accused to plead guilty, after
being confronted with the states
evidence.
John H. McEvoy, IS, and Daniel
G. Mahoney, %, who pleaded not
guilty to robbery with violence were
found guilty by Judge John A. Cor
nell and sentenced to prison for 2
to 4, years. Alfred Jankauskas, who
pleaded not guilty to assault with
intent to kill was sent to an insti-
tuition. Two nolles were entered on
recommendation Of the states attor-
ney.
Nearly all street cars in Sweden
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-23

Others on the general arrange
ments committee are Emil Par
ent, Joseph Nastri, John Jannetty,
Leonard Cruess. Hogan Clark
Henry Baker and George McDuff.
Officers Of the association are
william Coleman, president; Ralph
DUDE, vice-president; William Lad
den, secretary; and Edward Moselle.
treasurer.
The athletic events committee
includes William Kopp, Archie Hol-
lywood, Henry Baker, Jack Hartley
and Emil Parent. The guests of hon.
or will be: Frederick w. Chesson
and Miss Irene Horsley. Thomas
Wynn is supervisor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-23

$50 was turned back to the con-
troller.
A plea that the Armistice day
program include a religious serv-
ice was made by Lieut.. William j.
Dillon, representing the 304th in
fantry association.
Committee chairmen W. e r e
named as follows: Ways and
means, Leo Provost; music and
entertainment, Michael Di Pri-
milo; honor roll, Joseph Charpen-
tier; proclamations, Miss Helen
Shanahan; parade committee New
ton A. Alexander; radio, Rudolph
Hennick; publicity, Wallace j..
Inglis; finance committee, Leo
Provost; Gold Star Mothers, Miss
Mabel Casey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-23
Local Industries In
Wartime Boom Call
Back Former Workers
Mayor Perriello Expresses Dissatisfaction With
Present System Of Extending Relief Needy Fam
lilies Neglected, Others Less Worthy Benefit

Gains in local industry during
the past few weeks have resulted
in a sharp drop in the local WPA
rolls caused by men leaving the
work relief list to get jobs in pri-
vate industry. Mayor Patrick Per-
riello said today he has been in
formed that between 100 and $50
men have left the WPA here in the
past week or 10 days to go to work
in factories.
The report to the mayor was
given by Henry G. Whitlock, assis-
tant city engineer. Efforts will be
made to have men now on the city
welfare department. relief rolls CIV
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-23
REV. L. E. SKELLY
AT CONSIDERATION

Rev. Lawrence E. Sicily, chaplain
of st. Mary's hospital, was in at.
tendance yesterday at. the consecra-
ton of Most Rev. Frederick An
thony. MN, as titular bishop of
Seteen and vicar apostolic Of WI
chow, China. The ceremony took
place at Fall River, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-23

'The dinner given In honor Of
the Gold Star Mothers is really q
blowout for a certain group, not
all of whom are veterans"
So charged Frank L. Downs,
YD veteran and general chair
man of the 1888 committee at the
first meeting of the 1889 commit
tee last night in the city court
rooms. Downs suggested that the
annual dinner should be aban-
doned in favor of more appro-
pirate way to honor the small
group of mothers whose sons were
killed in the Worlds war.
Downs declared that nothing Is
too good for the Gold Star Moth
ers" but he said he favored a diff
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-23
OUTING TOMORROW
AT BOULEY MANOR
All=Day Program Planned
By Committee of
Arrangements

The Bouley Manor Association
grounds will be the scene of an
outing, including entertainment,
dinner and athletic events tomorrow
under the auspices Of the Bouley
Manor Association. The general ar
rangements committee is headed by
Thomas Shea.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-23

ferent way Of expressing the city's
homage at a gathering for in
stance" where all of the veterans
may see them and pay their re-
spects, not just a favored few"
Fred Seidel of Waterville was
elected general chairman of the
committee. Capt. j. Peter Costigan
was manner vice-chairman, Leo
Provost, treasurer, and Wallace J.
Inglis, secretary. The next meet
ing will be Oct. 6.
It was reported that the $1,000
appropriation by the city would be
available again this year. and a
general discussion took place as to
how the money should be spent.
Last year, it was revealed, about
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-23
MEMS LEAGUE PLANS
FIRST FALL MEETING

The first fall meeting of the Mems
league of the First Congregational
church will be held Monday night,
October 2. Speakers will be an
nounced.
New officers in charge are: Presi-
dent, Horace M. Mallette; vice-pres-
ident, Franklin E. Newberry; treas
urer, William w. Brown; secretary,
Wilbur r. Stone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-23

Patriotic" shoes made OF whale
skin are being worn In Japan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-23

Nearly all street cars In Sweden
will carry mail boxes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-23

Deliveries of Germany's new "Peo
pies Car" VII begin next year.
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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-03-07
BOWLER CHALK
TWO full GAMES
FOR BRUNSWICK

Two games at the Commercial
League last night resulted in one
close match and one straight sweep.
Rainier Beer took Two out OF
three from Juneau Florist by keep
ing their pinfall well over the 500
notch. They lost the middle game
after winning the opener. Final
game was theirs by four pins.
Rayudos marked high count with
$50.
Second game was a clear victory
for the Alt Heidelberg trio over
Irving's Market. Keeping all their
scores over the 500-mark. the beer
boys had little trouble cashing a
win against the efforts OF the OPP
position whose best count. just
nudged the 500 spot Q
Hildinger, with the winners, took
honors by potting $50.
Games scheduled for tonight: 1870
pm, Broadway Cab VS.. Brunswick.
Following are the results of last
nights games.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-03-07
PRO LEAGUE in
FAST ACTION AT
Bowl NG ALLEYS

Professional L-9gye ke9lers start
ed theic week ! Wing w.ol the
Accountants c., figuring the Archi-
tects t. take best w cut Il tlr-e.
Scores went through islle o.
scope CT variations 5u afeer se
shooting was over the Arch. tecSs
had only a consolation win 10 show
for their effort.
Four 500 bowlers cropped out in
this contest. Ward and Duckworth
of the Accountants and Hahn and
Ramsey Of the Architects. Holms'
SAT copied individual laurels.
Second match, Doctors VS.. Mer-
chants, saw the medicos pull out on
the short end by dropping a thrill
bare three pins. This win gave the
merchants the needed push to put
them in front with decision after
capturing the final stanza. The
Docs" took the middle episode.
Duckworth, rolling in his regular
berth, took high honors here but
was closely pushed by Mrs. Faux
ner chalking $40
Games scheduled for tonight in
the Classic League: 1880 pm. Blue
Ribbon VS.. United Foods; $3.50 pm,
Ccnnors Motors VS.. Home Grocery;
$50 pm, Triangle Inn VS.. White
Spot.
Following are the scores of last
nights games:
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-03-07
By The AP Feature Service

BY The AP Feature Service
NEW YORK-Ruby Bob Fitzsim-
mons didn't have any grandsons to
become boxing kings. but his pretty
blonde granddaughter may be a
swimming champion.
Jean, 15-year-old daughter OF
young Bob. trains at the Newark A.
C. twice a week and her coach, Mick
ey Vogt, says she's going to be great
competitor.
The Fitzsimmons live at Green
wood Lake and Bob, a boxer himself
until he retired in 1925, drives Jean
and her 10-year-old sister, JOY into
Newark for their swimming sessions.
The girls have been swimmers ever
since they could toddle to the water.
A Greenwood Lake lifeguard saw
that Jean had possibilities as speed
swimmer and directed her to Vogt
Joy is too young now for serious COM
petition.
The old heavyweight boxing cham
pion's granddaughter has been train
ing under Vogt for six months now
and has raced IN three meets. She
won one and was second twice. Vogt
thinks she'll be best at 220 yards
but won't let her swim more than
100 yards now.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-03-07
One HOUSE BILL
RECEIVED, ONE
NOT, IN SENATE
Compensation for Commits
sioners, Yes : Rank
Employees, No

One House bill was received and
another rejected by the Senate
yesterday, the fate OF each being
decided by the margin of sing G
vote.
Received six to two, was House
Bill No. 70, by Representative Leo
Rogge, providing for the Territory
to pay United States Commission
ers $25 per month
Supported by only five votes,
whereas six are needed to suspend
the rules and admit bill at this
late hour, House Bill No 134, by
Representative Carl Drager, CLASH
flying Territorial clerical employees
and establishing salaries, was not
received.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-03-07
DEM0LAY REUNION
IS ON TOMORROW

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for tomorrow night in the Scot
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members of the DeMolay and Ma
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will also be special degree work as
several candidates are to be mi
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of the Reunion.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-03-07
LEGION TO Use
BOY SCOUTS in
FLAG CEREMONY
Plans for 10Th Anniversary
Celebration Discussed
al Meeting

Boy Scout Troops Of Juneau will
conduct a flag ceremony at the OPP
enins of the Baranof Hotel Friday
in behalf of the American Legion,
Commander Bert Lybeck announced
today.
Further plans for the Legion goth
anniversary dinner March Is were
meeting and final arrangements are
to be announced next week.
E. M Policy of the Juneau Health
Council gave report last night on
the Councils activities.