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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-14
Shore Leave

Pasquale Joseph Michielli. Sea- man First Glass, U. s. Navy. the son of Angelo Michiello. of 923 Highland avenue, has recently arr rived home cn a months leave from the U. S. s. Phelps, from San Diego, Calf.
 Mich" as he is commonly called, enlisted at Waterbury in September. 1886, and after com- pleting his course of instruction at the Naval Training Station. Newport, R. l., was assigned to his present ship. and to the Nav igation department where he Is under instruction as . quarter masters apprentice. Mich" re- gently completed . course of in- struction in the Navy machine gun school. San Clemente Island. Calif.. firing both the 90 caliber and 50 caliber.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-14
Regulations ToCurb Political Activity
President Horace Taft Favors Adoption of Clarifying
 Rules to Terminate Current Controversy

Adoption of clarifying rules and regulations by the state personnel advisory committee would serve tc end the controversy over the politi- cal activity sections of the state merit system law, says Horace D. Taft, of Watertown, president of the Connecticut Merit System associa- ton. MT. Taft, in a public state- ment, says that the ban on political activity by state employees was de- signed to prevent them from being forced to make contributions to party campaigns and to prohibit them from engaging actively in po- ntical fights.
 MT. Taft has sent copies of his statement to several prominent state officials.
 The statement by MT. Taft fol- lows:
 "The officers and members of our association have followed with great deal of interest the rulings concerning political &C., tivity which have been made by the State Attorney General Fran cis M. Pallotti. It became appar- ont during the administration of !, the merit system law, after its passage in 1887, that some defini- ton of political activity would be necessary although the political activity section of the present state law indicates the intent of the legislature to protect state employees from coercion both with respect to contributions to party campaigns and indulgence in poli- tical activity"
 : T would call attention to sec- tion 481d of the civil service act 1 which reads. "No person em- { ployed in the classified service shall participate in any manner in any political activity on behalf of any political party or candi- date for election other than to cast his vote in any election and express his opinion as citizen with relation to any political is- sue before the electorate
 "The simple statement embodies a fundamental principle of civil service reform that has been rec ognized since the inception of the movement in 1881. A similar statement was incorporated in the Pendleton Act passed in 1883 and the same principle with variations is to be found in practically every civil service law which has been enacted since in the states and municipalities. The history of the merit system movement records the constant interpretation and clarification of this underlying ideal through court decisions, exe- cutive orders, and rules of civil service commissions. The United States Civil Service commission issued in August 1886 document listed as form 1236 entitled, "Po- utical Activity and Political as- easements of federal office holders and employees" Herein is record- cd the history of the development of political activity restrictions over the past half century. An article in the March Merit Man by 8 member of our staff reviews the application of political activ- ity restrictions in various states as well as in the federal govern ment. It is from this vast backlog of law that the Hatch bill recent ly passed was drawn. This act
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-14
NO QUORUM FOR
 BOARD MEETING
Corporation Counsel to Give Opinion on Hamil-
 ton Avenue Project

Failure of quorum to be present prevented the board of works this afternoon from hearing an opinion by Corporation Counsel Charles s. O'Connor on the Hamilton avenue paving problem. Several members waited for more than an hour but quorum was still lacking.
 The corporation counsel was ex- pected to rule that the board could pass vote awarding the contract for the Hamilton avenue paving, subject to subsequent votes by the board of aldermen and the city plan commission.
 The plan commission, not yet or- ganized is in charge of all expendi- lures of over $25,00O, a bill to this effect having been passed by the legislature. Award of the contract, scheduled for last week, was held up when the plan commission restric- tion was found to be effective now, and not Jan. 10, 1940, as had been believed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-14
REV. CHARLES E.
 COUCHLIN SPEAKS
Halls American Federation Auto Workers Union as
 Good Omen

Detroit, Aug. 14-(UP)-The Rev. Charles E. Coughlin in his Sunday sermon hailed the United Automo- bile Workers Union affiliated with the American Federation of Labor as the organization to gain autoI motive industry laborers "a living annual wage."'
 "The principle of providing for those whom God has entrusted to you is 8 living wage that automati- cally goes up when the cost of liv- ing goes up; an annual wage auto- matically paid every week whether you work or not" Father Coughlin said.
 Although he praised the campaign of the UAW-AFL to obtain an an- nual salary for its menrpers who al- ways are idle during the non-pro- duction season, he castigated the rival JAW affiliated with the con- gress of industrial organszations for calling strikes which gained hourly wage raises.
 The radio priest said that after the recent UAW-CIO strikes, mem- bers were mo better of because the time lost to gain this pittance of a raise" more than offset the benefits resulting from the strikes.
 Recalling that Detroit was "the arena of an industrial war; in the past few years during which auto mobile factory employees participated in hundreds of strikes, including "communistic sitdowns," F at he r Coughlin declared that the AFL recently entered the industry only after it became apparent that the unskilled laborers had lost their autonomy Gin the UAW-CIO); had contributed thousands of dollars to leftist causes; and had refused to exclude communist leadership"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-14

ciate organizations throughout New England, at 109 Bank street; and the post meeting in Lord Kitchener post hall, with delegates from g New England posts attending.
 Auxiliary delegates from the Wa terbury society are: Mrs. Nellie Sprano, Mrs. Julia White, Mrs. Joseph Vachon, Mrs. Herbert Jen- sen, and Mrs. Mae Duly. Alter mates are Mrs. Neil Machines, Mrs. William Bassarack. Mrs. Donald Macdonald and Mrs. Duncan Rose.
 Delegates from the post are: Joseph Vachon, commander; Ed ward B. Peters, Duncan Rose, Thomas Dimock and Herbert Jen- sen. Alternates are Harry White and William Bassarack
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-14
CONTEST PLANNED
 FOR MUSIC CLASS

This mornings class in the sum- mer music series for children at the Bronson library featured music Of various types and moods. Included among the selections Miss Wolozin played for the children were an Omaha Indian dance song, the "Watzing Doll" by Poldini and the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" from Peter Tschaikowsky's Nut cracker Suite. Considering that the children attending this class were only from six to eight years old. they did quite well in capturing the mood which each of the selections expressed.
 On Wednesday morning, in the class for children from eight to twelve years old. there will be a contest In identifying the music of various stringed and woodwind in- struments, which the children have now been practicing at for some time. The winner of the contest will receive . prize.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-14
Playground Actiuities

costumes are now completed. Betty Russell and Walter Hayes were in charge of arranging the music. Next Friday afternoon there will be a pet show for the children. Prizes will be awarded to the oldest, funniest, largest, and the smallest pets. Fran cis Pelletier who is in charge of craft work is making final prepar- ations for the playground exhibi- tion to be held out at Hamilton park.
 Next Wednesday evening there will be hot dog roast and swim ming party out at Woodbury with Ray Earth in charge.
 Those who will attend are Duke Donate, Frank DiAndria, Jim Mec- ca, Sol Coviello, Benny Ratweig, Tony Telesco, and Walter Hayes, head supervisor in the park. Ray Earth, who is in charge of the new ly organized track team. announces that Duke Donate has been elected captain of the team.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-14
POLISH SOCIETY
 TO HOLD PICNIC
Lancier Dance By Auxil- iary Planned at Lake,
 wood September 10

Several fife and drum corps have been invited to participate in the fourth annual picnic and outing of the Waterbury Polish American society at Lakewood park September 10. Athletic events and folk danc- ing are also planned.
 A tug-of-war between the St. Stanislaus Kostka ars1 Ognisko socie- ties heads the list of field events to be followed in the evening by a Lancier dance by the women'S auxiliary.
 Anthony Gwazdowski is general chairman. Others assisting are Ste ven Krawecki, Mrs. John Sterling, John Korbuszeski. Adam Kosinski. Peter Arots, Henry Kawecki and Al Kosky.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-14
BABY WITH HEART
 OUTSIDE IS DEAD

Manila, P. T., Aug. 14 - W.Py- Maria Corazon Rafael, who was born last Monday with her heart outside her body and amazed the medical world by her stubborn fight for survival, died early today.
 A college of noted Philippine sur- geons who had been in constant at- tendance annouced the cause of death as cyanosis. or lack of oxy- gen in the blood stream. It ended Q week -long battle by physicians who had at their disposal all the re- sources of medical science and some never before used.
 Baby Maria lived through her last two days under Q mechanical ''lung" devised by General Electric engineers here to protect her exter- for heart and relieve almost con- stant cyanosis attacks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-14
ORCHESTRA TO PLAY
 FOR BLOCK DANCES

The following schedule of block dances for this week has been an- nounced by the park department, with music to be furnished by the WPA orchestra under the direction of Mike Mancini:
 Monday night, at Webb street; Tuesday night, Chase park; Wed- nesday, Oakville; Thursday night, New Haven; and Friday night, at Fuller street.
 This is the first time that any of the dances have been held so far afield as New Haven. The demand for the orchestra to visit there is an indication of the popularity these dances are acquiring.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-14
MEAT SALES ON
 SUNDAY ILLEGAL

Local butchers who sell meat on Sundays may be prosecuted if their offenses continue, Prosecutor Michael J. Galullo said today. Sell- ing meat on Sundays Is a violation of Connecticut Statute 6296. the prosecutor said, as it is not in- cluded in the list of edibles which may be sold on that day.
 Prosecutor Galullo said he has received complaints from reliable business men in the city that the illegal sale of meat is going on. If he gets a specific complaint, the prosecutor said he will first write letter of warning, but if the offensc is repeated, he will issue warrant for the arrest of the violator.
 COMMUNITY
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-14

does more than consolidate the political activity prohibitions into law; 1t extends the restrictions to all federal office holders except policy making officials, regardless of whether or not they come un- der the classified civil service.
 "The Connecticut Merit system association urged upon the 1889 session of the legislature the pas- sage of what might be considered a state Hatch" bill for the pur- pose of defining by statute the political activity clause. House bill 962 was drafted from the rul- ings pertaining to the classified service in the federal government and subsequently, followed by practically all of the state civil service service laws"
 Despite the fact that the legis' lature did not pass this bill, the present merit system law gives the personnel advisory committee full power to make rules and regula- tions in conjunction with the per- sonnel director which shall be- come effective upon approval in writing by the governor"
 With these facts in mind am taking the liberty of recommend ing to Comsr. Cornelius J. Dan- aher, chairman of the state civil service commission that his com- mittee in collaboration with the state personnel director review the body of law, rules and regulations available and referred to on this subject with the hope that clari- flying rules and regulations will be specifically drawn and sub mitted to the governor.
 HORACE D. TAFT"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-14
SALVATION AR M Y
 ELECTS TOMORROW
New Method Will Be Used to Name General Evange-
 line Booths Successor

London, Aug. 14-(UP)-The Sal- vation Army high council, number ing 56 members will meet in Clapton, London tomorrow to elect success sor to General Evangeline Booth, who retires on Oct. 31, having reached the age limit.
 The procedure at this election will represent a complete break with the past.
 Until 1881 the method of appoint ing a successor to the reigning gen. eral was that of the sealed envelope. Each newly-appointed general wrote the name of the individual selected by him to be his successor, on Q piece of paper, which was then placed in a sealed packet. handed over to the army solicitors, and not releaved until the death or retire. ment of the nominator.
 The originator of this method was General William Booth.
 As a result of the changes in 1881, whereby the powers of the High Council were extended, this method was abandoned in favor of election. General Evangeline Booth was the first to be selected under the new system.
 At the forthcoming meeting a plan for the control of the army by a cabinet" of commissioners will be put forward by the Com missioner David Lamb. This cab- met would have the power to alter regulations, approve suggested developments, and would supervise international army finance.
 The general, in such circum- stances, would become 8 constitu- tional leader, and would relin- quish much of the absolute power hitherto held.
 Of the 56 members of the high council, only two are women. Both are granddaughters of the founder of the army.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-14
Market Irregular As
 Traders Got Started
Most of Leading Issues Made Small Gains = U. s.
 Steel, General Motors Open Up With Large Blocks

Steel, 1900 at 4s I-2, up I-s; Radio- Keith -Orpheum, 1900 at 1 3-z, un- changed; General Motors, 1000 at 47 3-e, up 1-8; and National Power & Light 1000 at 9 1-2, up 1-e.
 Chrysler opened at 90 3-4, up 3-s, and Studebaker rose l-2 point to g 1-2. Bethlehem and other steels firmed. Small advances were made by Consolidated Edison, Glenn Mar tim, Anaconda, U. s. Rubber, Good year, Santa Fe, Sperry, Standard oil of New Jersey, Safeway Stores and Great Northern preferred.
 Trading turned very dull after the opening with prices fluctuating in a narrow area. London trading was quiet with prces steady in the home issues.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-14
FAIRLAWN

Something new ln playground competitions will be inaugurated on the l7th of this month at Fairlawn, when Supvisor John Foley will di- rect the first bicycle derby to be held in city playground. A num- Der of children have already signi- fled their intention of taking part, and those who have not as yet done so, are urged to submit their names to Bob Kenny before Thursday morning. In addition to the thrill of the actual contest, there will be a prize awarded to the winner. This should prove 8 welcome change to the usual run of contests
 The playgrounds Model Airplane club met this morning under the direction of John Foley. The air. planes constructed in this class, many of them already finished, and the others well on their way toward completion, will be exhibited at Hamilton Park on August 24, the closing day of the playground sea- son.
 The handicraft class, under the leadership of Ellen Green, met this morning, and another rehearsal for the pageant was held this afternoon with Vivian Galligan directing.
 All those who wish to take part In the inter-playground track meet next week must give their names tt Bob Kenny before the 18th.
 Tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at Washington Park will be played the first of three baseball games tc decide the championship of the league. Fulton Park and Fairlawn being at present tied for first place
 Broadcast
 The second in a series of weekly programs sponsored by the park de- partment was given this morning over Station WATR, under the di- rection of Miss Bernadette Barry. Among the children who assisted Miss Barry in the program were: Vera Clark, Joan Sonier, Betty Vortacoe, Fred Fuller, Howard Hall, James McMahon, Bob Col lins, Eleanor Burns and the play ground Hill Billies John Mor- riarty, Jack Twelves, Frank AL meida and Dan Perrillo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-14
CANADIAN LEGION
 PLANS CONVENTION
Various New England Units Hold Mass Meeting
 Here--Delegates Chosen

The local post and auxiliary of the Canadian Legion have com- pleted plans to attend the regional convention at Fall River, Mass, Sep- tember 8-10. Mass meetings were held here Saturday, with the aux Hilary host to delegates of 19 asso-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-14
YOUNGEST SUICIDE

New Bedford. Mass. Aug. l4.-- WP) .-FranE Sabino, ii, was listed today as probably Massachusetts youngest suicide. His body was found yesterday hanging by belt from the door oi his bedroom. A medical examiner pronounced him "ciear suicide" The family could give no motive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-14
INSURANCE STOCKS
QUEBEC LISTS FOREST FIRES

Quebec (UP)--Forest fires in the the province of Quebec have reach ed 309 this season, the Quebec For est Protection Service arirOuncsd here. The fires destroyed l2.00O acres of woodlands, l,400 acres ot which was marketable timber.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-14
BY ELMER c. WALLER

New York, Aug. 14.-OP)-Stocks and bonds opened irregular in mod crate trading today. Cotton futures were steady.
 Most of the leading stock issues registered small gains. A few opened on large blocks, including J. S..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-14
FULTON PARK

The Fulton park baseball team emerged from the first round of the inter- playground series undefeated as they beat the Waterville team by a score of 12-3 last Thursday, In a volleyball game against the Water vile lads they were not quite 50 fortunate as the Waterville team scored win by 15-8, and 15-11, Thursday evening. Earlier in the week the Division street girls took over the park girls by the scores of 15-3, and 15-5. Today the boys team engaged the Chase park boys in a horseshoe match, the second in a series of three games with the winner to be declared by winning two out of three. The Chase park team won the first match.
 All preparations for the pageant have now been completed. Betty ORourke has announced that the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-14
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-14

Commissioner Anthony Pctrillo of the board of relief will be the guest of honor at a testimonial dinner tonght at Liberty hall. The event has been arranged by the Italian Republican league in recognition of MT. Petrillo's work on behalf of that organiza ton and the Republican party.
 Guests at the testimonial will include Republican Town Chair man J. Warren Upson, William J. Pape, and other party leaders. Numerous Italian political and civic organiza toins will be repae- Sented.
 Michael J.Anthony, president of the Italian Republican league, is chairman of the committee In charge of arrangements.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1939-03-31
Telegraphers In Drive To
Organize Western Union

Washington, D. c. (ILNS) Full
time organizers have been assigned to
organize the Western Union by the
Commercial Telegraphers' Union for
New York and Chicago, Frank B.
Powers, international president, an
nounced here.
Western Union employees in several
cities, including Washington, have
been organized for nearly a year" /"
President Powers said.
"Our information is that the 5000
Western Union workers in New York
and 1000 in Chicago are ready for
A. F. of L. affiliation, even though the
labor board has delayed for nine
months the certifcation of the C. T. U.
in Washington.
president Green and Director of
Organization Frank Fenton have as
sured us of the active cooperation of
A. F. of L. representatives in other
sections of the country"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1939-03-31
A.F. OF |, ASKS
INQUIRY FUNDS

Washington, d. c. (ILNS). The
American Federation of Labor execu-
tive council, meeting in special session
here to consider peace negotiations
with the C. l. o., urged the Senate to
appropriate additional funds for an
investigation Of Pacific Coast condi-
tions by the La Toilette Civil Liber-
ties Committee.
President William Green said that
the resolution was adopted unani-
mously on motion of Daniel j. Tobin,
president of the International Broth
erhood of Teamsters.
Green said the A. F. of L. wanted
the committee to complete it's prelim-
mary study of the Associated Farm
ers' Organizations in California, Ore
gon and Washington which supported
proposed referendum laws to regulate
labor unions. These bills were de-
feated in California and Washington
but adopted in Oregon.
He said that the council also wanted
the committee to study violations of
civil liberties.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1939-03-31
LABOR AGAINST
PATMAN BILL

Jacksonville, Fla. (ILNS).-Charles
E. Silva of Tampa is the new presi-
dent of the Florida Federation of La
Dor by vote of 224 to "a. He de-
feated Fred HI. Link for the presi-
dency. The election was held at the
closing session of the thirty-ninth an
nual convention of the federation in
the Roosevelt Hotel, of this city
The convention adopted resolution
condemning the Patman bill, affecting
chain stores, and made recommends
tions for new legislation which in
cluded strengthening of the Florida
child labor law, opposition to any form
of sales or transactions tax in Florida,
and establishment of small claims
courts and abolishment of the justice
of the peace courts.
Tribute was paid to Wendell C.
Heaton, retiring president, who be-
comes public relations counsel for the
state federation, a new post created
by action of the convention.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1939-03-31
National Housing Census
Now Under Consideration

New York City (ILNS) Federal
officials are considering a nationwide
housing census to be enumerated
about the same time as the 1910 pop
ulation census, Asher Achinstein, as
sistant director of the division of re-
search and statistics of the U. S.
Housing Authority, told the confer
ence on immediate human needs here.
This information, Achinstein said, is
essential in the planning of any CO.
ordinated housing program. A W.P.A.
survey of 100000 homes in 203 COM
munities revealed, he said, that 25 per
cent of the homes were at least 40
years old and 16 per cent outside of
New York City unfit for use or in need
of major repairs.