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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-06

paving 1t was maintained, crumbled beneath his feet as he stepped on 1t, causing him to lose his balance and fall.
 Held Responsible
 In the complaint the city, as well as Lewis s. Reed and Louis N. Raf- fel, Waterbury owners of the pro- perty, Is held responsible for the defective condition of the sidewalk.
 Tn a special defense, filed by the city, 1t Is maintained that it was not the duty of the city to use req sonable care to keep Albert Place reasonably safe for public travel and that the street had not been laid out as required by the municipal charter and had never been &C., cepted as a public highway. ''--'''' 1 Points Listed
 The demurrer lists four points in negation of these contentious: D The duty of repairing highways im- posed by statute upon towns of this state has reference to existing de facto highways; 0 The statute is not concerned with the manner of creation of the highways; 8 Formal irregularities in the formal estab- lishment of highways constitute no defense in actions for damages from defects; N The charter provisions is unconstitutional because of its unreasonable and arbitrary classifi- cation and because of its unlawful discrimination. contrary to the pro- visions of the constitution of the State of Connecticut, and that of the United States.
 Charter Provision
 The charter provision to which the demurrer has reference is contained in Section PAS of the Special Acts of 1881, and states in part as fol- lows
 "The city shall not be liable for any damages sustained upon, or by reason of, any street or highway that shall hereafter be opened un- less the same shall have been laid out as herein provided and accept ed by the city"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-06
DRIVE FOR MOSCOW STARTED BY NAYS
Progress Along 2 Fronts Admitted; May Be Hit
 Ier's New Offensive

London, Oct. 6-(UP)-Authorita- tive British sources said today that the Germans had started huge two pronged drive for Moscow and were undoubtedly making some progress.
 It was asserted that one prong of the drive was pointed southeast ward toward Moscow from the region of the valdai Hills south of Lake linen, the other northeastward from the region of Roslavl, south- east of Smolensk. Tn both direc- tions, the Germans were about 230 miles from Moscow.
 The drive from the Roslavl area, it was said, was unquestionably the stronger.
 Informants said also that 1t was now indicated that when Adolf Hit Ter spoke last week of gigantic op- erations he meant a general Ger man offensive along the whole front except in the Leningrad area, where pressure had slackened.
 Informants said they did not know when the Germans had started their drive but suggested 1t was Wednes- day. This would conform to the statement Hitler made Friday that his operations had been in progress 48 hours.
 It was asserted that the Germans had now started Q heavy drive tow ard Kharkov in the DonetS river basin and big Russian counter-at- tacks along the Sea of Azov coast were apparently aimed at the Ger man flank.
 There had been indications. before reports of the great new German ot. fenslve, that the Russians counter attacks threatened the German flank on the Sea Of Axov and the Germans attacking the crimea,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-06
FOURTH INNING

YANKS-Dickey hit a hot smash back at Wyatt who threw him out to Camiln Gordon walked. Wyatt thought the pitch should have been called a strike and protested to um- pire McGowan. Manager Durocher came out of the dugout and joined in the argument. Durocher put his face right up against McGowan's yelling at him. Rizzuto walked. The crowd applauded when McGowan called the second strike on Bon- ham. Manager Joe Mccarthy rushed out to protest to umpire Mo- Gowan. So did Coach Art Fletcher. Bonham famed swinging. Eturm grounded out, Camilli unassigted.
 No runs, no hits. no errors, two left.
 DODGERS--Medwlck filed to Di- Maggie. Reese flied to Keller. Owen got another big hand when he came to bat and fouIed to Rolfe.
 No runs, no hits, no errors. none left.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-06
SECOND INNING

YANKS-Keller walked. The fourth ball got away from Owen again and rolled almost back to the stands. Dickey singled to center, sending Keller to third. Keller scored and Dickey went to second on Wyatt,s wild pitch. The pitch was over Owens head and he couldn't even get his glove on the ball. Gordon singled to right, scor- ing Dickey. Rizzuto forced Gordon It second, Riggs to Coscarart. Bon- ham famed swinging. Sturm bunt- ed and was thrown out, Riggs to Camiln.
 Two runs, two hits. no errors, one left.
 DODGERS-Medwick wake d. Reese flied to DiMaggio. The crowd gave Owen great ovation when he came to bat. He flied to Keller. Cos carart bounced out, Bonham to Sturm.
 No runs, no hits, no errors, one left.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-06
915,OOO GETTING
 WAGE BENEFITS

Boston, Oct. 6-(UP)-At least 1000 workers are receiving the benefits of the federal wage -hour law in New England exclusive of Connecticut, Regional Director Leo A. GleaSon of the wage-hour divi- sion estimated today.
 His estimated breakdown by states was as follows: Massachu- setts. 10000 employers. S76 1000 work CTS; Maine. $500 employers. 100000 workers; Vermont. 220O employers, 30.O00 workers; New Hampshire. 25O0 employers. TS.O00 workers: Rhode Island 300 employers, i3S,0oo workers.
 Gleason sald that since the law became operative in October. lD38, nearly ei,bO0OO0 ln back wages and overtime compensation has been restored to workers ln the area.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-06
BATTLE EXPECTED
 AMONG ALDERMEN
Preview of Campaign To- night; COP. Members
 on Warpath

A preview of the election campaign is in prospect for tonight's meeting of the board of aldermen, with Re- publican and Democratic aldermen swapping verbal punches. The seven G. O. P. members will caucus at the Y. M. c. A. at 6:30, an hour and half before the meeting opens, to get their ammunition ready.
 The question of pay raises for city employees is one of those sched- uled to be brought up with the min ority asking the eight Democrats why raises could not have been made effective this fall and inquiring just what raises will be provided in the 1942 budget.
 Failure of the administration to revise water rates will also be scored along with delay in the construction of the Baldwin street bridge. An other subject of debate will be rub bish collection, with the minority aSking why steps have not been talk en toward a municipal system Of collecting rubbish or construction of a city incinerator. The same ques- ton will be asked by delegation from community clubs, which first sponsored the plan.
 The functioning of the .city's Far Rent committee may also be brought up for criticism, 1t was reported to- day.
 The points stressed by Republican aldermen tonight may well be the same ones which the party's candi- dates for office will emphasize dur ing the campaign. The c. Q. P. slate will be chosen at conventions to- morrow night at the Y. M. c. A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-06

mound and broke up the arguments Keller famed swinging.
 One run, one hit, no errors, none left.
 DODGERS-The bleacher fans gave DiMaggio the Brooklyn bold" when he went out to his position, Some fan threw an apple on the field but 1t landed IS feet away from DiMaggio. Coscarart flied to DiMaggio, who made the catch while the fans booed. Wyatt was given gerat ovation when he came to bat. He flied to DiMaggio and the fans again booed. Walker walked. Riggs fouled to Rolfe.
 No runs, no hits, no errors, one left.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-06
NEAR FIGHT IN
 COSKEY'S OFFICE
State Athletic Com. Cos keys Attempt at Peace
 Broken Up

Hartford, Conn, Oct. 6. CUP)- Bitter words, threats of suspension and of Q fist fight marked State Athletic Commissioner Frank Cos keys attempt today to negotiate Q peaceful contract to have feather weight champion Chalky Wright put his title at stake against Hart lords Bobby (Poison) Ivy.
 Coskey charged Wright's manager, Eddie Walker, with a Hack of mem- ory" in failing to go through with a promised l5-round title bout here Sept. 30, with disregard of the com missioner" and said he would ask the National Boxing Association to suspend Wright in 45 states.
 Wants Square Deal"
 Walker countered that he never said anything insulting" to the com- missioner and I'm entitled to 6 square deal and don't think l got It."
 He complained contract bearing his signature and setting the cham pionship fight for Sept. 30 was a fraud" and that the contract fall ed to state when and where the fight was to be held, and under what terms.
 Called "Stooge"
 Lou Viscusi, local promoter who reportedly signed the agreement, was accused by Walker as being a "stooge for Al Weill", with whom the original contract was said to have been made.
 This charge brought Viscusi to his feet and be wangled a finger under Walkers nose.
 MT. Commissioner" he said, turn ing to Coskey, If you'll adjourn this meeting for two minutes I'd like to
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-06
NINTH INNING

YANKS-Gordon grounded out. Riggs to Camilli. Rizzuto famed swinging. Bonham tanned swinging, for the fourth straight time.
 No runs, no hits. no errors, none left.
 DODGERS Camilli lined to Rig suto. Medwick fouled to Rolfe. Wasdell batted for Reese. Wasdell filed to DiMaggio.
 No runs. no hits. no errors. none left.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-06
FUNERAL OF ROBT.
 PLATT WEDNESDAY
We'll Known Banker, For. mer Educator Died at
 Hospital Last Night

Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at II o'clock for Robert Edward Platt, 68, vice. president and assistant treasurer of the Waterbury Savings bank, who died last night at the Waterbury hospital after a weeks illness. The services will be held at the Alder son Funeral Home, 70V Central av- enue, with Rev. Thomas L. Sinclair, rector of All Souls Episcopal church, officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home between and g D.. m. Tuesday. Burial will be in Hill- side cemetery, Cheshire, at the con- venience of the family.
 Mir. Platt, for almost 20 years a teacher and later a prominent fig ure in the city's industrial life be- fore he entered the banking pro- fession, was operated on last Tues day. He had been under care for Q heart ailment.
 Born in Thomaston Sept. 20, 1873, he was the son of the late Ammon and Elizabeth Smith Platt. He re- ceived his degree from Wesleyan university in 1898, teaching school at Reynolds Bridge and Middle bury during his college career. He was appointed principal of Barnard school in this city in 1899, and principal of Driggs school In 1904. Later he was member Of the board of education.
 Tn 1917 he accepted a post as superintendent of the industrial service department Of the Scoviil Mfg. co. He remained at the fac- tory until 1921, when he was ape pointed assistant trust officer Of the Colonial Trust Co.
 Tn 1928 he became secretary and treamirer Of the West Side Savings bank. also c member of the board of directors. When local savings
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-06
SMALL TOWNS ARE ALL VOTING TODAY
Much Excitement in WOl- colt; IA Towns Hold
 Elections

Voters in more than two score western Connecticut communities were going to the polls today in city and town elections. Democratic in- cumbents were running for reelec- ton in Torrington and Bristol city elections, while Republican candi- dates were seeking to retain con- trol in most of the smaller towns.
 A total of IA city and town elec- tions were being herd about the state today. City elections in Wa terbury, Hartford, New Haven and Bridgeport will not be held until next month but in Norwalk ballot- ing today climaxed a hot campaign between Mayor Frank Stack, Dern- ocrat, and Rep. William J. Lyons, Republican.
 The hottest fight in this year was in Wolcott, where a "write-in" campaign was conducted to oppose an alleged double machine" The Republican candidate for first se- lectman, J. Arthur Bergen, who was endorsed by the Democrats, was opposed by Robert A. Wakelee. The latter had the support of the Wolcott Republican League and 8 number of Democrats.
 No disorders at the polls were reported from Wolcott despite the furiously fought campaign, but gossip had 1t that Rep. Charles A. Gibson, the Democratic candidate for tax collector, was being "cut" by some Dmocrats in favor of Mrs. Rose Waklee, choice of both the Republican organization and the Republican League.
 Rep. Gibson has been blamed by Democrats for the endorsement given the Republican candidate for first selctman. He was elected to the House last year in a major upset, becoming the first Demo- crat elected in the town in half a century.
 Most of the western Connecticut small towns are Republicans, but Democrats were hopeful of cap- turing some of them in today,s bal- loting.
 The issues in all cases have been purely local and no statewide poli- tical significance can be attached to the results unless there is sur- prisingly strong trend toward one party or another.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-06
EIGHTH INNING

YANKS-Herman now playing second base for the Dodgers. Di- Maggie singled past Wyatt's head, the ball going into center field. Kel- Ter hit into double play, Herman to Reese to Camilli. Dickey rolled out, Herman to Camilli.
 No runs, one hit, no errors, none left.
 DODGERS-Wyatt grounded out. Gordon to Sturm. Walker singled to right. Riggs. fouled to Sturm. Reiser famed Swinging.
 No runs, one hit, no errors, one left.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-06
FIRST INNING

YANKS-Sturm lined a single to center. Rolfe forced Sturnn at sec- ofd, Reese to Coscarart. Henrich walked. The fourth ball got away from Owen and rolled in front of the Yankee dugout but no damage was done. DiMaggio famed swing ing aIld Owen threw out Rolfe try- ing Go steal third. It was a double play, Owen to Riggs.
 No runs, one hit, no errors, one left.
 DODGERS-Walker flied to Keller. Riggs tipped the first pitch and the ball hit Dickey. The Yankee catch CT fell but after Q couple of min utes he continued. Riggs bounced out, Gordon to Sturm. Reiser trip led over DiMaggio's head in center, the ball bouncing off the wall about 400 feet from the plate. Camilli popped to Rizzuto who made nice running catch near the foul line.
 No runs, one hit, no errors, one left.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-06
Trial of Premier Elias Brings Out Amazing
 Facts CZECHS PRETENDED
 TO BE AIDING NAzIS Mayor of Prague Involved With Gen. Elias at Lat-
 ter's Trial
BY JOSEPH w. GREGG, JR. United Press Staff Correspondent

BY JOSEPH w. GREGG, JR. United Press Staff Correspondent
 Berlin, Oct. 6.-(UP)- Press dispatches from Prague today, giving details of the trial of Gen. Alois Elias, pre- mier of the Czech areas, pur- ported to disclose a vast es- pionage, terrorist and propa- ganda plot in which hum dreds of the most prominent men of former Czechoslo- slovakia were active.
 Highest government officials, for- mer army officials, civil servants, municipal officials and others, 1t was alleged, were bound in plot of enormous scope as part of which former Czechoslovak army tntelli- gence officers, ostensibly kept to- gether to watch public opinion" actually obtained military tnforna- ton.
 6GCrSU SVCEtby rVEhnp0
 It was alleged that there was Q Czech secret society of widest rarni- fications, aimed at "liquidating" German sympathizers and helping Czechs escape abroad.
 It was alleged that Czech off, cials who pretended to be co-oper- ating with the >Germans had for two years been actively opposing the Germans by all means.
 First details of the trial of Elias, who was condemned to death, came in a Prague dispatch to the neYs- paper Neue Tag. It said that Elias was charged with:
 Generals Involved
 Taking part in conspiracy or ganized by generals named 1nger and Neumann.
 Taking part in an espionage or gaaization organized by M. Schm- oranz, chief of the Czech cabinet press department.
 Taking part in an illegal organ ization created by Mayor Otokar Klapka of Prague.
 Assisting well known Czech per- sonalities, especially one Gen. Cihka and two ministers, to escape abroad.
 Possessing knowledge of numer- ouS other illegal" activities, in- cluding the increasing Of the in- fluence of enemy" propaganda among the Czech people without fulfilling his duty as premier by taking steps himself of informing German authorities"
 The dispatch said the prosecutor accused Elias of repeatedly assuring German authorities of his @galty, and that thus he was further gu;i- ty of double dealing in that he went behind the back" of the Ger mans.
 It was asserted that immediately after the German dismemberment of Czechoslovakia, press chief Schmoranz organized a "preSs sue pervision service" in which he in- cluded all former intelligence off cers of the Czechoslovak army These officers, under the pretense of watching public opinion,' actual
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-06
FIFTH INNING

YANK6--ROlge rolled out. Camil- Il to Wyatt who covered first. Hen- rich hit Q home run over the right field screen DlA1agslo flied to Rels- e in deep center. Wyatt said eonie- thing to plAaae9io co the Yankee ousfleldeg Flieiaea cut Co the box and made . motion E0 aWing on the Brooklyn piseher. The umplres and players og beth teams Fushed to the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-06
THIRD INNING

YANKS-Rolfe walked. Henrich flied to Reiser, Rolfe holding first. DiNaggio famed swinging. Keller rolled out, Coscarart to Camiln.
 No runs, no hits, no errors, one left.
 DODGERS-Wyatt doubled to the left field corner. Walker lined to Di- Maggio, Wyatt holding second. Riggs singled off Bonham's leg, Wyatt moving to third. Reiser flied to Henrich, Wyatt scoring after the catch. Camilli famed swinging.
 One run, two hits, no errors, one left.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-06
SUMkARY:

SUNNNANI: !: x-Batted Coscarart in 7th xx-Batted for Reese in 9th TWO BASE HITS-Wyatt. THREE BASE HITS-Reiser. 2 HOME RUNS-Henrich DOUBLE Reese Coscarart to Camih Herman Camili. RUNS BATTED IN-Gordon Reiser, Henrich BASES BALLS-OR Wyatt 5, off BOnham g. STRUCK OUT-By Wyatt g. by BOnham ?. WILD PITCH-Wyatt LEFT BASES-Yankees 6, Dodgers s. UMPIRES-WiIam McGowan (American) plate; Ralph Pinel, (NationaD First William Grieve, (Ameri can) second; Larry Goetz, (NatOnal) Third.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-06
NO DANGER OF
 HURRICANE IN N. E.

Boston. Oct. e--fUP)--New Eng land, where c hurricane took 6e2 lives in 1888, stands "very little chance" Of feeling any effects of the hurricane now sweeping Florl- da, the weather bureau said today.
 Continued unreasonable heat wAS forecast with temperatures in the eo's today. At es30 6. m. C wAS "a degrees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-06
SEVENTH INNING

YANKS-Sturm grounded out, Coscarart to Camilii. Rolfe popped to Reese. Henrich was called out on strikes.
 No runs, no hits, no errors, none left.
 DODGERS-Reese popped out to Sturm. Owen grounded out, RizzutO to Sturm. Galan batted for Coscar- art and fouled to Sturm.
 No runs, no hits, no errors, none left.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-06
SIXTH INNING

YANKS-Dickey was safe on ReeSes bad throw to first after fielding a grounder. Gordon hit in- to a double play, Reese to Coscarart to Camilli. Rizzuto singled to left, Bonham famed swinging.
 No runs, one hit, one error, one left
 DODGERS-Retser hit a hot smash to Gordon who threw him out to Sturm. Camilli flied to Kel- Ter. Medwick grounded out, Rizzuto to Sturm.
 No runs, no hits, no errors, none
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-06
High Officials Said
 To Have Been Involved In Czech Espionage Plot
City Charter Is Attacked InCOurt

The constitutionality of city charter provision is attacked in demurrer filed in superior court today by State Senator Michael " Bansfield counsel for Clyde H. Libby in his $1ooOo civil action against the City of Waterbury, Libby who allegedly suffered injuries in fall driveway at 3335 Albert Place last May 30th charged that the sidewalk had been patched with asphalt
 tar material and that its surface uneven. The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-06
4 VIOLENT DEATHS
 DURING WEEK EEsD
Bv United Press

Four persons died violently in Connecticut over the week end, three of them in automobile acci- dents, compilation showed today.
 James Casio, Brooklyn. N. Y., was injured fatally at Fairfield when truck rolled back and pinned him against a building.
 Michael Landeck, 5T. former Chaplin selectman, was injured fa~ tally when a truck on which he was riding struck another truck at Wll- Nmantic.
 Mrs. Mary Skiha. 60, Glastonbury was killed in that town when struck by an automobile operated by Will liam Warner, Hast Glastonbury.
 An unidentified worker employed by the "New Havens Railroad was killed when struck by a train near Q railroad w0rkeEz' camp mt Berlin
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-06
YANKEES WIN WORLD SERIES
Alright Pitching By Ernie Bonham Gives Tanks 3-1 Victory Today

Brooklyns National league champions three straight games in its own back yard" the New York Van q sy tne @ n league wound up the s4 W0r years to win pennant but able to win but of five games for the worlds baseball championship Whit low Wyatt the Georgia pitcher who good enough to beat the Tanks in the second game at New York was to- lncira tuirr
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-06
ICE STORM HOLDS
 UP RESCUE EFFORT
Parachutist Stilk "High On a Windy HilI"; BIimp
 Leaves for Site
By FRANK HICKS United Press Staff COrrespOndent)

Devils Tower, Wyo., Oct. 6-(UP) Rain and snow lashed George Hopkins island in the sky today, delaying further attempts by skilled mountain climbers to rescue him.
 Six climbers, one of whom was the last person to successfully scale the s57-foot granite monolith, waited at Its foot. The almost per pendicular sides had been made icy-slick by the precipitation.
 They said further attempts to reach Hopkins would be suicidal until the weather cleared. Fore casts for the area gave no promise of that for another day or two, Temperatures continued to dron and were at freezing today.
 The Goodyear Rubber company blimp "Reliance" left Akron today on a four-day 1900 mile trip here It may be used in a rescue attempt as . last resort. The blimp will try to hover over the peak and bring Hopkins aboard up . rope ladder.
 Another rescue plan was ad-
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Losing no time, the Tanks scored two runs in the second on a walk to Keller, and singles by Dickey and Gordon. The Dodgers got one run back in the third on Wyatt's double, and infield hit by Riggs and Rieser's long fly to right field. Tommy Hein- rich's home run into the stands in the fifth brought the third Yankee marker. Ernie Bonham, pitching his first world series game for the Tanks gave Brooklyn but 4 hits, ir- cluding the opposing pitcher, Wy att's double.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-06
s.seo ON STRIKE

New orleans. Oct. 6.-(UP)-A general strike of $500 workmen ct the Red River ordnance depot at Texarkaria. Tex, was reported today by the office 0f labor concillator Bryce P. Eolcombe here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-06

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-06
Luncheon Party
 For February

Just in case you are wanting to have 8 luncheon party some day this month and are puzzled over what to serve for the occasion, let the menu idea and recipe suggested here be an answer to your puzzle. Simple food, attractively served is impor- tant to successful party, and that is the idea in mind for this one.
 Cream of Tomato Soup
 Luncheon Salad Platter
 Hot Rolls Warm Apple Sauce Gingerbread
 Tea
 Use canned cream of tomato soup, either the condensed or ready-to- serve style, or a combination of both. Garnish the soup with a sprinkling of chopped parsley or fine toast cubes.
 Luncheon Salad Platter No. 2 can sliced beets l No. 2 can whole or asparagus style green beans
 1-2 cup sharp French dressing 1 pint cottage cheese