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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-18
PROTESTS ARE
 UNDER FIRE
Army Officers Say Articles of War May Have Been
 Violated

Fort Dix, N. J., July 1S-(UP)- High-ranking army officers said to. day that national guardsmen from Western New York State who sent telegrams to Sen. Burton K. Wheel CT, D. Mont, protesting against the proposed extension of their period of active duty, could be prosecuted for violating one of the articles ci war.
 The articles prohibit members of the army forces from trying to in- fluence legislation.
 The protests were made by men of companies I and l. of the 174th infantry (national guard) whose homes are in Niagara Falls and Clean. N. Y. They were ir1ducted into federal service for years training last September 15.
 Col. Joseph W. Becker of Buffalo N. r., commander of the 174th, said he was surprised to hear of the pro- tests.
 "The morale of the men has been excellent" he said.
 Major General Clifford R. Powell commander of the 18th division, au- thorized a statement which said there had been no official word from Washington of the protests Disciplinary action If any, woud depend upon what a thorough in- vestigation revealed, 1t was said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-18
OLD INSURANCE
 MAN DIED TODAY

Hartford, Conn. July 1e-(UP) - Richard N. Bissell, 70, president of the Hartford Fire Insurance co. and Hartford Accident dE Indemnity Co.,, and dean of Hartford insurance presidents, died today of 6 heart at- tack at his Pennington home.
 Bisseil was active as head of the so-called TWO HartgoTda" uLl- tli he died. He observed his roth birthday last month.
 A native os Chicago. 2iasess was Identified prominently with fsses sTi- demnlty and financial interests ae New York end Hartford.
 He was elected vleespT4sldent o4 the Hartford Fire Insugnece co. iu le0s, and president in 1913. Hs was chairman of Che board ef Hartford Accident and Indemnity co., and e director cf tho finr1zogd conneetls cut Trust co, Aetna xtge ynguFance co.. Aafna oasually and Surety co, and Connecticut Uenegnl Alfe xn" auzanoe %.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-18

Common pleas Judges Walter M Pickett of New Haven and Samuel MAlits of Bridgeport will be the first jurists to occupy the common plcAs bench in this city, under the recently enacted law placing judges of that court on circuit. Judge Pickett will preside here from Sep tenber l2 to October 30, and from tSctober 30 to December l9 at snort xaiendar sessions.
 Meanwhile, Julge Mellitz will oc- nsapy the bench during short calen- sdar sessions from September l2 to Gnfober 30, and at others for the remainder of tho fall term. tsj From January 2nd to April 4th tha winter term, Judges John F skcpono and Miles McNiff, local men who have served here hitherto will don the judicial robes in Wa bhlbury.
 For the spring term Judge Thomas J.iWall will preside from April z tc %Jhne 26, including short calendar session; Judge John T. Dwyer oi <goDrwalk from May IS to June 26; and Judge Joseph E. Klau of Hart ford at short calenoar sessions from sAkdffl 2 to May 15..
 The following will sit at criminal .Etetms throughout the judicial year: Judge Pickett in September; Judge 2 9icrIiff in January; and Judge Dwyer in June.
 VI Judge McNiff will open the fall session in New Haven and conclude
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-18
KNOCKETT FAILS
 IN DOUBLE ALIBI
Blue Steel Fined $lO and Costs Today; Rerianded
 to Jail

The defense of Joseph Knockett, 6i. colored, better known as Blue Steel" by his intiinates, that he was not intoxicated and that he was er1- ployed by the Waterbury Ash coIn- pany, was not convincing to Judge T. D. Conway who imposed inc of 4I0 and costs.
 Despite his protest that he was not drunk when he walked into the waterbury hospital early this morn. ing to receive treatment for Q mouth Injury, Motor Patrolmen Ray Grady and Joseph Ieary encountered him short time earlier near the Fulton Market wholesale building on East Aurora street.
 ofacer Leary testified that the oc- cused was drunk and . check by the probation officer at the Waterbury Ash company revealed that he was not employed there but simply "hung around"
 "Riue Steel" was sent to New Haven County jail because he was unable to pay his fine and costs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-18
PRESIDENT SLAPS COL. LINDBERCH

Washington. July IS = (UP) = President Roosevelt today supported an indirect White House charge of publicity-seeking in Charles A. Lindbergh's appeal for presidential investigation of allegations made against him by Secretary of the In- terior Harold L. Ickes.
 Lindbergh yesterday made public 6 letter in which he suggested that MT. Roosevelt inquire into charges by Ickes that the flier's isolationist stand placed him in the position of working in the interest of foreign governments.
 Mir. Roosevelt noted that while the letter was given out to newspapers, it had not yet reached the White House thus indicating his ccnvic- ton that Llndhergh was attempting to make capital of the matter in the nations press.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-18
New .Jurists Chosen
 In New Court Setup
Judges Pickett, Melinitz to Preside in Court of Com. mon Pleas During Fall Session

in Hartford. Following this he will return to waterbury for the winter term; and wind up the year at Litchfield.
 Judge McDonough will commence in Hartford in September, and fin- ish the fall term in New Haven. From there he will return to this city for the winter; and serve at Bridgeport and Litchfield during the spring.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-18

An engineering defense training program scheduled for Waterbury by Yale University and cooperating organizations has been cancelled, 1t was announced at New Haven to- day. No reason was given. Courses will start soon in New Haven, Bridgeport and Stamford.
 This month the training school will give certificates to l,643 de- fense industry workers who have completed the course. The program carried out by Yale with the aid of the New Haven Y. M. 0. A., junior college and the Bridgeport Engin- eering Institute, was financed by the .. s. once of Education.
 The 160 men who will take spec .cial instruction in the New Haven County area have already been se- lected from a large list of applicants by Claude w Faucett, supervisor of the Y. M. c. A. Junior College pro- gram. Dean Leslie A. Hoffman and Beeton P. Lauder of the Bridgeport Engineering Institute state that 400 men have applied for the summer course in Bridgeport while l00 workers seek to enroll in an exten- sion session to be started in the city of Stamford.
 Dean Samuel W. Dudley of the Yale School of Engineering re- ported today the appointment of Forrest R. Hughes. assistant pro- lessor of engineering drawing, as institutional representative for the university to supervise the work in New Haven and Fairfield counties under the engineering defense pro- gram. He will replace Philip G. Laurson, associate professor of en- giaeering mechanics, who has served in this post for the past year. Lauren Y. Seeley, associate professor of mechanical engineering at Yale, is regional advisor for the defense training program, coordi- mating university extension courses in Connecticut and Rhode Island.
 Industry in the state anticipates greatly increased demands for trained personnel in the fall as Q result of the accelerated national defense program" one spokesman reported. we are making every preparation to meet this need by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-18
144 COUNCILS ON
 DEFENSE FORMED
Conn. Proceeds With Or. ganizatiOn of Units in
 Various Communities

There were IA local defense councils In Connecticut on Tues- day, July IS, Colonel Samuel H. Fisher, State Defense administra- tor, reported today.
 Sufficient progress has been made in the remaining 25 towns, Colonel Fisher indicated, that 100 per cent organization of local defense coun- els may be realized within the next few weeks.
 Towns already visited by field workers of the State Defense Coun- cil where local councils still are to be announced include: Coles brook, Barkhamstead, New Hart- ford, Harwinton, Bethiehem, Wes- ton, Easton, Newington, Middle field, Enfield, Stafford, Sterling, Marlborough, Salem. Montville and Ledyard.
 Since the formation of the State Defense Council last May, every community in the state has been contacted by the council or Its field representatives with Q complete story of the state defense plan left with each town or city official.
 Cooperating with the local offi- cials, the State Defense Council recently has had the Rev. E. Dent Lackey and Professor Alfred R. Bellinger in the field visiting the towns and cities to assist in the formation of local councils. Copies of all defense materials and pamph- lets received at state headquarters have been sent to the local de- fense councils and all plans and programs arranged at the head quarters have been devised to help the local defense councils.
 Constant contact will be main tained between state headquar- ters and the local councils with field workers moving through the state each day making periodic vis- its to each council to learn it's problems and to pass on new inc formation and ideas developed by the State Council.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-18
JIG. BRECKENRIDGE
 DIES SUDDENLY

York, Me- July is-(uP>-Jchn c. Breckinridge, 30. of New York city and sants Barbara, Gel, 6 grandson of the former viee-presi- dent of the same name, died un. expectediy today of . heart attack at his summer home, River House.
 Born in Louisville, Kys he prac- ticed law for many years in New York after attending Harvard CO.,. lege and graduating from Harvard Law school in 1895.
 During the World war; he sucs cessiveiy was an attache of the United States embassy in London, an ambulance driver with the French army and a captain h the Quartermaster corps of the Q. s. army. The French government presented him with . Legion of Honor medal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-18
CONGRESS MAY ASK
 LONGER SERVICE
Senate Military, Affairs Com. Wants National
 Emergency to Cover It

Washington, July is.--(Up)-Sen. tinent was developing in the Senate military affairs committee today for a congressional declaration of . na- tionai emergency which would retain selectees, guardsmen, and reservists in the army.
 The declaration would be suhsti- tuted for legislation to remove the existing years limitation upon the service of these troops.
 Under the selective service act, the training of the restricted troops Is limited to 6 year unless SoE1s gresS has declared that "the ra- tional interest Is imperiled." Tn that event, the President could extend the service ito such time as may be necessary in the interest of na- tional defense"
 Sentiment for the declaration inc creased after Army Chief of Staff George o. Marshall told the com. mittee it would accomplish "all the purposes" of legislation.
 Sen. Ebert D. Thomas, D., Utah, a committee member, said the dec- laration would be Ian implementa- ton of the selective service act'' rather than an actual change in the law.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-18
Engineerirlg Class
 For City Cancelled
Waterbury Eliminated From List of Communities
 Originally Included in Defense Course Program

providing short-term courses on an engineering level.
 "The Engineering Defense Train- ing program seeks to assist men in making applications of previous learning to present needs; and, In a small way, to supplement pre- vious knowledge with new inforgiaa- tion and new techniques."
 Reports which have been coming In to both the New Haven and Bridgeport ofnces of the technical schools cooperating in the program show that men returning to jobs in Connecticut factories after receiv- ing training have been given more responsible work assignments. n many instances they have been placed in posts designed to over- come production bottlenecks.
 During the past six months the most popular courses offered in New Haven included inspection of 1 materials, to aid in the training Of government and factory tnspect- ors: metallurgy; and productipn control, for which Q special text | book was written. Tn, Bridgeport,
 nearly 500 men were enrolled in l2 courses for production planning, technical inspection, elementary tool dslgn, foremaashap training, and other subjects. Both schools | ofgered new courses aS the demand for them increased among factory supervisors. For example, ballistics, cost control and studies in motion and time were added this past spring to train men in performing new tasks.
 Men selected for the engineering defense training usually have had some college training or were Quali- fled to do work at college level and have spent several years In iil- dustry, a survey shows. Eleven per cent of the students enrolled from New Haven County have had two or more years of college training, l3 per cent have received their bache. Tor degrees and at least { per cent have gone on for one or more years of graduate study.
 The range of time service with various companies has been from months to 37 years with an aver" age of { Ia years of industrial era- ployment. The range in age of men receiving training in both coun- ties has been from lS to 62 years with the average age at 3l years. Executives in charge of the huge training program have been csres ful to point out that the evening courses in both New Haven and Fairfield counties are designed to provide specific limited training to meet various needs and are not trl- tended in any way to replace ele- mentary skills and knowledge which must be gained elsewhere. With an increasing shortage of trained cn. glneers evident in the defense pros gram, this highly specialized train. ing will become even more imports ant in the next few months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-18
Thermometers

All clinical thermometers author ized for sale in Connecticut after January 1, 1942, will bear the ues- ignating letter assigned to the manufacturer in addition to the ab- breviation CONN" all of which will be engraved in black letters or in script, 1t was announced in the monthly bulletin of the State De- partment of Health. But a change in thermometer specifications has been made which eliminates the word SEAL" previously required as part of the engraving. Thermometers with both types of marking are being accepted as legal for sale during the remainder of 1e41 to allow dispoSi- ton of stocks already engraved in the old manner.
 The bulletin also reported that thermometers marked CONN S SEAL" are no longer legal for sale in the state following revocation ot the manufacturers permit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-18
SONIA HENIE TO
 BECOME CITIZEN
Ice Skate Star Admits She Was More Nervous Than
 in Any Contest
nridceport, Conn, July ls. (Up)

Bridgeport, Conn, July l8. (UP) Sonia Henie was pretty nervous.
 She admitted 1t, more nervous than she was in facing the movie cameras or dancing on her ice skates.
 For, after five and 6 half years residence in the United States, she was about to be given naturaliza- ton hearing which probably will re. suit in her becoming an American citizen in September.
 Why did she want to become 6 citizen?
 "Well," the wife of millionaire Dan Topping said, T just like America"
 Miss Kenie gave her address as Greenwich. But she also has rest. dence in New York and Hollywood, and Examiners Stanley Golden and Emil Bouchard questioned jurisdics ton of the Connecticut naturaliza- tion court. However, no decision was reached.
 Miss Henie was accompanied by her attorney. Joseph P. Byrne, Brooklyn, and Ted Deglin, publicity director of Madison Square Garden,
 She wore Q simple black dress, q silver fox jacket, and 6 black wide- hrinamed hat. She was full of smiles, chatted with open-Hnouthed fans and obliged all autograph seekers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-18
A. H. WELLS co. IN
 ACCORD WITH CIO

4 supplementary agreement bee tween the A. H. Wells O., and the Waterbury Brass Workers union was signed today. It provides for wage increase cf eight cents an hour, re- troactive to kay i3.
 The agreement will be in effect until February 28. iel2. and the union has agreed to make no cd. ditionai wage demands before that time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-18
Emergency!

An emergency operation was found necessary at St. Mary's hos- pital to remove a piece of potato. which became lodged in the throat of Philomena Derubbo, aged 19 months. of 673 East Main street. The infant was rushed to the hos- piatl when efforts to dislodge the fragment of food failed. She was later discharged and removed to her home by her parents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-18
Forgery Charged

Felicia Yankoslky, 2S, of 6S Sheffield street, employe of the Waterbury hospital, was arrest ed this morning by Lieuts. Wil- liam Foley and Connie Shan- ahan of the local detective force on 8 warrant charging forgery of approximately $50 in checks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-18
Condition Good"

Officials at the St. Mary's Hospital reported this morning that Zacco Cherepinsky, 6e, of Al Lafayette street, was In good" condition. Chereplnsky inflicted 8 wound in his left side when he accidentally slipped as he turned to shut off the water faucet i'm the city abattoir Wednesday afternoon where he Is employed as Q butcher.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-18
Bitten By Dog

Patrick Norris of 271 Baldwin street was bitten last night short- ly after 10 o'clock by a vicious dog and was taken to the St. Mary's hospital for treatment of bites on his arm and leg.
 Police notified Dog Warden Thomas Farrell who was inves- tigating the case this morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-18
Incorporated

Colonial Properties, Inc, of Wa terbury at a capital of $50,000 were issued papers of incorpora- ton by the secretary of state at Hartford, which will begin busi- ness with $5,000, and stocks with Q par value of $25 each.
 George P. Kinsey of New Ha- ven and Thomas M. Banta, Law renee G. Kinkel and George C.. Myers, all of Waterbury, are the incorporatorS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-18
Foreclosure

A S2,600 foreclosure action was filed today in common pleas court by the Home Owners Loan Corpor. ation Antonio Natelli, of this city, the Waterbury Second Mortgage Corporation, ct al, are named de- fendants in the suit.
 Basis for the litigation is a promissory note, in the amount of $l l,ss6, dated April {, 1884, and bearing the signature of Antonio Natelli. The federal corporation charges that principal and inter- est remain unpaid, and seeks besides $2,6o0, possession of the premises.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-18
Suing City

Ettie Gottlieb, resident of this city, today instituted civil proc ceedings against the city of Wa terbury in common pleas court. The plaintiff seeks to recover damages of 5000.
 Charging that on June 22nd of this year, she suffered Q fan on . section of sidewalk on Cherry street, the local woman claims that she sustained back and leg injuries. Responsible for the ac- cidenE according to the conn pIaint, was the defective condi- tiOn of the sidewalk. The plain. tiff Is represented by Atty. Per- " Graicerstein.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-18
EXPERT BALL. PLAYER

one of Hollywoods most capable baseball players ls winsome June pyslkzer. The young star of paFAs mounts s4enFy AldFleh for Rkom~ don't" learned Co play ehe game hack stage ok theateEs where she and her fisleF, cheTy, wero featured stage paEloTmera
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-18
SpOtEghting BrassCityNews
Discuss Finances

William .. Pape Of this city will be one of the speakers at . conference on municipal finan- cial problems at the University of Connecticut July 20. The con- ference has been arranged by the Connecticut Federation of Tax payers associations, of which MT. Pape is president
 Senator Alfred Bingham of Sac lem will preside at the morning session and Senator Prank Peet of Kent at the afternoon ses- sion.
 City and town officials from about the state are being invit- ed to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-18
FUNERALS

The funeral of Pasquale Raspa was held this morning from the Colasanto funeral home, 928 Bank street, at e:30 to the Church Of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, where solemn high Mass was celebrat- ed at 9 o'clock by the Rev. Aus tin Saunders. Father Saunders was assisted by the Rev. Patrick Flynn as deacon and the Rev. Dennis Biarelli as subdeacon. Burial was in Calvary cemetery, with Fr. Biar- elli conducting the committal ser- vices. The bearers were Sabato Dambrosio, Victor Croce, Charles Ubaldi, and Nicholas DeNicola.
 The funeral of Stephen F, Egan was held this morning from the Bergin funeral home at 8:30 to the Immaculate Conception church st g, where solemn high Mass was celebrated by the Rev. Philip Hus- sey, assisted by the Rev. Paul Spod- nick as deacon and the Rev. George Reilly as sub-deacon.
 A special musical program was directed by Frederick F. Harmon, organist. William OBrien, soloist. sang Pie Jesu" at the offertory and Beautiful Land on High" af- ter the Mass.
 Honorary bearers were Lawrence K. Kenny, Charles F. Reilly, Matt- hew Mclaughlin, and Joseph J. Duffy. Active bearers were John J., James F., Daniel K, and James Kenny, Joseph H. May and Frank E. Doolan. Burial was in the fam lily plot in Calvary cemetery, with committal services conducted by Father Spodnick.
 The funeral of Mrs. Frances Ra- czynsld of l2 Rose sreet will be held tomorrow morning from the home at S:l5 to St. Stanislaus Kostka church at g o'clock, for a solemn ihgh Mass. Burial will be in the family plot, Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of John Rozlm will take place tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock from the home 2s0 Walnut street extension, to St. Mary's Rus sian Greek Orthodox church ct D:SO. Rev. Peter Dzubay will officiate. Bu- rial will be in the family plot in ct. MaEy's Russian Greek cemetery.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Augusta Tiderman will be held tomorrow morning at the Swedish Baptist church. Bridgeport, at il o'clock, Burial will be in the family plot tn Wales, Mass. Friends may call at the Bailey. Snyder funeral home. 0a Willow street, this afternoon ane evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-18

Switzerland vii build freigh: belt railway line from 0evenm cor. Ilavln station t0 La pfaiiie Port and it wlll have a tunnel under the clty and two bridges across the AFve and Rhone Flyers,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-18

Because ef rain stopped festivities on Mardi 0rng night in Wcbruary Rio de JanelF0. Brazil, pafaded ilG allegorieal floats and Feioleea more than two months later.