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The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-02-05
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Covrosnondont

WASHINGTON Book Of
the Department Of Justices
antitrust law Indictment OF
leading corporations and indi-
viducls in the magnesium In
dustry is an omozing story OF
how one government agency
cot worried about notionol de-
Tense bottIer,ecks long before
the current defense program
even got storted-snd set out
to do something about them.
In 1893 one Of the onti-
trust divisions keen young at
torneys went to Thurman Ar
mold, head Of the division. with
this assertion:
Europe is getting ready
for q war, and when the war
comes this country will spend
q lot Of money on defenses. !
think Germony is in shope to
delay or cripple any such et-
fort that we may make be-
couse of the network Of patent
controls and trade agreements
thot exist between German
and American corporations.
Shouldn't the antitrust divi-
sion beoin looking into these
thines?"
Arnold oareed, and q long
quiet preliminary investigation
was made. As q result, Arnold
wrote q letter to Harrv Wood
ring, then secretary Of war; on
jan. IS. 1910, citing seven
vital fields in which German
interests had gained O measure
Of control over production in
the U. S. Of strategic defense
moterioIs.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-02-05

Broadway show. They remem-
Der his rescue of Betty Cradle
by that route, and they point
to what his current hits are do
ing for former novelties Jimmy
Dunn, Phyllis Brooks, Arthur
Preacher, Benny Baker and Bert
Lair.
HE'D SAVE IF HE
QUIT WORKING
With his days so full of NOV
les, I hoped to discover that De-
Sylvia works nights on his next
New York musical. Doesn't,
though, because he seems to be
able to bat those off anytime,
preferably at the last minute
He and Herbert Fields did finish
scrips on "Du Barry" and Hat
tie" in IL and Is days. Lou
isiana Purchase" took longer,
he said, because he and Morrie
Ryskind took the job to Palm
Beach, and DeSylva never could
find his collaboration.
After one of his trips to the
telephone, DeSylva admitted he
is going to be embarrassed by
his income this year. Although
he never dreamed all his shows
would be hits, they have fully
paid for themselves and now are
piling up whopping profits. The
movie rights will bring in a LOT
of money, and there's also his
salary as producer of two pic
lures.
All these will put him into
such a high tax bracket that il
would be cheaper if he quit
right now and went fishing
Trouble is, he actually likes
working even when work be-
comes a paradoxical luxury.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-02-05

Necessity ana tne tITnSS H,uy Oe &c
otino new type Of Ieoder in the Unit
Cd Stotes-the industrial stotesmon.
There are signs Of his appearance in
men like WiIliom S. Knudsen and Ow-
en- Young who are wiling to give their
time and obiIites to public couses, and
II men like Sidney HiIImon and Wal
ter Reuther from Iobor's ranks, who
are willing to think about notionol
problems on a brood sco!e.
The United Stotes has predomin-
ontIy industrial civilization. What
could be more natural than to expect
ttot out Of the ranks of workers and
monooers of our vast industries should
come leadership for the notion itself?
Because our problems have been
continually grave as q people and q
notion for q DECIDE or more, men OF
Industry have been forced to give
thought not only to their own business
offoirs, but to those Of the notion as q
whole. For we know now that we con-
not Individually prosper if the nation
Goes to smash.
The president Of General Electric,
Charles {. Wilson, hos apparently been
thinking along these lines, for an 3D.
dress he mode in Philadelphia recently
is filled with the spirit Of q new indus
triol craftsmanship. He sees, and we
think rightly, link between all the
western countries in the foct that oil OF
them ore experiencing THE second
stooe Of revolutionary movement OF
the moses" which beoon with the
World War and will probably lost for
several decades. The common people
OF Brtoin fight, he believes. from q
deep-held desire to insure for their
moses and for their fellow men in 9TH
er lands much larger measure Of eco
nomic freedom ond security than the
conventional copitoIistic and imPeriol-
istic system has previously provided.
II was this mass urge toward securi-
ty, this rebellion against Illustration,
that brought Nozism to Germany. The
same urge is felt here and in Britain,
but these countries have been thus for
deeply determined to achieve the gooIs
without sacrificing freedom.
The answer, Wilson feels, is that III
noncioI and managerial components Of
our free enterprise system must prove
by deeds as we'll as by words their full
comprehension Of their social RESPONSE
biiities" --they must demonstrate, be-
You'd the chance Of successful chol-
lenge, that the pubIic-spirited people
administering private enterprise inner
emily and actually excel the people
comprising political organizations
as instrumentolities for insuring on
ever-increosing measure Of economic
freedom and security for all the people
sove the indoIent-oII Of the time."
Wilson then accepts the challenge,
sets forth detailed plan for achieving
the desired ends. An increasing num-
Der Of men in his position ore thinking
ofono similor lines.
Perhaps the letter half Of the 10th
century is producing its own choroc-
teEistlc type Of leoder - the industrial
'slofesnnon.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-02-05
AND SO-ARNOLD
WENT TO WORK

The War Department did
nothing about it, although
Arnold's letter warned tkot lit
is not too much to say that the
situation is dangerous" Ar
mold thereupon went to work.
despite on inadequate budget
and stoff-to bring some onti-
trust prosecutions.
First he exposed the situo-
ton in the manufacture Of
Optical instruments. in which
the German firm of Zeiss had
a tight agreement with
the American firm Of Bousch
& Lomb by which the letter
firm paid royalties to Zeiss on
its soIes of instruments manu-
featured for the U. S. Army
and Navy and gave the Ger
mans access to full information
about the manufacture and
sole Of those instruments.
Next came on indictment &C.
cusinq the General Electric Co.
and the German firm Of Krupp
Of maintaining q patent and
trade agreement governing the
sale of hard metal compost
tons for machine tool and
dies. The effect. the onti-
trust division chorqed, was to
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-02-05
. MCKINNEY ON BRIDGE

THIS Is the third of series Of
re articles on the neW bidding
rules In the 1871 Culbertson Sys-
tenn.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-02-05
: BEHIND THE SCENES
IN WASHlN GTONs

discourage and cut down the
use Of tungsten corbide In the
u. S. mochine tool Industry.
According to antitrust divi-
sion experts, tungsten corbide
was sold IN Germany at g price
slightly more thon one tenth
the price in the U. S.. IL wos
used 20 times more widely In
consequence. and its wide use
wos Of enormous odvantooe to
Hitler when German industry
was re-tooIed for war produc-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-28
MRS. EDITH WEED
 DIES IN BRISTOL
Sister of Mrs. GeOrgina HOdgkinsOn to Be Buried
 Tomorrow Afternoon

Bristol, Jan. 28-Mrs. Edith P. Weed, 6S, of 165 Burlington avenue, died at her home Monday, following a short illness. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 p. m. at the Funk funeral chapel, with Rev. Paul Dubois, pastor of Prospect Methodist church officiating. Friends may call at the chapel Tuesday between 2 and 9 p. m. She leaves a daughter, Miss Emily L. Weed; a son, Carleton, and a grandson, all of this city; six sisters, Mrs. William Allport and Mrs. Frank Marshall, both of Bris- tol; Mrs. Georgina Hodgkinson of Waterbury, Mrs. Horace Johnson of New Haven, Mrs. Philip c. Maynard and Mrs. Charles Segal, both of Plainyille, and brother, Frederick J. Martindale of Plainville.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-28
TRIBUTE
 TO MISS LORD
Large Delegation to Rep resent School Dept. at
 Funeral Tomorrow

A special delegation of 12 will represent the Waterbury Teachers Association at Miss Daisy Lords funeral tomorrow morning, accord ing to an announcement by Super intendent of Schools Dr. Thomas J. Condon at the Board of Education's meeting held in Crosby High school yesterday afternoon.
 Since six representatives is the usual rule, this special delegation is a tribute of the esteem and honor in which the beloved Wilby teacher was held among her associates.
 Members of the board of educa- ton signified their intention of sending 8 committee. The funeral of Miss Lord will be held from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main street at 9:15 o'clock. A solemn high Mass will be celebrated at the Church of the Blessed Sacra- ment at 10 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot in old St. Joseph's cemetery.
 Miss Lord, who died yesterday morning of a heart attack in St. Maryis hospital, served as president of the Waterbury Teachers Asso- ciation for the past 12 years. He interests however, went beyond To- cal affairs. At the time of her death she was a director of the Connecti- cut division of the National Educa- tion Association, member of the board of directors of the National League of Teachers Association, and was engaged in planning summer activities for the National League of Teachers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-28
CONSTABLE FREED
 ON DEER CHARGE

Litchfield, January 28. - Consta- ble Edgar M. Koch and William C.. Futile of Woodbury were acquitted by Judge Thomas J. Wall in the Court of Common Pleas Monday afternoon on charges of violating the game laws. It was alleged that on November 14 they were hunting deer with jack-lights. Both men pleaded not guilty. They were arrested by Deputy Game Warden Alfred J. Hunyadi.
 During the trial, Koch claimed that he carried his rifle in his car in line of duty.
 In Litchfield Justice Court yes- terday afternoon Anthony Jasonis of 223 Beechwood avenue, Torring- ton, was fined $5 and costs by Trial Justice William w. Sepples on a charge of violating rules of the road.
 Justice Sepples fined Frederick c. Korn, g, of Litchfield $1O and costs on a charge of violating the game laws. The judge remitted $5 of the fine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-28
Brooklyns Planning
 Anniversary Dinner
Athletic Club to Commemorate 52nd Year of Pounding
 at St. JOsepll's Hall February P
BROOKLYN NEWS

The Brooklyn A. c. will celebrate its Sand anniversary with a dinner and dance in St. JoSeph's Audi torium, February 2. Michael SasSo is general chairman, assisted by Jeff Morrison, John "Skiddo'' Duh schott, Edward DiNapoli, Frank assaro and John Barnes.
 Don Loves orchestra will play for the dancing and William Petchlock will cater. Tickets may be obtained from any club member.
 Fifty years ago this month, Feb ruary r, 1889, group of twelve men gathered in Keough's barn, La- fayette street, and organized the Brooklyn Athletic Club.
 It was the start of a movement to foster athletics and sportsman ship in Waterbury, and this has continued down to the present.
 Records disclose that Patrick
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-28
CITY REPORTS TEN
 PNEUMONIA CASES
Health Dept. Announces Two New Patients; P
 Cases of ''Flu" Here

Two new cases of bronchial pneu- monia in the city were reported to Health Officer Dr. Edward J. God frey this morning.
 Waterbury is the second largest among cities of the states as far as lobar pneumonia cases are con- cerned, Dr. M. Knowlton of Hart ford, director of the bureau of pre- ventable diseases reported today. This city had 10 cases up to II o'clock yesterday morning, trailing only Hartford which reported IA.
 Yesterday three more inf1uena7 cases were discovered here, but up to noon time today the total re- mained at 9, none being reported to Dr. Godfrey this morning. One new pneumonia case was reported yesterday, the fourth recorded at local hospitals since Saturday.
 Dr. Godfrey pointed out this morning that he believes the flu, pneumonia and grippe have reached their peak locally and should grad ually decline in number shortly. Two deaths have been the result of influenza to date.
 One hundred and fifteen cases of lobar pneumonia were reported in the state last week, an increase of eight over the preceding week. Ac- cording to the weekly morbidity re- port for last week Waterbury had but one case of scarlet fever, none of measles, two of whooping cough and none of typhoid fever.
 Dr. Godfrey added today that ev- eryone should take extra precautions in living Up to health regulations until the present spread is defi- nately thing of the past.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-28
LIBRARY CONCERT
 PLANNED TONIGHT

Edwin Fischer had his Chamber orchestra will be heard in record ed concert of Hayden's Symphony in D major, No. 104 (London) (Sal- mon No. D at the Silas' Bronson Library tonight. The movements of this work are marked as follows: 1. Adagio; Allegro; 3. Andante; 3. Minuetto; 4. Allegro spiritoso.
 A biographical sketch of the com poser will precede the composition. Following their policy of presenting a modern work at each concert, the directors of Learning to Listen,' '' have selected Igor Stravinsky's Fire Bird Suite," based on an old legend of the Fire Bird"
 The public is cordially invited to attend tonight's concert, at 7:15 in the music room of the library. To- morrow night at 7:30. another Pops" concert will be offered, including many concert favorites. These mus ical events are sponsored by the library and the WPA adult educa- tion program of Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-28
Bride, IA, Asks AnnuIm m ent Of Marriage Vows

AIfreda Rek Hankey, IA, seeks an annulment from Louis Hankey, both from Naugatuck, in a civil action filed by Margaret Rek, guardian of the young Mrs. Hankey, in superior court today.
 Mrs. Hankey eloped to Ports mouth, New Hampshire, January 9, 1941. In asking for divorce and annulment, the complaint states the New Hampshire mar riage is illegal according to New Hampshire laws, because of the woman'S age.
 Anthony DiCeciliO of Waterbury, charging cruelty seeks a decree from Angelina DiPietrO DiCecilio. The couple were married in Wa terbury November IF, 1880. Judge Edward MascolO for the plaintiff. Eddie Rivard, Waterbury, seeks a decree from Miria Rivard of Watertown, charging desertiOn January 19, 1888. The couple were married ill Watertown January 30, 1929. There are two children.
 Angelo Minicucci, Waterbury, asks a divorce from Marie Rosa Minicucci, charging desertion March, 1927. The couple were married April 2S, 1923, in Limo sano, Italy. There is one child, aged 18.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-28
DEATH REMOVES
 DR. DICKERMAN
Former Minister, Ex-Ter- ryviIIe Resident, to Be
 Buried Tomorrow

New Britain, Jan. 28-Dr. Dwight Hiram Dickerman, Il, who practiced dentistry here and in Hartford, Bristol and Terryville over the past 45 years, died Monday at his home, 944 Corbin avenue. Born in Holy oke, Mass, he gave much thought to religious life before turning to dentistry and had been ordained as a minister. He was member of the First Baptist church of Holyoke. He became well known in this city through 25 years of practice here.
 He leaves his wife, Mrs. Beulall (Van Allen) Dickerman; daughter Mrs. Edith Beulah Smith of Milo, Me; a sister, Mrs. E. R. Alderman.
 Private funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:3O D. m. at the home and burial will be in Ever green cemetery, New Haven. Friends may call at the home this evening until II a. m. Wednesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-28
OBITUARY :.

LAFFIN-William J. I4fin, 8l1 Baldwin street, died last night at his home after long illness. Born in Waterbury he had been nfe- long resident of the Washington Hill section.
 MT. Lafin was the husband of the late Ellen Lawlor Laffix1. One of the founders of St. Francis Xa- vier parish, he has served ever since as trustee. MT. Laffin was an em- ploye of the Steel 6 Johnson Co. for more than 50 years. He belonged to the Holy Name society of St. Francis Xavier Church, and to the Knights of Columbus.
 His survivors include: One grand daughter, Mrs. Francis Phelan of Waterbury; two sisters, Mrs. Fannie Fitzgerald and Mrs. Bernard Seery, both of Waterbury; and several nieces and nephews.
 The funeral will be from his home, 811 Baldwin street, Thursday morning at 8:15 o'clock to St. Fran cis Xavier church at 9 o'clock where a solemn high Mass will be celebrat- ed. Burial will be in the family plot in new St. Joseph,s cemetery. Friends may call at the home this afternoon after o'clock.
 MILLER-Frank H. Miller, 84, a native of this city, died in Groton Sunday morning. Born October 2l, 1855, he was the son of Heman and Augusta (Somers) Miller.
 As a young man, MT. Miller was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-28

One person was arrested early this morning following investigation of several minor accidents which oc- cured throughout the city. Dam ages resulting were slight in each case.
 Adrian J. Demers, 37, of IS Gen. tral avenue, was granted a nolle on payment of $5 when arraigned be- fore Judge T. E. Conway on a charge of failure to signal.
 The accident occurred on East Main street when Demers driving a car owned by the Waterbury Pack ard, Inc, struck an automobile driven by Mrs. Mary c. Geraghty ot 27 Chestnut avenue. Both drivers oi the car were proceeding east on East Main street, Motor Patrolman Thomas Phelan reported. Damage was mainly confined to dented fend- CTS, the officer said.
 Bus Hits Auto
 A slight collision occurred on North Main street, near Spencer avenue, last night but no arrest was made, when a car driven by Clark H. Newton, 63, of Al Prospect street, going south, was struck by a c. R. &L. Company bus which was oper- ated by George L. Howe, 2S, of 92 Elliott street, Motor Patrolman Phe- Ian said. The driver of the passen- ger car had no chains and when he attempted to stop, struck the front end of the bus.
 Another minor accident resulted last night from a slippery pavement when car driven by John E. Quin- tilani of 30 Avon avenue and an- other operated by John Willard of 102 Ledgeside avenue struck an icy patch and Skidded on Washington avenue, near Railroad Hill, and simultaneously struck parked truck. Motor Patrolman Vincent Begg reported that slight damage resulted to the two cars and no ar- TestS were made.
 No Serious MishapS
 No serious mishapS were reported this morning at the accident bureau and despite icy walks yesterday and this morning, neither local hospitals
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-28
CHASE CREDIT MEETING HELD
Rolling Mill Employees Voted Five Per Cent Div-
 idend for l04O

The fifth annual meeting of the Chase Rolling Mill Employees Fed eral Credit Union was held last night at the Chase Foremen's club with about $50 members attending. The directors report for the year was read by President c. Quinn, the financial report by Treasurer Jack Grady, the credit committees re- port by A. Van Megroot and the supervisory report by Chairman F. Coleman.
 James Moran, national director gave very interesting talk on credit unions.
 The following men were reelected to office again: J. Giacin, John Baker, c. Nichols and Frank Pas quarilli to the board of directors and Art Mclean and Van Megroot to the credit committee. F. Coleman, Gento Orsini and w. Watt were re- elected to the supervisory commit tee.
 A five per cent dividend was vot- ed for the past year.
 After the business meeting enter tainment was presented and refresh ments served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-28

Cronan was appointed chairman at the first meeting, and at an elec- ton of officers held later in the year the following men were voted into ofiice:
 Stephen O,Brien, president: Tim othy Luddy, vice-president; Edward Ryan, secretary, and Patrick Keough, treasurer.
 The first athletic event in the history of the B. A. c. was held on Decoration Day, 1900, when a Field Day attracted many of the leading track men in the city. Later in the year, the first annual excursion to Coney Island was sponsored for B. A. O. members and their fam flies. These outings were looked forward to by all.
 Shortly after the turn of the cen- tury, the B. A. c. had its first championship baseball team. Mad den managed the 1902 club which captured the City Amateur Base- ball league with Johnny Kelly and William Loughrain as the battery. The Brooklyns continued their vic- torious march in 1903, 1904 and again in 1906 in league competition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-28

deacon, and Rev. Austin Saunders as sub deacon.
 Delegations from the Society Figli Dell Abbruzzo and the Society Civ- ito 6 Progresso attended the serv- ices.
 The bearers were: Leuci DeSte- fano, Joseph Sperduzi, Daniel Val- eric, Jerry Collella, Salvatore Col leila and Sabato D'AmbroN.
 Burial was in Calvary cemetery with services by Father Biarelli.
 The funeral of Mrs. Anna Ric- ciardi was held this morning at 8:l5 o'clock from the MulviIle funeral home, 27O West Main street to St.. Thomas church. A solemn high Mass of requiem was celebrated at g o'clock by the Rev. Joseph Dorl- nelly, assisted by Rev. Pohn Ken- nedy as deacon, and Rev. John Gull liton as sub-deacon.
 The bearers were: Francis Burns, Richard Burns, High Hanson, Jos- eph Ricciardi, Michael and Ito Fas- aflo.
 Burial was in Calvary cemetery with services by Father Donnelly.
 The funeral of Mrs. Mary Falion was held this morning at 0:l5 o'clock from the Lunny funeral home, 25 Central avenue to St. Thomas church. A solemn high requiem mass was celebrated at 10 o'clock by the Rev. John F. Culliton, assisted by Rev. John P. Kennedy as deacon, and Rev. Neil Doyle as sub-deacon.
 The bearers were: Michael. I'd. ward, Thomas Claffey, William Buckley, William Colby and John Marston.
 Burial was in Calvary cemetery with services by Father Otilliton.
 Funeral services for Dorothy E. Engle of Middiebury were held Sc5.crdGy afternoon ct 2:3c o'clock at the Middlebury Congregation al church. Rev. William II. Me- Canoe ofiiciating. Burial win be ct the convenience of the family.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-28
Police Investigate
 Minor Mishaps Here
One Arrest Results From Checkup on Skidding Cars, Minor Collision n-CIark H. Newton Escapes Injuries

reported injuries suffered as a result of falls on sidewalks.
 The street department through out the night with six sanding trucks and 13 men sanding inter- sections, steep inclines and danger ous curves. Herbert Scott-Smith said this morning that his crew had everything under control.
 Weather forecast was cloudy to- night with a rise in temperature for tonight and tomorrow. Temperature reading of a minimum of 20 degrees at midnight was noted at the plumbing inspectors office. Mercury climbed to 26 degrees shortly before noon today.
 Traffic conditions were better in the city, it was reported this morn ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-28
Full Weather Report

Boston, Jan. 2s-(UP)-weath- CT forecast:
 CONNECTICUT- - Mostly cloudy tonight and Wednesday. Not quite so cold tonight. Warmer Wednes- day.
 MASSACHUSETTS, and RHOD E ISLAND-Mostly cloudy tonight and Wednesday. Not quite so cold to- night; warmer Wednesday.
 F0ur-Day Forecast
 Boston, Jan. 2S (UP)--The wealth. CT bureaus four-day New England fosecast for the period beginning at 7:30 tonight:
 The temperature during the next four days will average near normal and variations of the temperature will be relatively slight. Normals for the period are Boston 27 de. grees. Burlington, Vt:,. 17; Concord. N. H., 21; Portland, Me, 22; East. port, Me, 20; Nantucket, 80; and New Haven. Conn, 2S.
 Precipitation will total light. less than 4-l0 inch, and will fall as light snow near the middle of the period.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-28
DOANE IS BLAMED
 FOR OWN DEATH

New Haven. Conn, Jan. 28-CUP) A finding by Coroner James J. Cor rigan today held the late State Rep. John W. Doane, R.. Westbrook, criminally responsible for his own death and that of another mem Der of a railroad gang at Branford Jan. 2.
 Doane, the gang foreman, did not keep proper lookout" for on- coming trains, Corrigan said. Doane and Isadore Gomez were killed when struck by 8 train.