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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-07
Mclaughlin, Fisher Named Commissioners
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SCate Tax COn1fnlSSlOHer CHdTleS J. Mclaughlin was renominated today by Governor Hurley.
 The nomination, requiring only senate confirmation, named Mo. Laughlin for four years beginning July 1.
 Mclaughlin, former attorney gen- eral, was named tax commissioner Nov. 2l, 1888 to succeed the late William H. Hackett, New Haven.
 It was reported he might be ape pointed to the superior court bench by the governor during the current session of the legislature, and con- tinue in the tax office until @ va- cancy is available in the judiciary next year.
 Also, 1t was reported, the gover- nor was considering making other major appointments during the week, and before the May 13 dead- line granted him last week by the general assembly.
 Insurance Compromise
 Hartford, Conn, May 7-(UP)- A compromise was reached today by leaders of both major parties, and 8 measure creating & system of savings bank life insurance in Con- necticut may be passed by the General Assembly and sent to the governor for signature before the end of the week.
 The measure, one of Gov. Hur. leys must" bills for this session, languished in conference committee files for some time while leaders sought to resolve differences be- tween two different measures pass ed by the House and Senate.
 The agreement provided the sys- tenn would be under control of the state insurance commissioner. The so-called state subsidy" of $25 900 to ii1augurate the system was elitni- mated, adn a provision inserted that participating banks would pay ini- tial costs.
 Insurance purchasers were i'm. tied to 5000 from each bank and total of 5000. Seven trustees -- give savings banks trustees and two representing the public--would su- pervise the system under the new plan.
 Meantime, trouble developed on another of the administration 8 major billS--one recognizing the states milk control set-up. House and Senate committees have dis agreed over two sections Of the measure, and will report different measures to their respective branches. There was strong likeli- hood this bill would get caught in the last-minute legislative rush which loomed as the session neared It's close.
 Another measure expected to be trapped in the crushing develop ments of the final legislative hours Is the state labor relations Dill, which has been put of in the House until next Wednesday.
 Strong sentiment was being built up in the House against the bill, which already has been passed by the Seate. A Republican caucus yesterday disclosed the opposition had large forces.
 Other must measures regarding public utilities reform remained locked in committee files.
 Meantime Gov. Hurley held an unusual conference with Republi- can State Chairman J. Kenneth Bradley, presumably on legislative and patronage matters. It could not be recalled when @ governor talked with a chairman of an opposing party under similar circumstances.
 Neither Bradley nor the gover- nor would comment on the confer ence. But Gov. Hurley indicated no final decisions were reached.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-07

other yiquors.
 Two speeders were arrested yes- terday for violation of the city'S speeding limit of 2S miles an hour. Local police have undertaken a campaign against this violation which began Saturday. The two vi. olators are: Raymond E. Ouellette, 3l, of 90 Edson avenue, and Joseph Beson, 45, of l59 Seymour street, Hartford.
 Ouellette paid $l0 for e nolle and Beson was given 6 continuance to tomorrow. Both arrests were made by Motor Patrolman Conrad Baril in the Fairlawn section of the city.
 The following cases were disposed of on payment of $ for nolles: Michael Basil, 25, of 461 North Main street, charged with operating an automobile without a license; Harry Kosloff, 70, of 275 Cooke street, same charge; Nelson Long, 20, of 60 Giles street, no operators license and operating with defective brakes; Raymond w. Madigan, 8, of l39 Broad street, Plainville, road rules violation and William 0. Thomas, 43, colored, of 100 Atwood avenue, also same charge.
 James Moran, 59, of 332 Baldwin street. charged with breach of the peace and non-support, received 6 30 days suspended jail sentence for six months on the former charge and was granted a nolle on the late ter count. He was ordered by the judge to stay away from the house of the complaining witness.
 Gene Sibley, 9, of 214 West 5Oth street, and resident of this city, received @ nolle on charges of breach of peace and non-support, but was committed to the State Farm for women on charge of dis orderly conduct.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-07
HERMAN REQUESTS
 CHANGE OF NAME

Robert O. Berman, Waterbury senior at New York Medical college, today filed a petition for change of name with the clerk cf the local Superior Court.
 Stating he has been known as HurnhAm for the past several years while Q student at Yale and at the New York college, young Berman asks permission to make this name legal. His petition will be heard by Judge Kenneth Wynne at this Fri- day mornings short calendar ses- sion of court. German graduated from Crosby in ie32, and from Yale in 1886. He will graduate from medical school this June.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-07
Lithuanian Refugee
 Breakfast Lecturer
Rev. Plus RagazinsISas Guest of St. JOseph's Choir
 and K. of L. Club Sunday Morning
BROOKLYN NEWS

the Third Congregational church. One new boy, Caesar Tremaglio, was admitted into the troop. Knot tying contests were held, Scout master Michael Purcaro was in charge of the meeting.
 The Mount Carmel Dramatic club will hold its regular monthly meet ing tonight ct 7:30 at the parish hall of Our Lady of Mount Carmel church. Anne Rairno will preside,
 Mrs. c. II. Neuswanger, Q mem. Der of the Girl Scout camp commit tee, spoke to the members of Girl Scout Troop l2 about the summer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-07
$lO,OOO ACTION
 SETTLED TODAY

A $l0,000 civil action brought against the city of Waterbury re- gently by Mrs. Catherine M. Dutch. CT of this city, was today withdrawn from the docket of Superior Court. Settlement terms were not disclosed.
 Mrs. Butcher alleged personal injuries as a result of a fall on a sidewalk at A South Riverside street, Dec. 6, 1940. Atty. Andrew D. Dawson represented the plaintiff, and J. Gregory Lynch the city.
 Also withdrawn today was the appeal of Joseph Vaitonis of Water bury from recent decision of the State Liquor Control commission, the petitioner lost his liq- uor permit at 202 North Main street. The commission suspended his license on May 14, 1940. Dispo- sition of the appeal was not dis- closed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-07

The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Morgan, sister of James Caf1rey oi this city, who died Saturday in the New Haven hospital, was held yes. terday in New Haven.
 The funeral of Mrs. Julia M Bauya was held yesterday after noon at 8 o'clock at her home of, Straits turnpike, Middlebury. Rev, pr. John 0. Walker of the Second Congresational church officiated.
 Rev. William McCance, pastor of the Middlebury Congregational church, assisted at the services. Burial was in the new Pine Grove
 Bearers were: John ounther, Theodore Karklin, Edward Jacob. son, Carl JaunSen, Fred Witt and Joseph Prick.
 The funeral of Mrs. Malvina Ro- berge of 06 Dikeman street, who died Sunday ct Florence, MaSs., was held yesterday at Adams, Mass.
 The funeral of Mrs. Anna M. Johnson, will be held tomorrow at 8:30 e. m. from the Bergin funeral home, POO East Main street, to St. Margaret's church, where 0 solemn high Mass will be celebrated ct Q o'clock. Burial will be in new St. JoSeph's cemetery.
 The funeral of Frank Reder, 67, of Granby will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock ct the Col asanto funeral home, 028 Bank street. Burial will be in Pine Grove cemetery, Ansonia.
 Friends may call at the funeral home today from 2 to il p. m.
 The funeral of Miss Helen Jose- phine Laukaitis of 76 Highland avenue will be held tomorrow morn- ing at 8:30 from the Mazaika fu- neral home, 10 Porter street, to St. Joseph's church, where 6 solemn high Mass will be celebrated at o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today.
 The funeral of Gino Bruni was held this morning at 0:i6 o'clock from the Colasanto funeral home, 9S4 Bank street, to Our Lady of Lourdes church. Rev. Rocco Nadile celebrated the requiem Mass at g o'clock.
 The bearers were: James eculiy, Joseph and Enrico Bruni, Antonio Liberatore, Edwardo Santos, sabato D'Ambrosi.
 Burial was in Calvary cemetery with services by Father NadiIe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-07
FATHER. OF TRIpLFTs

New York, May 7.-(UP)-The British United Press today asked the United Press to ask Berlin whether 1t would be possible to inform @ prisoner of war in Germany, Squad ron Leader F. J. Keast, that he had become the father of triplets, two boys and a girl.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-07

session at Camp Wequspauset at a meeting held yesterday afternoon at the parish hall of the Third Con- gregational church. Folders and application blanks dere distributed. The troop formed patrols to plan the circus which 1t will give early next month. One more girl, Irene Kinnane, was invested into the troop and received her pin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-07
Full Weather Report

Boston, May 7-(UP)--Weather forecasts
 CONNBCTICUT-AF aIOudy with scattered light showers and showers and slightly cooler.
 MASSACHUSETTS, and RHoD D D TSlAAND-Mostly cloudy. Scattered light showers. Continued mild to. night. Thursday partly cloudy with light showers. Slightly cooler.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-07
WILLIAM Q. FTgHRR DIES

Middletown. Conn, May 7.-(UP) Funeral services will be held Thursday for William 0. Fisher. 77, retired treasurer and general man. ager Of the Russell Manufacturing Go, who die6 late yesterday at his home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-07
LOG ROLLING CHARGE

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 LOG ROLLING CHARGE
 Hartford. Conn.,, May 7.-(UP)-- House Democratic Leader T. Etn- melt Clarie, Kilingly, today charged the legislature with resorting to Hog rolling" and declared that if this session has developed to that point 1t is about time that we ad- journeel."
 His accusation came as the Re- publican controlled house, by vote of IF to 86, shunted 8 oNrwich state trade school bill to the foot of the calendar, where 1t vii lre- main until the appropriation com- mittee reports on bills proposing similar schools at New Haven and Waterbury.
 Rep. Clarie asserted the move was made flor selfish purposes" and that the Norwich bill should be taken up regardless of the fate of the others.
 Republican Leader William L. Hadtlen, Orange, who supported the maneuver, told Clarie that he had "nisinterpreted" the action.
 The Norwich school Is the only one to be reported favorably.
 Hartford, Conn.,, May 7.-(uP)- The house approved a resolution to- day which stated a petition signed by 8 majority of house members could force q committee report on any bill before the legislature.
 The petition was introduced to prevent the permanent pigeon .iiol- Ing of bills in committee, without reporting them to either of the leg islative branches.
 Two Greenwich bills were passed. One established a retirement system for town employees, and the other permitted the town to acquire areas with the approval of the electorate.
 Hartford, Conn.,, May 8.---(UP)- The house today voted to print in the journal the daily prayers offer- ed by It's chaplain, the Rev. Daniel R. Kennedy, Jr., Suffield.
 Which brought an observation rom Rep. Chauncey Hutchkings, R, Harwinton, that T agree with this motion because believe those pray CTS are going to be needed from now on."
 Hartford Conn, May 7-(UP)- The finance committee today re. ported unfavorably to the house on a bill creating e state income tax.
 Previous sessions of the general assembly also have refused to adopt an assessment on incomes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-07

American busses now lead in pop ulnriey in India.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-07
Probe Fishing, Hunting

Hartford, Conn, May 7-(UP)- The legislative fish and game cofn- mittees today voted Q favorable re- port on @ bill authorizing the gov- ernor to appoint 6 commission of five to investigate fishing and hunting conditions in Connecticut.
 The commission would comprise one legislator, one active marine fisherman, one Independent sports man, and two representatives of sportsmen's clubs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-07
OBITUARY

AA6ONEkANAN - MEb' MuBokSt feckelman, wife of George II. Heckelman, died this morning ct her home, 14 Harvard street, Waterville, following g brief Illness.
 The funeral, in charge of the Mulville funeral home, will be held from her home Friday morning ct 8:l6 o'clock to St. MlchaepS church, Waterville, where 6 solemn high Mass will Dc celebrated ct 0 o'clock. Intermert will be in the family plot in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the home this evening, io- morrow afternoon and evening.
 The deceased was born in New Hartford, but resided in Waterbury for 43 years, all of that time being spent hl the Wateryille section. She was Q devout communicant of St. Michaie'S Church and was always active in affairs of that parish. Besides her husband she Is sur. yived by Q daughter, Mrs. zitA Hem- lock Of Flushing, L. 7.; q son. Walter J. Heckleman, of Waterbury; a brother. Thomas J. McMahon of Stratford; two sisters, Josephine A. McMahon and Mrs. Edward Holler- an, both of Waterville; and two grandchildren, Walter and Margaret Hemlock.
 MUCCINO--joseph Muccino, 47, of % Magill street daed this morn ing after . brief illness at the Kingc County Hospital. Bronx, N. Y.
 MT. Mtt:cino was a native of Wa. terbufy. He enlisted in tho World War in 1917, serving overseas for l8 months. He was q private in Com. pary E, lI3th Infantry, 2oth Divi. sion of the Blue and Gray. MT. Muccifa engaged in the battles of the Argonne, St. Mihiel, Marne and Verdun.
 He iy survived by his mother, Maria Tonasso MucciTo, four broth. CTS, Thomag, Nicholas. Charles and Anthony, all of this city; three S!g. ters, Mrs. Albert Frucceiia os New Britain, Mrs Joseph Dailia and Miss Anna Muccisao of Waterbury.
 The funeral will be held on Sat- u1lay morning at Q o'clock from the Maiorano funeral home, o6 Willow street to the Church of Our Lady of LourdeS at e:46 o'clock.
 Burial will be in Calvary ceme. tery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday and Friday from 2-ii o'clock.
 TRACY-Joseph r. Tracy of 56 Wildwood avenue died this morning ct St. Marys hospital.
 MT. Tracy was lifelong resident of Waterhufy. For twenty years he was employed by the Water Depart. ment of the city. He was Q mem- Der of the local lodge of Elks, and the Foresters of America
 MT. Tracy was communicant of St. Margaret's church, and belonged to the Holy Name society of that parish.
 He Is survived by his wife, Mrs. Anna Sullivan Tracy, four sisters, Mrs. Charles Haggerty of this city; Mrs. Frank conn of Oakville: Mrs. Agnes Campbell of Prospect; Mrs. Mary Johnson of New Haven; two brothers, Thomas F., of Waterbury, and John M., of California.
 The funeral win be held from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, on Friday morning at 8:15 o'clock. A solemn high Mass of requiem will be celebrated at g o'clock at St. Margaret's church.
 Burial will be in the family plot at new St. Josepli's cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening and tomorrow afternoon and evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-07
FUNERALS

Tho funeral of Miss Clara Lang don Dodge was held this afternoon at 3 o'clock in the chapel Of tho second Congregational church. with Rev pr. John 0. Walker ofiiciating. Burial will be in Riverside cemetery at the convenience of the family.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-07

The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Morgan, sister of James Caffrey Of this city, who died Saturday in the New Haven hospital, was held yess terday in New Haven.
Evening star., 1941-10-24
Fairbanks Ordered TO Outy

The Navy Department announced
yesterday that Douglas Fairbanks,
jr., the actor, who holds the rank
of lieutenant 1unior grade) in the
Naval Reserve, has been ordered TO
active duty "on board a vessel Of
the United States fleet" No other
information was made public.
Evening star., 1941-10-24
Judge Weighs Legality
OF Lindsey Conviction

The question of the constitutions
atty of the law which permits a
District Court jury to recommend
the death penalty in criminal as
sault cases today was under consid-
GRAFTON by Justice Jesse c. Adkins.
Claiming numerous errors during
the course of the trial of Roland j.
Lindsey, 10, colored, Defense Coun-
sci James G. Tyson and Richard R.
Atkinson asked the juriSt yesterday
afternoon to grant him new trial.
Lindsey was convicted of criminal
assault recently.
On behalf of the Government. As
sistant United States Attorney Den
mis- McCarthy-who tried the case
with United States Attorney Edward
M. Curran, now engaged in the Catoe
murder trial-argued that the ver-
dict should stand and that Lindsey
should be sentenced to death in &C
cordance with law.
The statute under which this
man was convicted is unconStitu-
tional, as it delegates 8 judicial
function to the jury" Mr.. Tyson told
the court. Nowhere does the Con-
stitution say that jury can assess
punishment for crime. The legis-
lature cannot give such right to
jury"
Lindsey was convicted before JUS
tice Adkins by a jury under an in
dictment charging him with GRIM
inally assaulting an 18-year-old girl
In Patterson Woods. near New York
avenue extended, on July 19, and
assaulting with intent to kill her
soldier escort, Pvt. Lawrence E.
Mccullough.
Evening star., 1941-10-24

Chile may tax tickets to horse
races to finance the Defense Of the
Race" services.
Evening star., 1941-10-24
John |. Haynes TO Head
Construction Priorities

John L. Haynes, Washington at
torney and engineer and graduate of
George Washington University, will
head the new construction branch
of the o. P. MS Division of Civilian
Supply that has been assigned the
task of deciding what public or
private construction projects are
necessary to defense, public health
or safety and should, therefore, re-
ceive allotments of scarce materials.
Formerly principal engineer for
the Securities and Exchange Com
missions Reorganization Division,
Mr.. Haynes has been head of the
Division of Civilian Supply's lumber
and building materials branch, out
of which the new construction
branch was formed.
On October 9 the Supply Prior
tiles and ALLEGATIONS Board an
nounced that priorities assistance
will not be given new construction
projects unless they are essential to
defense or necessary to public health
or safety.
Evening star., 1941-10-24
|Methodists Press Showdown
On Conscientious Objection

attorney to defend him. A Federal
grand jury is to study the case.
Mr.. Kuhns said his conscientious
objection plea was rejected without
explanation by the Redlands Draft
Board. Chairman Henry j. Wilson
of the board declined to comment.
The Methodist doctrine, invoked
by the committee for Mr.. Kuhns,
says:
Believing that in the long run
any people have far more to gain
by cherishing freedom of conscience
than by any regimentation that
takes away that freedom, and that
conscientious objection to war is a
natural outgrowth of Christian de-
sires for peace on earth, we ask and
claim exemption from all forms of
military preparation or service for
all conscientious objectors who may
be members of the Methodist
Church."
Evening star., 1941-10-24
Kansas Town Faces
Flood Peril Above
And Below Ground
Hutchinson's Foundations
Menoced by Torrent
Knee to Neck Deep
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
HUTCHINSON, Kans., Oct. "a
This city of 10000 population waded
in water knee to neck deep today
as a double -barreled flood tugged
at its foundation above and below
the ground.
A muddy torrent poured through
a 100-foot cash in the drainage
canal dixie which normally routes
a trickling creek through the city.
Steady rain since early in the week
brought the flood.
Water ran from / to feet deep
through the entire business district
and rs per cent of the residence
section. More ominous, however,
was the threat from under the
ground where the water table, nor
mally IS to 20 feet down, had risen
to near the surface following in
cessant rains and overflows.
Engineers feared a damage toll
approaching that in 1929 when a
similar combination left the oil and
salt mining center a S2,OOO,0OO re-
pair bill.
Some basement floors and founda-
tions already were buckling from
the subterranean pressure and bro
ken gas mains added to the hazard.
One man was seriously injured yes
terday in gas blast in the base
ment of his home
Only other casualty was man
bitten by black widow spider when
he donned hip boots, unused for
months.
Surging waters splashed through
sandbags into business buildings,
but deposited their silt on floors
and lower shelves barren of mer-
chandise. Most stocks had been
moved to higher ground.
More than a quarter-inch Of rain
fell yesterday as Kansas State
Guardsmen stopped through the city
evacuating families. Two hundred
fifty persons we're being cared for in
refugee centers.
Evening star., 1941-10-24
Five Are Injured,
Two Critically, in
Traffic Mishaps
Boy, 8, Suffers Leg
Fracture When Hit
By Cor in Alley

A 45-year-old man was in critical
condition in Emergency Hospital
today with injuries received when
he was struck by an automobile
late yesterday at Thirteenth street
and Massachusetts avenue NV.
Police listed the victim as Charles
Medley, colored. He was being
treated for head injuries, hem
orrhage and shock.
John S. Golden, g, of 4014 Kansas
avenue NV. suffered a fractured
left leg when he was struck by a
car while in an alley behind the
1000 block of Thirteenth street NV.
police reported. He was admitted
to Walter Reed Hospital.
Mrs. Molly Herman, SO, of 613
Somerset place NV. was in Emer-
gency Hospital with a broken arm.
Police said she received. the injury
when the automobile in which she
was a passenger brushed the side
of truck which was parked.
A colored woman about so, iden-
titled as Mrs. Henrietta Garter. 10
Defrees street NV, was critically
injured in an accident last night on
Arlington Ridge road south of the
Arlington Cemetery entrance. She
was struck by car operated by
Walter Filing Omundson of 2630
South Lynn street, Arlington, who
took her to Emergency Hospital, ac-
cording to United States Park Police.
Her skull was fractured.
Charles Benson, IA, of 220 Rose
mary street, Chevy Chase, Md.
was taken to Georgetown Hospital
yesterday afternoon by the Bethesda
Rescue Squad with broken leg and
minor bruises suffered in fall off
his bicycle near Leland Junior High
School, Montgomery County police
said the bicycle skidded when he
applied the brake suddenly to avoid
striking a car.