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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-28
POLICE SURVEY
 NOW UNDERWAY
Expert ConsuItant to Be Compensated By Water
 bury Taxpayers Assn

The survey of the local police de- partment to he made by L. 8. Tim merman, police consultant of the Institute of Public Administration, was ofE1cially given the "green light" in the mayors oflce this morning when Lewis J. Hart, presi- dent and Raymond P. Botch, man. aging director of the Waterbury Taxpayers association, met with Mayor Vincent A. scully, Supt. Of Police William J. Roach, Corpora. ton Counsel J. Gregory Lynch and Frank Green, secretary of the local Chamber of commerce.
 The services of MT. Zimmerman were secured by the Taxpayers as. sociation which will pay the ex- pense. Mayor Scully yesterday as- sured that MT. Zimmerman will ob- tain the cooperation of the city In having this survey, adding:
 We feel that 1t is fitting that 6 detailed survey be made, especially at this time when the requirements of national defense place such 0 heavy responsibility on the police department"
 Zimmerman recently completed c six months survey for the city of Baltimore and the police expert hos conducted surveys for the National Association of Police Chiefs, survey cd and supervised installations in police departments of Chicago, Pittsburgh, Houston, Texas, Vest field, Mass, and in New York state.
 He has written 0 number Of ar- ticles on police problems and is consulted for advice in the installa. ton of modern systems.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-28
By ELMER c. WALZER lIInltaA Presa EinAnhclAl EdltOrl

New York, May 2e-(UP)-The stock market turned irregulars and quiet today after 6 firm, moder- ately active opening. Around noon many leading isues registered frac- tlonal losses.
 Chrysler did not appear on the ticker until il:i0. Bethlehem made It's appearance ct Il:lB 6. m. Beth- lehem later showed 6 loss of nearly 6 point.
 United States Steel t9uched B3 3-e an dthen dipped to 62 Ia of 6-e net. Other steels were easier. Cop. pers held at the previous close.
 Railroad issues held steady to slightly easier. Oils were steady to firm and utilities steady Mercan. tile issues were firm as Q group and some aircrafts registered small gains. A few special issues moved out of Q fractional area. Victor Chemical
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-28
PLAINVILLE HAS
 900 ON STRIKE

Plainville, Conn, May 2e-(UP)- Approximately 900 employees of the Standard Steel division of Marlin Rockwell Corp. were on strike to- day after reported company with drawal of on offer to raise wages 10 cents an hour for men and i've cents for women.
 The firms offer assertediy was made before tho United Automobile Workers union (CfO) voted yester- day to go on strike. The offer there. upon was withdrawn ct c later irianagement.union conference.
 The union demanded increased wages and vacations with pay.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-28
NO ARREST MADE
 IN 3-CAR CRASH

Three car collision occurred on East Main street, near Wclcott street yesterday afternoon when . light delivery truck owned by the Star Water Mfg. co. of Cheshire and operated by Paul Frechette, 2l, of Main street, CheStire, crashed into the rear of Q car preceding him end driven by John Hyiand of i10i Bald- win street. The impact sent Hyiand's machine into the rear Of the car ahead of him, driven by Peter Car. boni of Quincy, Mass, according to Motor patgolnaSa John '. Murphy.
 Izyiand's machine was badly dam. aged while the delivery truck and caFboni's automobile were dignity damaged. The cfsicer made no arrest
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-28
Compensation Agreements

Compensation Commissioner Jo- seph E. Talbot today approved the following agreements:
 Norman Curtis, Prospect, against Scovill Mfg. Co.,, Waterbury, S6.31 per week for 3 5-7 weeks, April IS to May Il, 1941; injury left inguinal hernia.
 John Stack, Waterbury, against Scovill Mfg. Co.,, Waterbury, $l6.l8 per week for 5-7 weeks May IA to May 26; injury compound frac. ture great right toe.
 Frank Pruscino, Waterbury against Scovlll Mfg. O., Water- bury, S1k,00 per week beginning May 5, 1V41; injury strain of back and left sclatlca.
 Julius Zravathawecx, Water. bury, against Scovill Mfg. Co, Waterbury, $l4.39 per week for 9 1-7 weeks, May 5th to May goth, 1041; eye Injury.
 Patrick M0riarty, Waterbury, against Scovill Mfg. Go, Water- bury, S20.60 per week beginning May 14th, 104l; injury contusions and decorations of left foot.
 Richard German, Waterbury, against Sc0vlll Mfg. O., Water. bury, S1O.67 per week beginning May IS, 1041j injury amputation 3-A middle phalanx first right finger.
 sidney Slmons, New Hartford, against Lnnders, Frary and Clark, New Britain, $15.77 per week be. ginning May Q, 1041; injury trau. matic amputation terminal pha. langc, and portion middle pha. lange of right index finger.
 George E. Shepard, Shelton, against Farrel Birmingham O., Ansonia, S12.55 per week begin- ming April 90, 194l; injury frae- tured scaphoid bone, left hand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-28
SHORT CIRCUIT
 DAMAGES PUMP

The gasoline station ct 1911 South Main street operated by Cities serv- Ice was threatened for Q time late last night when the motor in the gas pump was ignited by c short circuit, bringing five companies Of firemen to the scent after telephone and box alarms were registered. Considerable damage was done to the pump.
 Lieutenant Eugene Legge of the fire rnarshal's staff, said the short circuit ignited the gas In the hose of the pump.
 Firefnen under the supervision oi Chief Thomas Y. Cavanaugh and Deputy Chief Martin J. Champion extinguished the flames. The gaA station is owned by Joseph Shaker of Madison street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-28
CREDIT OFFICER
 SENT TO PRISON

Boston, May 28-(up) = Charles W. Harvey, 60, of WabAn, Boston Credit executive, today began serv- ing c four-to-fiye-year state prison sentence for the theft of 4i00j0OO from two organizations he had Servs cd aS treasurer.
 Harvey pleaded guilty before ku- perIor Judge Edward '. Hanify who imposed concurrent sentences yes-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-28
PLANE JOINS IN
 HUNT FOR BOYS

Kokadjo, Me-, May 2e-(UP)--A State Forestry department airplane joined the search today As hope waned for the safety of two Dover. Foxcroft boys missing 06 hours in . northern Maine wilderness.
 Paul Atkinson, i2, and Melvin Davis, il, have beon lost since they became separated from their par- ents on 6 fishing trip Sunday afterr noon.
 While the plane sIEimmed the treotops in on effort to spot the boys, 200 wardenS AFid volunteers deployed through the rain-drOnched woods between First Roach pond and Baker mountain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-28
State Witnesses New Defense Training Agreement
Market Started Well
 But Dwindled Later
Many Leading Issues Showed Losses Around Noon
 Hour: Chrysler Did Not Appear on Ticker Until :IO

Works gained . point while Van Norman Machine Tool eQualed its low at i2 of l.
 Small gains were noted in Bendix Consolidated Aircraft, Douglas Air. craft, Union Carbide, New York shipbuilding, Loft, Savage Arms Commercial Solvents and J. 0. Pen. ney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-28
PECULIAR FATALITY

Boston, May 2e-CUP)-The man. fler in which Ralph E. Duerden, Jr, i2, of Jamaica Plain sustained e fatal injury was learned by ploice today. Tn an interview with q chum of Duerden, they found that the youth Jumped from q wall and lai1d- cd on q dlscarded curtain rod which bounced into the air and pierced hls skull.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-28
Eureka Chapter

Daniel c. Taylor, newly elected high priest, presided last night at 6 meeting of the Royal Arch Masons, Eureka chapter. No de- gree work was undertaken, but plans were discussed for the coin- Ing summer season, and business tranacted. The meeting was held in the Maonic Temple.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-28
Harmony Lodge

The Fellowcraaft degre in full form will be conferred at c special meeting of Harmony lodge of Ma. sons Co be held in the Masonic Temple tomorrow evening at s O. clock. ThOm W. C0rby, Worship full Master, will De in charge Ol the degree.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-28
FrQternQL Neus
COnlstOck Lodge

The grand councils plan for disqualification was approved by members of the ComStock Lodge, Knights of pythias, at last nights regularly scheduled meet- ing. Vice Chancellor James Mil. Ter officiated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-28

stephen K. Plume, Jr, son of It. Col and Mrs. s. Kellogg Plume of 60 Middlebury road, Wa tertown, is . member of the grad- uating class of the United States Military academy at West Point. He Is expected to be commission cd In the infantry and assigned to Fort Bennlng, Ga.
 Cadet Plume Is . sergeant in corps of cadets. He is . native of Waterbury, . graduate of tho Taft school and . former student At the stanton Prep school in Corn- wall, ". Y. He received his ap- polntment to the academy from Congressman J. Joseph Smith. During his career At West Point he has been featured in soccer and hockey activities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-28

terday on two indictments charging theft of 90o000 from the Central Credit unlon Fund, Iiics and e4o,. 900 from tho oiico Credit Union. The former corporation serves es clearing house for approximately 400 Massachusetts Credit Unions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-28

Bus service has beon established between chefco and Tsinetao, China
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-28

NEW YORK CURB Elec. Bond @ Share .......... 2M
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-12
MILITARY TIE-UP
Is APPARENT

President Roosevelt has ar
ranged. privately and quietly.
for close and complete tie-up
between our military and naval
forces and the British. This
amounts To an offensive and de-
fensive alliance.
Without any fanfare of pub
licity. we have sent 10 London
our sbiest and smArtest army.
navy and air officers. We have
stripped those various services
Of the official topnotehers whom
We would need for defense IN a
crisis. Our general staff. in
short, has been shifted from
Washington 10 London. On the
basis Of their reports. we are
making overnight changes in the
manufacture of planes, tanks
and artillery. We are integral
ing our war plans and our weap-
ons with those OF the British.
Few months ago our military.
naval and air attaches were sent
abroad ostensibly for a definite
period OF four 10 SIX weeks. But
the latest detachment Of scouts
10 be sent 20 England was
warned that its members might
have to stay there for the dur&-
ton.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-12
MARITIME GROUP
SCORES FIRST

The hard-boiled maritime COM
mission has been the first gov
ernmental agency TO crack down
on labor or eapitaliStic groups
seeking to sabotage or retard
the national defense effort.
Inspired by Maritime Chair
man Land and Commission
Member Jack Dempsey. the COM
mission presented TO congress a
bill giving preferential port
treatment TO vessels carrying
such strategic materials as rub
Der. Manganese. tin. etc. The
shippers would prefer 10 carry
cocoa. sugar and other perish
able products. For handling
such stuff they get SIS a ton.
as against SIS a ton for hauling
the goods classed a. war mate
nal
This maritime bill. the first 10
fix prices since =. y. RS dec
laration Of an unlimited emer-
gency. already has passed the
house It viii 20 through the
senate in a few weeks. accord
ing To the schedule now opera
tive.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-12

In expectation that the vichy
government would tie up with
Berlin. the marines expedition
airy and armored force has been
based at Guantanamo for many
months. For lack OF amuse-
ment and recreation at this port.
the morale of the marines began
to suffer. So the regiments. the
best trained in the L. s.. were
shipped 10 Paris island and
Quantico. There they have I'M
dergone strict and rigid train
ing. They have been taught how
TO handle small landing boats.
light artillery and all the other
weapons needed for capture Of
an island like Martinique.
According To Admiral OAR
lan's latest order. the French
forces in Martinique will resist
any attempt 10 take over that
island. The Viehy vice-premier
has warned that such an attack
will mean war between France
and the L. s. He might as well
save his breath. We shall take
Martinique with those $4,000
marines and auxiliary troops. IL
y. ID. Il. gives the word 10 go
into battle.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-12
Into the World

Seldom have classes of students been graduated from
the halls Of Alma Mater into the world by short step
This generation Of students has been in the world I'll the
time
There is certain tendency among men of the present
mature generation to apologize because the world in which
today students find themselves less than perfect world
In many 1t Is malevolent. savage world Some
students seem TO resent this Some older apollo
Yet every generation must make its own world The
classes which being graduated 20 had had
their school days in world which exactly all beer and
skttes.
They brave effort to do something about it.
haps is too broad to that they largely failed Certainly
they did not make permanent They tried which
al person, or q generation can do.
There was young man in that other war A young man
who didn't relish going into it. In fact he had been
pacifst But he the anyway and he did very
well indeed His Alvin York At the grave of the
Unknown Soldier at Arlington the other day he said sig
nficant things What did it get your they ask 1t
p OF living In America fought that last
to make America safe for democracy, and did, for
while - BY victory lease liberty. not
deed to Now Adolf Hitler tells that lease is expiring
-. choose TO IL"
Let's look at 1t that way: The men of 1917-19ls failed
to get perpetual deed the old place. and there leaks
In the roof and other badly needed repairs and alterations
But they didn't eviced and lose house, they did get
lease, with privilege OF renewal
1t is up the generation il IL wants continue
live in the old house 1.-THE best house the world still
beeve TO the lease Any alterations and repairs you
ton has remodeed the place considerably and it's become
better house every time. -
What did graduates expect anyway on becoming fully
participating tenants in the national house, paidup deed
In perpetuity and plans all ready for alterations
We welcome this years graduates TO The world" They
have their Job before them-the roof fix the wing
70 build old and totterng partitions to tear down. They
may even have to the lease at the high price
that has been paid for it before.
But It's grand old house. built firm foundation.
Solid roomy and comfortable We've just enough of
the young people who are now becoming fuedged tenants
to feel sure they will leave bigger and finer house than
they find it today
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-12
HOROSCOPE
THURSDAY, JUNE II

Good and evil planetary in
fluences are diseerned in the
horoscope for today. There Is a
sign promising luck for shipping.
but again labor u under adverse
direction.
Heart and Home: The stars
favor clear thinking and general
preoccnpation regarding the war
preparations. II In an suspicious
date for beginnings. including
new acquaintance. Girls may
be happy in friendships started
with young men. for heads con-
troll hearts under this configura-
tons. Self reliance should be
cultivated by women OF all ages.
Management OF the family fl
nances will be more and more
the task of wives and mothers
who should study economics and
avoid all types Of speculation.
Business Affairs: Keen fore
sight will be recognized as most
fortunate for the United States
government which will safeguard
many commercial interests. The
farmers are to profit under con-
ditions caused by national emer-
gency. The stars seem TO pre-
sage an agricultural experiment
for the benefit Of refugees. Great
acreages OF uncultivated land
will be scientifically treated and
wisely managed next year. 1t is
prognosticated. Money now will
flow freely through the marts of
trade.
Persons whose birthdate il il
have the augury OF a year OF
good fortune with distinct prog
ress in business or professional
careers. Pleasant surprises and
happy friendships will assure
pleasant months.
Children born on this day
probably will be clever 10 the
point OF brilliancy. lovers Of
poetry and the arts. and Alto
gether fortunate.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-12

Soviet Storps Mork
industrial Coins

SOVIET Russis's industrial snd
~ agricultural advances are COM
memorated by special issue Of
seven stamps. The blast furnace.
pictured on the stamp above, hon.
ors iron and steel production, now
four times that OF the country's
pre-World War total
Russis's vast storehouse OF min
eraI wealth IS located in the
Ukraine. the Caucasus and Ural
mountains. Production of stra-
tegic war materials IS steadily in
ereaSing
The iron industry is concern
trated in the rich Ukraine. dan
Rerously near Nazi-dominsfed Ru-
mania. Here. too. are Russia's
greatest coal mines. Additional
sources ~ iron ore are available
in deposits south Of Moscow and
in the Ursl mountains.
Russia leads the world in pro-
duction OF manganese ore, neoes-
sary alloy Of steel. Principal man
Eanese mines are found n the
Caucasus mountains Of Georgia,
east Of the Black Sea.
Although production Of Russian
aluminium Is comparatively recent,
the industry has expanded rapid
" and Russia supplies Ii5 Of
the world total. One-hfth Of the
world supply Of chroniie, from
which chrome steel IS made,
comes from Soviet mine@
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-12
QUESTIONS TO TEST
YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Can you answer seven OF these
test questions Turn TO the
Womans page FOR the answers.
/. Name the star outfielder OF
the Detroit Tigers who Was in
Quoted into the army early In
May.
z. What Is 'old Glory.
;. A Windstorm from = certain
quarter Of the compass has the
same name as a t2rpaulin hat
worn By sailors, what Is it,
I. Name the capital Of North
srn Ireland.
9. What IL the Luftwaffeg
.. How many Eills are IN q
liquid quartz
!. Who = president OF tina
American Federation Of Labor
g. The wife Of which cabinet
officer had = daughter born IN
Nay. 1s+If
.. We're Johann Strauss and
Richard Strauss related
10. To whom or what do the
names. wynken. Rlynksn and
Nod. in Eugene Fields poem, re-
fer!
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-12
r ID. r. SPEECH
PLEASED NONE

Although the presidents re-
cent radio address on foreign
policy was one of the most care
fully prepare and written
speeches he ever has delivered.
IL has turned out to be a dud.
r. D. RS enunciation of his for
eign policy pleased nobody.
President Roosevelt obviously
wants To get the u. s. into the
shooting war alongside England.
without further delay. In inside
circles at Washington there is
no argument about the warlike
purpose of the administration.
Secretaries Hull, Stimson and
Knox two or three times a week
make speeches designed to take
ms into active war. So far. these
have fallen fiat
From all reports at the White
House and elsewhere. Roosevelt
and his cabinet do not realize
that beyond the Allegheny
mountains the people want no
part of this defense program to
initiate shooting.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-12
kNUDSEN. LAND
WONT BE FIRED

President Roossvslt's closest
advisers are begging him 10 fire
Q. p. n. Director knudsen and
Maritime Commissioner Land.
Knudsen and Land, according
10 the complaints. are too close
10 the practical and production
problems in their respective in
dustries. When they are handed
a defense problem to solve. they
use most Of their time in ex-
planning why. from an engin-
eering standpoint. II cannot be
done. To use a fzver1te pres
dental expression, They can't
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-12
An Attractive Nuisance

Nuisances like dandruf flat tires and people who
about American helpessness, seldom attractive.
Chicago had attractive nuisance though and ii cost
the city $4,000 The Appellate Court of Illinois coined
the phrase which Is good enough to be perpetuated.
Seems that auto wrecked People called police
and asked to have the wreck lowed away. Police
kids away from it. but didn't it, One child play
fully tossed match into the gas tank. with just about
the result you would expect but which the child didn't
Someone behalf of the injured child sued the city,
The court held It liable to the extent of $4,000 for per-
uniting continuance of attractive nuisance"
II that have nuisances so it's good to
that court has formally recognized that they may
h. attractive
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-12
Mr. FIXIT
He Fixes Thinus

To receive attention n this col
uma letters must siTs nams and
address o. writer OniT initials
yin b published When requested
Mr.. FIxit: Where may I 10
ass~ - get button n,oIds. that
n. buttons 10 cover.
MRS. G. n. u.
II the department stores can't
supply yon. try Mrs. Mary A.
wielsnd. Crystal Palace Public
Market.
Mr.. F1xit: I am eligible for =
small amount of ed age So
eurits; also eligible fer old age
pension. Could I get BOTH n
-. which should apply for
frat. or does II NATTER W L.
Probably It would be better II
you would apply for the security
first. As I understand II. The
state pension would b supplied
only To bring you the amount Of
pension 10 which your eircum-
stances would entitls you. As
I am advised. you would not
collect the pension and social
security both. nor the full
amount Of the pension. II you
were entitled 10 social security
benefits. The welfare depart
ment VIII so advise you.
Mr.. Fixit: win you please
print the list Of gifts for diff
fercnt wedding anniversaries
MRS. y. ID.
Generally accepted traditions
are that the first il the paper
OF iron wedding anniversary;
second. straw: third, candy:
fourth. leather; firth. wooden:
seventh. floral. 10th. tin; 18th.
linen: 18th. crystal; 2oth. China:
75th. silver; s0th. pearl; 35th.
coral: <0th. emerald: 45th. ruby;
5oth. gold. and 18TH, diamond.
II Ia rare. though. that anything
but 25th or 5oth wedding ami
versaries are extensively eele-
brated.
Mr.. Ffxit: IL II true that
there are taHg orchards and
processing plants In the North
west. n. u.
The tung tree. from which
varnlsh oils are obtained. is al
most tropical and grown In this
country only along the Gulf
coastal states. To our knowledge.
Mr.. Fixit: Where would You
address, n letter 10 orchestra
leader Glenn Miller: X. b.
The station on which you
heard him IL a good enough adj
dress for any radio performer.