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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-13
NEW WATER RATE
 SCHEDULE READY
Plan of Controller Thomas COnlOn to Be Recon.
 mended to Mayor

The special committee appointed several months ago by Mayor Vin- cent A. Scully to study the water rate set-up last night approved a new rate plan prepared by Control Ter Thomas M. Conlon. The plan calls for Q sliding scale, with lower rates per cubic foot for large con- sumers.
 The committees report will be submitted to the mayor within e few days. Its adoption will probably be recommended by MT. Scully.
 The total cost of water service to household will remain about the same under the new plan. Use of city water by factories and other large consumers, is expected to be stimulated by the lower rates. there- by increasing the citys revenue.
 A self-supporting water depart ment is the eventual aim of the proposed new set-up. At present general taxpayers must help support the water department, since their tax payments are used to meet ar- bitrary charges assessed against city departments for use Of water.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-13
BALCOM
 JOINS U. $. NAVY

Leonard s. Balcon, son of f1 and Mrs. Charles L. Balccnl Of Chase Park street, today enlisted q storekeeper second class In tlsa U. S. Navy at the New Haven Re- cruiting Station, and was trans ferred to Newport for the cussona- ary three-week period.
 Balcom, who is well-known in tlAa city, is a graduate of Crosby High school in the class of 1886. and alsa attended Post College for q year For the past three years he has been employed with the Scovill Mfg CO, at first as an accountant and previous to his enlistment in tIla navy as paymaster. He first applied at the Waterbury Recruiting staa ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-13

Two drunken drivers were fined sl00 each when they were arraigned In municipal court today before Judge John L. GafTney. Judge Gaff- ney remitted S25 in each of the cases. The accused who pleaded guilty were Michael Montana, 26, of SIT North Main street and Thomas c. O'Brien, 4i, of ei Horton avenue, Meriden. An additional charge of operating an automobile without 6 drivers license was lodged against Montana. On this charge, Judge daffney imposed Q sl0 fine.
 MDntano,S plea In court today was that he stopped at q tavern near Lakewood last Sunday and while there drank about half a dozen WhiskyS and the same number of beers. He was arrested later while driving his car on the left side of the street on North Main street af- ter narrowly escaping hitting an- other car travelling in the opposite direction.
 The accused's lawyer said Mon- tano was oblivious as to how he got into his car after he left the tavern and claimed that he remembered nothing until he sobered up at the police station.
 The defense attorney cited the accused's version of the events on the day of his arrest in asking that the court extend consideration to the man. He also pointed out the accused had not been arrested pre- viously for any offense in asking for leniency.
 In the case of OBrien, the defense attorney pointed out that his client has been on a water wagon" for the past l6 years and when arrested Monday after he struck the rear of a truck owned by the International Silver Co. of Meriden on East Main and Wall streets, that this was the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-13
CIO UNITS TO HOLD
 COMMUNITY DANCE

4 community barn dance will be held tomorrow night at the c. I. O recreation hall. e6 Bank street, un. der the auspices Of loeal c. !. O unions. Joseph dFaveline is chalr' man of the arrangements commit' tee,
 There will be old-faghloned and modern dancing, with William Quill as pf0mpteT.
 Assisting MT. GTaveline on the RF' rangements committee are MFs. WI. Ham Gulll, Dorothy Dunne, Mrs Don Harris. Mrs. Elmer Hes, Charles Vhialsla, Jack BTueF, Arnold nelser Henry Rapuano. William 1gunsWael and Nayn nneviing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-13

A second class scout test on tome- making was conducted at . meet kSe e the Girl Scouts of Troop l2 last night at the Third congrega- tlonal church hall, with the follow Ing girls passing: Irene Kinnane, Genevieve Dzimidas, Nellie Wis acIsas, Aldona orantas, Virginia Adams, Amelia walsh, Marilyn Htown, Lois Baker, Joan Montesi, Ruth Miller, Mary Ann and Barbara Mkturavage, Marguerite Yanavich, Joan Rice, Bernice Miscavage, Mar j6fie Pooler, Margaret Crochet, Mar jorie LAsky, Nancy Edwards, Marion Santa and Janice JaIlnetty.
 Joan Rice, Amelia Walsh and Bernice Miscavage were named as candidates for the local Girl Scout chorus which Is being formed by the Waterbury Council.
 Plans are being completed for the annual parish bazaar of St. Joseph's church which will take place November 26 through % at St. Josepf's hall. Novelty games, merchandise and refreshment booths will be displayed, with numerous organizations of the church plan- ning their own special booths. The baxaar workers are at present call- vassing the Brooklyn section for contributions of articles for the booths. 4 large number of donations already have been made by par- ishioners and organizations of the vection.
 Tine arrangements committee for the event includes Anthony sham baTis, Peter Jokubauskas, Dominic Mptas, CaSirlir Dapkus, Prank Jurk- saitis, Vincent Urbonas, Sr, MBrs Constance Jasaitis, Mrs. Vera Voegt- lin, Mrs. Elizabeth Matuliunas, Mrs. Mary Stankevicius, Mrs. Magdalen Karinauskas and Miss Mary Kase- taite.
 Dr. Ross Whitaker will give c public lecture on "The Amazing See crets of Health" tonight at Venta hall, i03 Green street following the regular monthly business meeting of tho Lithuanian Health and Recrea- ton club. The meeting will start at 500 and Dr. Whittaker's talk has been scheduled for Q o'clock.
 Plans will be completed by the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-13
LOTTERY AGENT TAXED $50 TODAY

Charles Gudowski, 30, also called Valentte of 94 East Main street, was granted 0 nolle on payment of $50 on Q charge of violating the gam bling law by selling and possessing lottery tickets.
 GudowSkl was arrested yesterday by Detectives Lieut.. Patrick Moylan and Patrick Hobart who m onfis- cated 25 slips on football lottery which were on his possession,
 Defense Attorney Frank Summa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-13
CUDOWSKAS GETS
 JAIL SENTENCE
Argument Over Sapling Tree Settled in Court
 This Morning

Anthony Gudowskas, 53, of 1SI South Leonard street, was sentenc- ed to 30-days in jail on a charge of breach of the peace and received 6 discharge on an assault count when arraigned before Judge John L. Gaffney in municipal court to- day.
 Gudowskas appealed through his attorney, Clarence Balanda, to common pleas court and Judge Gaffney set a SIS bond. ' Gudowskas was accused of being abusive to Mrs. Anna Jakstas, and threatened to strike her. Mrs. Jaks- tas owns property adjoining the house in which GudoWskas lives.
 The argument was caused by Gudowaskas, Mrs. Jakstas said when a tree near a driveway was missing last night.
 Mrs. Jakstas testified Gudow- skas' son knocked the sapling tree down with his car and that Gud. owskas blamed her for cutting Il down. Who was in possession of the Eaplin could not be determined and the complaining witness said the tree was not on her property and she had no use for It.
 Other cases disposed of were Prank 6trakauskas, 6r., 59, Of 2l South Riverside street and John Jenusaltls. As. 0f the same address both charged with drunkenness and breach Of the peace arising from . house disturbance. were each given n0lles wih0ut payment.
 Roland Cote, l8, Of ca Canal street. vas given q e0ntlnnance tc Nov. fz on Q noll-supp0rt charge
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-13
Home Making Class
 Held By Girl Scouts
Several Members Qualify in Tests; Parish Bazaar
 Plans Reported Complete; CYO Meeting Cancelled
BROOKLYN NEWS

organization for it's annual "vege- tartan" banquet which will be held Saturday night at Venta hall. Mrs. Walter Marinas is chairman of the arrangements committee. A social hour will follow the lecture tonight, with Mrs. Dora Bukutis in charge.
 Over 400 persons attended the parish bazaar of Our Lady of Mount Carmel church at It's opening last night at the church basement. A special entertainment program was arranged for last night which was "Chiidrens Night" by Rev. Austin Saunders. The bazaar will con- tinue through Saturday night.
 Novelty, merchandise, game and refreshfnent booths are being con- ducted at the bazaar. An entertain- ment will be presented each night. The event is sponsored by the com. bined societies of the church.
 Mrs. Anthony Lazdauskas, Mrs. Frank Banis, Mrs. Jacob Treclokas and Mrs. Peter Krugelis have been selected by the Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce auxiliary to draw up Q program for the club for next year and set up rules for carrying out the club activity. Starting next month the club will meet on the first Monday of the month, instead of the second as in the past. The meetings, starting on December 1 will be held at Venta Hall, i03 Green street. The auxiliary has joined the Red Gross Roll Call and number of It's members are as- sisting the membership drive of the Red Gross in the Brooklyn sec ton.
 A "Night Owl Jamboree" will be sponsored by the St. Jcseph's Junior Fife and Drum Corps on Saturday, November %, ct St. Joseph's hall. Frank PeEanus and his Melody Kings orchestra Of Hartf0id will fur- lIsh Tnus'c for danncing. An enter tainment and ref eshments are be. ing planned. Gus Krisayage heads the cor7mlttee in charge of arrange. Inents.
 Mrs. John V. Lasky, chairman of tho Red Cross membership drive for tEe Brooklyn district, has announced that Mrs. Michael Chesna, of Charles street, has been added to the group of volunteer workers in tho Brooklyn section, as canvasser Of Charles street. Mrs. Howard Hol- comb iS co-chairInan for the section, The drive opened Tuesday and will continue through November 30.
 The weekly Thursday night meet. Ing of the CYO of Our Lady oi Mount Carmel church has been can. cel.ed for tonight due to the parish bazaar which is being conducted at the church basement. The next meeting will be held November 20.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-13

stated the accused came to this city from New oYrk city inorder to establish himself in business and that he had a substantial amount of money. Tn the meantime he en- gagged in sell these chances but did not realize that he was committing @ serious violation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-13

Strikes cost the United State more than es0.Oo0,eoo in wages iE a single year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-13

BwltzeFAlnd ia making more watches and clocks than a year ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-13
Two Operators Fined
 For "Tipsy" Driving
Meriden Driver Crashes Into Truck Owned By Inter
 national Silver Co. $25 Reunited in Both Cases

first time he had been drinking,
 The truck was operated by Robert E. Fernery, 55, Of 20l Cooke avenue, Meriden and another occupant of tho truck, Amos DuBois, 44, of Car penter avenue, Meriden, was slight. ly injured, but required no medical attention.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-13

organization for it's annual "vege- tartan" banquet which will be held Saturday night at Venta hall. Mrs. Walter Marinas is chairman of the arrangements committee. A social hour will follow the lecture tonight, with Mrs. Dora Bukutis in charge.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-12
FREE OR SLAVE

Robert Ley, leader of the German Labor Front puts the hopelessness of the democratic cause in nutshell He finds that 3OO0OOOOO people in Europe under German control facing 4OOOO0OO British and 130000,000 Americans and what doubt can there be of the outcome? Europe will outbuild, out fight and outlast the English speaking partnership
 Inasmuch there only 80O00OOO Germans in Europe by the NaZi claim, the other 220 0O0 900 mobized Europeans in the Robert Ley estimate will be non- Germans. Of their cooperation he feels fident, whether they like it not German soldiers and Gestapo will to it that Frenchmen Poles, Czechs, Begians, Hoanders, Norsemen, Southern Slavs and Greeks make their proper contribution to Htlers war effort.
 Some people might doubt whether even German ruthessness can make slave labor efficient free labor but to this Robert Ley has convincing an- swer The trick has been done-in Germany The thought to keep in mind is that Ley serves Hitler in the capacity of leader of the Labor Front Just how much sympathy for Labor there is in him is apparent from the matter-of-fact way in which he groups the subjugated terrorized plundered peo ples with his own Germans to constitute block of "30O00O,000 Europeans" In other words, to Robert Ley his own German countrymen are as much slaves as the conquered Poles and Czechs.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-12
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-12
SABOTAGE EXPERT

On the snight Of July 30, 1916, a terrific explosion occurred on Black Tom Island, in New York harbor. More than 2,00O, ,000 pounds of muni- tions stored in that arsenal explod- ed, and the blast was heard as far as Philadelphia, 100 miles away.
 That was nearly 25 years ago, and the task of fixing responsibility for the disaster has been the life work of many men. It was only last year that the case was finally settled, and the German government was held responsible for having directed spies and saboteurs to destroy Black Tom.
 One of the lawyers in that case was John J. McCloy, of the firm of Cravath deGresdorff, Swaine, and Wood. A few months ago, Henry L. Stimson, from his office in the War Department, called John McCloy in New York and said: Are the Ger mans engaging in saboage now as they did in 1916?"
 T don't know said McCloy. You know all about sabotage, |" said the Secretary, "and I want you to come down here and work with our intelligence division and find out about it." ~
 So last September McCloy came to Washington as expert ocnsultant to the Secretary of War. In December he was made special assistant to the Secretary, and last week he became Assistant Secretary of War.
 McCloy was born in Philadelphia 46 years ago. He is a graduate of Amherst College. He served over seas as captain of artillery.
 After six months on the job, he is prepared to answer the question Stimson put to him last September. He believes present-day German sabotage has much more finesse than the sabotage of World War I. Instead of blowing up munitions arsenais-which proved a boomerang last time by arousing public jn-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-12
FOUR SICK SENATOR'S

The health of United States Sen ators is not very good insurance risk these days. No less than four stalwarts of the Senate are now ill two of them seriously.
 Democratic leader Alben Barkley of Kentucky has been ill in the Naval Hospital with an infection which has spread from his leg to his eye. Worn out as result of many legislative battles and the long Congressional strain, Senator Bark ley's condition is none too good.
 Pat Harrison of Mississippi whose scintillating wit once was the terror of Republican administrations, also has been seriously ill and absent from the Senate for nearly two months. He is still at Hot Springs, Arkansas.
 Senator Mcclellan of Tennessee. another Democratic stalwart. has undergone an operation recently, but is on the road to recovery and would be back in Washington if not for doctors orders.
 Finally, Senator Wagner, German born but staunch New Dealer from New York, has been suffering from a heart ailment. Latest reports are that he will be able to come back whenever he is needed for an i'm portant vote. Wagner is the author of more New Deal legislation than almost any other Senator.
 NOTE: In contrast, 83-year-old Senator Carter Glass of Virginia, ten to fifteen years older than any of his above-named colleagues, still Is spry and energetic. having just taken unto himself a new wife.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-12
HOROSCOPE "The stars incline
 but do not compel"
FRIDAY, JUNE 13

Adverse planetary aspects are &C., tive today, which is not unusually important in the government of the stars, although sensational events are forecast for this Friday the Thirteenth. Mars is in domin- ant place.
 Heart and Home: Under this con- figuration the young members of the family may be restless and de- sirous of recreation. The evening should be of medium interest for social matters. Dances and im- promptu entertainments will in- spire transient romances. The stars are believed to encourage deceit or two timing among young couples. There is promising sign today for the planning of vacations. The seers advise travel and change, in view of what the future seems to presage.
 Business Affairs: This is not an suspicious sway for commerce Special perils on the high seas are forecast. The United States Navy will be active in the Pacific. In the financial districts of key cities of the United States there will be extraordinary interest. All the signs foreshadow many months of pros perity so great that the lean years will be forgotten. Real estate will be a source of profit and will at tract buyers of small means,
 National Issues: Despite fifth column alarms and spy hunts there will be agents or representatives of the Axis powers in high places where they will enjoy the confi- dence of the people. In the em- ployment of the United States Gov ernment men and women will have opportunities to betray the nation. The seers warn that because of extremists who gain publicity it is possible for unobtrusive persons to succeed in espionage and they fore tell a sensational discovery.
 International Affairs: Astrologers foretell that all powers that have joined the Axis will thus come into sad disillusionment as inevitably they must be victims of reverses and misfortunes In the stars are revealed portents of the decline of Hitler whose final defeat is to oe as spectacular as his brief series of successes But the World War II is not to be won suddenly or easily. There will be desperate battles and sieges, if the aspects are rightly read.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of changes. The pendulum of for tune may swing from fortune to misfortune, but the months will bring many pleasant surprises.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be endowed with marked intelligence. They will be artistic, faithful, determined and success full.
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-12

of the Navy, packed his fishing tackle and went to the old Hoover fishing camp on the Rapidan, came back with three small trout. Dis gusted, he said, There's no fishing here at all." Rural Electrifica- tion Administrator Harry Slattery is proud of having strung up wires in Alaska and the Virgin Islands. Also, he is making survey in Puer- to Rico. The latest edition of Who's Who in Latin America does not contain the names of President Avila Camacho of Mexico, President Medina of Venezuela, President Carias of Hondpras, or President Moronigo of Paraguay
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-12
Fishing for the Record
(New York Times)

(New York Times)
 Every fisherman knows what unsatisfactory at tention is given to the panstaking accounts of his angling exploits. He is familiar with the vacant stare of reluctant courtesy the rasping unbeief of the skeptics, the weary indifference of the non- angling spouse and hardly better, the preoccupied enthusiasm of the fellow fisherman mpatiently wait ing his turn to tell better tale Of this unsatis- factory condition the Canadian Government in spite of its immediate concern with important mat ters, has duly taken note and formulated some re- media steps. No lesser department than the bureau in charge of Mines and Resources has decided to take creel census.
 To the visitor interested in fishing card will be given he enters certain of the Dominion's na- tional parks, and upon this card he will be asked to record his achievements His name and address stream fshed, the species caught their number and length, the hours spent fishing and what lure and method were used. This would seem to be an ad- mrably complete questonnare but to mere statisti- cal completeness is added the touch which shows how thoughtful of its guests pleasure Ottawa n- tends to be. "The fishermen are asked to record their failures well trumphs, says the dispatch as these are just important to the limnoogcal service of the parks limit catches This sym pathy and this graceful recognition that some of the best catches never measured save with the distant bulgng eye sure to be appreciated by menfok south of the border. What department in the great United States showed such interest tLa
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-12
TAP THE TAKU

Construction of the International Highway link ing Alaska and the States certainty for the near future, according to members of the International Highway Commission visiting in Juneau. These members thinking in large terms of hemisphere highway, find it hard to explain the apathy with which Southeast Alaskans view the prospect of hay ing road link between their Territory and the great Outside
 Southeast Aaskans have been very much interested in International Highway talk because they have believed that road when constructed would pass them by. They have had visions of the great artery of travel between the States and Alaska lying well back of the coast mountains and ice cap where it would do them no good They have felt that such a route would do this part of the Territory actual harm by def1ecting much of the tourist and mercial traffic which visits Southeast Alaska by steamer the Inside Passage.
 If road be built in the Taku Valley as has been advocated through the years by few far seeing Alaskans and the Commission sug gests to bring Juneau and Southeast Alaska into direct touch with the International Highway, the Commission will find the people of this part of the Territory hearty boosters of the major plan
 A Taku Valey feeder to link the International Highway with tdewater would be about 100 miles in length Its construction would be entirely feasible from engineering standpoint. To bring such road into Juneau would require short ferry across Taku Inlet This is no difficulty and does not de- tract from the plan. Anyone who has driven in the Puget Sound country, along the Oregon Coast or in the San Francisco Bay region knows that the car ferry gives the motorist pleasant break in his journey and appreciated rest from driving.
 In anticipation of the not distant day when the International Highway is reality, Alaska should begin to think about building feeder roads such as that up the Taku. The Thane road out of Juneau
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-12
LOOK and LEARN %sy c. GORDON

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-12

kins said: "Stettinius was absolutely right about aluminium. He made no mistake in his calculations. am sure that we have plenty of it, despite all the hue and cry about scar city"
 5 NOTE: At about the same time fortnight Edward Stettinius, Chief of Priorities, frankly told the Presi- dent that he, Stettinius, had made a mistake in reckoning the amount of aluminium available and should not have placed such reliance in the estimates of Arthur V. Davis, head of the Aluminium Corporation of America.