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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-07
"SmaI Plants Stranged by Lack of Supplies Prioritie
NAVAL RESERVE, ! NAVY DIFFERENT
Terms of Enlistment Not Same; Only 4 Years
 in Reserves

A nationwide survey just com pleted by the navy department brought to light the fact that few people are aware of the difference between the regular navy and the naval reservice. Interviews disclosed the following:
 l. Although approximately 1-S of the young men interviewed know the term of enlistment in the reg ular navy is 6 years, the number who know that the enlistment term for the naval reserve is for 4 years is far lower.
 2. "When asked to state the length of enlistment for the regular navy, 38 per cent said years As for the naval reserve, only per cent said years.
 3. Less than 1 per cent knew the difference between the two types of enlistment. Only these few knew that a man must enlist for 6 years if he joins the regular navy, and that if he chooses the naval reserve he serves 4 years, or for the dura- tion of the present emergency.
 4. Among parents, IS per cent knew that years is the enlistment period in the regular navy. Only 1 per cent gave years for the naval reserve.
 g.. When parents were asked to tell the difference between the reg ular navy and the naval reserve, less than per cent gave the correct an- sWer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-07
1000 Industrialists
 Invited To Clinic
No Conference or Panel Discussion Planned Says Col
 Fisher; Aid for Smaller Manufacturers Is Aim

dustrial problems growing out of the defense emergency.
 During the luncheon period the meeting will be addressed by Major W. s Broberg, newly appointed ex- ecutive officer of the Hartford Ord nance District. This will be Major Broberg's first public appearance in Connecticut.
 Tt is unnecessary to remind Con- necticut manufacturers of the seri- ousness of the present situation either from the standpoint of State and National Defense or that o1 permanent security for many of the States manufacturing enterprises Considerations of patriotic duty as well a sthose of industrial self preservation require that every pos sible effort be made to bring to bear upon the defense program the full power of the industrial facilities of our State.
 For these reasons and in recog- milton of the States responsibility in the matter, the State Defense Council and the Connecticut Devel- opment Commission have initiated the Defense Production Clinic with the expectation that it will materi- ally contribute to an all-out defense effort on the part of Connecticut industry. Therefore, we are joint ly extending to your company a most cordial invitation to send one or more representatives to this in1- portant meeting"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-07

dinner in honor of his approaching marriage to Miss Irene BroSseau of Sylvan avenue, next Wednesday evening, August 18th, at Harmon's Blue room.
 MT. Koch is a former Crosby track star and was captain of the basketball team, and after graduat- ing from Crosby attended University of Connecticut, Storrs, Conn. He was captain of the Baldwin Props basketball team, winning the cham pionship of the Washington Park Community House league last sea- son.
 Committee in charge of the testi- monial includes Sidney Monti, Billy Cow, Al Cassidy, Paul O'Lear, Babe Leece, Al Monti, Joe Bowey, Bill Shea, Ray Brosseau, Tom O,Don- nell, Clarence Dick, Al Romeo, Bot Atwood, Fred Monti, John O'Laskey Bill Mccormick, Edward Kenney Bill Mattio, John Maher, Johr Mazzarella, Frank O'Donnell anc Michael Kenney.
 Mrs. Thomas McGrath, of Luke street, and daughter Noreen anc son, James, were recent visitors 1T Torrington, Conn.
 David and Richard Scadden have returned to their home on Whit. tlesey Ave, from visit to Crescent Beach, New London, Conn.
 Mrs. Frank McGrath of Sylvan Ave, has returned from a trip tt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-07

Invitations were sent today to l. 900 Connecticut manufacturers, large and small, to attend the State Defense Production Clinic to be held in Hartford on Thursday, August Fist.
 In a letter to the manufacturers, Colonel Samuel H. Fisher, State De- fense Administrator, and Charles E. Rolfe, chairman of the State Devel- opment Commission and co-chair- man of the Clinic, pointed out that the meeting called by Governor Hurley will not be "just another conference.
 The letter says, in part:
 'ThiS occasion is not to be "just another conference. It is not to be panel discussion or program of addresses. It is to be a series of practical business negotiations between the personal representa- tives of prime government contrac- tors seeking opportunities to farm out" portions of their contract con- mitments, and the owners or repre- sentatives of Connecticut manufac- turing concerns, particularly the smaller ones, which are anxious to take on work of this type. It will afford opportunity also for obtain ing authoritative advice from pro- curement officials of the federal government on a wide range of in-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-07
DR. R. I. CILYARD
 LEADER AT CLINIC

Middletown, August 7-More than .75 veterinarians from throughout this state, Massachusetts and Rhode Island attended the quarter ly meeting of the Connecticut Vet erinary Medical Association at Higgins Inn here yesterday follow ed by clinics at the hospital of the association president, Dr. Mel w. Pieper of Randolph Road.
 Proper operating technique was stressed during the clinics with demonstrations of the proper meth ods being performed on large anil mals by pr. F. F. Bushnell of Man chester and pr. Richard T. Gilyard of Waterbury. Proper procedure on small animals was demonstrated by Dr. Gerry B. Schnelle, member of the staff of the Angel Memorial Hospital, Boston, Mass.
 Dr. Pieper, Dr. J. Mcintosh of New Britain and Dr. Raymond Lar son of Newington formed the com- mittee in charge of the clinics.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-07
NAVY TRADITION
 HCITED TODAY
Recrniter Points Out Duties in Swearing in
 New Navy Men

"The Navy takes them over and the Navy takes them back. That's wh yit's called the first line of de- fense," declared Lieutenant Walter F. Hinckley, officer in charge of the Navy and Naval Reserve recruiting activities in Connecticut today in his talk to recruits before accepting their oath of allegiance.
 You are going into 8 service which for more than 150 years has paved the way for all of our expe- ditionary forces. The Navy always gets there first. Without van guard such as the Navy is, the marines or any expeditionary force could never land and take over the situation. It takes the Navy to transport marines and soldiers where they must go. The Navy does the spade work" con- cluded Lieutenant Hinckley.
 Then fifteen men, none of them over twenty-five years and most of them under eighteen, held up their right hands and solemnly sWore to serve their country during the emergency.
 Those fifteen men are on their way to Newport where they will undergo recruit training. Later they will be granted a short leave and then be assigned to the fleet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-07

plant were equipped with machines suitable for defense production, If government orders did materialize, MT. Hurlburt answered that for some purposes it was. It is capable of producing eyelet work; work irl- volving the use of screw machines; and operations in which stamping machines of various types are re- quired.
 If orders were forthcoming for which the concern is not properly equipped, such as shell castings, 1t might be some time before the ne- cessary machine tools, guageS etc. could be secured. This would also necessitate the construction of new buildings to house the extra ma- chimes.
 Situation Different
 A somewhat different situation prevails at the Waterbury Division of the Benrun Watch Co. Benja- min Ozaroff, general manager of the watch-making concern, feels that conditions in the local factory reflect the nationwide dislocation. He maintains, however, that in spite of this the "Work of defense must I be done"
 Departments working on defense orders are busy night and day, and employees are putting in a great deal of overtime labor. But the remain ing sections of the plant, about 60 percent, are nearly idle. The latter departments might be readily con' verted to the task of turning out commodities for defense if orders were available, but if the shortage persists, MT. Ozaroff indicated, pros poets are extremely bad" In this respect the opinions of MT. Ozaroff and MT. Hurlburt are identical.
 Same Difficulties The BenruS Go. has encountered the same difficulties in obtaining materials on the priorities lists that other manufacturers for civilian needs have. MT. Ozaroff estimates that if supplies were cut off, the concern might cnoceivably struggle along for two to three months, but would positively be forced to shut down in six. The factory employs about 700.
 What might help to prolong tht activities of the company, in tht event that its regular sources o1 supply were cancelled, would be the use of substitute materials. Ster. ling silver might be used in place of brass, MT. Ozaroff stated, but this for only a short time. Substitutes Fail
 Other substitutes for basic ma terials, as suggested by the recent rating plan, have failed to come ur to standards, he added. Some which might be used with success in some industries, such as the widely -publicized plastics, are near ly as difficult to obtain as the metals they are meant to replace Others fall short of requirements Offered as a solution to the prob lem was the granting of defense orders, for which the watch com pany is adaptable, and the result ant ability of the concern to obtain the needed substances, because oi i priorities.
 Even plants with huge orders, ir this vicinity, for munitions, have felt the pinch of inadequate sup plies, in spite of their prior rights ] Last week the Scovill Manufactur.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-07
Much Activity At
 Washington Park
Many Games Arranged for Youngsters By Super-
 visOrs; We-KnOwn Athlete to Be Feted
WASHINGTON HILL

It seems like old times this sum- mer to pass by Washington Park and see the crowds of youngsters taking part in the different activi- ties which Supervisor Joe Murphy and his able assistant Dave Brady have planned for the park every night in the week. Tuesday evening the Quiz Contest was 8 hugh suc- cess. Prizes were awarded to Kath- Teen Murphy, Thomas Conway, John Dwyer, Betty Christensen, John Griffen and Francis Macary.
 Tentative plans were being made to hold Amateur night at 7:30 to- night. The Hill always could boast of their numerous talent and doubt tonight will be no exception. Novelty night was held last even- ing with the following winners Wheel-barrow race, Alfred Shea and Maurice O'Connor; cracker relay Jay O'Brien, Eleanor O'Brien and Kathleen Murphy; clothes pin race William Shea; and three-leggeo race, John Conway and Joseph Bolton.
 Dave Brady is supervising the track meet, for Washington Park runners, to take part in the meet at the Municipal Stadium, August 20th. Dave is one of Crosby Highs star track men-and the children of Washington Park are fortunate in having Dave as a supervisor Practice is held three days 8 week and the following members of the track team are asked to report to- day to MT. Brady: John Scott, Will liam Cashin, John Ferris, Robert Richardson, John Wall, Edward Phelan, James Reardon, Martin Carroll and Robert Sheehan. Peanut Hunt was to be held this afternoon and prize given to tht person finding the hidden Rec Peanut.
 General rehearsal for the Festiva. which will be held at the closing of the Park Season, takes place every Friday afternoon at 2:30.
 Supervisor Murphy is planning tc hold boat race at the wading pool some day next week and exact time will be announced the first part ot the week.
 Friends of Henry Koch, well. known athlete are planning to en- certain MT. Koch at a testimonial
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-07

ing Company was compelled to lay off temporarily 300 employees a its North Rolling Mill division. While the workers returned to their ma chimes Monday, the incident, never the less, indicated how serious 8 situation has developed.
 Employees Rotate
 Other plants in this city have been forced to place employees on g sort of rotating basis. Workers are busy and idle on alternate weeks and their earnings, consequently are half what they would be if they were employed on a full-time basis
 A significant detail pointing tc the same explanation is the fact that claims for unemployment tcompen- sation at the Waterbury branch oi the Connecticut State Employment service, have increased by 3l per cent since July 1. Placements al the local employment office have also fallen off substantially in re- gard to industrial jobs.
 Who's Responsible
 Responsibility for the critical shortages has been placed vari- ously at the doors of government officials, large plant owners ano the whole associated coterie of CO ordinators and commissioners. Ken meth P. Gregg, in charge of a defense production clinic, which will meet at the Hotel Bond in Hartford on August 2, for the purpose of at- tempting to iron out the wrinkles on the brow of defense work, has said:
 '"There is real ground for con- cern concerning many Connecticut manufacturers engaged in supplying civilian demands. And the fear is justified. This clinic is being plan ned so that the largest possible number can get into immediate touch with a great many of the prime contractors and ascertain first-hand precisely what their chances are to switch into defense work"
 Manufacturers have fixed the blame on governmental orders mo- nopolizing materials through "dog in the manager" misuse of priorities.
 Another described what he coasid- cred the essence of the whole situ- ation when he said, There are too many coordinators, and not enough coordination.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-07
Personal % To Fat Girls ?

Now you may slim down your face and figure without starvation dieting or back. breaking exercises. Just eat senslbly Mad take Marmola under the conditions and ae. eordlnR to directions on the package.
 Mmrnaola Tablets have been sold Co the public for more than thirty ysara. Moro than twenty million boxes have boon distributed during that period.
 Marniola ls not enre-a1i. Marmnla al only for adult fat personn wkose falnosa n eauaod by thyroid doleloney (hypothyroid, Iaml but who arc othorwisa normal and heal. thy. We de not make any diagnosls As fhal ls thn function ef yoaF physician, who Slnnl he committed for that pafpose. Why not tfy C Marmola way Oct boa ps MaFmeiA tedag fsem your dFuasisk -,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-07
JOSEPH J. BOWEN
 GETS APPOINTMENT

Joseph J. Bowen, Jr., of 81 Alma street is one of several Connecticut men to receive recent appointment to the Officers Reserve Corps. He is first lieutenant in the medical reserve.
 Others from the state to be ap--' pointed are John Adams, End ieu-. tenant, infantry reserve, Bridgeport, and two West Hartford men, Will. liam H. Gade, Jr., 2nd lieutenant, infantry reserve and James D. Guy, Jr., 2nd lieutenant, cavalry reserve.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-07
KIWANlS HEARS
 OF DESTRUCTION


 The work of the Salvation Army in Europe during the present was was described to members of the Kiwanis at their weekly luncheon at The Elton yesterday by Major George Brindley of New Haven. More than 100 Salvation Army buildings have been destroyed in Nazi air raids, he said, but welfare work is still being carried on
 Major Brindley also described the work being done for American sol diers and sailors through the U. s. O., of which the Salvation Army is a unit.
 Instead of a business meeting next Wednesday, the club will hold an outing at the summer home of George Boden, at East Haddam,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-07
J. WILLIAM GARDNER Past Grand Patriarch

Waterbury members of the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs are taking a prominent part in the plans and arrangements for the annual field day and outing of the grand lodge to be held at Pleasure Beach, Bridgeport, Saturday.
 Attending the meeting of all committees in Bridgeport this past Monday night was J. William Gard ner of this city, Past Grand Patri- arch of the Grand Encampment of Connecticut. MT. Gardner attended the session at which the final plans for the big event were completed as the guest of Monitor Lodge and Laurel Leaf Lodge of Bridgeport.
 There were 84 delegates repre- senting various lodges of the state present for the meeting.
 Among them were Gunther E Mathes of Waterbury and Thom- aston, past grand, representing Franklin Lodge; Mrs. Gunther E Mathes of ThomaSton, past district deputy, representing Faith Rebekah lodge; Mrs. Anna Book, noble grand
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-07
ROMEO DUMOUCHEL
 COMMITTEE LEADER

The Franco-American club at a meeting last night ct their quar- ters elected Romeo P. Dumouchel president of the welfare committee. Mfr. Dumouchel will designate the committee which is being formed to help needy families in Waterbury.
 Next Tuesday night there will be a meeting Of al the bowling leagues --girls', married women'g, mems, end Canado's. ct the club quarters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-07

engaged in non-defenSe, or only partial defense work, regard the presnt dilemma as desperate.
 and-To-MOuth Life
 Unable to cope with the irlcreas- ingly stringent priority rights ex- tended by the Office of Production Management to manufacturers of munitions, and confronted with a dearth of reserve supplies, these plants conduct 8 hand-to-mouth existence, which must inevitably lead to shut downs and widespread unemployment if immediate correc- tive steps are not taken.
 Officials of non-defense factories are hopeful that the condition will be recognized and remedial action taken.
 Typical victims of the anarchy in apportionment of materials are the Plume and Atwood Company, manufacturers of brass and steel products, and the Waterbury Di- vision of the Benrus Watch Com pany. Both concerns are geared to operate almost full strength on de- Eense production, but in the case of one, an almost negligible amount of defense orders has been received, and in the other not nearly the amount that can be handled.
 Could Do More
 Gordon B. Hurlburt, vice. -presi- dent of the Plume and Atwood Con- pany yesterday stated that while it was impossible to compute the percentage of the factory's products used for defense purposes, since much of the finished articles found its way into the hands of wholesale dealers, many times the amount Of work done on government orders now, could be easily accommodated.
 ThA firm turns out general brass mill products which include such articles as fixtures hardware, screw and eyelt machine products, and what is known to the trade as "cold heading" or rivet production.
 It has received defense contracts sub-let from factories taxed beyond capacity with government orders, and also some prime contracts. Raw materials for the filling of these or ders have been provided without hesitation, due to OPM priority, but for the remainder of the shops out put, which constitutes by far the major portion, it has grown irlcreas- tngiy more difficult to secure the needed metals.
 1000 In 2 Plants
 Between 900 and 1000 employees work for the concerns two plants, one of which is located in Thomas ton, and the other on Bank street in this city.
 When asked what would happen in the event that the diminishing flow of materials were suddenly halted altogether MT. Hurlburt re- piled that if copper and spelter (zinc) could not be procured, pro- duction would stop immediately. These two metals are the compo- nent parts of brass, and in this connection, MT. Hurlburt stated, it would be enough to put "any plant manufacturing brass out of bus iness."
 In these times, he indicated, it is virtually impossible to lay up sup- plies against 8 future shortage. Brass concerns are leading "hand- to-mouth" existence.
 Questioned as to whether the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-07
Program Chairman

PfOgram Chairman of Winona lodge; Mrs. J. William Gardner and Miss Lena V. Gugli- otti, both of Winona lodge, this city.
 In addition to the many field events scheduled for the day, there will be band concert on the pro- gram.
 The high-light Is expected to come in the evening when the nu- merous Rebekah drill teams com pete for prizes. These will be con- ducted under floodlights with many championship teams of past years wing for 1941 honors.
 The day will be opened by Grand Master Edward J. Stenaford ot Hartford, 92 I. o. o. F. lodges Rebekahs, Theta Rho girls, and Junior odd Fellows will be repre- sented, numbering several thousand participants in the festivities.
 MT. Mathes is in charge of the program committee this year.
 Proceeds from the outing are used to benefit the odd Fellows Home in Groton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-07
CANIO PETRUZZI
 INJURED AT WORK

Canio Petruzzi. 28, of 5 Fleet street, was admitted this morning to the Waterbury hospital with injuries to his left hand suffered while at work, at the Chase Metal Works.
 His condition was described as fairly comfortable" by hospital at- tacheS,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-07
ANTI-WAR RALLY
 AT WILEY, AUG. 21

Rev. Edward Lodge Curran of Brooklyn, N. Y, will be the guest speaker at the Anti-War Rally to be sponsored August q by the Mothers of American Sons.
 The affair will take place in the Auditorium of Wilby high school. The public is invited to attend There will be no admission charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-07
'nIRECToRs LIKE STAR

Only one other director has pi- loted Barbara StanwycE in more pictures than William Wellman, "The Great Mans Lady'' being their fourth together. Frank Capra has directed her in i've films.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-07
Waterbury Presents
 Typical Examples Of
 Non-D efense Industry
Much Unemployment May Result From Concentration of OfCiOvernment Orders; Local Manufacturers Not
 Too Optimistic About PrecariOus Situation
BY SAM DINE

Faced with shortage of materials essential to the manufacture of civilian needs, Waterburys socaed "srna plants today find themselves rapidly Strangng Tn the tentacles of situation which may throw hundreds and possibly thousands, out of work Reflectng cono
 on that has gained prevalence throughout the nation ana which it is estimated may create temporary obess army of 5000 GOO in this country local heads of industries
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-07
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  Mrs. George Holmes and daughtk tkrt Jane, have returned from 8 vaca-, tion spent touring through the state of Maine. Miss Mary Sutton of Sylvan Ave- is spending her vacation with Miss Dorothy Doyle of Mil Plain,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-07
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-07

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-07

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But None of Sunk Vessels Were American Navy Reveals

stated. however. that no United States flag mer-
chant ship was sunk at this time.
Q-How far did the Kearny have orders to
proceed with this convoy?
A-For reasons OF security this question can
not be answered in full The orders to the
Kearny did not require her TO proceed beyond
the limits OF American defensive waters
For security and military reasons Stark
declined to reveal how long before the Kearny
was torperoed was it known that Axis submarines
were in the vicinity; the numbers and natonalities
Of other escort men-of-wars the final destinations
of the vessels being conveyed whether American
warships escort merchant vessels 10 their final
destination