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Evening star., 1941-05-26
Woman Adds to Score
By Getting Golf Ace

Ply the Associated Press.
LAWRENCE, Kans., May 90
Mrs. E. E. Leasure made a hole in
one, but it only increased her score
She teed off for the second green
The ball plopped into the cup-on
the No. II green nearby.
Evening star., 1941-05-26
Yost's Condition Better

NASHVILLE, Tenn, May 26 (P.-
Fielding H. Yost, University of Mich
igan athletic director, today was
reported very much improved" He
suffered a heart attack a week ago.
Evening star., 1941-05-26

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Evening star., 1941-05-26

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-14
Construction Loans
 Proving Difficult
Hartford Banks Reported as Refusing Applicants
 Owing to Shortage of Building Materials
Hartford, Conn, August 1s.

Hartford, Conn, August 13. = Hartford banks are refusing to make construction loans because of the extreme difficulty in getting building materials predicted for the next few months, it was reported to- day by the Hartford Courant.
 No shortage of essential mater ials exists at present, except for some lines of brass pipe and reduc- tions in the supply of galvanized and cast iron pipe, but bank offi- cials are looking forward to time when building contractors will be unable to get supplies for houses other than those built to house de- fense workers.
 Plaster supply houses report that some difficulty is now experienced in getting plaster, due to a strike for the last two months in the U. S. Gypsum Corporation, one of the largest plaster manufacturers in the country. The settlement of a short strike at the National Gypsum Com pany has relieved the situation somewhat, but demands for plaster for defense houses and army can- comments have limited the local supply.
 Some difficulty is also being found in getting nails. due to metal prior itieS, and builders look forward to 8 dearth of heating equipment.
 Hartford bankers said Tuesday that construction loans, in which the contractor is advanced varying amounts of money in accordance with the percentage of completion of the building, were being curtailed or not granted altogether.
 Very few reputable and well-es- tablished contractors need construc- ton loans, preferring to advance the money needed for the payment of building materials out of their own capital. Bankers agreed that such loans formed only small part of their total loans.
 Local bank officials said they would still continue to be in the market for regular mortgage loans, but they anticipated sharp drop in these in the near future.
 Contractors and bankers agreed that a priority on houses costing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-14

largest scale @handy-mens in she country. and need hundreds of tugs, dredges and utility boats sn keep them in business.
 But whichever way you look at 1t, billing in the roster of the army 'fleet" should be given to the Quartermaster Corps trans ports. Back in Spanish War days the Army Transport Service was born. During the first World war it sky-rocketed to 7D0 vessels - freighters, passenger liners and yachts - converted to carry troops and military cargo. Last year there were only nine active transports, busy totting men and their faIni- lies from one sea-coast garrison to another, and not in too much of a hurry.
 Now the Service operates 30 ocean going ships, and has popped up It's schedule no end. Family jitney- ing is completely out. Maximum use is made of cargo space, even to the point of carrying commsr- cial cargo to fill extra space and help spread tonnage in the present ship shortage. Right now 10000 men and 6,530,0 tons of shipping could be carried if all 30 vessels put to sea at once. They are crewed by civilians in peace-time with Army personnel in charge. During war, the Navy takes command.
 Maybe you are wondering why you never heard much about the "Arriy's Navy in the past. The answer is that there simply wasn't
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-14
FACTORY WORKERS ARRANGING OUTING

F < . .s .i g.
 About one hundred are expected to attend the annual clambake and outing of employees of the E. J. Man. vile Machine Co. at the Alpha Sporting club grounds in Middle bury on Saturday.
 Sports events of every sort will be the principal attraction of the days program. There will be a softball game between William Lal- Hers Oldtimers and Harold Roses "Curbstone Cavalry; 5O-yard dash between John Martinson and Carmen DiPietro; weight-lifting, tug-of-war, and other contests.
 The outing will begin at 10 in the morning, and will be climaxed by a clam and lobster dinner at 4:3O D. m.
 Earl LAllier is chairman of the ticket committee; George Morrone, food committee; John Danisavage. refreshments; Harold Rose and Thomas Calvin, sports.
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under $6,O00 might relieve the situ- ation somewhat and allow houses to be built for defense workers by private contractors.
 One Hartford contractor, who builds houses in the $15.00O and up price-range, said he would gladly go into the lower price range if he could be sure that he could get the same tax and building code exemp- tions granted to local housing authorities.
 | Contractors, suppliers, and loan officials joined in saying that the future for private contractors was very dark, and that the lack of any clear-cut decision from the federal government on the future status of materials for ordinary housing, now in great demand throughout Great CT Hartford, might lead to wide spread bankruptcies and idle money in this area.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-14


 the Scow-Shaped ends is lowered, it forms broad gangplank up which the tank can easily roll. These lighters come in various sizes, tailor-made to fit the tank.
 While the Quartermaster Corps may preside over most types of army craft, the U. s. Engineers can lay claim to jurisdiction over the greatest number of units. Four thousand of the military fleet" are Engineer Corps assault boats. These are tough, flat bottomed skiffs, which can be paddled silent- ly across deep streams to launch surprise attacks or to capture bridge-heads for one end of a ponton or trestle structure.
 Their capacity Is 10 fully-equip- ped men apiece two of whom must be Engineers, who ferry the boat back for a new load. When
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-14
TROOP 28 PLANS
 VISIT TO CAMP
ScOutmaster PurcarO to Accompany Unit to PIy-
 mouth Saturday

Members of Boy Scout Troop 28 of Our Lady of Mount Carmel church, under the leadership of their Scoutmaster, Michael Purcaro, will spend all day Saturday at the scout camp in Plymouth. The regular camping season at Camp Mattatuck having closed last weekend, the facilities. of the site are now avail able to any. of the city's troops for brief visits.
 Each of the boys will bring his own lunch, and boating, hiking, and games will comprise the program for the day. Swimming had orig finally been planned as one of the events, but unless the weather man makes amends for the record low temperatures of the past two days. aquatic sports will probably De stricken from the agenda.
 The elven boys making the trip will meet at l2:30 D. nj. Saturday at the home of Scoutmaster Purcaro on Norinand street, and will leave by private car at one o'clock.
 The following boys will attend: John Mature. Frank Devino, Patsy DiManno, Nicholas VerTier, Joseph Noterangelo. Jerry Altieri, Prank Strauss, Carl NoterangeIo, Anthony Arena. Frank Fauilglietti and Patsy DeLucia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-14
National Grange To
 Hold Diamond Jubilee
New England States to Be Host to Thousands of DeI-
 egates at Worcester, November l2-2l

. Springfield, Mass, Aug. 14-Prep- arations are going steadily forward for the Diamond Jubilee session of the National Grange, due at Worces- ter, Mass, November 12-21, and re- ports from all sides indicate en- thuSiastic plans for large Grange delegations to go to. Worcester. Leaders in the six Newl England states, which constitute the host for the convention, are cooperating heartily in working out the many details necvessary for ten-day gathering, with an expected attend ance of at least 25,000 members of the Grange fraternity.
 On the evening before the session opens the New England state or ganizations will be host at a ban quet and reception rendered to the visitors from nearly 40 states. This will occur in the spacious banquet hall of the Hotel Bancroft, with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-14
POLISH SOLDIERS
 DAY IN CANADA
Three Day Celebration to Commemorate Victory
 Over Russia in 1920

Windsor, Canada, Aug. 14-Every year, on August IS, the Polish sol- diers celebrate the Polish Soldiers Day., commemorating the victory attained in the war against Russia in 1920.
 That day of glory for the Polish Army was chosen as the day for the Polish soldiers.
 The Polish Armed Forces in Can ada will celebrate the Polish Sol- dier's Day together with great num- bers of Poles from America who de- sire, to welcome the commanding of- f1cer of the Polish Armed Forces, General Ouch, and officers and men who have arrived with him from England
 The program will be as follows:
 l. August 15, 7:45 P. M. = The Windsor radio station c. K. R. w. will broadcast special program de- voted to the Polish soldier. Short speeches will be delivered by: the Commander in Chief General Wladyslaw Sikorski (recorded), General BroniSlaw Ouch. also those who fought during the September campaign and later in Norway and France; as well as members of the Polish air force and the Polish navy. For that purpose, to commemorate the 2lst anniversary of the victory attained by the Polish soldier, the Windsor radio station has kindly granted 30 minutes of its time be- tween 7:45 and 8:45 p. m.
 2. August 16. 9:3O p. m.-On the eve of the festival at Jackson Park, Windsor, the Poles will pay their tribute to those who have given their lives in the struggle for free- dom and independence of Poland. The chaplain, Father Bonbas, will deliver an address. The honorary plooton of the Polish Armed Forces in Canada and the soldiers chorus will participate in this program.
 :, 3. August IT, 9 a. m. = At the McDouglas barracks in the Bur- rough's building the Ignace Jan F Paderewski Recreational hall, equipped by the Poles of Windsor, will be opened for the soldiers. It will be under the patronage of the Ladies Auxiliary, Friends of the Polish Soldiers at Windsor.
 At II a. m.. Chaplain, Father Bombas, will celebrate a field Mass at Jackson Park. After Mass the delegates of the leading Polish or ganizations of the United States will speak. During the afternoon there will be an entertaining pro- gram of sports. songs, music, etc.
 The committee cordially invites all the Poles. our Canadian and American friends, to participate in these celebrations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-14

Lifeguards Arthur Jabs and Norman Holz at the Rockwell Park lagoon in Bristol be credited with saving the life of little 7yearold Joseph Giordano of 67 Division Street Saturday afternoon JabS dove in and brought the boys body to shore while he and Hoz worked over the youngster 20 minutes resuscitating him. Mrs Elizabeth Spodnik of Stratford, aunt of the Rev Paul Spodnik of the Immaculate Conception Church died at her home Friday and buried Monday Father Spodnik of the officers at the requiem Mass.
 Chris Dunphy Waterbury native and golfer par excel lence failed to play up to form the finals of the 3day invitation tournament of the National Links of America at Southampton L. l., over the weekend and was de- feated by George Finn. The Rev George B. Curtis
 native of this city assistant pastor of St. Anns Church in Bridgeport directed of the prizewinning junior music corps at the annual convention of the State Pliers and Drummers Association in Merden Saturday. This unit the statewide Parade of Champions competition at Stratford about month ago. too Father Curtis in days gone by learned his filing and drumming with the Ud St. Francis Fife and Drum Corps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-14

What with Frank Hogan being designated for Dis tct Attorney of New York by all the political parties down there royal time could be prepared for him if all the Waterbury boys who made good in the big city ever pooled their interests What galaxy of local boys there are in New York! Every profession claims them. While up here this past weekend Attorney Hogan men, tioned few, such as "Joe' Cunningham Deputy Con- troler; Atty James D. C. Murray Atty George Hennes- Meyer Solomon and his brother, Louis, Bill Cassin, all three lawyers and Dan Parker the Daily Mirror Sports Editor whose column comes to Waterbury through The Democrat every night There many and after skipping through them host of others forgotten, not intentionally of course We recall Atty Joseph Mur ray Walter Byrnes in the Corporation Counses office Attorney Ell Johnson whose mother brothers and sister Stll reside at home here Bill Downey at the Hotel Ab bey; Chris Dunphy when he is in the city; King AL man. still making valiant stand after long years of raising his golden voice in song Chick" Fitzpatrick spends more time in N Y than at his home in Newtown and has for years The Mirror boasts of Clarence CaSsn and Jim Hurley we'll Dan Parker. And the Fourth Estate also has Louis Sobol and Bill Murphy not to men ton Harry Cross from the borough of Naugatuck Bill Slocum, while not Waterbury boy is still claimed as one of us while doing duty for General Mills after long years in the sports world of N. Y C. Dr. Louis Hayes shingle still hangs out And can't forget Brooklyns own contribution to the big town in Dr. F X Sauchel of family of boys whose names always captured interest and attention Did we forget Atty Terence F. Carmody has lawyerson Francis working his way upward in the green legal fields of Gotham? Or Attorney James Trley who married Alma Finn, and has lived in New York shsse many yeara
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-14

probably not less than 800 covers
 laid. Music and other entertain
 ment features will combine with New England speakers to insure
 hearty welcome for the Grange
 visitors. Other social events will be planned from time to time
 throughout the ten days session ard in these events various local organ izations in. Worcester will cooperate.
 The annual coast-to-coast broad cast, with nation wide hok-up over the National Broadcasting company will occur Saturday noon, November
 Is. and will be staged in the big Municipal Auditorium, with visible audience crowding to capacity its $500 seats.
 Many vital public questions will engage the attention of the Worces- ter session and definite pronounce ments are certain to be made by the Grange organization. These will include various angles of railroad and motor transportation and par. ticularly trade barriers, between states, so rapidly becoming a seri. GUS menace; farm representation on defense boards; elimination of non. essential appropriations as means of relief for oyerburdened taxpay. CTS, farm real estate especially: fur. ther industrial uses for farm prcd. uces; enactment of uniform seed laws; protection of farm coopera- ttves and continuation of adeuuate farm credit measures: extension of rural electrification and a definite program for relieving the acute farm help situation.
 With every indication that the expected class of 15,000 candidates at Worcester will be realized. 1t is interesting to recall the fact thaS the last time the National Grange met at Worcester 1895-the class or Seventh Degree initiates num- bered 1918! Out of this years ex- pected 15000, Massachusetts Grang- es have set 7500 as their goal; Con- necticut expects to bring 5000; Maine and New Hampshire at least 20OO each; while Vermont and Rhode Island plan on delegations exceed ing 800 apiece.
 At some time during the Worcester session g demonstration of Juvenile work will be given, and there is much interest which unit will be selected for that honor. Massachu- sets has upwards of 60. Juvenile units, many of them eager to be seen and heard at worcester
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-14
"Ship Ahoy!D Cries The Army-Pointing With Pride To Its Own 5OOO-C Craft Navy
RY ELEANOR RAcsDALR

BY ELEANOR RAGSDALE
 NEA Service Staff Correspondent
 Washington, Aug. 1.-The U. s. Army may be challenging the Navy's exclusive rights to Anchors Aweigh" one of these days. With a rapidly expanding army fleet" of nearly 5000 boats, sailor -privates and skipper" Warrant Officers are pacing many heaving deck, saying "avast," "belay" and talk ing in terms of knots, cargo-ton-. mage, draft and beam like old salss.
 Only 30 of the 5000 vessels are ocean-going transports and freight CTS. The rest are lesser craft, rang ing from 20O-foot mine planters to 1315 -foot assault boats, or even smaller row-boats. Each type plays a vital part in the water opera tions of some particular army branch. Though often manned by civilian crews in peace time, the boats are under the command of army personnel.
 The Transportation Division of the versatile Office of the Quar- termaster General plans and main- tains nearly all the various types of craft. The only exceptions are the U. s. Engineers assault boaSs, waterway maintenance equipment and pontons = that's the military version of "pontoons."
 Use of the army fleet, other than boats of the Corps of Engineers, Is divided among the Air Corps. Signal Corps and Coast Artillery, with the Quartermaster Corps, it. self, directly controlling the Army Transport Service.
 FROM MINE YAWLS TO SALVAGE BARGES
 Uncle Sam's Navy has to range far and wide, ready to lombard enemy ships and harbors, and be on guard to intercept invaders of American waters. But it's up to the Coast Artillery to keep the shore-based harbor defenses up to snuff. Hence the c. A. has to have mine planters to make harbor en- try tough for the enemy. And mine planters must be assisted by "DB' boats which carry the distribution boxes to wire mines for electric detonating current. Lastly, little trouble shooting mine-yawls fin- 1sh up the job-towing mines into their exact place, anchoring them securely, and seeing that no wires are crossed up.
 To give Coast Artillery guns real- istic moving objects to practice on, the Quartermaster Corps has de- veloped type of radio-controlled speed boat which can tow targets on fast, zigZag courses. Though barely out of the experimental stage, these boats offer great pos abilities for future adaptation. Designed to speed to the aid of crashed planes or disabled ships in harhors or neighboring coastal wa terS are some smooth looking, fast moving rescue boats, equipped with filters and first-aid materials. The smallest are 20-footerS. The larg- est are 100 feet long and are cap- able of carrying a complete diving outfit.
 Even larger salvage boats and bargeS have been added to the Air Corps branch of the fleet. Their derricks and towing devices en- able them to. tackle really large- scale jobs.
 One of the newest additions to the Army's navy" is the tank lighter. a self-propelling barge, spe- cially adapted to ferry tanks across rivers and harborS. When one of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-14

the need for secrecy Is past, 4.5- horsepower outboard motors can be attached. Handy little boats they are, useful for reconnais- sance, patrol, or messenger ser- vice, and SO light that a nest of them ca be put on a one-and-a- half ton truck, while as few as four men can carry one.
 The Engineer Corps can also put its barge-like aluminium pom toon-bridge supports to use as fer ries. Eight oars are part of reg ular equipment for each unit, and 9 horsepower motors ara provid- ed for quick attachment. It's hard going in these fellows, though, if there's wind blowing, for so much of them is out of water.
 Few Americans realize that the U. s. Corps of Engineers, beside fulfilling a military function, has a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-14
WATER DISPUTE
 CREATES MASS
 OF TESTIMONY
North Platte Litigation In. wolves } States as
 We'll as U. s.
BY CHARLES ARNOT United Press StafR Correspondent

United Press Staff Correspondent l Lincoln, Neb, Aug. 14-UP) =
 Attorneys substitute trunks fol ibrief cases, hire two court report. CTS and take thousands of words of technical testimony from ex. bert witnesses who travel hundreds of miles.
 It's all part of the North Platte river water dispute involving Ne braSka, Colorado, Wyoming ano the federal government.
 Seven years ago this fall Ne braSka fired the opening shot by suing Wyoming in the U. s. Su- preme Court. At the end of the 18th in series of hearings, an inventory revealed:
 Twenty-Five trunks damned with technical data, more than 3O,00C pages of testimony and nearly 1900 maps, charts and other ex- hibits.
 The man who has heard every word of the involved testimony examined every exhibit and pre- sided at every hearing is Michael J. Doherty, St. Paul, Minn., attor- ney.
 No Fees Yet Paid.
 In 1885, the Supreme Court ap- pointed Doherty as its special master in the case. So far he's not received cent-not even travel ing expenses. When the case is settled, he can expect g. SubStan- tial fee.
 Several hundred thousands of dollars already have been spent in an effort to determine an "equit- able division" of precious North Platte river water. Nebraska alone has spent more than $125,00 How long the case will continue is guess with Doherty. He figures the earliest possible date the Su- prerne Court could hand down a decision would be late in 1943-and that's speculation.
 Doherty believes all the testi- mony will be completed in one or possibly two more hearings this lear. Then each litigant must file Ia summary brief. After counsel for each of the four parties presents oral arguments before Doherty, he will report his findings and recom- mendationS to the Supreme Court. Ruling 2 Years Off About January, 1943, Doherty figures, state and federal attorneys will be ready to file exceptions to his report and present oral argu- ments supporting their exceptions. That will conclude the case - ex- cept for the Supreme Courts de- ciSion.
 If the decision is released late in 1s43, the suit will close after 8 nine-year run, but still won't set a record. Colorado now is in the 18th year of a similar battle with Kansas.
 The only two men still in the case who attended the first hear ing five years ago are Doherty and Paul F. Good, Nebraska's special attorney. The three other litigants have changed attorneys and one court reporter died since Doherty heard the first testimony.
 The suit originated in October, 1884, when Wyoming refused to release North Platte water to Me- braska. In 1885, Wyoming drew Colorado into the battle. Then in 1888, the Federal Government in- tervened.
 Federal authorities entered the suit on grounds they had substan- tial investments in power, irriga- ton and conservation projects in Wyoming and Nebraska. The gov- ernment also maintains it controls all water.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-14

Clipped and pasted When vagrant was brought into Albany police court recently the presiding judge looked second time at the age after the name It was 90. "Yes Pm 90 all right said William Ma har, dressed in slacks and polo shirt He asked the judge to be enient he wanted to continue his trip I'm headin west he replied to the judges query. 'Tm just rOamer. It's the only life I've ever known and I'm afraid if I stopped now I'd die'. Sentence was suspended and the 9Oyear old vagrant stepped out of the courtroom into heavy ran both feet point ing westward.