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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-13
CERTIFICATE FOR
 CAPTAIN KELLY
Drillmaster of Local Fire Dept. Attends State Fire
 College Course

Joseph J. Kelley, drillmaster for the local fire department was among the So Connecticut Firemen who received their certificates after completing the four-day course in the first Connecticut Fire College held ct the University of Connecti. cut.
 Fireman Kelley was designated by Chief Thomas P. Cavanaugh to at. tend the sessions ct StorrS and the information he has gained from the firemen's college will be dein- onstrated for the local firenien.
 Certificates were awarded by A. s. Boynton, director Of vocational education for the State Department of Education, in cooperation with the Fire Chiefs Club Of Connecti- cut and the Connecticut Driilmas- ters' Association.
 Victor A. Fogclgtrcm, chief and Franklin Painter, deputy chief of WatertoWn we're recipients Of certificatcS. Thornton V. McCieery, drilimaStcr for the Watertown fire department received his certificate also.
 Other graduates in the vicinity were: John, J. Sheridan, fire chief of Naugatuck; Leland D. Rclger, Of Company (, @outhingt0n; V. E Goodman, chief Of ,rorFington; J Howard Mics, lieutenant Of the Seymour fire department and VII. liam Reilly, lieutenant ot Meflden,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-13
Henpecked Grandfathers Slip Yoke,
 Form Society to Brag of Children

Sacramento, cal. tuP)-orand- fathers who have been relegated to the sidellnes while the women folk boasted about their grand- children, can thank Walton E, Holmes, Sacramento banker, for doing something about it,
 Recognizing the disadvantage ct which long-suffering males--par- ticularly proud grandpas = are placed when doting mothers, grandmothers and greatgrand- mothers begin extolling the virtues of their offspring, Holmes resolved to provide a congenial audience for men who wish to brag about their progeny.
 He organized Local No. 1 of the Amalgmated Association of Grand- father Clubs of North America. Later, the name was changed in favor of the Grand Chapter of 0randfathers of the Americas.
 To President Roosevelt went the organizations highest offlce-hon. orary top patrlarch--and the fol- lowing telegram from the mem bership of the organization which comprises many of the California capitols business leaders;
 "On behalf of the Grand Chap. ter, duly organized in Sacramento, of Grandfathers of the Americas, we tender you the office of honor ary top patriarch. The organiza- ton is patriotic in spirit, dedicat- ed to building friendship among
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-13

Albert Loeffler, Robert Curray, Fred Hoadley, c. R, Angrave, John Ensor and R. B. Hayes were elected deacons of the Bunker Hill Congre- gational church ct the annual nieet- Ing last night.
 The auditorium and sanctuary dedication has been set for Sep- tember 28.
 Others elected last night were:
 Deacons, Fred Hoadley and Rob- ert Curry, to ie42; c. R, Angraver Albert Loeffler, to i043; R. B Hayes John EnSor, to i044
 Junior deacons, Robert Bailey Norman Duncan, Philip Story, AL den Brown, Marshall Burn, Cor don Cooper. ls Deaeonesses, Mrs. Eugene Rog. CTS, Mrs. R. B. Hayes, Mrs. John Mclean.
 Trustees, George schlough, Wil-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-13

all grandfathers of North, central and South America who, untli now. have had to listen Co Che women brag about the third generation.
 "Henceforth, each member Of this order will have an oppoFtun- fly to extoll the virtues os his children's children without Inter- ference" the telegram said.
 At meetings, each member will be allotted a time for boosting of the accomplishments Of his grand. children. And If he believes the time too short, he may file . brief citing reasons why 1t should be increased.
 Holmes says the response to hla idea has exceeded expectations. Scores of letters telegrafns, post. cards and telephone calls have been received from grandpas who wish to join.
 He believes grandfathers have been held in check too long. After all, says the founder, and menl- bers of the dodA concur, grand- pas have something to brag about.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-13
REALTORS ELECT
 NEW PRESIDENT

The Waterbury Real Estate board elected Anthony D. Roberts presi- dent ct their annual election iIeet- ing and outnig of the group held ct the Waterbury Country club yesterday afternoon and evening. MT. Roberts succeeds Norman Neaie.
 Other officers named ct the meet Ing were; Lester E. Young, vice. president and Raymond Palmern secretary and treasurer.
 Those who attended from the Waterbury Savings bank as guests were: Edwin Northrop, -presi- dent; Robert D. Platt and Clarence Jessei. Louis Traurig represented the Waterbury National bank.
 Golf was played by members dur- ing the afternoon and dinner was held in the evening followed by 6 business meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-13
Church Dedication
 Set For September
Auditorium and Sanctuary Program at Bunker Hill Arranged; Parish Elects 6 Deacons, 3 Deac0nesses

liam Curtis, Russell DeBaun.
 Clerk, Leon MayShaw; treasurer of church, William Platt; treas- urer of henevolence, E. II. Knut- sen; treasurer of building fund, Robert Harvey: financial secre- tary, Jesse palen; assistant finan. cial secretary, 0. R. Eage; chair man finance committee, Frank F. Hess; Sunday school co-guperin- tendent, Frank Schwartz,
 Annual delegates and alternates, Mrs. J. 0. Little, Mrs. Jesse Palen, Mrs. Leonard Welton, alternates Mrs. John Sherwood.
 Naugatick Valley association, Mrs F. o. Dunsmoor, Mrs. Cyril Gross Mrs. Frank D. Hess; alternates, Mrs Albert Loeffler, Mrs. George Hoilo- way Mrs. R. o. Rendell.
 Waterbury Congregational union W. S. Curtis, l.. II. French, alter- nate, Albert Hoadley; custodian of church robes, Mrs II. s. Platt; church historian, Mrs W. T, Leg gett; assistant church historian, Miss Ella Doherty.
 Publicity, Mrs. J. o. Sherwood, Mrs. A. N. Colgrove, Mrs. George Towle.
 Muslc committee, Cyril Cross, Miss Ethel Keavaney, Mrs. Carl Heebner, John Engor.
 Stage committee, L. IT. French, Holland Keavaney, Mrs. W. T. Leg gett, Mss Lillian Loeffler. Mrs. Howard Freeman, John Ensor.
 Social committee, Mrs. Albert Loeiller. Mrs. William Bunk, Mrs. Harold Ford
 Girl Scout committee. Mrs. Jesse Palen, Mrs. Norwood Webster, Mrs Herbert KnutSen.
 Boy Scout committee, Paul Lin- coin, L. II. French, P, A. Shat tuck, R. s. Burr, D. L. Haywood S. D. Burns, c. L. Manning.
 House committee, Eugene Rogers
 Religious education committee Fred Hoadley, Miss Lillian Loef- fer, Miss Ella Doherty, Mrs. Alar Fairbanks, Jared R. LaDow.
 Missions committee, Mrs. II. L. Thourot, Mrs. Jesse Burton, Mrs II. A. Ludlum, Mrs. Judson Weils Herbert Knutson.
 Recreation committee, Leslie Rood. l
 Auditors, H. A. Ludlun, Ernest Burdett.
 The nominating committee con- sisted of R. W. Dennison. Ralpi, Webb and Mss Helen Stoddard with II. J. Ford and Fred Hoadley aS advisors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-13
ALIEN VESSELS GET NEW FLAGS
Maritime Commission Plan for RequisitiOning of
 Ships in U. s. Ports
By sANDoR s. KLEIN United Press Stan Corfespondent)


 Washington, June 1S,--tup)-The maritime commission plans to op. crate under foreign flags and with foreign crews any alien vessels 1t reuuisltions for voyages to belliger- ent ports, 1t was learned today.
 Authoritative quarters indicated that when arrangements are cofn- pleted for taking over the 30 im- mohalized Danish vessels, the first marked for requlsitioning, the ships will be placed under panamanian registry. The Danish ships will be operated by their present Danish crews.
 Offlclals had hoped to complete negotiations with the Danish own. CTS for purchase Of the vessels, 35 of which are in American ports and four in the Philippines, some time this week. Now, however, it was ex- pectecN that the deal would not be closed until next week.
 The neutrality law bars American flag vessels from belligerent ports and combat zones. Hence, 1t was necessary for operating ships zoe ing into such areas to be under for. eign registry.
 Official sources said it was not unlikely" that existing American vessels which have been placed in the 2000 ,000-ton lend-lease pool also would be placed under foreign reg istry If 1t was found necessary to send them Into war zones.
 Plans for resnuffling American, British, Australian and Chinese merchant tonnage in the Pacific and Indian Oceans to provide more bot- toms for the transatlantic route also are approaching completion 1t was learned
 An unannounced visit here by M. l.. Wewswick, chairman Of the Shanghai Municipal Council and Far Eastern representative of the Bank of England, has figured in the final shaping of the plans, in- formarltS said. He has conferred here with the British shipping com mission, tho State Department, and with Far Eastern shipping experts.
 The general plans, which have been under study here for some time cnvisdon the transfer of British, Greek and Australian ships which are still engaged in Orient trade to the Atlantic, to he replaced wher- ever possible by American, and in few cases, by Chinese vessels.
 The maritime commission vas ate tempting also to complete the ship- ping pool, which was said to be still more than 3b0,000 tons short of full quota.
 officials said that already Q large number of pool" vessels were op- erating in the lend-lease service The 50 tankers assigned to the Brit ish service-that is, to haul oil from the Caribbean to north Atlantic United States ports for trang.ship- rnent-are all in operation. Several of the reconditioned ships from the laid-up fleet as well aS Q number of !ntercoaStal ships also are haul ing iend.lease cargoes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-13

ATRPLANE "COWBOYs"
 On the reindeer ranches of Alaska and northern Canada, nir- planes serve as swift mounts for the cowboys" to ride the range.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-13
STRIKE THREAT AT
 PLANT IS REMOVED
Work on Huge Bomber Order Will Not Be Held
 Up Further

San Diego, Gal, June i3 - (U.Po The threat of Na strike was re- moved today from Consolidated Air. craft Corporations plant, which Is working on $700,000, 900 worth bonnb- CTS, with the signing of contract between the corporation and the International Association of Mach- inists (AFII).
 Negotiations had reached on agreement last Tuesday, while the machinists were taking c strike vote. The union membership voted by 0 to 1 majority last night, to ae. cept the agreement,
 The contract increased the mini. mum wage for beginners from 30 te B6 cents an hour, and gave l2,00t other production employees on h. crease of Ave cents an hour. The union had asked c 60 cent minimum for apprentices. and an increase te 75 cents after six months of exper- fence.
 Union officials estimated wage in. creases would cost $7,000,000 a year
 Wage increases are retroactive tc May 8, when negotiations were started.
 The contract runs for two years tor for the period of unlimited na- tional emergency proclaimed by the president, whichever is the longer or until amended by agreement after iD days notice by either party"
 It did not include e closed shop clause, which the union wanted, but the company agreed to "reconl- mend" union membership to oil present and new employees.
 Consolidated makes flying boats and D-24, four-inotored, long-range bombers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-13
Waterbury GiUen High Rating In
 Businss SurUey'

Waterbury Is listed by Forbes Magazine in the June 1S issue as one of the best places in the United States for concentrating sales activities, for collections, and other promotion operations of business.
 Waterbury Is the center of the fifth best hlgh-spot terri- tory In the United States today. Nine other nearby cities make up the territory.
 This district, with the four other high-spot territories, k chosen for special mention by Forbes because In it business Is farther ahead of last year than In any other territory contain. ing 1,O0O,0O0 or more popula- ton. For the territory which in- cludes Waterbury the median gain over last year has recently been 90 per cent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-13

incide with word from @ high ad- ministration official that the gov- ernment seeks to blacklist" leaders of wildcat" strikes in defense in- dustries and has been conferring with loyal" ClO and AFL leaders on such q plan.
 Congress is cooperating. House military affairs committee leaders are seeking to eliminate from e bill giving the President authority to commander defense plants, pro- vision for lowering the draft age limit to 27. They contend that it would weaken the governments $ threat to revoke the occupational draft deferment of workers who strike in defense industry, because most skilled workers, they claim, are over 27 years of age.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-13
PURGE OF CLIO. BY MURRAY SEEN
Subverslve Elements to Be
 Needed Out to Match .is 's GOvt's Campaign
BY FRED BAILEY

washington, June ls.--CUp)-- Authoritative labor sources said toe day that President Philip Murray of the Congress of Industrial Or- eaniEatlons planned to match the administration campaign against subverslve labor agitatoins with q purge" of CfO left-wingers who foment "outlaw's strikes,
 Murray declined to continent on the reports, but 1t was pointed out that he had said in a statement to all CfO national and international officers that he will oppose the subverslve work of any group"
 He also has told reporters that i've know there are Communists in the CfO, but If they ever attempt to seize control, even of one local, we'll weed them out quickly"
 First indications of Q CTO purge" came from Richard . T. Franken- steen, chief of the aviation division of the CLOS United Automobile Workers. He had blamed Commun- tsts for the strike at North Ameri- can Aviation company's plant at Tnglewood, Cal. last week, and had suspended UAW-CrO local officials and national organizers supporting the strike. Last night in Los An. geles Ffankensteen said the JAW CrO Aircraft local was being re-" built on "firm, honest basis" and that 25 JAW vice presidents were en route to Los Angeles by airplane and train to help him do the job.
 Frankensteen has suspended the aviation strike leaders with Murray's approval. The eight he suspended subsequently, were denied reemploy- naeit at the North American plant. Their appeal to CTO officials here was denied and they have filed . charge against the company with the National Labor Relations Board.
 Murray had two of his union leaders called before Q CIO trial board" here yesterday. They were O. M. Ofton, leader of the "un- authorized" strike of i2,000 Wash- ington State CIO lumbermen, who has defied the order of the Na- tional Defense Mediation Board to submit its settlement proposal to the workers and Joseph Curran, president of the CrO National Mari- time Union which has been charged with communism,
 Curran's presence was not ex- plained and the only comment was that the day-long conferences con- cerned "CTO affairs. But sitting with Murray were John Brophy, anti-communistic CrO member of the mediation board, and John owens, president of the CTO's Ohio Industrial counsel and labor con- sultant to Sidney Hillman, associ- ate OPM director.
 Murray cannot oust Orton as president of the International Wood- workers of America, but he has &C., cused him of 'reprehensible, lying defamation" of the mediation board.
 Tn Detroit, Walter Reuther, al. rector of the UAW-CIO General Motor Division, speaking on the same radio program with UAW.CIO President R. J. Thomas, pledged his support for the defense program, and asked respect for unions, but denounced Communists, Nazis, "re- actionary politicians and selfish, vested corporate interests"
 Reports of 0 CIo purge" CO.,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-13
BOYS PAY INCOME TAX

London tuP)-Boys of from i4 ts IT in their first job after leaving school, have jumped Into the iflcoinA tax paying class. In many casoA they are making income-tax returns on wages higher than their fathera ever earned in their lives.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-13
wRIsTLET WIRELESS TESTED

London tup)-A wristlet wireless hroadoaSting set to help rescuers to locate people trapped beneath wreckage Is being tested by the Home Offlce In London. Anyone wearing the instrument, wil.en weighs six ounces and is three Inches in diameter, can send out osc!lla- tons on c fixed wave-length by slight pressure on c celluloid strip
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-13

Sweden proposes to erect cold-stor- age warehouses capable of keeping cool 4,4o0 tons of butter at one time.
Evening star., 1941-06-26

hssOCldLcu Elcoo AIlallSlHA "AALNl
NEW YORK, June 26.-The stock
markets buying temperature rose
slightly today without a great deal
of spot news to account for it.
The list got off TO hesitant start
but timid bidding soon began TO
make itself felt and gains of frac-
tions to a point or so were we'll dis
tributed by midday. Dealings picked
up at intervals. Many issues failed
TO exhibit much rallying stamina
but the majority of closing quota
tions were in plus territory.
Transfers for the fully stretch
we're around 100000 shares.
Some purchasing commitments
were attributed TO the fact the Na7l
high command. while succlnctlv
telling of outstanding successes in
the drive against the BolshevlkS,
failed to go into details. This gave
Wall Street the idea the Stalinites
might be putting up much stronger
resistance than had been looked
for. All of which was Interpreted
as mildly bullish pending more
accurate information from the
steppes.
Business developments were en-
raging, but these were offset to
some extent, brokers said, by the
persistent question Of taxes and
governmental price restraints. The
o. P. A. headquarters at Washington
gave notice that tire and tube prices
would be frozen at levels Of June Is.
Stocks favored most of the time
included United States Steel, Bethle-
hem, Chrysler. United State Rub
Der, Chesapeake e. Ohio, Pennsyl-
vania, Western Union. kennecott,
American Smelling. Boeing, Glenn
Martin. Sperry, Montgomery Ward
and Allied Chemical Reading Rail
road common registered new years
top along with Savage Arms.
Backward were J. / Case. DOUG
las Aircraft, North American and
United States Gypsum.
Evening star., 1941-06-26
American Car Shows
S5,t61,130 Profit
In Fiscal Year
Result Contrasts With
Sl0,777 Deficit for
Preceding Period
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, June 26.-The
American Car & Foundry Co. in
report for the fiscal year ended April
30 today showed net earnings of
s5,l6l, ,l30, compared with net loss of
$l0,777 for the previous fiscal year.
These profits, remaining after all
charges, including provision for esti-
mated income and excess profits
taxes, we're the largest reported by
the company since the fiscal year
1880 and were equal to 1923 a share
on the common stock after allowing
for q full years dividends on the 7
per cent non-cumulative preferred
stock, $100 par.
In contrast with its operating con-
ditions during much of the past dec
ade, marked by long string of de-
flcits since 1882, the company re-
ported orders on books amounting
to more than 170,000,00O. This re-
flected in part Government contracts
for defense material but in connec-
ton with the company's established
line-railroad equipment-Charles j.
Hardy, president, said:
While the company is already
playing its part in the program Of
national defense and holds itself
ready TO respond to any demand of
our Government up to the limit of
its capacity to do so, this will be
done without curtailment of our
ability to respond to the demands
of the railroads. already insistent,
for the increased equipment needed
to enable them adequately to dis
charge their duty to our Govern
ment."
Hardy said the general equipment
program calls for the building of
some $4,000 additional freight cars
by october, 1912, and q total OF
270 900 such cars by October, 1S43.
Evening star., 1941-06-26
Auto Output Drops
To 126,086 Units
During Week
TotoI Compares With
l28, ,084 Assembled in
Previous Period
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
DETROIT, June 26.-Automotive
News, in its regular survey of auto
mobile production, today estimates
output for this week at 126.0S6 units,
compared with the 128,084 vehicles
1t figured as last weeks production.
A year ago this week assemblies
totaled 84,758.
The trade publication. says that
some of the smaller companies al
ready have started tapering OF on
1941 model production.
The survey places the aggregate Of
June assemblies at well over $50, 900
cars and trucks" and adds that
most of the major companies are
scheduling full operations through
July"
General Motors output is esti-
mated at 55,195 this week, against
55,210 last week; Chrysler divisions 5
at 2s,740 against 26,5Sl. and Ford
divisions at 1880. compared with
2s,1S3.
Evening star., 1941-06-26
Furniture Leader Backs
Federal Price Curb
By the Associated Press.

CHICAGO. June 26.-Ehorts Of
Leon Henderson, head of the ONCE
OF Price Administration and Civilian
Supply, to restrict further furniture
price increases were approved today
by Andrew Bopp, president of the
Merchants and Manufacturers Club,
a center for furniture men in the
Merchandise Mart.
Henderson recently asked that
plans for higher prices be submitted
to him for approval. Yesterday New
York manufacturers announced in
creases of about S per cent without
prior consultation with Henderson.
Furniture price increases which
have already occurred, Bopp said,
are fully Justified" Manufacturers
have only increased prices to cover
advances in the cost of labor, ma
terials and taxation, he added.
Evening star., 1941-06-26

Guy ID. Cowl. School and is a
former student in the American In
stitute of Banking. Mr.. Cowl is a
former manager of the McLachlen
Banks branch Office. is member
of the Washington Board of Trade,
director ir the Brookland Building
Association and in the Washington
Investment Co.
c. C. Boswell, manager of the
Northeast Branch of the American
Security a. Trust Co., was elected
vice chairman and William c. Coop
err safe deposit custodian at the
Liberty National, was made secre-
tary.
William H. Harper, safe deposit
manager at the main office of the
Washington Loan & Trust Co. and
Charles K. West, manager of the K
street branch of the Security Saw
ings 81 Commercial Bank we're
elected to the Executive Council,
the officers being the other three
members.
The guest speaker was Howard P.
Bailey, assistant to the managing
editor Of The Evening Star, who
gave an interesting summary of the
present European war situation. At
the conclusion of his address, Mr..
Bailey answered a host Of questions
posed by the financiers.
To support his statements, Mr..
Bailey presented a limited number
of highly important figures bearing
on the progress of the war. His re-
marks we're most encouraging from
the standpoint of the British and in
dicated clearly that British air su-
premacy over the English Channel
is now an accomplished fact.
New Officer Accounting Expert.
o H. Ritenour, recently elected
president OF District of Columbia
Control. Controllers Institute OF
America, is controller of the WASH