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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-12
Navy Signs Contract
For Modern DrYdotk

NEW YORK. Jan 11.-GNS)-
The Todd Shipyards Corporation
today announced the signing of a
contract with the United States
Navy for the construction of what
II termed the worlds most modern
floating drydock at the Galveston.
Tex. plant of its subsidiary.
Construction of the drydock is
expected 10 take about nine
months. No cost estimate was
revealed.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-12
Reds Pushed 10 War
By U.S., Rome Ayers

ROME. Jan. 11.-GNS)-Russia
is likely to be pushed 10 the
precipice" by American aid 10
Britain. the newspaper Avvenire
predicted today
"The events In Washington"
the newspaper said. "are hasten
ing the most vast catastrophe
the Transformation of Ameri.
can nonbeIligerency TO substan-
tlsI intervention which would
push Russia 10 the precipice."
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-12
Separation Simple

1.-THE separation Of burnable
and nonburnable material Is a
simple matter. To fulfill the re-
quirements of the law, two out
side receptaeles must be OBJ
tanned, each of n standard size.
The garbage receptacle must be
large enough TO hold one weeks
accumulation. The receptacle
for unburnable material must be
large enough to hold two weeks
accumulation.
Few Detroiters realize that
the cost of our disposal system
runs well over S1.OO0,O00 annu-
ally. Complete cooperation by
hOusehOlders i'm the handling Of
this garbage-rubbish problem
would save taxpayers many
thousands of dollars"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-12
u. g.. Chart

Detroit and vicinity-Cloudy. somewhat
warmer Sunday. Moderate northery winds
becoming southerly.
Lower Melancholy Sunday. with
occasional light snow in north portion
somewhat warmer In extreme east and
extreme south portions Sunday.
Upper Michigan-Cloudy Sunday with
occasional light snow, warmer extreme east
shippers forecasts Goo mile radiusl--
Protect shipments during the next. IS hours
for % degrees all directions
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-12
Runs for u. OF M. Recent

Alfred Connable of Ann Arbor,
an Official of the Detroit Trust
Company. announced Saturday he
would be a candidate for the
board of regents of the univer-
sity of Michigan fr1-the Spring
election. He was graduated from
the university in 1925 and since
has been active in alumni affairs.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-12
Aiding British NavyEnds
Neutrality, Experts Say
Contravenes Spirit
of Americas Pact,
They Claim
BY KINGSBrRY SMITH
fntu News Service StAH CorrespOndsnI

WASHINGTON. Jan. 11.-Pres-
ident Roosevelt's proposal to per-
NIT British warships to rear1n in
American ports was regarded in
diplomatic quarters today as a de-
parture by the United States from
what has been generally recognized
under international law as neu&
trality.
II Congress approves this part of
the aid-to-Britain bill. diplomatic
observers feel the United States
can no longer be considered a neu-
trial, but will assume the role of a
acknowledgement partner of Great
Britain in the war.
This was the role played by Italy
toward Germany before finally en-
tering the war.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-12
Salvage Crews Hunt
Wre(kaoe Of Plane

LANCASTER. Cal. Jan. IL
UNS) -Salv wage crews today
worked TO retrieve a naval scout
ing plane, attached TO the US. $.
Augusta. which crashed in the
mountains 81 miles south of Lam.
caster after its two occupants par
achuted TO safety during a storm,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-12

The Balkans, with arrows pointing
in the direction of possible Nazi action
if, and when. their threatened offensive
in that sector is unleashed. With size
able forces on the south bank of the
Pruth River to guard against any Rus
sian move. other divisions would move
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-12

Miss Howe, daughter of De
tective Lieut.. Wheaton Howe
of 1862 Whitney avenue, who
has been missing from her
home since January 4. Howe
said she has been Ill and may
be suffering from amnesia.
She Is 5 feet ) inches tall, lbs
pounds, of medium complexion
with brown hair, brown eyes.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-12

Gen. Hugh :. JohnSo
Americas Fighting Thinker"
Writes Daily for the Times.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-12

southwark, say the experts. one army
veering to the eastward to harass the
at the Dardanelles and Turkey. Tur-
kish resistance has been promised.
Bulgaria probably would not resist and
Russia's intentions remain a mystery.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-12
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-12

Here is 4 dc luxe group Of dras-
tically reduced dresses In fine
rib sheers. smart woods and
erepes. ell with the slenderizing
influence Of Lane Bryant - and
adjustable. of course.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-01

opinion, 8 major cause of unen1- ployme9-t is rooted in this problem; but lacking the facts, we must 60 to the very beginnings now. For tunately, the upswing occasioned by the defense program gives us the time for thorough study, but sight should not be lost of the fact that the situation is merely allevi&ted not solved.
 Government Subsidy
 'The comprehensive study direct ed to be made under the resolution which I am sponsoring will classify the restrictions and ease the task of finding the cures The problem though long neglected, is not in- soluble. Government subsidy of en1- ployment may be the answer, al- though I do not think 1t need be; expansion of the apprenticeship and in training programs within busi- ness and industry, using older work CTS as instructors, might take up some of the slack; generally silort- ened work-week. when the need for all-out production has passed, could effectively spread job opportunity without materially decreasing work ers' incomes. These are merely sug- gestions.
 Linked to this are the subjects of increased old-age pensions and iiberali2ed unemployment compen- sation benefits. It does not neces- sarily follow that this will lead to a greater overall expenditure for these purposes than IS currently be- ing made. I resent as islander upon our citizenry the suggestion that more than negligible number would prefer bounties to jobs.
 Senate Resolution
 Senator James M. Mead of New York, whose vision and interest have done 8 muck to promote many out standing public benefits, has intro duced similar resolution in. the Senate. I am complimented to be teamed with him in this work. l am confident that any expression of interest reaching Senator Mead or myself will do much to impress upon our colleagues the need for irnme- diate enactment of these resolutions
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-01
WATERBURIANS AT
 CRIDIRON DINNER
City We'll Represented at Annual Laurel Club Off,
 Record" Show
(By Democrat |

(By Democrat Legislative RepOrter)
 State Capitol, Hartford, May 1.-- Many prominent Waterburians were among the overflow crowd attend ing the biennial Laurel club dinner and gridiron show at the Hartford club last night.
 One Brass City party had 16 mem- bers, among them Mayor Vincent A. scully, Senator Edward P. Eean Senator Michael V. Blansfield, Dem- ocratic Town Chairman Maurice F. Tangney, Cornelius F. Maloney, sec- retary of the Democratic town com mittee: Controller Thomas M. Con- lon, Commissioner Thomas F. Moore City Treasurer Serge A. Belanger Frank x. Keefe, Executive Secre- tary John P. Fitzmaurice, Corpora ton Counsel J. Gregory Lynch, Sup- erintendent of Parks James J. Cur tin, George V. Grady, Patrick J. Wallace, Atty. Edward J. Mcdonald, and Senator Thomas Curtin of Tor rington. Also, Police Commissioner William Verriker, William Bannon, Charles Allen and Cliff Hall.
 Other Waterbury residents attend ing the affair were William J. Pape, William B. Pape, E. Robert Stew enson, Atty. Frederick w. Palonba, Clerk John D. Thoms of the ju- dietary committee.
 Rep. Daniel J. Mahaney was at the table reserved for the appro- priations committee. Rep. Charles Harper of Middlebury was with the same party.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-01
Local Woman Among
 Pardon Petitioners
Mrs. Thursa Scott to Appear Before State Board Mon
 day; Six 'Lifers" Also to Seek Freedom on Parole

Thursa Scott, an inmate of the State Farm for Women and Francis Sheehan and Charles Mikulaitis, presently serving terms at the States Prison at Wethersfield, are among the 36 persons who will seek their freedom from the Board of Pardons next Monday.
 The first named was sentenced in local superior court, October {, 1888 to seven to 10 years on a man. slaughter charge. She was allegedly responsible for her husbands death by shooting. Sheehan was sen- tenced here June 12, 1940, to two to three years on @ indecent assault charge while Mikulaitis was sen- tenced April 13, 1892, to 1e to 20 years for robbery with violence in connection with the Sanditz- -Trau- rig bank holdup.
 Six others, serving life terms for second degree murder, will also be given hearings Monday. They are Michael Mcdonnell, Joseph Clan fione, Mike Rugier, Giovanni Votur- ri, Salvatore Spagna and Harry F. Roberts. None are Waterbury men.
 Mcdonnell was sentenced to life on April 5, 1919, for the staying of Captain William s. Madden, watch man at the Cheney Silk Mills in Manchester. Frank Land, whose or- iginal sentence of eight to 10 years imposed June 2, 1920, was lengthen- ed by his escapes from pirson. Land and Mcdonnell on September g., 1885, made 8 successful break from the prison and were at liberty for several months. In an attempted escape Aupril l, 1888, Land failed to gain freedom and companion Anthony Udisky, was killed in the attempt. Another escape plot by Me- Donnell in 1892 was foiled
 Prisoners from Litchfield county who will also be given hearings next Monday are:
 John Smeden, robbery with vio- lence, June 4, 1930, 20-25 years. New London County, Leroy Bud- dington, indecent assault, four counts, September 25. 1930. eight to 19 years; Thomas Depolito, man. slaughter, September P, 1883, 14-15 years; George McCrea, theft, Jan- uary II, 1940, three to five years; Irving Gillian, assault with intent to rob, January 8, 194l, two to three years. Windham County, Raymond c. Evans, statutory arson. October Ii, l940, two to four years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-01
Official Cognizance
 Taken Of Existing
 Conditions In U. s.
Age Prejudice" to Be BattIed By Governmental Agencies; Ex-ServiCenen Victims of Discrimina-
 tion-C Congressman Maciora Sponsors Bill

eranS and the unemployed middle aged the Forgotten people" of the new prosperity era will be given Q helping hand. Congressman Maciors favors government subsidy to place those wiling, to work in some oc- cupation.
 The statements follow:
 Maciora's Statement
 q have drafted and will introduce in the House today Q resolution directing the Secretary of Labor to conduct an investigation for the purpose of collecting facts to serve as a basis for measures to strike down barriers standing in the way of employment for persons of mid- dle-age or older.
 "rn the past two months I have expanded my studies into this prob- lem, consulting with colleagues known to be concerned with 1t, and examining the opinions of federal and state officials.
 "For instance, I have found in an analysis of census bureau statistics the following facts: Tn Connecticut we have a population of 1871 ,297 persons IA years of age or older. The enuinerator reported 67639 of these persons seeking employment. In the 46.64 age bracket we have S71 ,829 persons, of whom 16,772 were jobless and seeking work. Simple arithmetic illustrates how dfspropor- tionately heavy is the weight of ull- employment upon this 45-64 age group = they represent, roughly, 25 per cent of the entire number found jobless, while they number less than 10 per cent of the entire population, IA years or older, in Connecticut.
 Skill Wasted
 "As I have previously stated, in- dustrial and business employers have made large investments in the training of a great body of men and women yet have. allowed their skillS to be wasted because of ar- bitrary age rules or inelastic phySi- cal requirements. Unlike the pro- fesAons and the arts, industry and business seen illogically to have agreed upon a fixed age limit be- yond which employment IS not to be made available. Actually there is no necessary relationship between age and efficiency in most occupa- tions today. The machine has been one factor: there are numerous others.
 Inquiry at the headquarters of of- flcial fact-f finding agencies in Wash- ington and in the states dascloseS an amazing lack of information on the subject of age restrictions against employment of older persons. In my
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-01
43 BOYS, GIRLS TO BE AWARDED
Governor Hurley to Take Part in Ceremonies at
 Hartford Saturday

Professor Robert w. Yingling, act- ing head of the music department at the University of Connecticut, will lead the group singing at the second annual Youth Award luncheon in the Hotel Bond on Sat- urday.
 Governor Robert A. Hurley will present awards to the 43 boys and girls who are being honored by the State Development Commission. Presented to participants in Vaca- tional Agriculture and All club work, the awards are made on a basis of outstanding achievement, initiative end leadership ability.
 Governor Hurley and Dr. Alonzo c. Grace, commissioner of Edu- cation and chairman of the com mittee which made the selection of the winners, will be the principal speakers at the luncheon. Alva R. woodruff of Guilford and Isa- belle Sanford, of Litchfield, will speak briefly for the award win nerS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-01
Aid Pledged Jobless Mddle-Aged, World War Veterans
27,2OS Persons
 Placed At Work
 By State Bureau

Hartford, COnnectic-s, May 21-So far this year the Con. necticut State Employment Service has found jobs for 27,- 205 people, State Labor Coin- missioner Cornelius ,. Danaher announced last night, as cOm- pared to 1A,S3O for the Corre. spending period in 1940.
 Placements for the week end- ing April 18th totalled 2,lS3, and the active file of applicants declined by S.3 percent tO . total of 4S,150.
 The New Haven Office of the State Employment Service with 44O placements took the lead for the first time fin . good many months. It was fol- lowed by Hartford with 374, Bridgeport 37O, Waterbury 227, New London 16l, and New Britain 12S.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-01
STATE FIRST AID
 CONFERENCES SET
Indoor Demonstrations By Trained Operators to
 Feature Program

Arrangements have been com pleted for exhibit space in the Armory at the University of Con- necticut for the statewide First Aid Conference on June l3 and IA. There will be flfty-six booths available each with floor space of eight feet by eight feet leaving ample space in the same room for indoor demon- strations of first aid by trained op- orators during both days of the Con- ference.
 J. J. Snavely, Supervisor of Safety for the New York, New Haven ard Hartford Railroad Company, is ill charge of the exhibits and says that assignments for booth space will be made in the order received. All con- munications should be addressed tc him at the Yellow Building in New Haven. The hours of exhibition vii be from 900 A. M. to 500 P. M on both days of the Conference.
 In addition to the indoor exhibits there will be first aid team contest! and exhibitions by experts dut O doors, and all performances are tc be free to the public.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-01
ELIAS ISLAND OYSTERS

Enlis Island. tnerywsy for thou sands of immigrants, originally was famous for its oyster dinners Samuel Ellis. proprietor. prepared and served the oysters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-01
? and a beginning upon this pro-

and a beginning upon this pro- gram"
 The Connecticut State Employ
 ment Service will respond to Presi- dent Roosevelt's proclamation call- ing for intensive, cooperative effort to find jobs for middle-aged work CTS during National Employment Week which will begin May {, State Labor Commissioner Cornelius J. Danaher said today.
 Tn every local office of the Con- ilecticut State Employment Service an einp1oye has been designated to give particular attention to ex- service men and other over forty workers who are unemployed and they will intensity their efforts dur ing National Employment Week., said Mir. Danaher.
 Tn his proclamation calling for observance of National Employment Week, President Roosevelt said, "The United States Employment Service = a nationwide network of 1,500 offices operated jointly by the State and Federal Government has made special efforts in behalf of workers past 40 years of age, including vet erans. In the interest of utilizing all possible skills in our defense program, urge that employers review carefully their standards of physical, qualifications to assure that these valuable workers are not bar red from employment. We know from available facts that men and women in middle life possess abili- ties and skills which fit them for employment in nearly every line of work and that they have 6 definite contribution to make at this time of increasing shortages Of experi- enced workers. It is important in our national defense effort that we fully and effectively use the available manpoWer of the nation."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-01
CLERK RECEIVES 10
 ABSENTEE BALLOTS

Naugatuck, May IA total of 40 absentee ballots were sent out to persons enrolled in the U. s. armed forces and up to this morning, 10 had been returned, 1t was learned from Town Clerk Raymond J. St. John today.
 Tomorrow is the deadline for postlnarking of ballots and they must be at the town clerks office by Saturday.
 Because of a new law, persons in the U. S. army, navy and marine corps who are out of this state and who are eligible to vote here can vote by absentee ballots at the local election this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-01
FRANCO AMERICANS
 POSTPONE BANQUET

Announcement has been made by the general arrangement committee that the banquet planned by the Franco American Social Club for Saturday evening, May 3, has been postponed until & later date.
 A number of members of the club are enthusiastic in favor of the ban- uuet marking the resumption of the years program of activities early in the fall. The recent bowling ban ouets and socials have crowded the entertainment program of late, so a later date for the big banquet has been populrly endorsed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-01
ALICE TURCOTTE
 GRANTED DIVORCE

Alice Turcotte of Waterbury was granted a divorce, custody of three minor children, and alimony of $s per week, when she appeared this morning before Superior Court Judge Kenneth Wynne in her divorce action against Arthur Turcotte. also of this city.
 The right of reasonable visita- tion was granted to MT. Turcotte. Grounds for the divorce was cruelty The Turcottes were married on June 27, 1916, and have five chil- ,,ren, Alice g, Jeanette, q, Flor ence, IS, Francis 1T, and Claire, 15'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-01

department in finding positions for al-able bodied men and women eager to be assigned to useful oc- equations.
 From Washington, D. O., comes the announcement that Congress man-at-Large Lucien Maciora is sponsoring a resolution calling upon the Secretary of Labor to direct a fact-finding probe of the uneinploy- ment situation. Congressman Maci- ora iH his own survey of Connecti- cut has found 16,772 unemployed persons between the ages of 45 and GA, one one-quarter of the entire number of jobless adults in this state.
 Veterans organizations have time end again protested that prejudice existed in industrial circles to fur- rlishing work for World War veter- ans. Only those extremely skilled were given consideration.
 It Is now apparent that the vet
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-01
GEORGE M. BEACH
 CONVALESCING NOW

George M. Beach. former super intendent of the local police. is con- valescing at the home of his son, Arthur Beach, on Main street. Wa tertown. after Q month's illness. The former superintendent was stricken shortly after his return from q southern trip and has been confined at his sons klome the past month. |.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-01
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-01
ST. JOSEPH NOVENA
 BROUGHT TO CLOSE

Special services in honor of the solemnity of St. Joseph yesterday brought the annual novena in honor of that saint to a close at the Church of the Immaculate Concep- ton. Final services were conduct cd by Rev. Henry Young, C.M., and Rev. John M. Roche, CM. The Papal blessing was bestowed upon the congregation last evening, fol- lowed by solemn benediction. a ser mon and the recitation of the Ros- ary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-01

Coincidental with @ Presidential proclamation for observance of Na- tional Employment Week, come two formal announcements of vital, per- sonal interest to unemployed ex- seryicemen and other middle-aged persons who have met with difficulty In finding employment due to "age prejudice"
 In . statement today State Labor Commissioner Cornelius J. Danaher plk lged the full cooperation of his
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-01

Albert Rogell has been engaged by Universal to direct Rhapsody in Stripes" new prison melodrama. Cast and other details of produc- ton will be announced soon.
The Nome nugget., 1941-01-29
Governor Asks For Three Basic Territorial Taxes
John Metaxas. Greek Premier Passes . Away

ATHENS, Jan. 29 (H0 - Pre- mier John Metaxas, aged TO- die tator of Greece for nearly five Years died after a brief illness. King George organized a new government which he said will carry on the war against Italy until victory is achieved.
 A royal proclamation announce ed that Alexander Coryozis, Gov ernor of the National Bank of Greece was named to head the government, composed of all the present ministers.
 Metaxas' physicians announced taat he died of "various conn., plications" including blood poi soning and uremia after a throat inflammation. The Premier under went a tonsilectomy on January l8. As his condition became worse he was given a transfusion Sunday and two more Monday.
The Nome nugget., 1941-01-29
$4,02l,3S3 Budget Is Sumbitted
 To Legislature

JUNEAU, Jan. 28 - The Terri tOrial budget with a grand total for the next two years of S4,921,- 383 as compared with S4,423,91O for the last biennium. was submit ted to the Legislature today.
 Major increases come under sup port of schools within incOrpOrat- ed towns, vocation and education, University of Alaska experimental work, University administration and maintenance, care of crip- pied children, venereal disease control, old age assistance, PiO- neers' Home and general main tenance. Many decreases but of small amounts were recommend ed.
 The budget board urged that the appropriation bill be intro duced and passed within 30 days instead of waiting for the final days of the session.
The Nome nugget., 1941-01-29

The registration call is the sec ond in less than two weeks 9 men of 36 w-re summoned on January IS.
 Washington sources credited the Germans with a four to one advantage over the RAF in the heralded invasion attempt this spring, declaring the Germans could put 18,G00 bombers and fight-rs into the air with another 18.O0O in reserve. So far it is said the greatest number of Nazi planes used at one time in the aerial seigs of Britain was less than two thousand.