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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-28
TEXT OF BILLS KEPT SECRET
City Introducing Many Measures This Week;
 BIansfieId Files Texts

(By Democrat Legislative RepOrter)
 State Capitol, Hartford, Jan. 28 = Waterbury bills, including those of Mayor Vincent A. Scully's adminis- tration, will be filed in the legisla- ture this week but the text of the most important measures will not be available for weeks to come. Under this years rules of the General As- sembly, bills must be submitted by Friday, the 31st, but the texts need not be filled in until the third Tues day of February. In other words, all that need be filed this week is the title of any bill; specific provisions can be filled in later.
 One exception will be provided by Senator Michael V. Blansfield. Op- posed to the principle of filing bills in only skeleton form, Senator Blansf1eld is filing his measures in text and he says he will file the Waterbury trade school bill in full. This is the measure sponsored jointly by Senator Blansfield and his senior colleague, Senator Ed- ward Egan.
 Other Waterbury bills to be filed in text this week include num- Der of claims against the state, bills seeking the restoration of civil rights to persons convicted of crime, bills submitted by legislators "by request" of their constituents and several private measures.
 Among the most important of the bills slated to be offered only by titles are:
 1. The bill authorizing the city to issue bonds for capital improve ments over a long-range period.
 2. The bill either revising the city charter or setting up new and siinplified city charter based on the much amended charter of 1881. This bill is now being drafted by Corpo- ration Counsel J. Gregory Lynch.
 3. Waterbury Republican organ ization bills (though some may be offered with complete text)
 It must be remembered that though Friday is the deadline for filing of bills, there is nothing to prevent the raising of bills in con- mittee. A committee of the legisla- ture can raise a bill at any time it sees fit, which explains why so many surprise" measures come first to public attention late in any legislative session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-28
POLICE ORDERED TO INVESTIGATE
Seriousness of Charges Against ThOmastOn Ave.
 EvOkeS Comment

Leo Arsenault, 2, of 1904 Thom- aston avenue, who pleaded not gull ty to charges of assault and breach of peace, was arraigned before Judge T. E. Conway in city court this morning.
 According to the testimony of Jacob Streby of Chapel street on ThomaSton avenue, Arsenault and companion went to his one room dwelling to celebrate his birthday and that ArSenault'S companion struck him and he was knocked un- conscious. When he revived he dis covered that his trunk had been ransacked and a sum of about $400 was gone. This money was recent ly turned over to him by a local attorney as a result of insurance policies and furniture he sold when his wife died.
 Arsenault admitted that he went to the house of MT. Streby about 1:30 o'clock ia the morning but de- nied that the man was struck in his presence.
 Judge Conway in reviewing the case, said that the seriousness of the charge called for an intensive investigation into the record of the accused and that the companion, said to be James Hays, be brought to court. He also ordered that the present $20O bond be raised to $500, and the case was assigned until to- morrow. Motor Patrolman George McElligott and Cornelius Shanahan made the arrest.
 Two nolles on payment of $5 were granted to Wilfred Theroux, 45, of l21 Circular avenue, charged with no operators license, and Leo Pro- vancher, 2, of 50 Railroad Hill street, road rules.
 George J. Delage, 38, of 106 Greenmount terrace, was granted continuance to February l, when he was arraigned on charges of op- erating motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor and defective brakes.
 Julius Molnar, 27, of 86 Concord street, charged with speeding, re- ceived a nolle on payment of $10.
 Booked on five separate counts, Francis Donovan, 30, of 51 Field street, received six months in jail on charge of assault. Charges of drunkenness, breach of peace, re- Sistance, and common drunkard were suspended.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-28

Various committeeman and drive chairman Atty. Francis Mcdonald met at the Hotel Elton last night and outlined plans for a whirlwind wind-up week for the campaign to raise funds to fight infantile paral- ysis. The meeting was a most en- thusiastic one with reports being made and special talk being given by State Chairman Thomas Smith of Hartford, internal revenue col lector of Connecticut.
 Commissioner Smith praised the Waterbury people for their fine work and answered questions on the methods employed elsewhere in the raising of funds. Following MT. Smiths talk, the committeeman set- tied down to formulating final plans for the presidents birthday ball which will take place at Hamilton park pavilion Thursday night.
 Thousands of tickets for the af- fair have been circulated and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-28
Special Meeting

A special meeting of the Board bf Aldermen will be held tonight ht 8 o'clock in the aldermanic
 chambers, City Hall. The board is expected to take action on a num- Der of transfers, all of them ex-
 pected to be purely routine. The Board of Public Works will |AlSo hold a special meeting this
 week, assembling tomorrow after boon at 5:30. The board at this kime will approve the remaining ] $40 bills of December 31. On Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock the Board of Finance will hold an adjourned meeting, call-
 ed so that members may approve outstanding bills.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-28
GUEST PASSENGER
 SUES FOR $2,5OO
John Harriss of Waters bury Alleges Negligence;
 $ll,OOO Foreclosure

John Harriss of Waterbury asks $2,500 damages in a civil action filed today with the clerk of Su- perior court against Eugene V. O'Neil and Arthur O'Neil of Water bury.
 HarriSS states he was passenger in the O'Neil car when it collided with a truck on the Southington College highway, May 28, 1940. As result of the accident, plaintiff claims he sustained numerous bruises and decorations, resulting in permanent scars on the forehead Negligence IS charged.
 Philip Rehbein of Cheshire seeks a foreclosure of 11,000 against An sel H. and Louis N. Adkins of Hart ford, on a note dated April 27, 1887 The promiSSory note was secured by mortgage on 6 parcels of property on East Main street, including a house, gas station, and other im- provements.
 Charles Templeton, The Walter H. Goodrich O., Shell Union Oil Corp, and the Radcliff Oil Go. are named co-defelidants by reason of liens and attachments on the prop perty involved. Atty. Max R. Traurig represents MT. Rehbein.
 Edna Hutson of Waterbury charging assertion in a divorce ac- tion filed against her husband Charles Claude Hudson, in Superior court. asks decree, custody of a minor child, aLd an allowance for support of the child The hudsors were married in Waterbury, Feb IA, 1930. MT. HudSon's whereabouts at the present time are unknown Atty. Francis J. Summa represents the plaintiff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-28
COL. FLEMING IN
 APOLOGY TO SLOAN
Wage Hour Administrator Admits He Made Mistake
 on Motor Chairman

Camden, N. j., Jan. 28.-(UP)- Col. Philip B. Fleming, wage hour administrator, today apologized publicly and ungrudgingly" to General Motors Corporation Chair man Alfred P. Sloan, Jr., for hav- ing misunderstood his attitude to- ward the wage hour law.
 Speaking before the Catholic Conference of Industrial Problems, Fleming said he had understood Sloan to say in a recent speech, that the overtime provision of the act should be "canceled" during the emergency to bring about longer work week.
 MT Sloan has since informed me that I misunderstood him. he said. Sloan, he said, wrote him: What I advocated is a full utilization of all our idle resources. I believe we should take up the slack of unem- ployment by employing the unem- ployed and increasing the hours of work per week to 40. When that point is reached I then think we should waive the overtime premium and expand the work hours per week, as a part of the emergency, to 40. :"
 Fleming said he was glad Sloan $ not advocating repeal of the law and that he Is ''gratified" to find he and Sloan are in substantial agreement.
 Consequently owe him an apol- ogy for having misunderstood his attitude toward the wage hour law. which I make here publicly and un- grudgingly."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-28
Suit Settled

Tke civil action damage suit of Helen SOlury, Waterbury, against the Conn. Railway and Lighting O., was withdrawn to- day from the docket of common pleas. Terms of the settlement were not disclosed.
 In the complaint, the Solury woman sought damages of S25,- 900 for alleged injuries when she fell and slipped from one of She company's busses on on Oak street January 30. 1889.
 The foreclosures damage sui of Francis M. Shea against I. M. Shapiro company, both of Waterbury, was also withdrawn from the Common Pleas today. Settlement terms are not made available.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-28
More Witnesses Heord M Murder Trial Here

graphs of the Beall home and of Mir. BeaIl taken before Dr. Kirsch- baum performed an autopsy.
 Court recessed at l, and testi- mOny will be resumed when court recOnvenes at 2 p. m.
 The states case may come to 8 close before Thursday of this week, at which time the defense, Attys. Edward T. CarmOdy and William w. Gager, will bring wit- nesses for SaitkOwski. John has relatives living in Rhode Island, including g sister who may ap- pear to testify in his behalf.
 All indications point to cOnclu- sion of the trial within the next ten days or two weeks.
 The case is being tried before 8 mixed jury of ten men and two women. Criminal Court Judge Robert L. Munger is the presiding judge,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-28
State Chairman Smith Pleased With Results
Internal Revenue Collector Pays Visit to Waterbury;
 Presidents Ball Here to Be Outstanding Event

Chairman Mcdonald said that the returns were most heartening. Tickets for the ball which will not be formal are on sale of fifty cents each.
 This years ball promises to be the most colorful ever. The park pa- vilion which has been turned over to the drive by the park board will be prettily decorated with red, white and blue bunting. There will be official boxes for the mayor and his party as well as for the out-of- town guests but there will also be hundreds of seats for the patrons who come to enjoy the concert and dancing.
 The ball will get underway at o'clock with half hour concert by Mike DiVito and his big orchestra Dancing will start at 8:30 and con- tinue until midnight. At 10 o'clock sharp there will be a grand march with everyone welcome to partici- pate.
 There will be entertainment be- tween the dances, the chairman of the committee on entertainment, Henry Brodeur, reporting that a fine program has been lined. The huge birthday cake with fifty seven candles, donated by Clyde Jennings of the Hotel Elton, will be on exhibition at the pavilion.
 Last evening Chairman McDon- aid announced that collections to- taling $1,153.84 had been made to- date in Waterbury.
 Some of the collections made in- cluded: Buckingham Hall, fight $103.14; Waterbury Sporting Club, $15; Waterbury Mfg O., MT. Froe- lick $12.23; K. of 0. Concert $14.45; Collection at Jacques theater $35.02; Tax Day, $1O2.88; St. Joseph's Girls $34.51; Jacques second cole lection $62.94; Controllers office, $4.50; Mayors office $2OO; Director of Purchasers office $50; Probate court $250; Building Inspector $2: City Sheriff $100.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-28
LYMAN PFEFFER
 STRUCK BY CAR
Pearl Street Resident in Hospital With Possible
 Fractured Skull

Lyman Pfeffer, about 48, of 136 Pearl street, was admitted to the Waterbury hospital this morning with a possible fractured skull, con- cussion of the brain and abrasion of forehead and chin as a result of an accident near Willow street and Woodlawn Terrace.
 Police report that Pfeffer was struck as he was walking on a side- walk. The car was driven by Gay Tor R. Whitney of 564 Bunker Hin avenue and owned by Madeline Nye of Chestnut avenue. Another car operated by Mrs. Elizabeth Reinnrecht, of 9 Randolph avenue, skidded on an icy section of the roadway and crashed into the rear of Whitneys machine. The impact from the Reinbrecht car sent the Whitney machine toward the side walk, striking Pfeffer who was rushed to the hospital by Patrolman Joseph Cillins who was on his way to duty when the accident hap pened. No arest was made, Motor Patrolman Joseph Phelan said, pending the completion of the in- vestigation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-28
$500 IN JEWELRY
 TAKEN FROM HOME
Members of SanderSOn Family Absent When
 Burglars Pay Visit

A loot of $500 in jewelry was taken from the home of Edward Sanderson of 155 Buckingham street some time between 9 a. m. and g D. m. Sunday, according to Sergt. Anthony Mariana, who is investi. gating the robbery. The articles in- cluded a white gold watch valued at $25 and a cameo pin worth $26 which were taken from Q locked dresser drawer in the bedroom on the second floor of the home.
 Intruders gained entrance through a front porch window. Discovery of the break was made by MT. San- derson after he and Mrs. Sanderson returned home from 0 three.day absence. Police think that the dresser was forced with e hatchet found on the floor of a bedroom.
 During the absence of the family, the maid made several trips Into the house but was away when ins truders gained entrance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-28

Leonard E. COmstOck, assistant superintendent of Cheshire Re- fOrmatory, gave additional testi- mbny this morning in the states first degTee murder trial of John SaitkowsIkI, 24, Pawtucket youth charged with the brutal hammer staying of yOhn BeaI, Overseer at the institution.
 COmstOck stated he and Stew ard Erskine, superintendent of the refoxmatOry, went to the BeaIl home on the night of the murder and forced their way into the house through the cellar door.
 Details of the condition of the cellar were described in answer to questions put to him by States Attorney William B. Fitzgerald.
 Earlier i'm the day Dr. Edward H. Kirschbaum, Waterbury medi- cal examiner, identified photo
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-28
PRESIDENT IS
 MUCH IMPROVED

Washington, Jan. 28.- (UP) - President Roosevelt, who went tc bed yesterday suffering from g slight cold, is feeling well today the White House announced.
 Presidential Secretary Edwin M Watson said MT. Roosevelt slept late this morning and planned to go to his office at noon to keep several appointments.
 Watson said the president has nc fever and is merely suffering from slight cold.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-28
Hitler Marches!

Dr. J. Anton .DeHaas, profess Dor of international relations at the Harvard School of Business Administration and lecturer on foreign trade at the U. S. Naval War College. will address the Wa erbury Community Forum at the |Vomen's Club tomorrow night at E o'clock. This topic will be Hit CT Marches On South America. 1" pr. DeIIaas will be entertained bt the Waterbury Club before he kprears for the lecture bv 2 Proup
 graduates of the Harvard Bchool of Business Admlnistra- Hon. who will go In Q body to hear his address.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-28

when the policy was issued, and that therefore the company was jus tified in eleoting to rescind and can- eel the policy, which by it's terms is contestable within two years Of it's issuance.
 The complaint requests that judg- ment cancelIing the policy be granted. Atty. W. c. Church repre- sents the insurance company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-28
Spotliglnting Brass CityNews
Third Transmission

Frederick Frohn, of Meriden road, local mercy" blood donor, will give a third transfusion Sat- urday or Sunday to Mrs. Anna Rosnick, of Holyoke, Mass, who is suffering from grave blood disease from which the local man recovered 15 years ago.
 MT. Frohn has already given the woman two transfuSions and a slight improvement in her con- dition has been noted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-28
Two More Patients

William ]. Roach, superin- tendent of the police depart ment, was confined to his home, 77 Woodtic road, it was reported this morning.
 Irene Welch, juvenile proba- tion secretary, is also cOnvalesc- ing at her home after suffering an attack of the grippe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-28
Recovering

Frank Rock, who suffered first degree burns about the face, and back Sunday night in a fire at 398 North Main street, where he is employed as handy man, was reported as good" today by the St. Mary's hospital. The man was compelled to flee from his basement sleeping quarters ersihout his shoes and clad only in his undergarments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-28
Books Closing

The city's l940 books will be closed Friday, the last day for payment of bills charged to last year. Various city boards will approve payment of final claims at hneetings this week.
 A special meeting of the board of aldermen will be held tonight to pass on bills. The board of works will meet Wednesday night for the same purpose, and the Finance board will O. K. its last bills at a meeting at 4 p. m. Thursday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-28
Given Plaque

A plaque was given Isaac F. Kellogg, president of the Apothe- carries Hall O., in recognition of his 28 years of service with the company as distributor for the Philadelphia Quartz Co.,, at a dinner given by the Philadelphia firm yesterday at The Elton.
 The guests were MT. Kellogg and 12 members of the- heavy chemical department of Apothe- carries Hall Co. Carl Wolcott, who assistant sales manager, acted IS host.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-28
OFFICERS ELECTED
 AT PARISH MEETING

St. Johns Episcopal parish elect- ed John P. Elton as senior warden at the annual meeting held last night in the parish house. Other officers elected were: Frederick s. Chase, junior warden; Edward S. Hunt. treasurer; Earl McGann, as- sistant treasurer; and Maj. John M. Burrall, Sr.. parish agent.
 Elected for three years as ves- trymen were: J. Milton Burrall, Jr., Frederic R. Kellogg, William Jolln- son and Edgar Farniof. Henry Needham was elected representative of Christ chapel. Maj. Burrall twas reelected as clerk of the parish.
 Nearly 8 years more of life can be expected by the average English woman of 70.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-28
SON IS BURNED;
 FATHER SAVED

New Britain, Conn, Jan. 28- (UP)-Separated from his father in the dense smoke that filled their fire-swept third floor apartment, eight-year- -old Richard Bozek was asphyxiated today when he climbed under the covers of a bed to escape the flames.
 The father, John Bozek, re,aased his hold on the boy while he smashed window to get to ver- anda. Richard fled to the bed and his father, unable to find him or make him hear his cries, leaped to safety. Mrs. Bozek also jumped from third-floor window without in- jury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-28
NAUGATUCK

FIVE ROOMs-2nd floor; hot water heat. Hardwood floors. Apply 3O Hill St., Naug.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-28

Three-fourths Of the elk popula- ton Of the United States is In and around Yellowstone National Park.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-28
NEW HAMPSHIRE
 RIDING EASILY

Concord, N. H. - tUP) The state motor vehicle department es- inmates there are enough autos and trucks in New Hampshire to evacu-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-28
INDUSTRIAL CHORUS TO HOLD REHEARSAL

The Industrial Male Chorus di- rected by G. Loring Burwell will hold one in their series of weekly reheasals Wednesday night in the Tudor Room at the Waterbury Women's club in preparation for the annual concert of the group in April 23. William A. Carpenter is president of the group and arl- nounces a personnel of 65 men. Fac tory employees are invited to be- come members, the last day for en- rollment to be on February 5.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-28

During the first 15 days of oper- ation of the new Pennsylvania turnpike, about 150,000 motor ve- hicles carrying about 500,00O pas sengers travelled the new road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-28

ate the entire population and most of their household possessions from the state in A hours.
Evening star., 1941-01-06
Ray Threatens Suit
To Protect Conn S
Light-Heavy Title
Bettinu-Christoforidis
Fight Not for Crown,
BilIy's Pilot Holds
By the Associated Press.

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 6-Johnny
Ray, manager of Light Heavyweight
Champion Billy Conn. says he will
sue promoters of the Melio Bettina-
Anton Christoforidis bout scheduled
at Cleveland, January 13, IF they
don't stop advertising it as light
heavyweight title match
They've got no right to do that"
declared Ray. I'VE won that title in
the ring and we're ready to defend
it in the ring against a worthy
opponent
After Conn signed last month to
meet Joe Louis for the heavyweight
crown next June. President Joe
Triner of the National Boxing Asso-
citation requested the champ to make
a definite decision on whether he
would defend his own title again.
Ray at that time announced,
We'll tell the N. B. A. we're going
to give up the title, but right now
I'm not ready to tell them just
when"
IF there are no worthy oppo-
nents. We will give up the crown
after Louis whips Red Burman and
we are assured OF fight with him
in June" declared Ray last night.
He said he had offered to defend
the light-heavy championship
against Tommy Tucker in Chicago,
but that Triner had refused to
sanction the match land now wants
to 60 ahead and take the title away
from Conn. He can't do that"
Evening star., 1941-01-06
Griffith Expects q Rookie to Cost $4,000

Griffith rarely balpayer especially pitcher
The Old philosophy
philosophy and budget He fully $4,000
the for his Some
N1cNy
Some seemingly cheap Take Cecil Travis instance, He
originally s100 he
schooed Chattanooga
loser believe only 10 players Chattanooga
that
Griffith rarely player because slip by the
who judge hastily gotten from the old but he
nfalbe
let him
kid until Hugh Muchy bobbed the National League and
kind Griffith happily would small fortune
today.
follow the
apprasng his
develop he develop 1t asc
cuovners and and
climb limb again and make brash
dictions.
last when anky recruit named Sid
change the limb climbers didn't fall
unusual amount OF woody aero
Orlando Getting youngser like Hudson Is
straight of the day the
will fellow back tomorrow and wipe out all
shanked Krakalskases and
Hayneses.
Evening star., 1941-01-06
Ban on Eagles Mc7eer Brings
Charge OF Faulty Officiating,
But 1t Falls on Deaf Ears

The Washington Eagles are de-
veloplng as soapboX orators in
their vigorous protests over Of
ficiating in the Eastern Amateur
Hockey League, but unless signs
are misleading they're merely eX-
ercising their lungs. The officials
have been criticized continually, but
nothing has been done and nothing
likely is to be done to improve their
caliber.
Washington latest bleat concerns
the ban against Defenseman john
ny MCTeer playing tomorrow night
when the Eagles stack up against
the New York Rovers at River
side Stadium.
1t will mark the second time this
season Johnny has been suspended
and the Eagles are more than mild
ly incensed.
McTeer received his suspension
for attempting the role of hero
Saturday night at Atlantic City as
the Eagles lost to the Sea GullS.
His roommate, Hal Dewey, was
perched in the penalty box when
an excited fan grabbed him by the
hair and attempted to burn him
with a cigarette.
Johnny, sensing the situation,
charged the fan and in the dis
order that followed was charged
with his third major penalty, max
ing a one-match suspension auto
matte. McTeer previously had been
suspended following a fight with
Baltimores Bob Dill at Riverside,
Not particularly pleasing to
Coach Redvers Mackenzie is the
fact five goals have been called
back against the Eagles at River
side and two more have been nulli-
fed on the road.