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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-29
IVA EXPANSION
 BEING CONSIDERED
Shortage in Shipyard Helh Anticipated; $4OO,OOO,-
 900 May Be Asked

Washington, March 29-(UP) - Government officials studied prok posals for four-fold expansion oA National Youth Administration johs training activities today in antict patton of @ serious shortage q Shipyard workers.
 Well-informed quarters said the administration is prepared to ask as much as $4O0, 100000 for NYx projects to train youth for skilleA and semi-skilled operations in des fense industries, particularly shi1 building and repairing.
 One source said Harry L. HopI kins, President Roosevelt,s personal adviser, recently told MA admin. istrator Aubrey Williams that if . program could be devesoped to train vast number in shipbuilding trades he could be assured of Q suitable appropriation.
 williams was out of town today and could not be reached for cof1s ment.
 The 1842 budget proposes thaA $102 900, 900 be appropriated for the WAS normal activities. But the budget bureau is studying the exc tent of youth training that will be needed for defense jobs, with a view to asking g supplementary approp. riation.
 MA officials said approximately 150,0OO youths now are receiving MA training in metal-working and other mechanical fiel0s.
 Defense officials said there was no doubt that IVA training acttvi- ties would have to be expanded sharply if an adequate supply Of shipyard workers is to be assured. They pointed out that a bureau of labor statistics study made before the war-aid measure was enacted, showed that by November 1922 at least 388,000 shipyard workers will be required in the construction of warships and merchant craft for this country. The study showed that approximately 132,000 workers were engaged in federal ship construction in navy and private yards last November.
 Defense experts said that in view of Britian's dependence on the United States for merchant ships, the shipyard labor requirements by November 1942, when the peak is expected, may be as high as 500.000 workers.
 IVA training is being supplement. ted by the office of production management's training -within-in- dustry program. Arrangements have been made with the shipbuilding industry to train large numbers of men for skilled ana semi-skilled jobs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-29
No Tuberculosis by 1860 Adopted Slogan for Campag
Pope Plus Sends
 Dr. William Walsh Congratulations

pr. william Thomas walsh, formerly of Waterbury, presently of the faculty of Manhattanviflo College of the Sacred Heart in New York city, noted historian poet and educator, who was re- gently named as the recipient of the Laetare Medal, bestowed an- nually from N0tre Dame unlver- city, Indiana, has received many congratulations from far and wide since he was notified 0k this honor. The most outstanding was one received this week from Popo Plus XII at the Vatican and SOr- warded by the PapaI secretary. This was . source of great pleas ure and qualification tO pr. Walsh.
 The Laetare Medal award is tha highest honor that can be be. slowed on a Catholic layman. It has been given annually since 1893 to the most outstandinM member of the Catholic laity in some particular field of work. DEs Walsh's historical contributione which earned for him this honoE. are three books outstanding today as noted works of history, namely. Isabella of Spain," Philip IT,n and Characters of the Inquisf- tiOn."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-29
NEW VOTERS AIM
 OF CLUB PROGRAM
Various Committees Are Named By Italian-Amer-
 ican Democratic Club

Members of the Italian American Democratic club last night were urged at meeting at Liberty hall to have as many new voters as pos- sible sworn in before the city elec- ton this fall. Plans were made for the preparation of lists of persons eligible to be registered.
 Appointments of special commit stees were announced by President Carmine Cipriano at the meeting which was largely attended.
 The committee appointments are as follows: Grievance, John Savino, Gerardo Cucolo, Louis Bria, Emile Mascolo and Michael Toma; finance, Emil Mascolo, Nicholas zappone, James Aldorisio, Rocco Diorio, Ed- ward Mascolo and Frank DiSum- ma; ways and means, Jerry Scor- pion, James Saginairo, Anthony and Charles Muccino, Arthur Chief 10, James Bianco, Nicholas Zappone, Anthony Dance, Julius Santoro; voters, Michael Ciano, John A. Menn- brino, Nicholas zappone, Clayton Briotti, James Corrideo, Anthony Ferraro, Prank DiSomma; patron age, Jerry Scorpion, Henry Minicuc- ci, Victor Mambruno, Dr. Gaetano Sandulli, Michael Rossi and James Bianchi. .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-29
LOCAL DONOR AIDS
 BRITISH REFUGEES

Miss M. B. Wooster of 191 Hom- CT street is among the A residents of Connecticut who have contribut- ed toward the support and maint- enance of refugee children in Great Britain through the Foster Parents Plan for War Children, it was an- nounced today by Mrs. Edna Blue, executive chairman.
 Among others named are Miss E. M. Henry of Middletown, Miss M. E.. Wooster of Torrington, and MT. F. s. Hyde of Watertown.
 The plan is operating eight social service projects at the present time, and is caring for more than 4,000 refugee children.
 A campaign is under way to raise $250 ,000 to care for the present pro- jects, consisting of CD Resident Col ony for Children at the Woodbury Downs Estate, CD lover Night Sta tion' at the same estate, (3) Day Nursery School at Stoke Newington (4) Resident Colony for Children at Melton Mowbray, (5) Recuperation Center at Hamstead, (6) Camp Pro- ject, CD Nursery Center near Here fordshire, and (0 Children's Sanc- tuary at Leeds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-29

period every effort will be made to educate the public to understand the great strides made of recent years in curbing tuberculosis in its early stages and what should be done in the future to carry on this great humanitarian work.
 The last two decades have witt messed a remarkable decrease in the death-rate from tuberculosis and workers in the field of tuberculosis prevention, care, and cure have adopted as their motto
 'cNo Tuberculosis By 19eW
 So much has been written about the disease of recent years and ef- forts towards its complete control have attracted so much public at- tention that it Is almost unneces- sary to outline few brief facts about it, such as Tuberculosis is caused by the tubercle bacillus
 It is not an inhreited disease It often exists in its early stages without definite symtoms It is no respecter of persons or ages It is curable It is preventable.
 Connecticut has made great pro- gress in the last twenty years in care and prevention of tuberculosis. Its case finding programs have been of inestimable value in this respect, serving as they do to locate con- tacts and revealing exposure to other cases.
 State sanatoria expansion in Con- recticut has been marked, particu- larly in the last five or six years, with tremendous decrease in wait ing lists through additional bed facilities. Better disqualification and g. definite follow-up system have al- SO helped to curb the spread of the disease and to cure r:any cases in various stages.
 There will be many public efforts made locally and throughout the state to direct attention to the educational program to be fostered in April.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-29
MASONS TO CONFER VARIOUS DEGREES

Corinthian chapter, Rose Croix, Scottish Rite Masons, will exemplify the 18th degree of the Knight of the Rose Croix" at the Masonic tem- pie next Wednesday night, under the direction of Charles w. Kellogg.
 The 23d degree of the order will be performed here on April g and the 32d degree will be worked in Bridgeport by the Lafayette consist ory April 28.
 Members of the roster for the 18th degree include the following: most wise master, Charles w. Kel- logg; senior warden, Benjamin S. Coe; junior warden, Harry R. Screen; master of ceremonies, Fred erick w. Holcomb; treasurer, John w. Potter; secretary, Clark H. w. Newton, 33d; orator. Warren D. Able; captain of the guard, Ivan Schoonmaker; hospitaler, John R. Hughes, 33d; tyler, George A. Step- hans; also Leroy M. Gibbs and C.. Russell Yates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-29
PEOPLE WANT TO
 STAY OUT OF WAR
Cardinal O'COnnell Warns Vanity, Ambition Mixed
 With War Sentiment

Boston, March 29-UP-William Cardinal O'Connell, dean of the Catholic hierarchy in America, said today that the American people want to keep out of the European war "but the government seems to ignore their wishes"
 The 81-year-old archbishop of Boston made this statement during a press interview in the lounge of the Eastern Steamship Lines s. s. Boston upon his return from his winter vacation in Florida.
 "There is no doubt a great deal of vanity and ambition being mix ed up in this war;" the cardinal said.
 T know the people want to keep out of the war, but the government seems to ignore the wishes of the people and still talk of democracy. Everyone is wondering just where We are. This is not a fair thing for any government calling itself a democracy to do. It is dangerous to toy with the trust of the people in their government"
 Cardinal o'Connell said there was a distinct feeling" that things are going on behind the scenes" He said he was speaking as a humble and plain American citizen," but that he was "echoing the sentiments I have heard from everybody, high and low, during my stay in Florida"
 The cardinal emphasized that he was neither pro nor con the gov- ernment."
 He described the war in Europe as "a war of murderous weapons sprung on you in the night" and added:
 T don't know why anyone should want to get into that mess"
 Asked for his opinion of the British aid bill, the cardinal said he did not want ito speak against the law"
 Cardinal O'Connell believed that existing world conditions, bad as they were, could not "crush religion from the souls of men,"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-29
PROPERTY OWNERS.
 WARN OFFICIALS
Claims for Damages to Be Filed in Bank Street
 Widening Plan

The bureau of assessment today began preparation of report to the board of aldermen on proposed irn- provements to Bank street, between Meadow street and the Naugatuck river. Public hearings were held last night by the bureau on the estab- lishment of & new building line, ten and one-half feet behind the pres- ent line, and on the widening of the street.
 It was indicated at the hearing that several owners of property af- fected by the plans will claim dam- ages from the city should the pro- ject go through. The bureau of as- sessment,S report must be approved by the board of aldermen, with such approval clearing the way for 8 call for bids by the board of works.
 Widening of Bank street would be accomplished in conjunction with the repaving of the street this sum- mer. The plan has been approved by the city plan commission, which reported that 1t would relieve much of the traffic congestion now caused by the narrowness of Bank street along the strip in question.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-29
LOCAL MEN HELD
 IN NEW BRITAIN

Continuances to April 4 were granted in the police court of New Britain yesterday to William Blouin, 36, of 227 South Main street and Ernest Chouinard. 32. of 456 Mil street, both of Waterbury.
 Both men were arraigned on charges of assault which arose out of stealing the Blouin's child from his New Britain home, police au- thorities said.
 Mrs. Blouin, who is estranged from her husband and living on Highland avenue in New Britain. reported to the police authorities that her husband and Chouinard stole her small son while he played on the rear porch last Sunday. She said Chouinard. who aided her hus- band, assaulted her when she came out on the porch and attempted to prevent the men from taking the boy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-29

WAU1l G11C WdUC4 Uu1y UOyO.
 The convoy reached Waterbury earlier than was expected yester- day afternoon, and hundreds of people who planned to witness the parade were disappointed. Mayor Vincent A. Scully and his official family were stationed at the Green to watch the procession and review it informally. Afterwards, the party went to Brassco Park to view the unit, which consists of 71 men and officers under the command of Cap- tain Grover o. Baldwin, and 20 trucks and cars.
 Speaking over the radio yesterday, Capt. Baldwin said, "Twice during the day (Saturday), at Il o'clock and 2:30, I will put on @ demonstration to acquaint the public with our du-
 ties.. All are welcome but I hope that folks will come down early for the army day ends at 5 o'clock and I would like to allow the men to go home at 5 o'clock"
 The trip to Waterbury for the weekend is part of g. training plan for the unit, Captain Baldwin said. An anti-aircraft battery is likely to be moved anywhere in its territory and accordingly the officers and men must know the terrain and territory thoroughly.
 Officers of the battery include: Lieuts. Frank A. Pearson, Kenneth w. Miller, James c. Stewart of Battery G, Charles Desmond, med- ical officer, and Wells Eddy of Bat tery H.
 The local men who are with the battery include First Sergt. John J. Donnelly, John E. Berube, trans portation sergeant; Sherman R. Grant. supply sergeant; Raymond E. Upson, communication sergeant; and Sergts. Cornelius s. Holland, Edward R. Lawson, Francis J. o. Connor, Louis Ritucci, Robert T. Gill lies, Sydney D. Stocking; Corporals Joseph A. Wylot, Edmund L. Class, Raymond E. Leblanc, Dana H. Nye, clerk, Anthony Covatta, cooks, Law renee G. Brooker and Anthony Fam iglietti; bugler. Robert G. Keidel
 Privates first class: Francis J. Ber- thiaume, Charles L. Macdonald, Ed ward s. Walescyk, Louis Wylie, Edmund E. Thayer, Arthur w Good son, Delnar E. Dunn, Gilbert s. Roswell, Edmund D. Mitchell, Nich- olas Skirkanich, Wilbur F. Sullivan. Privates Raymond J. Aubertin, Jo- seph E. Aucoin, Russell E. Austin, Raymond J. Beaulieu, George R. Bergin, Harold w. Cook, Timothy J. Coughlin, Robert E. Costigan, Mi chael w. Geremia, William E. Golden, Edward c. Grant, Harry p. Hard, Robert G. Hannegan, Rus- sell V. Hotchkiss, William c. Hoff- heins, Charles J. 1ngotas, Henry F. Kirouac, Raymond L. LeBreus, Ar mand T. Levesque, Raymond G. Lessard, Michael Nemet. Reginald A. O'Brien, Wesley A. Rood, Ed mond E. St. Jean, Richard Sugden, Edward c. Theriault, John E. Pagan, John F. Walters. Also with the bat tery are Priv. Skirten of Ansonia, member of second battalion head quarters battery, Priv. Alfred Bou- chard of regimental headquarters and Sergt. Joseph A. Rogers of Bat tery F.
 Priv. Gerold E. Roberge was un- able to make the trip, being con- fined to the camp hospital with a cold, Capt. Baldwin said.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-29
|6OO BENEFIT BY
 SEAL CAMP PA|CN
Broad Program Provides
 Aid for Young, Adult Cripples

Over 600 physically handicapped children and adults in Connecticut received benefits under the broad program of the Connecticut Society for Crippled Children in 194O, ac- cording to @ report issued by Miss Gertrude Norcros, executive secre- tary. These benefits, included 2,900 clinical treatments, disqualification, x-rays, and wide variety of other medical services. Special orthopedic appliances such as shoes, braces, wheelchairs and crutches, were sup- piled to a large number of deserving cases, and the vocational aid service was extended to the largest number of people in the history of the group.
 Those receiving those benefits in- cluded children whose needs are spec cial and who do not fit into the as- sistance provided through public funds; young cripples struggling un- der financial difficulties who need medical treatments, vocational guid- ance, or pre-vocational experience; older cripples who have met with in- dustrial accidents and need help in finding a place once again in the world. In addition to giving direct aid to the physically handicapped, the Society also devotes considerable time to placing special cases in touch with the proper agency for their care.
 Miss Norcross stressed the fact that the program of the society is not limited to any one type of crip- pied person, but covers all kinds of crippling conditions. She also point ed out that the activities of the group are not limited to any one area, but cover the entire state. "This program" stated Miss Nor cross, "is carried on with the funds raised from the annual sale of Eas- ter Seals, since this Is the only ap- peal for funds we make" The sale is now being carried on in over eighty cities and towns throughout the State.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-29
$2, 100000 Contract
 For ScoDiH Company

Placing of three defense con- tracts fin Waterbury, one of them . $2,100,000 contract with the Scovill Mfg. O., was announced at Washington today. The Sco- will order, one of the half dozen largest received here since the start of the defense program last summer, is for artillery ammuni- tion and material for the war dee partment.
 The war department also an- nounced award of a $21,060 con- tract to the Thinsheet Metals Co. of this city for cartridge brass. The navy department announced award of $66,879 contract to the American Brass Co. for pipe and tubing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-29

Local plants have received fin the neighborhood of $4O,00O,OOO in defense orders since last June, and employment here has risen to record levels in recent months. The largest portion of the amount spent here has gone to the Scovill Co.,. American Brass Co.,, and Chase Brass 6 Copper Co.,, but many other firms have also bene. fitted.
 The Scovill Co. is now preparing for erection of new buildings costing S1,00O, 900, while the Amer ican Brass and Chase firms were recently commissioned Dy the gov ernment to erect new plants in the midwest,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-29
LOCAL AUTOIST
 FILES $3, 900 SUIT

Damages of $s.0o0 are sought by Joseph Highrain of Waterbury in Q civil action suit filed in common pleas late yesterday against Palmer A. Tarinelli of Fairfield and Andres Fa,lstsch of Milford.
 Basis for the action are personal tnjures alIegedly suffered last Nov. ii. when the defendants truck col- lided with the plaintiffs automobile on the Merritt Highway.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-29
TROOP 35 RECRUITS
 TWENTY MEMBERS

The Boy Scouts of America, Troop 35, admitted twenty boys as new members at a charter night program held last night at Kingsbury school, during which Edmund J. Abbott, Jr., scoutmaster, officiated. The pro- gram was sponsored by the Over- look Cottage Park club.
 Parents of the new scouts were present at the exercises. Among the members of the troop committee present were Ellis Phelan, Maurice A. Gruskay and Conrad Carlsrud. Also attending were Asst. Scout masters Craig Barber and Charles Faber.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-29
Late Realty NetUs

Assignment of Mortgage Estate of Sophrania Pary to Joseph Pary.
 Extension of Lease Term Smith & Griggs Manufacturing Company Co the Risdon Manufac- turing Company.
 Release of Lien state of Connecticut to Jose phine Lynn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-29

Lent. 8:45 @. Yn., Holy Communion; Church school and Confirmation class at 9:30 o'clock, with morning prayer and sermon at 10:45. The Young Peoples Fellowship society will meet at 2 p. m.
 Grace Methodist
 Rev. Ernest Weise, pastor. The Everyman's Bible class will hold a regular meeting at g a. rn.. which will be conducted by Allison Hugh son. The guest speaker will be Rev. Gotthard Hagstrorn, pastor of the Swedish Baptist church, New Ha- ven.
 Rev. MT. Weise will be in charge of the morning church service, at Il a. m. and again in the evening, 2 o'clock. Sunday school will be conducted at 10 o'clock in the morning.
 The American Legion post and Auxiliary will observe the 22nd an- niversary of the founding of the American Legion, with a supper and dance tomorrow afternoon at 5:30 o'clock, at Foresters' hall, on Hanover street. E. Lester Platt is general chairman of the affair.
 Results of the Chase Machine Shop Bowling league matches last night at the Waterville alleys, were:
 F. SEERY'S TEAM
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-29
DOMESTIC INSTALLATIONS

That marriage to the boss daugh- ter can have its drawbacks, is eX- emplified in hilarious as well as dramatic fashion in RKO Radios Repent at Leisure" absorbing new picture teaming Kent Taylor and Wendy Barrie as the weeded pair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-29
Waterbury Agencies
 Pledge Cooperation
 In Big Undertaking
Remarkable Decline in Death Rate in Connecticut
 Within Past 20 Years-EarIier Diagnosis, Better { Hospital Facilities Factors in Effecting Cures

The Waterbury Department of Health and the Waterbury Anti-Tu- berculosis League are planning to cooperate with the Connecticut Tuberculosis Association in observ- ing the month of April as Anti Tuberculosis Month. During this
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-29
Anti Aircraft Unit
 In Demonstrations
Waterbury Boys Arrive Home for Week-End Visit; Hundreds Visit BrasscO Park to inspect Equipment

Waterbury will get first hand glimpse of modern RaS % no oda a tse 1oSa Mass keeps open house. at Brassco Park at 230 o'clock The unit staged demonstration at Il a. Interest in the display has prompted hundreds of residents to plan trip to Brassco Park and all day Sunday the public will have further opportunity to see the equipment and visit
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-29

Church services tomorrow will in- clude:
 st. Michael's
 Rev. Francis c. Higgins and Rev James J. O'Brien. Masses will be held at 8 a. nn., 9:15 and II o'clock. Waterville Union
 Miss Elizabeth M. Weeks, minis- ter. Church service at 10 a. m., when Miss Weeks will use as the subject of her sermon, "The New Life in Christi. Church school will follow at il o'clock.
 St. Paul's Episcopal
 Rev. Roger Barney, rector. Pas sion Sunday, the Fifth Sunday in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-29

More than half the population of England has dark hair, though they are regarded as Q fair-haired race.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-29

Surveys show the average speed of automobiles in Times Square, New York city is six miles an hour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-29
JOHN WALSH 
V1ce-President

The meeting Waterbury Underwriters association held Thursday at the Chamber of Commerce building Officers elected activities out for the coming 
 John Pratt president the association George Onian George Hynes secretary
 The following named to the executive committees John Wash Fred Nuhn George BarOnan G. M AertOn and James W.T. Lr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-29
Union Church Supper
 Party This Evening
Mir. and Mrs. Russell Benninghoff Hosts; Legion's
 Anniversary to Be Celebrated Tomorrow
WATERVlLlE Correspondent-Mra R. W. Henfcn. Telephone 3-SAes

Waterville, March 29-A church supper for the Waterville Union church will be held this evening at 6 o'clock, at the home of MT. and Mrs. Russell B. Benninghoff, 58 Yale street.
Evening star., 1941-02-25
The Time Thot Shunty Changed q Tire

Shany old catcher always problem In his day.
shany could liked eat when he got fat
Giants McGraw put him deraw vegetables
hot without cream, etc
Shanty tried Being good catcher he
knew signals the hotel walters
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whieunti McCiraw noted the in
creaSing waStlne.
Washington few took the pledg and
recall President Clark Griffith
the regular
lineup his newound fame Shany missed an
mumured something about having 10
a found catcher
happened Orlando the last couple
Cambria the lonesome scout VINO
Cubans One year he brought Soao
completely that ID he
Griffith branded him
branded him fast anybody active
wh o included Feler.
brought in plenty of Cuban outhpaw named oneagudo
could throw better
catcher good as Hartnett
Cuban turned camp So did Scout
Cambria, who butonhoe the neWspapermen
Shp apologized Cambria 81 didn't bring this guy to camp
Clyde him. Blame it on him.
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Nobody knows his right
and the CubanS that were CambriaS are gone