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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-15
Smith Pledges
 Aid In Solving Housing Problems

Washington, D. C., May 14-" Cong. J. Joseph Smith of Water" bury today offered to cooperate with leaders and Chamber of Commerce of cities In the Fifth Congressional District who arc confronted with defense migration problems, in bringing the existing and anticipated problems to the attention of the House Committee on Interstate Migration.
 In Q letter to the civic leaders, Cong. Smith called attention to the tentative plans of the commlt- teet to hold hearings at Hartford the week of June g. He urged 2 study of the local problems and the preparation of facts and fig- ures for presentation to the conn mlttee. He offered to arrange with the committee for the appearance for questioning of representatives of the towns and cities in the district.
 Hearings in Connecticut will refer particularly to problems of industrial aceas, where housing and related facilities for the in- Aux of defense workers require immediate consideration.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-15
CATHOLIC UNITS
 MEET TUESDAY
Diocesan Bureau, WOm. ems Council to Further
 Program of Servicemen

Plans for local participation in the National Catholic Community Service, which works with other or. ganiSations In Q program to provide recreational opportunities for Sol- diers and sailors, will Do made next Tuesday night at Q joint meeting of the advisory board of the Water bury branch 10 the Diocesan Bureau of Social Service and the executive committee of the Waterbury Coun- ell of Catholic Women. The meeting has been called by Rev. pr. Eugene P. Cryne, director of both organiza.
 Tho Diocesan Bureau of Social Service has been designated by Most Reverend Maurice ?. McAuliffo, Bishop of Hartford, as the diocesan organization to act in the National Catholic Community Service.
 The Catholic agency will work in conjunction with the following or ganizations affiliated with 1t in the United Service Organization for Na- ton Defense, Inc: Young Mems Christian Association, the Salvation Army, Young Women's Christian Association, Jewish Welfare Board and the National Travellers Aid as- Sociation.
 Tuesday nights meeting will be held at the Diocesan Bureau, 66 Church street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-15
60 TRANFUSIONS
 GIVEN YOUNCSTER
375 People Offer Gabriella Ferrera, 9, of Torrington,
 Blood in Anemia Fight

Nine.year-old Gabriella Ferrera of Torrington, who has spent ap- proximately four years in hospitals including three at the Waterbury Hospital, is still cheerful despite the fact that she has already had 60 transfusions and is still getting them at the rate of two week.
 Confined to a hospital at present in New York, the New City girl yesterday was told that 375 persons from l2 different states have al- ready offered her their blood after reading newspaper accounts of her gallant fight against anemia. Gab- riella is still strong enough after each blood transfusion to stroll around the hospital corridors.
 Every Sunday her family drives all the way from Torrington to New York to see her and spend the day with her. She's very optimistic and is counting on going home for a week next month. The youngster has won her way into the hearts of hospital attendants in New York and now has learned to operate the hospital switchboard and when the regular operator is out to lunch she pinch-hits.
 Lawyers, doctors, nurses, and Park Avenue dowagers have volun- teered to help Gabriella. In fact, man from Seattle, Wash. has offered to pay his own expense to Ne; York so his type four moss could be used.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-15
WILEY TOLEAVE
 POST AUGUST 1
Veteran Messenger of Lo. cal Common Pleas Court
 to Be Formally Retired

The petition of George E. Wiley, veteran Waterbury Common Pleas Court messenger, for retirement was granted ct a meeting Of the State Employees Retirement Com- mission in Hartford yesterday and he will leave his present post aS of August l, 194l.
 This is regarded In political cir cles aS the first break in the local Common Pleas court set-up. The re- tirement of the veteran clerk of the court, William M. Gillette, is also expected inomentariiy aS he has been in i'll health for long time.
 There have been no changes In the Waterbury Common Pleas court personnel, save judgeships for years During the past year, though, the illness of Prosecutor William J. Lar kin necessitated appointment oi Atty J. Warren Upson as Acting Prosecutor, while Atty. James Mo. Knight has been Acting Clerk ir place of Mr. Gillette.
 At the present time there is 6 bill facing the Legislature, intro- duced by Senator Michael V. Blans- field of Waterbury, requiring agree ment among the judges on the staff of the court.
 MT. Willey's pension upon his re- tirement this summer will be $6O( a year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-15

known in tho state, have sent ln applications to attend. The cofn- petition will be held at St. Joseph'S auditorium and school field Satur- day afternoon and night.
 John w. Stokes, director of tho corps, end John w. Stokes, we'll known caterer, both of whom were organizers seven years ago of the unit, will be ia charge of the days program. Martin Kavanaugh, of Southington, . member of the ex- ecutive board of the Connecticut Ftfers and Drulnmers association, which has sanctioned the meet, wil! assist with the supervision. Persons well known In fife and drum circles have been selected as judges.
 St. Joseph's hall will be the starting point of the parade which will begin at 2 o'clock. The march will continue from John Strete to Green, to Riverside stretes, up Bank to Porter, to James street, to Con- gresS avenue, and back to the audi torium on John street.
 Police Escort
 Leading the parade will be Capt. William Dugkan of the police motor patrol, followed by Rev. Joseph J. Valantiejus, pastor of St. Joseph's church, the two organizers of the sponsoring unit, color guards, the major who IS Albert Daraskevitch, anda line of six of the tpo rank ing officers of the unit. The visit- ing corps will number over 1000 members.
 George Lyman, T. D. o'Connor, and Martin Kavanaugh will be the parade judges. Their reviewing stand will be placel in front of Duggan school on Bank strete. street. Selection will be made Of the best appearing units and best appearing majors. A stand Tor guests will be set up In the Dug gan school yard facing Bank street. Invited guests include Mayor Vin- cent A. scully, Supt. of Police Wil- liam J. Roach, Judge Dennis J.. Slayin, Fire Chief Thomas F. Cav- anaugh, and other city officials, clergy, officers of the state fifers and drummers association, parents of the boys in the Brooklyn corps, and Lithuanian professional men.
 The junior competition will be held ct st. Joseph's field on John
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-15
LENIENCY SHOWN
 TO LOCAL YOUTH
S0tt0santO to Be Released From Custody of County
 Sheriff

Michael sottosanto, Waterbury youth sentenced to New Haven county jail last January when Criminal Court Judge Robert A.. Munger found him guilty of as- Sault with intent to murder will be released from Jail early next month according to 6 memorandum of de- cision handed down thls morning by Judge Munger. Costs of $s0,0e were ordered remitted to permit Sot- tosanto'S release.
 On December 28, io40, Sottosanto in a fit of rage and jealously, at' tempted to kill his wife Vosco wher he found her in company with an. other man in Naugatuck. The court found him guilty as charged and sentenced him to five months in jail.
 Tomorrow, at the short calendar session of Superior court, counsel for Mrs. sottoSanto will petition Judge Kenneth Wynne to place her divorce action against Michael on the unconteSted list.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-15

| cd that Patrolman Marsella was e fellow reserve officer and an out- standing ex-serviceman.
 Tn taking the cudget for Marsella, he enumerated the qualities of ag- gressiveness, fearlessness and was intelligent and conscientious in the performance of his duty and pos- Sessed 8 fine personality. The police board filed the communication.
 Court Champlain No. l48 of the Foresters of America also urged that one of their members, Albert Chouinard be appointed to the regular force.
 The letter from the Foresters was submitted by Frank Massicottc, sec- retary of the lodge, in which he stated that MT. Choulnard held a high offiee with the lodge and that responsibility and confidence could bc placed ii their endorsed candi- date. I. N. Albert commended the alertnesS and prompt action of Pa- trohnan Joseph Mccarthy who re. gently discovered Q fire in the Soutt Main street store aS he entered tht driveway. His prompt work in turn. ing in the alarm prevented what would have possibly resulted in grea, loss to the automobiles stored In tho garage.
 Scheduled promotions md ap. pointments were not discussed at the meeting. In . recent converse ton with Chairman William Ver- riker h intimated that no ap- pointments or promotions would be made before the June meeting of the board members.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-15

A medical committee will Do ap- pointed by Mayor Vincent A. scully in the examination of Capt. Thomas c. Wilton of Engine co. 3 to deter. mine his fitness for service with the fire department or be put on retire- ment, was voted by fire commission. CTS yesterday, Capt. Wilton was ap; pointed on the permanent force in 1905 and promoted in 1908.
 According to the city charter, the committee which the mayor ap. points, will include Q physician from St. Mary'S and Waterbury Hospitals and the police and fire surgeon, pr. Alfred J. Finn.
 The motion was made by Cofnsr. Patrick r. Shea for the medical committee appointment. The report Of the committee will be filed at the adjourned meeting Wednesday, May 2l.
 No comments on the retirement request of Capt. Wilton was made at the board meeting yesterday, but if the committee returns finding which shows he is unfit for further duty, Capt. Wilton will be retired on pension.
 capt. Wilton has been disabled for several months, Chief Thomas F. Cavanaugh reported, and has performed clerical duties in the de" partment which has kept him on the active payroll. The duties at Engine have devolved on other officers since the man has been i'll, Chief Cavanaugh said.
 The fire board instructed City Clerk Joseph M. Shea to furnish the complete history of mechanical troubles that have occurred to the fire chiefs six-year old sedan be sent to the salesmanger of an auto mobile factory at Detroit. Comsr. John Brodie said he believed the manufacturer might extend some consideration because of the poor service given by the car.
 Chief Cavanaugh stated he has not heard from the American La- France Go. as to when the SS-foot aerial ladder truck will be brought bcak to the city, after repairs are made.
 Neither could he say when first of the 75O-gallon bumpers on order will reach the city However, one is expected within two weeks.
 An ordinance for clothes allow arce may be recommended where AR oAsxaNf0se.G to buy their uniforms and helmets, but will be supplied by the city. At present the city supplies their boots and rubber coats.
 Chairman Finton J. Phelan in. structed Fire Chief Cavanaugh to make an investigation In order to ascertain what other cities furnish uniforms and equipment.
 Departmental regulations xsqulze
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-15
Light Approved For
 Dangerous Corner"
Traffic Control Signal to Be Installed Near Intersec. ton of East Main Wolcott Streets Praise for Cops

Authorization was made last night by police board commissioners for installing traffic control signal at intersection of East Main and Wol- colt streets. An item transfer of $bii for the installation will be sen to the board of finance for approval.
 Supt. William J. Roach recon. mended that the light be placed ct the intersection so that traffic will be controlled, affording better pro. tectionS for pedestrians.
 Fire Marshal Dennis J. Lahey Sub- initted c communication to tho board in which he stressed the exceptional cooperation Of certain police of the department" both for the work done at the fire that destroyed the Palace Cleaners and Dyers plant tt 63i East Main street.
 Patrolman John Spadaro was praised for his excellent work in de- tecting the fire and instead of lock- ing for q telephone, he immediately turned in 0 box alarm, the marshal reported. Patrolnnan Spadaro then rushed into the adjoining tenement houses and warned the occupants oi the danger.
 Fire Marshal Lahey also drew tle attention of the board to the coop. eration in Investigating the dry cleaning fire. Tho men cited fol their assistance were Capt. Fred- erick s. Hickey, Lieut.. Patrick Ho- bart and Joseph Cavanaugh. These men investigated with tho fire mar shai's office into the causes of the fire, the marshal pointed out.
 The board received cofiafl1unica- ton from Ellis Phelan of the American Brass Company for con- sideration In the future appoint mentS to be made be given to Pc. troiman Clarence MarSella.
 NEp phAian'a recommendation Rtats
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-15
SALE OF FLAGS
 OPENS TOMORROW

The Democrat, In conjunction with a number of other papers throughout the country, Is making 1t possible for everyone to own an American Flag, and starting Friday, will place flags on sale at 50 cents and three consecutive coupons clipped from the Democrat. A flag set, which includes a pole, etc, may be secured for 90 cents.
 This flag Is 3 by feet, the stripes are stitched while the stars are printed, It Is rain-proof and sun-proof and is beautiful flag which you should be proud to own,
 The first of these flags will go or sale tomorrow at the Democrat of- flee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-15
Brooklyn District
 To Be Scene Of Big
 Gathering Saturday
Police Escort to Be Provided for Marching Units
 Competitive Contests Arranged for Attractive Prizes; Over 40 Units to Participate
BROOKLYN NEWS

Several thousand people are ex- expected to witness the parade in the Brooklyn section Saturday night of fife and drum corps which will come to Waterbury from various parts of the state to participate in Ehe field meet and competition spon- sored by the st. Joseph's Junior Fife and Drum corps. Over 40 units, including several of the best
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-15
NEW HAVEN GETS
 MOOSE CONVENTION

Final arrangements were made at last nights meeting of the Water bury lodge of Moose to attend the state booster meeting in Norwich Sunday, for the benefit of the state convention in New Haven June 12- IA.
 A second booster meeting Is scheduled to be held in the Wa terbury lodge rooms on Wednes- day. Seven candidates were initiat- ed at last nights meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-15
Medical Committee
 To Examine Wilton
Mayor to Appoint Members to Determine Service Fit
 ness or Retirement of Fireman

that flremen be in uniform when reporting for duty and dismissal and htat they observe cleanliness and neatness In their apparel
 If the ordinance Is recommended for clothes allowance and approval 0 ithe board of aldermen Is secured, the board Of finance will have to provide the funds in the i942 budet,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-15

Waterbury's third rabbi, William P. Greenfield, will also leave this city shortly. An official state- ment on his plans may be given within the next two weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-15
DEGREE TONIGHT

Harmony lodge of Masons will confer the apprentice degree tonight at Q o'clock at Masonis temple, in charge of Thom w. Corhy, worship saal master.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-15

Sapranas: adjutant, Mrs. Theresa Stokes; financial secretary, Anna Vaitekaitis; chaplain, Mrs. Anoin- cite Larraw; officer of the day, Mrs Anna Bakanas; trustees. Mrs. Mae Matusavage, and Mrs. Anne &c., naitis.
 Members of the Children of Mary Sodality of Our Lady of Mount Carmel church will meet tonight at 6 o'clock ct the parish hall to rec hearse for the annual coronation ceremonies which will take place on May aB.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-15

terday when the Leverett House crew appeared on the Charles river with Q pretty Wellesley College stu- dent clad In Q bathing suit in tho coXswair's seat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-15
HARVARD CREW CRASHED

Cambridge, Mass, May l5 (U. PJ -- Three boatloads of Harvard oarsmen collided and suffered dam age to rudders and oars late yes-
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-09
Hunters, Ranchers
Declare Truce in
Long Controversy, j.,
Farm Bureau Approves
Cooperative Plan to
Minimize Disputes

A truce between hunters
and ranchers was declared
this weekend, a truce plan
ned to end the annual hunt
ing season controversy Occa-
stoned by careless marksmen.
Imperial County Farm Bureau
directors Saturday approved plan
of cooperation between ranchers
and hunters and promised to help
in the raising and releasing OF
pheaSantS in rural areas.
Directors were interested in a
plan developed to take the danger
and annoyance out o. the hunting
season. AS explained by Lloyd E.
Sewers, president OF the Imperial
Valley Fish and Game Conserva-
ton association. arrangements will
be made to police the roads to pre-
vent marksmen shooting game from
vehicles and guards will prevent
hunters from shooting game on
property posted with mo Hunting
signs.
At their regular meeting Satur-
day, Farm Bureau directors endorsed
the use of dairy products produced
and manufactured in Imperial Val
lev
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-09
Axis
DELAYS
Action
Little Resistance
Met by Columns
Invading Area
BY UNITED PRESS

British and Free French
forces advanced swiftly and
smoothly into Syria Monday
with columns pointing fog
Beirut, Damascus and Aleppo. There
was no indication as yet of serious
French resistance.
A British force occupied Sur, the
ancient biblical city of Tyre. ano
moved northward toward Beirut
while other allied forces were sale
to be within 80 or 35 miles Of DAM
ascus, the worlds Oldest occupied
city.
What answer the Axis might give
to the British move into Syria was
not clear.
Turkish reports insist that large
numbers of German troop-carry-
ing planes are flying into northern
Syria from bases IN the Italian
Dodecanese islands.
Some diplomatic sources in An
kara claimed that The Axis had
plans for the broadest kind of cam
paign, designed to blast the Brit
ish from their Middle Eastern
strongholds and carry a military
threat toward the riches of India.
According to these sources, Ger
many has concentrated troops op-
posite Moldavia to bring pressure
upon Russia for permission to move
troops across the Black Sea and
by land through Russia towards
Iran with the diverse purposes OF
thanking the British in Syria, grab
ing the oil supplies of Iran and
Iraq, and threatening India.
At the same time the diplomats
expected Germany TO bring new
pressure on Turkey for permission
to transit war materials and troops,
while other sources said the Axis
was massing ships from Genoa to
ConstanZa to move huge numbers
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Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-09
Former Kaiser
Buried at Doorn

DOORN, Holland, June 8. CUP,
Former Kaiser Wilhelm III,
world warlOrd of Germany who
died last Tuesday after almost
% years of exile, was buried to-
day with military honors after
simple ceremony which he had
prescribed 40 years ago.
Wiihelm's last words, after a
report from his chief adjutant
OH recent German military sue
cesses were revealed today to
have been: "If you continue to
bring such good news, 1 soon will
be all right again."
The former emperor who lived
to see Germany rise again after
a hamiliating defeat in 1918, was
buried in a vault at Doom House
chapel. Only immediate members
Of his family and official repre-
sentatives of Adolf Hitler and
the Nazi army were present.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-09
Colonel Declares
Orders To Take
AN Steps Needed
Plant Will Be Opened
Under Govt Control
SAYS Official Text

INGLEWOOD, CAL, June
8. (UP)-Following is the
text of the statement made
by 1t. Colonel Charles E.
Bradshaw of the U. S. air
corps as he took over the struck
North American aviation plant.
by authority of the president of
the United States and in compli-
ance with orders of the secretary OF
war I have this day taken over in
the name of the government the
plant and activities of North Amer
/ lean Aviation Inc, at Inglewood,
Cal.
MY instructions from Washing
ton are to take immediately all
steps necessary to protect work.
men desiring to enter the plant,
those leaving the plant and in
their homes and to take other ad-
ditional measures as may be needed
in the interests of national defense.
effective Immediately, the plant
will be opened for work under gov
ernmental control Employees desir-
ing to return to their jobs will be
given all necessary protection to
insure free and safe entrance to
and exit from the factory.
1.-THE proper civil authorities are
giving full cooperation to the ex-
tent of their abilities in the en-
forcement of local, state and federal
laws and in any additional steps
deemed essential and authorized by
the national emergency powers OF
the president.
Il ask all law-abiding citizens
in this community to assist the
authorities and the employees IN
the exercise of their duties and their
privilege to return to work. Under
government control, employees IF
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Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-09
Wind, Rain, Flood
Take Death Toll

KANSAS CITY, Mo, June
tUP)-At least 10 persons were
killed and scores were injured as
tornadoes, rains and floods brought
death and destruction to the south
west.
The worst kind storms We're at
Whitewater and north of Valley
Center, Kans., near Wichita. One
tornado swept a path half mile
wide and eight miles long in Butler
county, leaving eight dead and
many injured.
Other tornadoes were reported at
Ruleton, Kans., and in the Okla
homa Panhandle. Heavy downpours
o: rain were reported in widespread
sections, and farmers reported Sc
we're damage to the wheat crop
which is about ready for harvest.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-09
Army Takes Over After
Police; Strikers Clash
Back to Jobs FIR Urges
Full Prote ction
At w Work, at Home
Promised laborers

WASHINGTON, June 9
(UP) - President Roosevelt
today ordered the army t.
take over the Strike-bound
North American Aviation
company plant at Inglewood, Calf.
to provide full military protection
for all workers desiring to return
to their jobs, and to operate the
plant.
The president acted under his
powers as commander in chief Of
the U. S. armed forces after con-
sultation with his cabinet, defense
agencies, and Sidney Hillman, as
sociate director of the office of
production management.
The president directed the army
to protect returning workmen at
their homes, as we'll as at their
jobs and in passing the picket
line around the plant
In statement accompanying the
order, Mr.. Roosevelt urged strikers
to go back to their benches be-
cause "our country is in danger
and the men and women who are
now making airplanes play an in
diSpensable part in its defense"
GO BACK TO WORK
II call upon the workers to re-
turn to their jobs with full conf
dence in the desire and ability of
this administration to protect their
persons and their interests" he said
Il have an abiding confidence in
the loyalty and patriotism of the
American workers and I am sure
that they will seize this opportunity
to cooperate in the national in
terest."
1t was the most critical decision
on administration labor policy
which he has reached in his more
than eight years as chief executive
years which had been marked
by friendly administration attitude
towards organized labor.
The Presidents order provided
that possession and operation
shall be terminated by the PreSi-
dent as soon as he determines that
the plant will be privately operated
in a manner consistent with the
needs of the national defense"
TROOPS ON MOVE
1t was only matter of minutes
after the order was issued that
the poised troops were on the move
The strategy had been prepared
over the weekend, and the flash
from the White House sent the
mechanical soldiers rolling toward
the Inglewood plant in the Los An
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