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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-01
MERCURY BURNED
 IN HAT MAKING

Hartford, Conn.,, Dec. I-(UP) - A state public health council order prohibiting the use of mercury in the at industry became effective to- day as a protective measure safe- guarding the lives of thousands of workers in erous plants throughout the state.
 The order, issued last summer, re- suited from complaints of workers that @ substitute treatment of hat ters' fur could be used without jeop- ardizing the quality of production. State health department statistics showed that about 8 per cent of fur cutters and 12,5 per cent of hat workers suffered from mercurial poisoning.
 The ban on mercury was agreed upon by the companies, labor organ- izations and health agencies follow ing conference at Washington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-01
Manufacturers Urged
 To Seek Own Orders
Great White Father" No Santa Claus; Initiative
 Needed; Strike, Lockout Threats Must Be Curbed

the national defense program wili do much to stimulate the adoption of similar program throughout every state, city and town in this nation. It will likewise have a sober Ing effect on the individual citizen. It is not enough that bankers be the only persons to urge the adop- ton of such e policy. Every buSl- ness man knows and every citizen should know that he must keep him. self solvent. He should also Insist that his government, whether local. state or national, also keep solvent No group realizes more fully the common sense of this statement than the citizens Of this great state of Maine Your motto 'Dirigo' meaning I direct or T guide'- places upon you on obligation and you now have the opportunity to be among the first to make demands In th!S direction"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-01
vARLESE FOUND
 GUILTY TODAY
Fined Total of $3O, Plus Costs for Resistance;
 Breach of Peace

Paul Variese, sS, oS 46 Walnut street, was found guilty on charges of breach of the peace and resist- anee in Q lengthy trial when he was arraigned in municipal court today Judge T. E Conway fined the ac- cuEed $2S and costs on the resist- ance count and imposed 6 fine of 96 on the breach of the peace charge, Execution of the penalty was de- ferred to Feb 1, iO42 on request oi defense attorney, Edward Massolo.
 Patrolman James Stack testified he was called to the home of the accused on the night of August is by the accuged's sister, AI1tolnette Varlese, that her brother was reating disturbance. When he arrived Othcer Stack .Said VarleSe greeted him with the words: "So It's you, stack, take your best Sliotl"
 The ofaeer Said he came up with Patrolman Joseph Flaherty, and that he told the accused he was under arrest, On golng cut of the house, the accused made Q grab for him, and Officer Stack sa.0 Ae had to use his night stick. He said Varlege threatened to throw him ofi the veranda of the four story apart ment block, and that he had dlfti- culty with the accused taking him down stairs from the veranda,
 On entering the apartment Of tho accused, who lives with his mother Mrs. Immaculate VarleSe, the officer said he detected an odor of gas and the mother told him at that time he had turned on the gas, and yell- cd he was going to take his life and the family's also.
 Mrs Varlege denied that she said that to the officer, but added that when VarleSe came home. after drinking, he began to make coffee and the overhowing liquid extin- gul&hed the gas.
 Varlese diSclalmed any knowledge Of saying he would throw Ofil:er Stack over the railing, and that when he asked for his overcoat, the oftcer would not let him get it, Officer Stack said he told Patrolman Flaherty to get the coat.
 VarleSe maintained that he was struck on the head by the night stick, which inflicted a gaSh reouir- ing five stitches to close,
 Attorney Mascolo asked that the deferment be given to the accused as he was the support of his mother, saying that he realized the accused had a record, but that the man had a boisterous manner which was such that made 1t appear he was quar- reling when in reality he was friendly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-01
N ELHEER 6. wALxER
IunltNd REeRs ElnAnclAI kallnI

New York, Dec. i.-(UPl -Irreg- ularity prevailed in moderately ace tive stock dealings today. Traders awaited clarifying developments in tho Far Eastern situation.
 American Telephone, of 2 IA points to . new low at I42, was one Of the few issues changed more than fractlonaly. Other relatively large changes were in American Can at 7I l-2, up l-2; Bulova watch %, cR l; Cleveland Graphite Bronze 25 l-2, up I: Gillette preferred 5A, up l and Q new high; George Helme preferred lB0, off 10 Ia and a new low; Jones & Laughiin Steel pre- ferred B e8 i-2, of Ia to Q new low; Liggett 0 Myers D 67 i-A, up 2; United Aircraft S2 5-S, of l 7-S to Q new low, and U. s. Rubber preferred l02 l-A, up Ia. M
 U s. Steel sold at 80 5-S, off Ia: Bethlehem B7 l~A, off Ia; Chrysler Bl, unchanged; General Motors S6 B-e, unchanged; Sears Roehuck 63 Ia, of B-8 and R new low; and Douglas Aircraft 60 S.e. off S-e,
 Chemical, rail, utility farm eQulp- ment, rubber and electric equipment
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-01
LUX COMP ANY IN
 CIO AGREEMENT
Firm Agrees to Comply With Union; Sought PrOa
 visions Without Delay

The Lux clock Mfg. Go. has agreed to place Into immediate ef- feet unlon-sought provisions for senlorlty rights, 1t was announced today by the Brass Workers Organ izing Committee. The union said that the company has agreed to the provisions even before final agree snert on Q contract. The Lux local, unit of the International Union of Mine, Mill and Shelter Workers, won e labor election at the plant several weeks ago.
 Wage provisions in the contract hinge on the outcome of a survey being made by Morgan R. Mooney, depity state labor commissioner, on salaries being paid in the clock in- dustry.
 The Lux local will meet tomorrow night at 0. I. o. headquarters, 95 Bank street, to discuss proposed contract terms. The contract will be retroactive to Nov. 10, when nego tIatlons were started, the company nHS hkFeeQs OAkOH SpohSsHlSH 0oiN' today that contract negotiations are 1n their final phases. The union has been seeking an increase of lb cents an hour, It's committee being headed by Samuel Cipriano, pres- ident of the local, and Maxwell Winzer, financial secretary. Don Harris, director of the BWOC, will speak ct tomorrow nights meeting.
 The Waterbury clock Go. unit of the waterbury Brass Workers union, nlso meeting tomorrow night, will stage Q testimonial for Peter Lund, BS, oldest member of the union in the state. Mir. Lund, who recently retired, is maintaining his union membership. John J, Driscoll, exe- cutive secretary and delegate to the national c. I. o. convention held recently, will speak.
 Union stewards Of the Scovill Mfg. Go. will hold Q meeting at 8 o'clock tonight at c. I. O. head quarters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-01
SOUTH BRITAIN
 DRIVERKILLED
Car Leaves Highway and Crashes Into Tree; Vic.
 tim Father of Five

Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock for william Daniels, 30, of South L .s.,ss, who was fatally injured kr.lS,T nign when the car In which he was rioil. { burst into flames after striking Q tree.
 The services were held from the Munson funeral home, Woodhuryl with Rev. Duane W. Wore of the South Britain Congregational church ofilclating. Burial will he In South Britain cemetery.
 Daniels was riding in the car with Richard Hlne, ls, of Southbury, who suffered slight injuries when the ac- cident occurred on the Oxford main highway just past the center of ox- ford.
 Daniels was found several feet from the wrecked car and he died on his way to Grimm hospital ih Derby. Among the first persons tc arrive at the scene were Rev. Fl, s, Douglas and Stiles Tucker and they summoned Q passing automobile tc take the injured men to the hos pital.
 Hines was reported by Derby hos pital attaches to have sustained . confusion and laceratlon of the left ear and his condition was described as "good".
 State Trooper Angelo Buffa of the Bethany barracks investigated tho accident and with other offlcers d. rected the trafilc.
 Daniels is survived by his wife Halle (Heaupre) Daniels; five chil. dren, Norma, Harvey, Betty, Sally Ann and Philip, and his mother Mrs. William Hammond. He wal born Oct. %, 1911, the son of the late William Harry and Sarah (Evarts) Daniels of South Britain where he lived all his life.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-01
Marriage Intentions

The following couples have filed marriage intentions at the office of the town clerk:
 John A. IOsa, 243 Congress ave- nuc and Ralphalena R. DidOnatO, 15l Charles street.
 Joseph E. Luetze, IT,, New York city and Madeline I. Cullen, New York city.
 Manuel Fernandez, A Burton street and AntOinette Papparani, 64 Burton street.
 Joseph GiattinO, 6e South Elm street and Rosemary DiAngelo, 1 St. Jean street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-01
CRECUOLI FREED
 UNDER $500 BOND
Robert SyrOtchem Arrest ed as ACcOmpIice in At-
 tempted Station Break

Albert dreguoli IS, of r Cherry street, was given q continuance to Dec. 6 on A charge of breaking and entering when arraigned before Judge T. E. Conway In municipal court today. Judge Conway ordered q $500 bond he placed pending hS AITaiNnment for trial later,
 A gecond arrest was made today by Lleuts. Joseph Bender and Con- nie Shanahan late this morning, Tobegt syrotehem, ie, Of 677 South Main street, was booked at police station on a charge Of breaking and entering. Lieut. Bendler said Syrot- chem was the accompllce involved with GreguoA in the gasoline ate tempted robbery. He escaped when Greguoli was apprehended.
 dreguoll was arrested yesterday when Motor Patrolmen John Me- Donnell and Walter OgriEek sur- prised the youth and his accom- p.lce, attempting to Jimmy open q door Of c safe in gasoline sta. ton owned by A. Lincoln German nt II Bunker Hill avenue.
 The two youths were discovered in the act of perpetrating the burg Jury, Patrolmen Mcdonnell and CgriSek said, when the latter were checking doors of business estab- lshments along Watertown avenue, When they arrived at the Bunker Jiill avenue gasoline station, they spied the two inside the establish Iqent beside the safe. The pair had not succeeded in opening the safe,
 As the approach of the officers was heard by the pair, the two fled 10 the rear but one escaped through the window, before the of- 1icers could reach the rear of the building.
 Greguoli was caught and Officers Mcdonnell with Patrolmen Ogrisek and John Spadaro secured the nelghborhood for the other con- panion, but were unable to find him
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-01
FIVE MORE YOUTHS
 RECEIVE NOTICES

Local selective service Board i6-A today announced that the following hve registrants will constitute it's quota for the special induction examination call December IS: Louis c. Del Sassos l74 Mill street; Daniel J. Lopes, 330 Mill street; Anthony A. Petto, S8 Avon avenue, Russell Y. Gorman, 64 Charles street and Anthony Stasiunas, 1sO Geddes Ter race. Sixteen more registrants from Board l5-B will complete the quota.
 Two men, recently dropped from the list of Board l6-A for the Friday December 5 call, have been rein- stated. They are Bronson M. Rivers lcolored) and Vincent s. Lombardo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-01
BUILDING PERMITS

Permits for the following build ings were issued today by Build ing Inspector John T. Hartley:
 Mrs. Marie SIrica, phOtOplay booth on Bank street, S3,20O.
 M. Kosersky & Sons, Inc, One- family dwelling on Lot IS, New berry street, S3,2OO.
 Methodist church parsonage, one -car garage at Ridgewood street and Chestnut avenue, SS50.
 Mrs. B. T. Burns, One-car gar- age at 145 Sylvan avenue, $4OO.
 Louis Lefevre, to remove old lunch cart and install a new one at 321 Meriden road, $4OO.
 T. F. Moran, IT,, alterations to garage at 13l Cherry street, S4OO.
 Mrs. Margaret spagnoIO, raise reef ct l9 Denny street, $500.
 Riverside Cemetery Association, to demOlish garage on North Riv- erside street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-01
AGREEMENT LIKELY
 IN SEWER DISPUTE

Possibility that the long-continued controversy between city officials and the federal government over sewer connections for the federal housing projects may soon be settled was forecast yesterday by David T. McGrath, housing manager of the projects in Waterbury and Bantam, who sia that legal representatives of the Federal Works agency are to come to Waterbury to discuss the question with municipal authorities. Mr. McGrath could not be recahed today for any aTnplification of his statement. Major John Lee, engineer for the local projects, said he had heard nothing of the projected visit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-01
YOUTHS HELD IN
 AIRPLANE MISHAP


 Hartford, Conn, Dec. 1-(UP)- Six youths were held today on charges of using firearms in the city limits after the airplane of Attor- ney Frederick w. Hitler, Barre, Mass, was struck by bullet which lodged between the seats occupied by the lawyers and his wife.
 Police said Paul s. Strubell, 1e, admitted firing the shot that struck Killers plane as it was about to land at Brainard field Sunday after noon. Hitler said he was shooting at bird in a tree, hoping to bring 1t down before it was scared away by the incoming plane. Five com- panions were. rounded up after Hitler reported the incident.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-01
Second Hitch!

Frank Germinaro, Jr., son of MT. and Mrs. Frank Germinaro of 386 Fairfield avenue, has just completed a fOur-year enlistment in the U. S. navy. At the time of his discharge, he was serving as a quartermaster, third class. on the U. s. s. Savannah, a light cruiser of the Atlantic fleet. He is spend- ing a few days at home, but ex- poets to re-enlist for another hitch in the navy within the week, through the local recruiting sta tion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-01
Write Plainly

A warning against the needless abbreviating of names of states on Christmas packages has been eX- pressed by the Railway Express Agency, on the ground that 1t may easily lead to misrouting of the mall, and consequent delay State names being SO similar when ab. breviated, any illegibility in the addressing may result in packages for California being sent to Colo rado, and Massachusetts mail going to Mississippi, 1t is pointed out. Addressing mail in full will avoid this difficulty entirely.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-01
BRIDE, GROOM OF
 ONE WEEK, DEAD

Branford, Conn, Dec. 1.-(UP)- Stanley M. Pickering 24, West Den- his; Mass, and his 22-year-old bride of less than a week, d.ed of suffoca- ton or monoxide poisoning in a tourist cabin here over the week. end while returning from their honeymoon.
 Pickering was found dead in the cabin late Saturday. Mrs. Pickering, taken to New Haven hospital, died Sunday.
 Medical Examiner A. S. McQueen said death was due either to sufEO- cation or monoxide poisoning. A gas heater was operating in the small cabin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-01
BISHOP ST. HOME
 REPORTED ENTERED

A break" at the home of Lee Higgins of IA Bishop street which occurred yesterday afternoon, was being investigated today by the lo- cal detective bureau.
 Lieut.. John Calvin of the detec- tive force, said that Higgins apart ment was located on the second floor and that entrance was made between 4 and 5 o'clock through an unlocked window. The detective re- ported that the intruders took noth- ing of value.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-01
Late Realty NesUs

The following documents con- cerned in real estate transactions have been filed at the office of the town clerk:
 Mortgage Deeds Arthur Ouimet to Eva l. Saun. oerS, property on the north side Of Lucille street, S24OO.
 Helen F. Weinberg and Irving Mitkowsky to Bridgeport-People;s Savings bank, property at the southwest corner of Williamson drive and Stephana lane, 5000. Helen F. Weinberg and Irving MitkoWs.d to Edward Traurie. property at Williamson drive and Stephana .ane, $500.
 Maryann Taggett and Frederick Q. Taggett to Bridgeport-P Peoples savings bank, property on the north side Of Melrose avenue, $3,000.
 Warranty Deeds
 William and Elizabeth Mikline- vicns to Eva I. Saunders, prop- eFty on the north side of Lucille street.
 Eva I. Saunders to Arthur Oui- met. property on Lucille street. Alfred Baker Co Helen r. Weln- berg, property ct Williamson drive and Stsphana lane.
 ouit- Claim Deed
 Lomas ds Nettleton co. to Navy ann Taggett. property on the north side Of Melrose avenue.
 Mortgage Releases
 Edward Traurig to Alfred Bak. CT.
 xonas & Nestleton co. Co AL fred Baker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-01
FACTORY WORKER
 CRUSHED BY RODS

James Jazina, "A, of 27 Ward street, Naugatuck, injured at his employment at the Chase Rolling Mills Saturday when a load of brass rods fell on his leg, was reported this noon to be doing 'welp' by Wa terbury hospital attaches.
 Hospital authorities said he suf- fered Q badly bruised left leg and a dislocated toe on his left foot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-01
Three Charges

Ralph Spinelli, l8, of 74S North Main street, was arrested this morning by Sergt. Walter Ahearn and Patrolman Michael Karpel- man on a charge of breach of the peace, resistance and violating the city ordinance, the latter charge, Desk Lieut.. Barney Burns said, arose from the accused light ing a fire in the back yard.
 Spinelli will be arraigned to- morrow morning before Judge T. E. Conway.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-01
Suit Settled

Settlement for an undisclOsed sum was reported when with drawal papers were filed in su. perior court today, in a $lO,OOO civil action brought by Frances Sullivan of this city against the City of Waterbury.
 The case, which had been par italy tried before Judge John A. Cornell last week, was based upon the plaintiffs claim that she suffered injuries in a fall on a defective sidewalk in front of her home, 1O7 Hillside avenue last March 1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-01
One.Cent Boost

The price of milk was up one cent q quart for most Waterburi- ans today, dealers having an- nounced the increase would be necessary to meet higher prices paid to producers. Grade B milk today was i6 cents Q quart, while Grade A milk was up to l9 cents a quart,
 Prices to producers have been raised three-f -foufths Of a cent in urban areas and one-half cent in rural areas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-01
TWO ARRESTED ON
 GAMBLING CHARGE

John Garceau, 32, of IA Irving place, and Joseph Sarandrea, 25, of 29 Chase Park avenue, were both arrested this morning by Lieuts. Patrick Moyland and Ernest Pakui or the local vice-squad, on charges Of violating the state gambling laws.
 The pair will be presented be- lore Judge T. E. Conway tomorrow morning in municipal court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-01
Defense Orders

Additional War Department contracts for firms In this area have been announced aS fol- lows:
 The Torrlngton Co.,, Torring- ton, surgical needles, SS2,6OO.
 Plume 6 Atwood Mfg. Co, ThomaSten, brass strips, $4l,S0S.
 Chase Brass & Copper Co.,, Waterbury, brass strips, S2s,Ol7.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-01
Stations Open

Though large majority of local gasoline stations closed at l pm. yesterday, an increased number remained open pntil 2 p. m. Sev- eral remained open until late last night.
 Stations affiliated with the Wa terbury Gasoline Retailers asso- ciat.on have agreed to close on Sundays at p. m. and on week days at p. m. It is planned to continue this practice despite the decision of some operators to stay open Sundays.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-01
PROGRESSIVE SALES
 FARLEY TOMORROW

Two Ekits demonstrating correct and incorrect sales methods will be presented by the Progressive Sales club. ct its meeting tomorrow night iu the Elton hotel. Last week the organization heard five-ninute sales talks by Peter Molles and Mlss Mite ale Drill. Club president Philip Tacmpson ofnciated
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-01
CAMPACANA IS
 INJURED IN FALL

Albert Campagana, 4S, of l4O7 South Main street. was reported as flair" by St. Mary's hospital this morning where he was admitted last night with a possible fractured skull and laceration of the scalp after he fell on the sidewalk in front of his home.
 Patrolmen Jerry Hunihan and Ralph Belloisy drove Campagana to the hospital in the police ambu- lance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-01
SpOtlighting Brass CityNews
Police Escort

Capt. William Duggan and Pa- trolman Alfred Oyerton of the motor patrol, escorted eleven trucks of a New York photo squad, attached to the army air corps, as 1t travelled through Wat erbury Saturday morning. The motor convoy passed through the city enroute to the Windsor Locks airfleld.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-01
AUTOIST HELD FOR TRIAL AFTER MISHAP

Harvey vaillancourt, of 467 West Main street, was arrested this morning by Motor Patrolman John reeley on a charge of road rules violation as a result of Q slight ac- cident.
 Vaillancourt will be arraigned oe- fore Judge T. D. Conway in muni- cipal court tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-01
BANKER IS DEAD

Newton, Mass, Dec. l.-(UP)-- Henry B. Day, 79. of Newton, senior partner of R. L. Day & Co, Boston bankers, died unexpectedly at the West Newton Railroad Station today while enroute to his office Long prominent in Boston Finacial circles, Day also had served as president of the Day Trust co.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-01
NO HOLIDAY LIGHTS

Augusta, Me, Dec. l.-(UPl--Tha Yuletide spirit will Do a little dlm- mer in Maine this year. Several cities agreed to give up holiday street lighting when they learned that defense industry demands and a water shortage were causing con- eern to tho Central Main Power 60
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-01
Market Irregular As
 Week Started Trading
Dealings Were Active Enough But Traders Were Still
 aIittle Nervous About Crisis in Far East

shares held around previous fina
 levels, Coppers were firmer, wltl
 international Nickel up S-A to 2t Ia. Some sugars also were fran.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-01

4 long war will mean. fewer blondes, declare London hairdress- CTS, because many of the chemicals used to dye hair fair are needed for munitions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-01

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