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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
Market Irregular In
 Its Business Today
Volume Was Some Better Than Yesterday; Rails Con. timed to Feature on Upside; SteeIs Narrowly Mixed

action.
 Steel shares were narrowly mixeo with Bethlehem up slightly and U 8. Steel easier. Coppers were irreg- ular.
 During the session, new high: were made by A. P. W. Paper Com pany, White Rock and Worthingtor Pump preferred A. The last sold al f25 70 {. Twentieth Century Fox Ward Baking preferred. and Loew'l equaled their highs. Utilities were about steady. An exception, engin eerS Public Service per cent pre-. ferred, lost points.
 COTTON FUTURES
 New York, July 28 - U.P) - Cotton futures lost to 10 points.ir forenoon trading today.
 Steady liquidation reflected i'm proving crop news from the south. western sections of the Belt, and de lay in formulating an administra. anti-inflation program.
 Selling was principally for the account of New Orleans, Southern interests and locals. On the dir there was some demand but buying was not heavy.
 WOOL MARKET
 Boston, July 2S - (U.PD Trad ing in the Boston Wool market wa. confined to small lots mostly for piecing out lines, the U. S. Agricul ture Department reported today.
 Some country graded bright ano average medium wool was sold at 41 50 48 cents delivered. A sale of sos to 56s secured fleece wool was made at SLOT.
 Territory wools were quiet with offering prices unchanged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
Released

Robert Walker, IS, cOlored, of New Haven, who has been in New Haven County jail since June l3 awaiting trial in the To- cal superior court was released from jail today by order of Judge James E. Murphy of Bridgeport, and committed to the care of the New Haven probation officer. He was being charged with taking a motor vehicle without permission in city court dhere last month and the case was bound over to the fall term of superior criminal court. A hearing on custody was conducted at a chamber session of Bridgeport superior court this morning, with Atty. Walter w. Smyth representing the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
Late Realty Ne1us

Papers in connection with the following real estate transactions have been filed at the town clerks office:
 Warranty Deeds
 Antoinette J. Uriano to Martha Bauer, property on Eleanor street. Mary DareSz to Michael Terri, property on Robinson street.
 Angelo Scionti to Allie and Rhea Glading. property on Piedmont street.
 James E. Russell to Mary R. Kearney, property on Auburn street. Helen E. Hayes to Nikie Pup paioanie and Mike Koutoupos, property on Pilgrim avenue.
 Waterbury Savings Bank to AL ice zubas, property on Congress avenue.
 Mortgage Releases
 Waterbury Building and Loan As sociation to Angelo Scionti.
 Waterbury Savings Bank to An tionette J. Uriano.
 Home Owners Loan Corporation to Jennie Posa.
 Waterbury Building and Loan As- sociation to Sam Pappaini.
 First Federal 6avinbs and Loan Association to Raymond L. Palmer
 Mortgage Deeds
 Martha Bauer the First Fed ral Savings and Loan Association oi Waterbury, property on Eleanor street. $3,5O0. Allie and Rhea Gladdiug to An. gelo Scionti, property on Piedmont street, $500.
 Allie and Rhea Glading to thC Waterbury Building and Loan Asso- ciation, property on Piedmont strest &S,5OO. Jennie POSa tO tho wstsEburS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
EAST HADDAM MAN
 IS BEING SOUGHT

Hartford, Conn, July 2s.-CUP)- Deputy State Highway Commission CT Frank Upman. Jr., said today the department was taking immediate steps to locate" Alton R. Collier, East Haddam, discharged depart ment employe, because of the re- ported disappearance of a model railway from the attic of the state owned former Collier residence.
 Upman said that while seeking to determine how the railroad was dis mantled and taken away, T en- countered only eyasions of responsi- bility, inexcusable neglect of duty and outright misstatements on the part of those who were responsible.
 T can only add that vigorous administrative action will be talk en in those cases where it is be- lieved that proper responsibility rests
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
LAST OPPORTUNITY TO OBTAIN BOOKS

Deputy Gas Administrator James E. Mcknight waSned today that g D. m. tonight Is the deadline for securing of B and c supplemental allotment books by owners of pas- scnger cars The board and it's vol- unteer staff were ready to issue books from 2 to 5 p. m, and from 2 to g p. m.
 Issuance of s books to owners of trucks and commercial cars ended at noon today.
 The board will close the doors of its headquarters at 110 West Main street all day tomorrow to begin preparing its report on gas regis tratinn Ter CIhsrissinn to Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

The following couples have filed marriage intentions a& the bu- reAu of vital statistics, city hall:
 Walter L. Silks, 184l Baldwin street, and Mary c. Hedges, 221 Willow street.
 John M. PiIxnosh, AS7 Baldwin street, and Mary E. Cook, 55 Melbourne terrace.
 Walter R. Seaman, 5 Alexander avenue, and Margery Fenn, Mor- ton street.
 John B. Aricola, "A Green street, and XaveTa T. O. Schreder, 79 WeIlard avenue.
 Wesley L. Dickson, IS Ashmun street, and Edna M. Reilly, 256 Elliott avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
R0Osters to Be Arrested" for
 Violating L0lU

Residents of Orange street are early risers in most eases -but they don't believe in waking up with the sun or the rOOsters.
 They complained to Desk Lieut.. Bernard Burns last night that something had to be done about the rOOsters kept by Jo- seph DielO of 135 Orange street. "They make too much noise we can't sleep" was the cry.
 The complaint was for warded to the health depart ment. Inspector Thomas Mur- phy was looking into the situa- ton today.
 Bold chanticIeer doesn't know it but his fate Is being decided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
NOLLE GRANTED
 IN RAZOR CASE
Man Who Missed Death Assumes All Responsible ity for "Incident"

John Henry Brown, 4s, formerly of 10 Wood street, victim of a razor slashing July Il has accepted re- sponsibility for the affair and re- heved Mrs. Mary Simmons, 38, col- pred. of 10 Wood street of respon- sibility, Prosecutor William K. Law Tor told Judge T. E. Conway in mu- nicipal court today.
 His recommendation that Mrs. Simmons be granted nolle on a charge of assault with dangerous weapon was accepted.
 The prosecutor said that Brown, who has left town, admitted that he made improper advances toward Mrs. Simmons. The woman slashed Brown with a razor blade, missing his Augular vein by one thirty -sec- ond of an inch. Twenty-one stitches were required to close the wound
 C0nthan Little, g, of g Warner PlaGD, charged with breach of peace was given a continuance to July 3l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
BY EzAEER c. WAI!ZER CUnfteA Pfens Financial RAltaFl


 New York, July % = (UP0 - Stocks moved irregularlyy today with volume above yesterdays level a two-year low.
 Nash Kelvinator was the leader in turnover after. an opening black of S,100 shares sold at s Ia per share. The ssue later made . new high at 5 3-4 up l-4. Chrysler and General Motors had minor losses.
 Railroad issues continued to feat ure on the upside. Santa Fe made a new high at 43 Ia up l-2. Small net gains weer noted in Atlantic Coast Line, Illinois Central, Chesapeake and Ohio and New York Central. Norfolk and Western, an exception, lost Ia points to l61 on one trans
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
$5O,OOO WORTH OF
 FILMS DESTROYED


 Boston, July 28-(UP)-Thou- sands of feet of educational films were destroyed and four families were driven out today when an ap- parently incendiary fire swept a two-story building occupied by the Wholesale Film Service, Inc, in the South End.
 A series of explosions shattered concrete vaults where film was stored and Deputy Fire Chief Mo- Donough said damage would amount to $50,000.
 Firemen donned gas masks 10 bat tie in poisonous smoke from the burning film. Meanwhile. police searched the area for tall. dark complexioned man" who reportedly pushed burning torch of paper through the letter slot in the front door shortly before the fire was discovered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
Suspect Arrested In F atal Fire Inquiry

Charged with suspicion in con- neCtion with the fire early Sum- day morning which caused the death of 8 60-year-OId man, JO- seph Sinkavicze, alias Joseph Stan kevicze of 101 Allen street, was ordered held in bonds of 500 by Judge T. E. Conway in municipal court today. Prosecutor William K. Lawlor explained that officials of the local fire and police de- partments and the state police department are continuing their investigation of the fire and re- quested 8 continuance to Friday. Judge Conway complied.
 SinkavicZe was arrested yester- day by Detective Lieut.. Edward McElhgott in connection with the fire at 1O5 Allen street Sunday morning which caused the death of Joseph Keiris, who lived with MT. and Mrs. Michael Krungel- vicious.
 Lieut.. McElligott said that Sinkavicze and Krungelvicius had
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
THROWN FROM HIS
 TRUCK, KILLED

Auburn, Mass, July 2S- (UP)- George Parker. 36, of Worcester, was killed instantly today when he was thrown from the cab of his empty trailer-truck that struck a parked state public works depart ment truck, skidded and over turned.
 Arthur Boudreau of Northboro, who was seated in the state-owned truck, was hospitalized with slight injuries. Police said Parker was eni- ployed by the Mccarthy Freight System, Inc. Of Worcester and was A'AsanaitA hnDa frosn Hartford. Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
PRESIDENT CALLS
 ALL HIS CHIEFS

Washington, July 28- (UP) Pres Aent Roosevelt summoned his mill ltary and naval chiefs to a White House conference today for the first time since he appointed Admiral William D. Leahy as his personal chief of staff.
 The president arranged to con- fer with Leahy, Gen. George C.. Marshall, U. s. Army chief of staff. end Admiral Ernest J. King, chief of naval operations and commander ln-chief of the U. s. fleet.
 MT. Roosevelt last week named Leahy, former chief of naval oper- ations. and former ambassador to France. as "chief of stan to the commander r-in-chief."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
CURTAIL EXCESS
 RAIL, BUS SERVICE

Washington. July 2S.-(UP)-De- fense transportation director, Joseph B. Eastman today ordered nation wide survey of local rail and bus passenger services Ito lay the basis for elimination of Implications"
 Eastman foresaw discontinuance of some local train services where bus service is reasonably adequate. The trains would be used for war purposes.
 Communication trains, however, will not come under the survey. which is designed to free rail facili- ties for war uses and to help ale leviate the rubber shortage thorugh reduction of bus schedules.
 Eastman asked the public service commissions of the 4S states to un- dertake the survey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
Spotlighting Brass CityNews
Capital Offense

Two of five tires stolen from Irving Mitkowski's store, 30 Brown place yesterday were recovered by Patrolman Joseph Guilfoile. A search Is being made for the other three.
 A report that 30 gallons of gas- oline was stolen from the pump tank at the Waterbury Country club was made yesterday to Desk Lieut.. John Dunphy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
CURTAILMENT CARNIVAL

WIPES latest destriction spree will mbake such frivolous items as merry-go-rounds, circus apparatus ball park equipment, metal dog leashes and collars and picnic kits harder to get in the future Even garden tools and umbrella frames will be sOcked by the recent order.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
ANNUAL FESTIVAL
 AT ST. ANTHONY'S

The fourth annual lawn festival of St. Anthony's parish, Prospect, will be held this afternoon and eve ming at the summer residence of former Senator and Mrs. Joseph H. I,awlor. Mayor Vincent A. Scully Of Waterbury and Warden Leo Bro- phy of Naugatuck will be among the many prominent guests in at- tendance.
 A variety of attractions has been arranged by the committee in charge. Refreshments will be served. U. s. Judge J. Joseph Smith and Senator Lawlor are members of the reception committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
FOLLOW THE LEADER

Frozen fruits and vegetables have followed canned items up through the price ceiling Officials esti- mate that average rise will be less than the IS per cent canned fruit boost, however Peanut butter may be the next product on the in- flationary ladder.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
TOWN CHAIRMEN
 ALL SENT LETTERS

Hartford, Conn, July 2S-(UP)- The Connecticut League of Women Voters today sent letters to all Democratic and Republican town chairmen in Connecticut, asking them to work to elect congressman who will reject any proposal for premature and compromise peace"
 The league asked support for congressman "who believe that the United States must play 6 respon- sible part in c world order which will eventually include all peoples. regardless of race, reigion or poe ttical nArxusGicn"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
ANTIQUES NEEDED

While furniture manufacturers hard pressed for metal-are securing antique shops for old lan- terms, vases and even brass cuspidors to make into lamps, Metal salvagers are snOOping among the cObwebs for useless iron, copper and steel articles to swell war scrap piles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
THE CUP THAT CHEERS

Five years supply of whiskieS and gin are estimated to be on hand in the U. s. offsetting the conversion of virtually all distillerieS to the manufacture of industrial alcohol Shipments of Scotch and rum may be low, but warehouses are full of these, too Puerto Rico and Virgin Island liquor sold in U. S.. will be slightly up in price to cover war risk insurance and higher freight costs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
FOUR NEW ENGLANDERs

Cambridge, Mass, July 28-(UP) Four New Englanders were among 46 students receiving total of $23,- 250 in scholarships for the present academic year at Harvard Business school, it was announced today.
 They were Francis 8. Andrews, Norway, Me; Alan F. Lafley, Keene. N. H.; Wiano w. 5uojanen, Lud- low, Vt, and Samuel A. Pratt, Man- chester. Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
HOUSEWIVES IN INDUSTRY

Expect a speedup in the various local campaigns to tape the reser- voir of working wives for war work Connecticut,s trial drive fall way below estimates. Detroit and Akron, next on the list, are planning coordination of day nur- sery programs, social agencies, and schools to enable mothers to leave home during the day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
TIRE WARNING

If you're thinking of applying for 8 tire from the local rationing board, start checking up on the care of your present times :. Rationing inspectors look as askance at peo- pie who injure their times by under inflating, wearing too thin, bruising the casing or running on badly aligned wheels ~. If you can prove you've started mending your ways, you'll be much more likely to get a new tire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
FRANK ROTELLA
 ARRESTED TODAY

Frank Rotella, 40, of 90 Howard street was arrested at 1:30 this af- ternoon by Detective Lieut.. John Calvin on 8 charge of assault with a dangerous weapon.
 He was accused of knifing Joseph Rafferty of 60 Walnut avenue and biting John King, 40, of 932 East Main street in a fight in front Of 702 East Main street Sunday night Lieut.. Calvin said that Rafferty was attempting to be peace-maker in a fight between the other two men. King was bit on the cheek.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
WhOOping Cough

One case each of whoopLng cough. lobar pneumonia and measles was recorded In Water bury last week, the state health department reported today.
 State totals included CT cases of whooping cough. four of scar let fever, five of lobar pneumonia and 83 of measles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28

by the WIPE Riddles. too, will find plenty of glamorous metal toys as usual this year till old stocks are exhausted .. From now on, though no more metal Christmas tree Orna- ments may be manufactured.sO hadnIe with care.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
Eye Injured

John Perugini of 9 Division street suffered an eye injury to- day when piece of stone he was breaking with a sledgchammer flew and hit him. He was admit ted to Waterbury hospital at l1:30 for treatment. He is employed by Raymond H. Gaylord, a builder.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
MEAT FOR TO EAT

Don't worry about meat short age" .. Even after lend-lease ship ments are subtracted, there will be only 1 per cent less pork than last years record consumption-15 per cent more than the 1931-4O average As for beef and veal, after ship
 ments supplies will remain 4.3 per
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
CYclist Hurt

Joseph Green, 12, of 89 South street suffered shoulder injury early this afternoon when he fell from his bicycle against 8 car operated by Mrs. Marie Benkert, 30, of Albany avenue, Kingston, N. Y.
 Capt. William J. Du8gan, who investigated, said that no arrest was made. The boy was taken to St. Mary's hospital by Mrs. Benkert.
 The accident happened on GOsS street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
Registration Forms
 Now Available Here
Hotel, ROOming House Operators Given Until August IS to Comply; Tourists Camps Also Included

hotels and roomng houses received today by George McDuff rent director for the Waterbury Operators
 must fill them in and return them by August 15 Covered by the regulations in addition to hotels and rooing houses boarding houses doritores, auto camps residence
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
BRIsTLING WITH IDEAS

A bristleless paintbrush and a brush laundry" are two innovations brought on by the shortage of spe- cial imported bristles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
ONLY FOUR DAYS

Washington, July (UP) Only four days remain for the purchase of 6 automobile use tax stamps at local post of1lceS. Internal Revenue Commissioner Guy T. Helvering warned today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
NEW PRICE CONTROLS

Towels, terry cloth, corduroy and whipcord have just been put under the ceiling, along with slipcovers and all kirds of furs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28

Savings Bank, property on Knoll street, &2.O00.
 Mary R. Kearney to James E. Russell, property on Auburn ave- nue, 44,2OOg
 Alice zubas to the Waterbury Savings Bank. property on Con- gres eaVenioL oD,OO0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28

cent more than last year-23 ps cent above '31-40 level.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, July 28-(UP)-Gov. ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through July 26 compared with a year ago. This Year Expenses Last Year $E,162,665,S29.07 $l,321,676,366.l0
 War Spending
 ss.S71.1sS.s7S.7s ;f5s.lli.II1.oo $s4s. .eo4. .Oo5.o5 ss41,s14,1oS.s1 ss,Sos, ,sos.s74.cs sS7157s. .oss.ss
 Cash Balance
 $3,SSE,o7e,ss2.e4 s2.ss0.S7S, ,OOo.s9
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28

Opening of the Hawaiian legis- iature has music and hula dancing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
DOWN TO BUSINESS

Lower heels will be in evidence among newly manufactured shoes 7. More walking, the anklet boom and saving of the steel used in high heels shanks are all responsible Factory workers are boosting the sale of sandals for wear with slacks as much as 30 per cent, but most emphasis will be on subStanitI, "sen- sible" walking OxfOrds which can be repaired for long life.
 TYPEWRITERS
 Donald Nelson's request to buSi- ness firms to sell their old office typeWriters to the government for war use will soon be extended to the home front generally <. POrtables won't be wanted.
 XMAS CHEER PREVIEW
 Those gay holiday wrappings for cigarette cartoons have been okayed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
I:VeLSil15;5elIf FORECAST HIGH HEELS ARE DISAPPEARING UNDER THE IMPACT OF WAR
Anets Walking and Shortages Bring Change In New Footwear

Below are timely advance tips on what to look for in the way of Home Front news out of Wash ingtOn. The items are based on authoritative information but are subject tO sudden changes when wartime conditions compel Federal agencies to alter plans.
 By ELEANOR RAGSDALE NEA Service Stan Correspondent
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
FOOT NOTES

Though the Army is grabbing all the best grades of heavy sole leath- CT, civilian feet will be adequately shod-without rationing-for the next year at least High pres- sure Salesmanship of overstocked shoe concerns has about saturated the immediate public demand |. The industry is also working out a way to have 40 per cent of sole leather by using leather substitute for the unwalked-on arch of shoes .. Therell be no shortage of white leather for shoes as feared. Chem ists have found a way to tan and bleach it without drawing on stra- tegic materials.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
TYPEWRITERS
XMAS CHEER PREYIEW

Those gay holiday wrappings for cigarette cartoons have been okayed
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-13
48-Hour Week
Ordered by U.S..

WASHINGTON. Sept. u tUP).
The Pacific northwest logging
and lumber industry today was
ordered 10 begin immediate as
hour work week operations 10 re-
lieve manpower shortage in the
face of desperate" needs for
lumber in the war effort.
War Production Chief Donald
NJ. Nelson issued the order, first
arbitrary government direction TO
a specific industry 10 lengthen it's
work week, under authority of the
second war powers act.
Two months ago, Nelson asked
the industry 10 institute volun-
tarily the longer working time.
He said only 40 per cent of the
lumber camps and Sawmills had
done so, and that the drain OF
workers TO other industries and
10 the armed forces makes IL
imperative" 10 change the request
to an order.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-13

present reopening of the diStillery
has been made available by the
RFC and Boeckeler Associates,
each of which has advanced $50
900. The RFC advance is in the
form OF first mortgage on the
assets. All back taxes
have been paid as have most of
the company's other obligations,
Curtis states. A $4,000 balance
has been used TO rehabiliiate the
property after its five years OF
idleness and for Improvements.
Under the deal worked out with
Boeckelef Associates, which is a
financing and operating group
headed by B. Clark Boeckeler, the
plant is leased TO them for the
duration on an arrangement
whereby Trenton Valley is 10 re-
ceive SIS per cent of the net profit
before taxes on income. The
Boeckeler groups S150000 is to be
used by them as working capital
Boeckeler Associates guarantees tC
pay a minimum rental sufficient
TO enable Trenton Valley to repay
its RFC mortgage in full.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-13
Excellent Article

THAT was an excellent article
YOU had In the Pittsburgh Sun
Telegraph. in which you pointed
out that the professors and the
presidents Of our colleges, who
are advocating directly or In
directly n new order and con-
fiscary taxation, have been dig
ging their own graves.
II am sorry you did not 20
one step farther and emphasize
the fact that all men In re-
sponsible positions are TO be
condemned-some of them for
their sins OF commission, others
for their sins of omission. IL GER
tainly Is the duty of the colleges
TO point out the evils inherent
I'm the destruction of capital,
especially through confiscatory
taxation"
In wartime. the emergency i
80 great that governmental spend
ng requisite for victory is, o.
course, in order. 1t would, how
ever. obviously have been better
# before the war there had beer
more forbarance in government
spending. so that reserves woulc
have been greater.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-13
; Santa Fe Lines
Requisitioned

CHICAGO, Sept. 12.-The Wal
Production Bsasd, acting through
Metals Reserve Company, has
.requisitioned for war purposes
three additional branch lines oil
Santa Fe Railway totaling ap-
proximately 155 miles in Okla'
homa and Kansas.
WPB previously requisitioned rs
miles of Santa Fe track between
Boise City, Okla, and Farley, n. M
Latest acquisitions call for turn
ing over 10 Metals Reserve all
rail track fastenlngs, metal bridges
and other metallic track material
of these lines.
All of the above lines have been
involved in abandonment pro-
ceedings.