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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-03
RITES TUESDAY
 FOR TOWN CLERK
Rudolph Karl, Veteran LitchfeId Town Official,
 Succumbs at "A

Lltchfleld, Nov. S-Rudolph Karl, 74, Lltchfield town clerk for nearly l7 years, and former postmaster, collapsed Monday morning as he was about to begin work at :'g of- flee in the Town Hall and died shortly afterwards,
 Dr. John F. Kilgus, Jr., medical examiner, said death was due to natural causes.
 Mir. Karl was born May IS, 1868, in New York City, and came to Litchfield with his family in 1880. He attended New York public schools and the Litchfield Gram-. mar and Litchfleld High schools. He was a clerk in the post office here and later served as assistant post master under five Litchfield post- masters. For nine years he was c..- gagged in the railway mall service and from 1910 to 1915 was postmas- ter of Litchfield.
 With his brothers, he conducted a photographic studio for 0 m e years. In 1925 MT. Karl was elected town clerk and registrar and for eight successive terms won reelec- ton. A Republican, he was seldom opposed at the polls.
 Mir. Karl was member of the Litchfield Fire Company and its house committee, was treasurer of Camp Dowd, the name of the Nor ris and Litchfield fish and game as- sociations, and a member of the Town Clerks Association, and the Sons of Union Veterans.
 A talented musician, Mir. Karl was associated with his brothers in earlier years nthe Karl Brothers Orchestra and the Karl Brothers Quartet.
 MT. Karl leaves two brothers, Benjamin and Ernest Karl, both of Litchfield. The funeral will be held Wednesday at D. m. in St. Mi chael's Episcopal Church. Burial will be in East Cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-03
OLD OIL FIELDS
 USED TO STORE
 GAS RESERVES

Los Angeles, Nov S-CUp)-vaSt NNblerranean cavities created by withdrawal Of petroleum now are being converted into huge storage "tanks" Co free vital materials for lighting the war on more important fronts.
 The scheme to use mother earth for storing unused war energies has been. developed in Southern Cali fornia but experts believe it Is ape plicable elsewhere.
 The shortage of steel and other metals needed in the war program has made it impossible to construct conventional tanks for gas storage. Tn view of this, the Defense Plant Corporation, under the war powers act recently took over a worn-out oil field near Los Angeles and is converting it Into an underground natural gas reservoir, to be tapped when present supplies are over taxed during the winter months.
 The many new war industries and the consequent increased pop Nlation have overloaded the com- munity's normal gas supply to such an extent that a daily shortage oi i6,O00000 cubic feet was antici- pated this winter.
 However, the plan which has been put into operation will pump 10000, GOO cubic feet daily into the earth between the present and the anticipated peak load in January officials point out that this will be more than ample to assure steady flow of gas to private consumers and industry alike until next spring.
 No critical material are being used for the storage project, ac- .cording to engineers, since pipe and compressorS, in use when the field was producing, are aiready on hand.
 No doubt exists regarding the practicability of the venture, Tor a successful precedent has been set at the Paloma field, 100 miles north of Los Angeles. There, natural gas from producing wells is returned 10000 feet below the surface under 5000 pounds pressure and has been a major factor in stabilizing winter consumption in that locality.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-03
NARROWER SET-UP
 FAULTS ARE GIVEN
Strong Central Control By Roosevelt May Solve
 Problem
By JOHN M. NdECKLN United Press Stan Correspondent

Washington, Nov. 3-(UP)-Presi- dent Roosevelt studied today a re- port listing for the first time in one- two-three order what is wrong with the federal manpower program.
 Mir. Roosevelt's action on the problem-expected momentarily- will be designed to relieve, at least temporarily, a situation which war Information Chief Elmer Davis re- gently warned was becoming almost as muddled as the pre-Baruch rub Der tangle.
 MT. Roosevelt was expected to tackle the manpower problem with the same strategy he used after the Baruch report was submitted through establishment of strong central control and rigid conserva- ton of all resources.
 Observers said announcement of the contents of the report, drafted by the abor-Management Advisory committee of the War Manpower commission, probably would be ac. companied by an executive order putting its recommendations into effect.
 This is what the order reportedly will mean to the typical American worker:
 He will be forbidden to enlist vol- untarily in the armed forces after Jan. 1. The government, through WING. will attempt to determine thereafter where each persons most effectively can help win the war.
 If he changes jobs, his new activity bust be approved by the U. s. Employment Seryice of WING. No war plant with a government con- tract can hire him unless 1t has the proper labor priority rating, even though this may force him to seek work in the next county where ms skill is needed more urgently.
 He will not be wasted" on & job a worker with lesser skill could perform equally well. Federal Labor inspectors will be stationed In war plants to make sure of this, and each plant will be required to prepare manning tables" scheduling man. power requirements in advance.
 And, if he is a skilled worker with job in an essential industry, he may be frozen" in that job. But the government will do everything possible to assure him fair wages. good working conditions, and ade- quate opportunity to appeal rom | the freeze" order.
 The labor r-management repor' now on MT. RooSevelts desk report edIy endorses all of these moves, pu! 1t also recommends that WING and Congress be prepared to bolster the manpower program still further. T necessary at any time in the tu- ture, through enactment Of a ianoi "draft" law.
 WING Chairman Paul V. McNutt whose position has become increas' lingly uncertain in direct proportion I to the growth of confusion sur rounding the manpower situation told a press conference yesterday that the report was quite satis- factory to him. He appeared to bt considerably more confident than he was at his regular press confer ence last week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-03
INFLOW SALVAGE
 STARTS NOV. l6
Retailers to Receive Dis. carde q Footwear For
 Shipment to Plants

Salvage of worn-out silk and nylon stockings for use of the gov- ernment in making powder bags and other war products will be con- ducted throughout the country, with the local drive to start November l6, according to an announcement made by J. Warren Upson, chair man of the Waterbury salvage committee.
 Under the plan retailers of the city will receive the discarded footwear for shipment to a government sup ply plant. There vii lbe no mone- tary transaction, the stockings go- ing directly to the government who will finance shipment expense of retailers.
 The stockings will be shipped in 100- pound lots. About 1900 pairs of silk stockings and about 2,300 pairs constitute 100 pounds, it has been estimated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-03
DINCWELL FAMILY
 GET CONDOLENCES

Mrs. Della Dingwell of Woodtick road. Wolcott, mother of Pvt. Harold L. Dingwell, 2l, who died October g, at Camp McQuaide, Watsonville, Cal, received personal letter of coincidence today from First Lieut.. William Gillette, commander Of Battery c. lOlst battalion of the Coast Artillery, of wwhich Pvt. Ding well was member.
 The commanding officers letter read as follows:
 Our deepest sympathy and con- dolences are extended to you in these months of grief.
 "Perhaps in this time of stress, the fact that Pvt. Dingwell was a. good soldier will bring some consolationn
 Despite the fact that he was in the Army but a short time. he was we'll liked and respected by all the officers and men of the battery"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-03
13,OOO Applications
 For Fuel Oil Listed
Extended Registration Period Ends at D. m. Today;
 Sufficient Supply of Forms Available

ply of application forms is now on hand to accommodate all who wish to register today.
 Registration of dealers has been scheduled for tomorrow, and mean while volunteers are computing al- lowances for the dwelling appli. cants. MT. Surface said that 90 volunteers reported for the work last night but that at least 70 moro are needed.
 It is believed by local officials that ration books will be ready for dis. tribution within ten days or two weeks.
 One group of computors last night checked applications to see that all of the necessary inforIna- ton appeared while other workers figured allowances for users whose blanks were inspected and approved. Registration had been delayed con- siderably because of incorrectly fill ed out forms.
 Yesterday was opening day at the new location of the ration board, and staff workers were unanimous in the opinion that there could not be another day like 1t, Approximate ly 5000 persons appeared either to file applications or obtain blanks or secure information on rationing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-03
B STATES PICK
 GOVERNORS TODAY
New York, Ohio Pivotal States-Dewey, Bricker
 Hold Spotlight

New York, Nov. 3-(UP)-Voters in g states choose governors today with Republican candidates in two key states-New York and Ohio regarded as possible presidential aspirants in 1944.
 In New York Republican Thomas E. Dewey, who missed out in the 1888 gubernatorial race by only 65,- 900 votes, is generally favored over the Democratic nominee, John J. Bennett, Jr., and American Laborite Dean Alfange for election to the office which served President Roose- vent as a stepping stone to the White House.
 Republican Gov. John W. Bricker of Ohio, seeking third term, is also being boosted by his supporters as presidential material. If he suc- ceeds in defeating the Democratic candidate, John McSweeney, Bricker will be the firss third-term Republi- can governor in the history of the state.
 Another possible contender for the g. o. D. nomination in l9l4- Gov. Harold E. Stassen of Minne- sota--is running for a third term against John D. Sullivan. Democrat, and Hjalmar Petersen. Farmer La borite. He is expected to win in view of the large majority he rolled up in the primary, but intends to go into the navy as lieutenant commander no matter the outcome
 Republicans hope to win in Cali fornia. where State Attorney Gen. eral Earl Warren is counted on to unseat Gov. Culbert L. Olson, who is running for a second term.
 Gov. Homer Adkins is without opposition for reelection in Arkan- sas as is Olin D. Johnston in South Carolina. Ellis Arnall, who defeated Gov Eugene D. Talmadge in the Georgia primaries, is running with only nominal opposition from two independent candidates. All are Democrats. In Alabama and Texas Republican candidates appear or the ballots, but the Democratic nominees Chauncey Sparks ir Alabam nd Gov. Cok R. Stevenson in Texas are expected to vii overwhelming majorities.
 Republicans, however, are hopefu that their candidate. Harry F. Kelly will defeat Gov. Murray D. Var Wsgoner of Michigan.
 Twelve incumbent Democrats ane eight Republicans are seeking re- election. The 32 state elected 1S Democrats and IA Republicans ir the last election, and Republicans are confident of at least reversing those proportions today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-03

BRAfNARD-Miss Ursula H. Brainard, 7l, of Main street, Hig- ganum, died Sunday at the home of Mrs. Winifred M. Lewis of Haddanl.
 Miss Brainard leaves four nieces, Mrs. Harold Taylor of Waterbury, Mrs. John Eastwood of Middletown. Mrs. Robert Carlson of Haddam, and Mrs. Isaac Clarke of Norfolk and a nephew, Harrison Brainard of Higganum.
 KENAUSTS-Mrs. Anna tStokes) Kenausis, wife of William R. Ken- ausis, died yesterday afternoon at her home, 377 Highland avenue.
 Mrs. Kenausis was a communi- cant of St. Joseph's parish. She was also member of the Rutos So- ciety and the women's Educational club. Her husband is a well-known druggest in the Brooklyn section.
 She leaves, besides MT. Kenausis, a daughter, Rita M; two sons, Will liam R. Jr., and Lawrence c. Ken ausis; two brothers, Daniel and William Stokes of Waterbury, and five sisters, Mrs. John White and Mrs. William Dubauskas of Water bury. Miss Natalie Stokes and Mrs. Frank Herbst of New York city, and Mrs. Ashley Fararr of Waltham Mass.
 The funeral will be held Thurs day morning at 8:30 from the Stokes funeral home, 692 North Riverside street to St. Joseph's church where a solemn high Mass of requiem will be celebrated at 3 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after o'clock tonight and tomorrow afternoon and evening.
 BROWN--Miss Julia M l q d Brown of 223 Willow street died last evening. She was the daughter of Herbert and Julia Brown.
 Miss Brown was formerly em- ployed by the Scovill Mfg. Company,
 She leaves three sisters, Mrs. Ed-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-03
PROBATE APPEAL
 VERDICT STANDS
Court Denies Motion to Set A sid e Decision In
 LOrenz Buck Case
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Judge Edward J. Daly today filed a memorandum of decision in sue perior court denying a motion to set aside the verdict for the defend- ant in the LorenE Buck probate ap- peal case. A superior court jury last June 26 upheld the will in which Anna Buck Robinson named her husband, Stephen Robinson, as sole beneficiary, and the motion was then filed by counsel for the appellant.
 Lorenz Buck, father of the de- ceased woman, filed the appeal but upon his death while the case was pending another daughter. Minerva Buck of Cheshire, assumed prosecu- ton of the case. It had been tried once previously in superior court and the will was upheld but the supreme court in Hartford found an error and a second trial resulted. The value of the estate is about $30,o00.
 Two other cases involving mem bers of the Buck and Robinson fam  flies are now pending. Tn one Stephen Robinson seeks $2,000 dam ages from the New York Life Insur- ance O., claiming he is beneficiary of a policy taken out by his father in-law, Lcrenz Buck, on Dec. 18, 1922. The case has been entered on the common pleas court docket. An- other action was filed last August in superior court by Minerva Buck against Stephen Robinson in which she claims the defendant fraudulent ly made himself beneficiary to a $5 900 policy issued by the Pruden- tial Insurance Go. to her late father.
 MT. Buck was not mentioned in his dauRhter,S will.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-03
By MERRIMAN SMITH

Hyde Park, N. r., Nov. 3-(UP)- President Roosevelt cast ballot No. ITS at the Town Hall today.
 The President. more in the role of a Duchess County squire than as chief executive, made his cus- tomary election day visit to the little white frame building where the Roosevelt family has voted for generations.
 Driving into the village of Hyde Park from his estate. MT. Roose- welt was greeted by J. w. Finch, chairman of district 3 election board.
 Finch looked up over his spec tacles at the President and asked gravely:
 "Namesplease?
 And just as gravely, the voter answered. Franklin D. Roosevelt"
 This seems natural" the presi- dent unused while Finch busted himself with the enrolment blanks.
 "occupation?" The President was asked.
 Farmer" he replied. T think that's what said last time."
 The president signed the big reg istration book. then went into the curtained voting booth to cast his ballot. The chances were that he voted for John J. Bennett, the Democratic candidate for Governor whom the President had endorsed, and Ferdinand A. Hoyt, the Demo- cratic opponent of Rep. Hamilton Fish. Republican congressman for the 26th district.
 Coming cut of the booth. the President struck his head on the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-03

Between i2,0oo and iS,0o0 local residents have already filed appli- cations for fuel oil rationing books, according to an estimate made by Morris E. Surface, fuel oil rationing administrator, early this afternoon, The extended registration period will close at 5 p. m. this afternoon.
 The estimate of the number of applications received was increased when it was learned today that be- tween 5000 and 10000 persons had registered at local school buildings last week, and not 5000 as first be- lieved.
 A great rush was felt at the ra- ton board headquarters on West Main street all day yesterday, but the number of applicants this morn- ing was smaller. A sufficient sup
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-03
Roosevelt Casts 175th Ballot At Hyde Park
Votes Where Family Has For Generations = Learns
 Mrs. ROOseveIt's Absentee Ballot Failed to Arrive

curtain rod. "They might raise the height of these booths" commented to Mrs. Douglas Crapser, the cleo ton clerk who handed him his en- rollment blank.
 Then the President, who had ap- pealed to the voters of the country for a god turnout at the polls to- day, asked Finch:
 Did my Missus ballot get in from London in time"
 It was a delicate situation but Finch took it in his stride.
 Tt is not included in the absen- tee ballots on hand," he said, say ing that it, had not returned in time to be recorded.
 The President shook his head rue fully. explaining to Finch that he had sent the absentee ballot to his wife in England mad it should have gotten back.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-03
BUNKER HILL MEN
 ENJOY JOHN LACY

John Lacy of. the Winchester Re- beating Arms Go. was the main speaker at a meeting of the Mems league in the Bunker Hill church last night. He demonstrated the new Garand rifle and ammunition, and discussed its advantages over the old Springfield.
 The Making of a Shooter" a sound motion picture in technicolor, was shown.
 Members of the league will be the guests of officer William Dwyer at police headquarters at the next meeting on Dec. [. where a demon- stratlon of a drivers test machine and other apparatus will be pre- sented.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-03
HOWARD WILSON
 RED CROSS GUEST

The annual meeting of the Water bury chapter Of the American Red Cross will be held Tuesday. Novem- Der 10. at 8 D. m. at the Water bury Medical Association building, 30 Central avenue. There will be supper for members of the executive committee at i65 Grove street. serv- 1 ed at 6 D. m. Howard Wilson from the North Atlantic area will speak on Service to the Armed Forces"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-03
LADS PLAY HOCKEY,
 POLICE NAB THEM

Two Waterbury minors, evidently disagreeing with the popular belief that school days are dear old golden rule days" played hockey yesterday afternoon. The youngsters hitch-hiked to Litchfield, stopping along the way, when they got hum gry. to feast on some cookies which they took from a parked automo- bile, police said. They were appre- hended by state police from the Litchfield barracks. and returned to Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-03
GETS SILVER STARS

General MaeArthur's Headquar- ters, Nov. B. (UP) - Sergeant Erie B. Ives, Brookline, Mass. was among IS enlisted men of the Uni ted states Air Corpjs awarded sil- yer stars today for bravery in raids on Rabaul. New Britain, during August.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-03
SALVAGE FARLEY

The Waterbury salvage commit tee will hold a meeting Friday at 5 D. m, at the offlce of Mayor Vim cent A. Scully. J, Warren Upson will preside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-03
OBITUARY

win gwift of Waterbury, with whom sl1e made her home, Mrs. FreoericK Handwick of Wallingford and Mrs. Daniel Ryan of Thomaston. ALSO several nieces and nephews.
 Private funeral services VIII pc held Thursday afternoon from the Railey-snyder funeral home, 94 Willow street, Rev. Howard Worth of Unionville, a cousin, officiating Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow evening from . to 3. Burial will be in Old Pine Grove cemetery.
 KEEFER-Harry Keefer of 27 Mansfield avenue, died this morning at his home. A native of New Bri- tain, he was born on July 6, l86S, the son of the late Louis and Cath crime (Glenslen) Keefer.
 MT. Keefer was employed as a foreman at the Waterbury Manu- featuring Colpany. He had served the Chase Company for 4S years. He was a member of the Mill Plain Union Church: Nosahogan Lodge, I. O. O. F., Ansantowae Encamp- ment, and the Chase Foremans Association.
 Besides his wife, Mrs. Olga (John- son) Keefer, he leaves a son, Louis Johnson Keefer; and a daughter, Eunice Ruth Keefer.
 The funeral will take place on Thursday afternoon at ? o'clock from the Alderson Funeral home, 70 Central avenue. Burial will be in new Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the Funeral Home on Wednesday from 7-s o'clock.
 OUELETTE-Mrs. Marie (Leon- ide) Ouellette, wife of Charles Else- bert Ouellette, of 36l Sylvan avenue i died at St. Mary's hospital yester- i; day afternoon, following long ill., ness. A native of Champlain, N. Y. I she was born in 1868. the daughter of Mir. and Mrs. William Dufresne.
 Mrs. Ouellette resided in Holyoke Mass, for many years, before com ing to Waterbury where she had lived for l6 years.
 Besides her husband, she leave; several nieces and nephews.
 The funeral win take place tomor' row morning from the Bellevillt funeral home, 6s East Clay street, t< St. Ann's church at g o'clock. Buria will be in Holyoke, Mass.
 Friends may call at the funera home after o'clock today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-03
NEW TAX SCHEDULE
 WILL AFFECT CIGARS

It may be a six-cent cigar instead of a nickel one in the near future. local tobacco dealers indicate. due to the new tax schedule. Manufac- ture of the five cent cigars has al- ready been sharply curtailed. Ob- servers recall however. that during the last war, the price boost was three cents. Cigarettes have gone up one-half cent per pack.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-03
Full Weather Report

Boston. Nov. 8 (EP)-Weather feFeemstI
 CONNECTICUT Colder with lowest temperatures near freezing tonight.
 AIAASACHusETTs - Colder to- mAwka. Mueh colder im east p0r- near or slightly below freening.
 RHODE IsLAND~-Maeh eeider with lowest temperatures near keeMing t0niRht.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-03

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-03

Y., a native or Waterbury, was nelu this morning in Brooklyn.
 The body of Frank J. GEdonis Of BIO Bank street. who died in Carri- ZOE, New Mexico, will arrive in this city on Thursday morning.
 Deliniks Funeral Home, IT Con- gress avenue, will direct the funeral services which will be held that morning. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Hector L. Lau- rencelle took place this morning at 8:l5 o'clock from the Mulville fun eral home, 270 west Main street. to the Church of St. Ann at g o'clock. Rev. Alfred Matthieu celebrated the solemn high Mass of requiem, assist ed by Rev. Ubald Laurion as dea- con, and Rev. E. A. Lamontagne as sub-deacon.
 A delegation, representing the So- ciete de Jean de Baptiste. inciud- ed James Boisvert. Ferdinand Gil- beault, Eli Baril, Laurier Duquette.
 The bearers were Jean Archam- bault, Francis Colligan, Edward De- kauskas, Alex Sandin, John Cluney, and Christopher Fitzgibbons.
 Burial was in the family plot at new St. Joseph's cemetery with serv- ices by Father Matthieu.
 The funeral of Mrs. Mary H. Liakos of Maple avenue, Cheshire, took place this morning at e:i5 o'clock from the Bergin funeral home, 290 East Main street. to St. Brigid's church in Cheshire. The Rev. Patrick Mccarthy celebrated the Mass of requiem at g o'clock.
 The bearers included Louis liar. per. Joseph Tress. Edward Reisch, Vincent Guarino. John c. Goddard John Neukirch.
 Burial will take place on Thurs day at St. Johns cemetery. Pitt ston, Pa.
 The funeral of Frank Borkowski of S7 Madison street. will be held Thursday from the home at S:3C o'clock to the church of St. Stan- islcus at Q o'clock. Burial VIII be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the home ell day today and tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-03
FUNERALS

The funeral of Roger B. Ring of 49 Menehan street, Brooklyn, N. Y, a native of Waterbury, was held this morning in Brooklyn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-03

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