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The union times., 1942-02-14
New Ruling On
 Compensation

A disease does not have to have a long standing record of incidence for its victim to rate Workman's Com pensation, according to a Connecticut Supreme Court ruling made this week.
 A skin inflammation suffered by Michael LeLenko, 27, of New Haven, member of Local 47, Typographical Union, was such an occupational dis ease incurred while working for the Wilson H. Lee Company, printing concern in Orange.
 Therefore, the Supreme Court ru1- ed this week in dismissing the ap- peal of the company, LeLenko was entitled to workman's compensation. The court thereby upheld the decision by Superior Court Judge John H. King who had affirmed decision of the compensation commissioner in awarding the union man compensa- tion of $17.69 weekly from Oct. 27, 1939 to Jan. IA, 1940.
 Attorney Charles Henche1 repre- sented LeLenko, and William F. Healey represented the firm.
The union times., 1942-02-14
As We See It
 by THE STAFF
THAT UNEASY FEELING ttat,s

THAT UNEASY FEELING that'S been botheri'tg you IS due to the fact that you're putting of pour income tar report .. If you haze dny sbe- eial questions, see Carl Hof Of THE STAFF, one of tue best accomtantS ID the bnsineSS. Carl IS one Of the fezC accOm,ta,ttS a0lo has specialized n rf'pion accounting problems
 CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOLS: Did you know that over billion (yes, MT. Printer, billion) dollars of union earned money has been paid to cor respondence schools by members of unions? The fact is that one school alone has received $3,0000OO in tu- ition fees from members of A.F.L. unions .. The members of the Broth erhood of Locomotive Bremen and Enginemen have paid $1,000,000 in tuition fees to the same school So what? The answer is that members of unions should demand that the lessons, textbooks, and other literature bear the union label, and that the personnel in these institutions be members of recognized unions
 SECRETARY PERKINS HAS dumped the biggest labor case since the start Of the agar M the lab of the National War Labor Board . The case lt0olveS 100000 qVorkers employ cd by Little SteeI. The men are asking c $1 day increase aud union security bro0iSionS. Fow combanieS are nOolved, aud none has mlion contract -.
 ... THERE ARE AT LEAST SEVEN good reasons why wages should be increased. Here they are
 1. The increased cost of living. In New Haven alone, food prices have
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The union times., 1942-02-14
Committees AreAppointed By Musicians
Third Annual Ball To Be Held At Arena On
 March 27

The third annual ball sponsored by Local 234, New Haven Fedora ton of Musicians, will be held on Friday, March ?, at the Arena. Proceeds from the ball go to the unions death benefit fund.
 COMMITTEES
 President Alexander Winnick has named the following members to the listed committees:
 Examination board: James D'Ama- to, Benjamin Burke, Nicholas Gran his, Harry Smallen, Frank DeMat- teo, Virgil Caruso, Syl Loro, Paul DeLorenzo, Nicholas E. Roberti, Elm erich Market, Benjamin Massman, Max German, Frank A. Cipriano Robert Sykes, H. Josef Klimpl, Carl c. Hoff, George Simone, Frank D'Amato, End. Two members are to serve each month for nine months.
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The union times., 1942-02-14
Therrian Heads Carpenters GU.

William Therrian was reelected president of the board of directors by the Federal Credit Union of Local 79, New Haven Carpenters, at its an nual meeting. The membership voted a 5 per cent dividend on each five dollars of shares.
 Edward L. Prindle, vice-president /; Fred O'Kissner, clerk and treasurer Ernest A. Hartman and Andrew Sac co are the other members of the board for 1942.
 The credit committee elected in cludes John A. Johnson, John Tessi- tore, and Andrew Civitella. Vincent Lupone, James Colwell, and John M. Dillon comprise the supervisory com mittee with Johnson, George Rhiems and Sacco on the educational com mittee.
The union times., 1942-02-14
'CouncilLauds Roosevelt On
 LaborCabiinet
Endorses US. Control Of JUG. = Asks Governor
 For More ''Pact" Help

The New Haven Central Labor Council, at its meeting Thursday, unanimously voted to congratulate President Franklin D. Roosevelt upon his establishment of the first ''War Labor Cabinet" The resolu- ton, introduced by F. Brainard Bridgman, delegate of the Ameri- can Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, follows |:
 RESOLUTION
 Be it resolved, That the New Ha- ven Central Labor Council, in regular meeting assembled, hereby goes on record as congratulating President Roosevelt on his establishment of the first War Labor Cabinet in the his tory of the United States. By ap- pointing six representatives of organ ized labor who will report directly to-, and confer with, the President on such problems as increased produc- tion of war materials, allocation of labor, future labor supply, relief for those made jobless by conversion of industry for war production, and pri- ority regulations, President Roose- welt is assured of the full strength of labor in his leadership of the coun- try against the Axis powers. In ap-
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The union times., 1942-02-14
New Britain CLU
 Elects Clerkin

James J. Clerkin, president of the Connecticut Federation of Labor, has been reelected president of the New Britain Central Labor Union for the ensuing year.
 Other officers elected were as fol lows: Vice-president, Howard flick OK; secretary, Lorang Winther treasurer, Paul Joseph; sergeant-at- arms, Carl Lantz; warden, Warren Pereau.
 Trustees, Michael Reale, John F O'Mara, and Peter Yawln.
 Meetings of the Central Labor Un- ion are held in Union Labor Temple 434 Main Street, on the first and thirc Wednesdays of the month.
The union times., 1942-02-14
Defense Stamps
 Deduction Legal

WASHINGTON-Deductions made for the purchase of defense stamps or bonds, when authorized by the em- ployee, are recognized as legal deduc- tions under the wage-hour act, acting administrator Baird Snyder announced here. Where deductions are made for defense bonds, they must be the amount actually paid for the bonds and not the face value of the bonds.
 These deductions are sanctioned in as-much as they fit the requirement under the law that such transactions involve no profit for the employer or anyone connected with him and are made at the voluntary direction of the employee concerned.
The union times., 1942-02-14
Tube Bending Hearing Date Is Due Soon
N.L.R.B. Hearings On Un- fair Practices Will Start
 Before March 1

Assurances were given Grand Lodge Representative Clark Good rich of the International AssOcia- ton of Machinists that National La Dor Relations Board hearings on charges of unfair labor practices and interference in the board cleo ton on the part of the American Tube Bending Manufacturing Com pany will begin before March l.
 Fillmore M. Herrick Regional Di- rector of the Second Region, has a1- ready sustained the union. In a for mai finding she stated, ". the un- dersigned finds the objections raise substantial and material issues with respect to the conduct of the ballot, and hereby recommends that the ob- jections to the Election Report be sustained, and that the National La Dor Relations Board order an imme- diate hearing on said objections before Trial Examiner designated by the board"
 JONES GOES TO TOWN! !
 Center of most of the unions charges is Henry Ware Jones, Jr., president and treasurer of the com pany and former president of the New Haven County Manufacturers Association, who made several speeches and wrote a letter to the employees prior to the election.
 Goodrich admits that Jones' speech to the men in the firms new plant was a shrewd job calculated to avoid any obvious anti-labor practices. He ad- dressed the men as fellows" and ask ed them to choose from among the company union, total strangers" and himself. He identified the interests of his employees with the company's,
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The union times., 1942-02-14
.H.V.Feiinmark
 Again Heads
 N. H. Council
Sam Curry Elected Vice. President and Rourke
 Recording Secretary

The New Haven Central Labor Council, at its last meeting, elected the following officers for the ensuing year:
 President, Harold V. Feinmark.
 Vice-President, Samuel F. Curry Div. 2S1, Trolleymen and Motor Coach Employees.
 Recording Secretary, Joseph T Rourkc, Electricians, B-9O.
 Financial Secretary, A. F. Striby Bakers, No. IT,
 Sergeant-at-Arms, Thomas Mann Brewery Workers, No. H.
 Executive Board, Frank Spadola Barbers, No. 2l5; John Pisano, Team sters, No. 443; Carl Richards, Cigar Makers, No. 39; John Mar1owe Brewery Workers, No. 37.
 Board of Trustees, Frank P. Carr Div. 281, Trolley & Motor Coach Elm ployes; Timothy Noonan, Carpenters No. 7o; w. E. Davis, Machinists, No 420; Willard Upl1aus, No. 2944, Teach. CTS; James Egan, No. 237, Posta Clerks.
 The new officers were installed by Alexander Driessens, Cigar Makers No. 39, whom Feinmark defeated for the presidency by vote of 1926.
The union times., 1942-02-14

A l5-state Conference of Team sters unions in the East this week laid plans for a nationwide move ment to combat plans of milk deal CTS to inaugurate the every-Other- day delivery of milk plan. Thomas F. Murphy of Bridgeport and Ru- dolph Tata of Waterbury represent ed Teamsters Joint Council No. GA of Connecticut at this conference, which was held in New York City.
 38 STATES
 Named the Eastern States Dairy Conference, it will cooperate with the Pacific Coast and the Midwest Dairy Conferences, representing in all unions from 38 states. Eventually the ere atlon of a national dairy conference of unions IS expected, in view of the nationwide movement of milk dealers to disrupt the milk delivery system and to throw thousands of milk wag- on drivers and dairy employees out of work.
 Reports of delegates showed strong resentment as a result of the one-sided action on the part of milk distributors in establishing ev- cry other day delivery without con- sultatiOn with the unions involved.
The union times., 1942-02-14
OTHERS ELECTED
Brewers, Local 40,
 Win New Contract

Two-year contract renewals were signed this week with the Jacob Rup- pert, Rhinegold, Schaefer and Bever- wyck Bridgeport outlets by Local 40, Bridgeport Brewery Workers Union, according to James Simonelli, secre- tary and business agent.
 A stoppage involving 60 workers employed by these firms had been in cured by the refusal of the compa- nies to sign short-term contract. The union opposed the suggested three-year agreement because it froze wages for too long a period at a time when living costs are rising.
 Simonelli indicated that satisfactory wage and hour adjustments were also obtained by the local.
The union times., 1942-02-14
Bingo And Ball For NH. Temple

Details for holding bingo contests regularly in the New Haven Labor Temple were studied and considered Tuesday evening at the meeting of the Labor Realty Corporation, holding company for the New Haven Temple. The proceeds would be applied against the Temples outstanding liabilities.
 Further study into the possibility of holding a labor ball to aid the Temple was also part of the meetings agenda. Secretary Joseph T. Rourke said important decisions regarding the ball and bingo would be announced shortly.
The union times., 1942-02-14
L.B.E. W. Locals To Bowl Sunday

Local B-90, New Haven Electrical Workers, engages Local 488, Bridge port Electrical Workers, in another bowling match Sunday, Feb. IS, at the Candee Bowling Alleys in New Haven. To date 488 has won four of the six games played. The cup ob- tained for the purpose will go to the local winning four out of seven matches.
The union times., 1942-02-14
Board Order For Election Is Certainty
Rates Won By I.B.E.W. In Other States Show Rock
 bestos Pay Inadequate

The National Labor Relations Board hearing on Local B-9O's pc tition for an election in the Rock bestos Products Corporation begins Friday morning, Feb. 13. in the auditorium of the Chamber of Commerce at 152 Temple Street, New Haven. Joseph T. Rourke, business manager, expects the or der for an election to be forthcom- ing immediately following the hear ing.
 PAY LOW-PROFITS HIGH
 The union has been studying all contracts negotiated by the Interna- tional Brotherhood of Electrical Workers in the wire industry to lay the base for tentative contract to be presented to the men immediately following the designation of B-90 as the collective bargaining agent of the workers in both plants. Starting rates ~ia union plants in the New York area are 78c an hour for men and 66c for women; in the Rhode Island area 70c for men and 62c for women. Mini mums in Rockbestos are Soc for men and 40c for women. Last years fig ures for the. firm which showed profits in the neighborhood of $750,000 prove conclusively that the corporation can well afford to pay the union scale.
 SENIORITY AN ISSUE
 Seniority rights will be major issue in negotiations. The union stated it will insist on all men ad- herring to the seniority schedule in case any layoffs are deemed neces- sary. Preparation men in both plants at present are among the last to be laid off regardless of when they are hired. The union will insist on the elimination of
 
 such practices.
 The tentative contract will call for paid two-weeks vacations in addition to holding whatever privileges the men now enjoy. Supervisors and preparation men, whose work is ac- tually of a supervisory nature, have spread the rumor that the corporation will discontinue furnishing overalls and hand soap once the I.B.E.W. is designated. Rourke stated emphatical- 1y that there was no truth in these rurnors and that the continued supply of these necessities will be incorporat- ed in any agreement B-90 enters into with Rockbestos.
 WANT ELECTION SOON
 'sThe men can rest assured,' Rourke reiterated, ''that the union will try to push things as fast as possible at the hearing to bring about an immediate election. We're actually looking past the election. the result of which we have no doubt, to the negotiations. Natural Iy we'll be on the lookout for any more stalling on the part of the firm"
The union times., 1942-02-14
AFL Fisherman Land A $ Raise
TRANSFERS AIDED

KEY WEST, F1a.-A.F.L. build ing trades workers on local defense jobs, who stopped work to Ego fish, ing until a wage increase was grant ed, caught a l21a-cent hourly raise.
 The increase was granted by the U. 5. Bureau of Yards & Docks the day after the 1,600 men resumed work. The new hourly scale for painters and carpenters is $1121z.
The union times., 1942-02-14
Every-Other- Day Deliveries Combatted By Teamsters In Country Wide Movement
Eastern Conference Of Teamsters From IS States Held in N. Y. C.; Murphy, Tata
 Represent Conn. Drivers

In Milwaukee this resulted in a brief strike which put an end to the plan. In Trenton, N. J., the threat of a strike checked the move there. In most instances investigation by the unions disclosed that the milk distributors had ample stocks of rubber, and were equipped to Op- crate normally for at least two years.
 It was emphasized at the confer ence that the government had moi called on dairies to adopt the every other-day delivery system, and that it was obvious the companies were chiefly motivated by the desire to increase profits. In no instance was it shown that any company had passed on savings to consumers in lower prices.
 REPLIES ANNOUNCED
 Murphy, who is president of Coun- ell Mo-. GA and secretary-treasurer of Local 191, Bridgeport, made public replies from Congressmen and the Office of Price Administration to his telegram on behalf of Connecticut milk and bakery drivers.
 The most favorable reply came from
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The union times., 1942-02-14
Living Costs Bring
 Contract Reopening

BUFFALO.-Hourly raises of Sc for 300 employees of the Eastern States Milling Corp. were negotiated by the Flour, Cereal & Grain Ele- vator Workers Union (A.F.L.) m- der cost of living clause of its con- tract.
The union times., 1942-02-14
Bricklayers NanleDanaher & DiLonardo
Local 6 Re-elects Carroll - Plan Testimonial Dinner
 For Gafney

James Danaher, nephew of La bor Commissioner Cornelius Dana her and first cousin of both U. s. Senator John Danaher and Mayor Danaher of Meriden, was elected president of Local 6, Bricklayers, Masons X Plasterers this week. Danaher defeated the incumbent, Christopher Caffney, by two to one margin.
 James DiLonardo was reelected to serve his fourth successive term as financial secretary and business agent by garnering GA per cent of the votes cast. He was opposed by AdamO MelillO.
 OTHERS ELECTED
 Treasurer Dominick Mercugliano, Vice President Michael Sola, Trustee Daniel Skipp and Sergeant-at-Arms John Cimmino were unopposed. Re cording Secretary Benjamin Carroll was reelected over Edward Gen. trone.
 Edmund True, Ernest Holswerth
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The union times., 1942-02-14
Gives Report On Handling Of Disputes
Federation Secretary Con- fident Ranks of Organized
 Labor Will Increase

COnnecticut's Victory Compact is functiOning smoothly with organ ized labor, defense and manage ment all deriving benefits from its application, according to John J. Egan, secretary-treasurer of the Connecticut Federation of Labor.
 Every case reported to the State Federation is out of his office on its way to the desk of Gov. Robert A. Hurley, within 12 hours of re- ceipt, Egan said this week.
 TRANSFERS AIDED
 Local 559, Hartford Teamsters. re- gently had two cases settled by way of Egan and the Governor. The un- organized drivers of the Burns Coal Company of that city went on strike and called in Business Agent Frank Bausola of 559. Bausola notified Egan. and the secretary-treasurer contacted the executive offices. In the shortest possible time the men were back at work, with the company and the union in negotiations.
 The Household Fuel Company, in the second instance, had refused to deal with Local 559. Bausola wrote the Conn. Federation of Labor office on Feb. 2. Egan had the letter in his hands on the following morning. Governor Hurley was informed at noon. At 3:31 PM. of the same day Household had agreed to enter into negotiations with the union.
 LAM. GETS HELP
 The controversy over overtime rates between the Waterbury Tool Company and the International As sOciatiOn of Machinists was settled through the same channel with the union scale upheld. Grand Lodge Representative Joseph Curran no- tified Egan that the company wish ed to discontinue paying double time for Sunday work with the in- trOductiOn of third shift. A con- ference was arranged through the Governors office. Egan, Curran and Grand Lodge Representative How ard King proved to the satisfaction of the company that the change would increase costs rather than lower them and that more produc. ton can be obtained from content ed workers.
 INCREASED EFFICIENCY
 Satisfied with the Facts effective ness to date the secretary-treasurer is Investigating every possibility for 1t work even more efficiently. All unions contracting his office are being asked to use well-thought-out form, duplicate of which will inn medlately be sent to Governor Hurley. a triplicate remaining with Assistant Secretary Treasurer Thomas Shea. who is vital cog in the Compact machinery.
 With the assistance of the unions, we'll get all the facts the first time," Egan pointed out, eliminating much cross correspondence and saving time."
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-06
MAN HITS WOMAN,
 COP, FINED $29
Francis Donovan Arrested Sunday on Mrs. Edith
 McCarthy's Complaint

Francis Donovan, 30, of 386 South Main street was fined $15 and costs of $13.52 on charge of breach of peace and assault and given sus- pended sentence on a charge of re- sistance by Judge John L. Gaffney in municipal court today.
 Patrolman Timothy Keane testi- fled that he arrested Donovan early Sunday morning on complaint of Mrs. Edith Mccarthy of 331 North Main street. The latter said Dono- van struck her several times and knocked her down. Patrolman Keane told the court Donovan hit him on the ear after he had been placed under arrest.
 John Carlson, 28, of 34 Woodbine street, charged with breach of peace and intoxication was fined $5 and costs. He was arrested early Sum- day following fight on Scovill street.
 Arrested Saturday on charge of reckless driving, Charles Nardozza, A, of 20 Court street, paid $25 for nolle in municipal court today.
 Frank Stanton, 24, of Prospect, charged with operating a motor ve- hicle while under the influence of liquor, was given continuance to July 21.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-06
GAS RATIONING
 PLANS STUDIED
Local Motor Vehicle Own- CTS Register This Week;
 Volunteers Needed

Further arrangements for the reg istration of motor vehicle owners for the permanent gasoline ration ing program will be made at a meeting of the local rationing board tonight at it's headquarters in the Mattatuck Historical society build ing. Car owners will register Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the city's public schools.
 On Thursday and Friday the reg istration will be conducted from 9 a. m. to p. m. and from p. m. to p. m. On Saturday the regis tration will be from 9 a. m. to l D. m. Registration this time will be a brief process, with auto owners getting A books and motorcycle owners getting D books.
 Application blanks for supple mentary allowances will be dis tributed at the time of registration. Such applications, after being filled out, may be submitted to the ra- tioning board On and after next Monday, July 13.
 Many more volunteers are still needed as registrars, according to Dr. Thomas J. Condon, superinten- dent of schools.
 Edward J. Doyle, office manager for the board, announced today that the period for filing of applications by commercial and institutional consumers for new sugar allotments has been extended to tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-06
City's Action In Refusing Macauley
 Property Regretted
Improvement Association Voices Regret Over Failure of City to Cooperate; District Now Without
 Park; Facilities Needed

The Bunker Hill Improvement As- sociation today withdrew it's spon- sorship of the so-called Bunker Hill park on Bunker Hill avenue in pro- test against the refusal of the city to accept the property as a gift from its owners and to purchase an adjoining tract. The association an- nounced it's decision in a statement issued through its park committee, of which Mrs. Grace Patchen Leg gett is chairman.
 Members report that indignation has been steadily growing over the city'S failure to act. It is charged that Bunker Hill is one of the few sections of. the city without a city, supported park.
 As of July 2, the association has withdrawn insurance coverage which 1t carried on the Macauley property on Bunker Hill avenue, and hereafter permission to use the grounds must be secured from the owner. The tract has been open to community use for the past nine years.
 The statement issued by the park committee of the Bunker Hill 1m- provement Association follows:
 The Bunker Hill Improvement Association through its Park Con- mittee makes the following an- nouncement.
 On and after July 2, the Im- provement Association is no longer sponsoring the Macauley property on Bunker Hill road as a community park.
 Anyone wishing to use the grounds for picnic, etc., are re- quested to get permission from Mrs. George w. Mannel or Miss Gladys Macauley at 374 Bunker Hill road.
 Since the city has turned down the offer of the Macauley family of a gift of a portion of this property for park purposes, and has also turned down the request