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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-26
$l50,OOO,OOO,0OO
 MARK VERY NEAR
Nearly Five Times Total of World War Debt; Infla=
 ton Must Be Prevented

Boston. February 26 - CUP) - Congressional war appropriations are approaching $l50,000, ,000 900 or nearly five times the total American cost of World War I, the First Ma tional Bank of Boston said today in its New England letter.
 The torrential flow of public funds must be directed into constructive channels to avoid imitation, the bank said, since purchasing power will be far ill excess of available ci- vilian goods.
 Financing the 1943 war program will require about half the annual income of $l10,000, 100000.
 With about s36, ,000, ,000 900 for civil ian goods and federal taxes and 10 meet the expected 12 per cent rise in living costs. the fundamental task is to divert from spending channels as large as possible pro portion of the remaining $20,00O, 000,000 the bank said.
 This could be done, the bank said, by periodic collection of a specified percentage of income at the source with the provision that all or a part be invested in defense bonds. Accom- panying the fund diversion, there should be a virtual freezing of all prices including farm products and wages and extension of the rationing system. Such steps would not only provide a sound means of financing the war but would facilitate postwar reconstruction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-26
H. s. STUDENTS BUYING STAMPS
S4O3 LeavenwOrth Total for Week: Crosby Total
 Touches S420

Students of Leavenworth High school bought a total of S403 20 in U. s. defense stamps during the past week, 1t was announced today. Pupils in the classroom of John Dillon took first place with a total of $50.50 Earl Smithies students captured second place with total of S48.85. The classroom of James Coleman was third with S3865 col lected
 Crosby High school stamp sales for the week totaled $42915 with 557 pupils participating. Total amount of stamps sold amounted to $1871.
 High room in this weeks sales was Ross Chamberlain's with $4475. Pupils of Miss Kathryn Hayes were second with total of $22.50. Carl Timberlake's classroom took third place with a total of $21 45.
 Crosby high students have bought to date $3,32975 in defense stamps with 980 pupils participating A total of 14,341 stamps have been sold, 1t was announced.
 Wilby high school students have bought $2,3O845 in stamps Up to now. Today's report totaled $171 .45, it was announced by Wilby high school officials.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-26
Compensation Agreements

Compensation Commissioner { John J. O'COnnell today approved the following agreements:
 Salvatore Castaletti. Waterbury, against Roman Catholic Cemetery Corp, Waterbury, S14.58 per week beginning January 17; confusion of the COccy.
 William Mascavage, Waterbury, against SOmers Brass Co.,. Inc, Waterbury, $18.25 per week begin ming January IA; injury to the right great toe.
 Harry Alsdorf, Prospect, against KrodeI Foundry, Inc. Waterbury. $1l.4l per week beginning Feb ruary 16; injury to right middle finger.
 William II. Worden. New Mill ford, against Clifford A. BrOwne)l and John H. Hellier. Bridgewater, S20.19 per week beginning Decem- Der II: fracture of the seventh Iib. right side; scalp and ankle injuries.
 Charles l.. Tuz. New Milford, against H. II. Taylor and Son, Inc, New Milford, S1l.39 per week for 31.2 weeks on account of speci- fife injury; 20 per cent loss of use of he right leg
 Carmine MilanO. TOrringtOn, against Hendey Machine Co.,. Tor ringtOn, S25.00 per week begin ming December 31; abrasion and laceration of the right hypOchon- drium, confusion of the chest, lower ribs, abdominal wall.
 John Grclla, Waterbury, against Waterbury Foundry O., S16.73 per week beginning January 14; injury to the right foot.
 Otto Stoppani, Torrington, against Hendey Machine O., Torrington, S1S.29 per week be- ginning January IS; confusion and Iaceration of the right big toe.
 Samuel CherhOniak, Seymour. against Seymour Manufacturing Company. Seymour. $l7.7l per week beginning January 2S: right inguinal hernia.
 Burley C. Moore. Waterbury. against w. !. Megin, Inc. Nau- gatuck, S23.34 per week beginning December 8: injured ribs under shoulder blade.
 Arthur Wagner, Plymouth. against TOrringtOn Manufatcur- ing Company. Torrington. $20.63 per week beginning February 2; partial amputation of the left i'm dex lnger.
 Catherine Costas, Seymour. against II. A. Mattehews Manu- featuring Company, Seymour, $S.94 per week eDr Se weeks sn account of specific injury; 50 per cent permanent loss of the Left thumb.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-26
March Pilgrimage
 To Washington Set
Evening School Students Urged to Make Reservations
 Early as Number This Year Has Been Limited

Reservations for the annual civic pilgrimage to Washington, D. C., for students of the evening schools and their friends, Will be limited this year, it was announced this morn ing by Dr. John G. Gilmartin, prin- cipal of the evening schools and chairman of the pilgrimage reserva- tion committee, who urges Water burians planning to make the trip to contact him at their earliest convenience.
 He may be reached by telcphon- ing the school department or con- tacting him at his home on Chest nut avenue.
 The train will leave Waterbury at 9 D. m. Friday, March 20, and return Sunday, March P at 10 D. m. All meals, hotel accommodations and sightseeing trip will be includ- ed in the cost of the ticket.
 The itinerary line up follows:
 Saturday Morning
 Special motor coaches will trans fer the party to notel for breakfast. After breakfast the motor coaches will take the party on a guided tour of the interior of the public build ings, with stops at the Washington Monument, American Union building, Smithsonian Institute, Su-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-26
BOND SALES FOR
 JANUARY HIGH
City Buys Sl,5O9,3OO in Bonds; Figures Released
 at Capital

| Waterbury residents contributed $1 ,5O9, 300 as their share in the na- tional defense bond sales for Jan uary in a report released from Unit ed States Treasury departmert as response to the governments et- fort to achieve ultimate victory over the Axis powers. Investments were made in Series E, F. and G bonds, the report from the treasury de- partment indicated.
 Others nearby towns, statistics from Washington showed were: Cheshire, $48,9OO: Naugatuck, $270.- 85O Bristol, $65l $50; WatertcWn, $3G,050; Washington, $6,725 and Winsted, $210,300.
 1 Five Connecticut cities reported more than a million dollars in sales. They were Hartford, $4887,475; Bridgeport, $3679,8OO; New Haven, $3,612,975; Waterbury, $1509, 300; New Britain $1,3l0,350.
 More than 375,000 employees ill Connecticut factories have adopted or intend to adopt the payroll plan, with some 7l9 employers represent od.
 Awards in the form Of certificates will be made by the Secretary of Treasury and will be also signed by State Administrator Thomas J. Smith and State Chairman Robert B. Newell where enrolment for the payroll deductions equal 90 per cent or more of the employees.
 The certificate will carry with 1t authority for the concern to display a special flag, emblazoned with a Minute Man encircled by white stars. The background in blue will set off the figures.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-26
Postal Employe Under Suspension

A clerk in the local post office has been suspended on charges of shortages in his accounts, The Democrat learned today. The for nal complaint against him has been forwarded to U. s. District Attorney Robert Butler at Hart ford and prosecution against him is believed likely.
 Postmaster Charles A. Babin was not available and other pos tai sources said they had no of ficial information about the case. It was said that the amount in vOlved was not extremely heavy.
 The suspended employe. it is understood, has been in the gov ernment employ for about 10 years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-26
SNIPlNC AT SONS
 OF PRESIDENT
Republican Congressman Is Given Sharp Rebuke
 in House Today

Washington, February 26.-(UP) - Representative William T. Pheif- fer, Republican, N. T.. charged in the House today that Lieutenant Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr.. son of the President, is being accorded favored treatment" by the Navy.
 The charge drew a sharp rebuke from House Democratic Leader John w. Mccormack, Mass, who de- scribed 1t as an effort to under mine respect Tor the President" ill the public mind.
 Mccormack added that 1t was unfair sniping" at the Presidents sons, "who are seeking the most hazardous duties that can be as signed them"
 He asked that future utterances from the House floor be tolerant and temperate" Congressmen, he said, are playing with the future of the country by employing such tactics.
 Representatives Clifton Woodrrm, Democrat, Virginia, and Joe Hen- dricks, Democrat, Florida, told the House that young Roosevelt received the same treatment accorded any other member of the Navy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-26

iron barrels, which, he asserts, were worth $285. A demand for payment has been rejected, Gizze alleges.
 Damage inflicted on his automo- bile is charged in $500 suit insti- tuted by Malcolm A. T. White, Jr., of Cheshire, against Fred DiMonte of Hartford. White asserts that the two cars collided, as a consequence of the negligence of the defendant, at the intersection of Routes GA and 10, in Pennington, last September Is.
 An equal sum Is asked by Robert Richenbach, Woodbury constable, who charges that damage was done to his automobile when it was struck by a car owned by the Connecticut Light and Power Company, on Main street, Woodbury, last November 13 The defendant concern is held to be at fault for the negligent operation of its agent.
 Personal injuries and damages to his car are the basis of $400 action in which August Mortinson of Vol cott,, states that his car was struck by car operated by Elvero Signori Jr., of Waterbury, and owned by Elvero Signori, Sr., also of this city, while it was proceeding in line Of traffic on Meriden road, last Sep tember 30.
 Settlement of a $500 suit, insti- tuted by Joseph Kane of Newark, against Stephen Mockiewicz of Wa terbury, was reported with the filing of withdrawal papers. Kane had all legged failure on the part of the de- fendant to pay him for four judg- ments, totalling $28835 and S25.02 costs, obtained against MockieWicz by four different plaintiffs in East Orange, New Jersey, district court. The judgments were assigned to Kane. Terms of settlement wete not disclosed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-26
CURFEW FOR BOYS
 GIRLS IN VIEWPOINT
Those Under l9 Must End Carousing Around, Using
 Up Too Much Rubber

NeWtown, Conn, Feb. 26--(UP)- Town court authorities today in stituted 10 D. m curfeW for girls and boys under 19 ito put an end to this carousing around and using up tires"
 Judge Harry F. Bradley of town court, announcing the curfew, said "the youth here do not cooperate with the defense program and spend valuable time riding around in au- tomobiles, burning up valuable tires and gasoline"
 If the curfew is successful, Judge Bradley said, Fit may do much to improve the morals of our youth"
 He emphasized the curfeW did not apply to youngsters under 19 if they were chaperoned or accompanied by their parents.
 Constables have been authorized to enforce the curfew, he said. If anyone under 19 is found outdoors after 10 p. m., Judge Bradley ex- plained, he will be asked to go home. If objections are raised, charge of breach of peace may be imposed
 Judge Bradley said parents would have to bear much of the respon- sibility for enforcement of the new rule.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-26
SMITH C0UNSELS
 NEW CITIZENS
Federal Judge Admits 250 at Session in Hartford
 Yesterday

Federal Judge J. Joseph Smith. former Representative of the Fifth Congressional District and member of the House Military Affairs Con- mittee. predicted Hong bloody conflict" with the Axis, as he ad- mitted 250 men and women to United States citizenship yesterday at Hartford.
 Tears Streamed down the faces of the newly made citizens as they heard Judge Smith declare his con- fidence that they would "carry on in this hour of turmoil when the very existence of this nation is threat ened." The class was the final of the first group to be admitted to citizenship since the war started.
 Judge Smith urged the men and women to take their places beside the other citizens of the country to see that freedom is not stamped out.
 Said Judge Smith: "T'he Ameri- can Revolution took eight years be- fore this country gained its free dom and the Civil War in four bloody years proved that the nation could maintain itself against those within who tried to split"
 Today, he declared. the world faces the prospect ot slavery If the Axis wins.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-26
Little Benefit

Auto dealers in New Haven and Litchfield will benefit little from rationing orders allowing them to sell 652 of the cars in their frozen" stocks, according to John J. Collins, president of the Waterbury Automobile Merchants association. He said that dealers will be fortunate if they sell a handful" of the quota.
 RatiOning boards, he believes, will refuse certificates of per mission to purchase to most ap- plicants, since absolute neces- sity for new car must be shown. In addition, applica- tions are limited to those in several fields, such as doctors, nurses, military men, and the like.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-26
FIGHT PROMOTER
 MAY HAVE T0PAY
No Bout" Purse Paid So State May Ask Promoter
 to Pay Again

Boston, Feb. 26 --(UP)-- State Boxing Commissioner Samuel Smith said today he was investigating possible evidence of collision" in connection with boxing hout at Iolyoke Monday night.
 The fight, a substitute affair be- tween Welterweights Frank Mon- sanari of New York city and Mi ,hael Piskin of Freehold, N. J., was ieclared mo bout by the referee md judges.
 Smith said he was Investigating 'eports indicating that the pair vero "mis-matched" and that "they rerO not trying"
 Discussing published reports that ;he mo bout" purse was paid by he promoter, Smith said in that ,ase the promoter is the loser" He said the law required that such purges be paid to the state treasury and that failure to obey this law would result in suspension of the promoters license.
 Tt makes no difference whether ne paid the purse or not" Smith aid, "the promoter must still pay the treasury"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-26
Officials Confer

A conference with city officials will be held soon on the question of government payments for use of the city's sewer system as its Long Hill and Hamilton avenue housing projects, ac- c0rding to Assistant U. $. AttOr- ney Dennis OtCOnnOr.
 The government has been seeking agreement on one years use of the city sewer system but now may ask for an agreement covering a longer period.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-26

ing jurisdiction for the parking of .automobiles on property cited in the survey.
 "We intend to see that the park ing regulation is enforced" said MT. Verriker We will do our utmost to assist everyone who makes a sincere effort to find a suitable parking place."
 No tags have been issued thus far by police in connection with the ban. It is expected, however, that tags vii be issued and cars will be lowed away at the owrers expense when the order gose out for full and complete enforcement.
 Opponents of the regulation claim that they will go to court and seek an injunction restraining city officials from enforcing the regulation. A test case may result from the tagging or towing away of car.
 There is also a plan afoot to make an attempt at placing the question before the voters in the form of a referendum at the next election.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-26


 Lawrence M. Handy of Waterbury seeks S2500 damages for ptomaine poisoning he claims to have suf- fered when he consumed a quantity of steak purchased by his wife. at Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company retail store at 264 East Main street, last January 10.
 Illegal occupancy of premises on Stone street salleged in suit brought by Mary A. De Rosa of Waterbury, against Frederick and Josephine Sarro, also of this city. The plaintiff seeks damages of $2.000 and judgment for possession of the property. She contends that the real estate was acquired by her last June l4, and that in October the defendants wrongfully entered the dwelling and illegally took pos session. A demand that they sur render possession has been refused, it is charged.
 Contending that she was bitten by a dog owned by Napoleon Ser nier of this city, June IT, last, Mar lene Sobel, an eight-year-old child, bringing suit through her father, Max Sobel, claims damages of $2,- 900. The incident is said to have occurred at 10 Clifton avenue, and to have left a permanent disfigur- ing scar on the plaintiff.
 Charles Bradford of Wolcott seeks recovery of $1 000 from Bruno Heitz of Stamford, asserting that his car suffered damage when it was struck in the rear by vehicle operated by the defendant, on Meriden road, January 5. The collision, 1t is charged, took place when the Brad ford car skidded on the icy highway, after passing the new Pine Grove cemetery, and described a complete circle. concluding the skid on the opposite side of the road and in the reverse direction from which it had been proceeding. The approaching Heitz vehicle is said to have crash cd into the rear of the Bradford car.
 William Dwyer, Jr., of Waterbury, Ia minor bringing suit through his father, William Dwyer, claims re- covery of $1.O00. in a suit brought against George A. Kling and Robert J. Hoey of West Haven The youth, according to the complaint, sus- tained hurts while riding as pas senger in a car operated by Kling, when it collided with the Hoey car, at the intersection of Thomas street and Washington avenue in West Haven, last July 4. The force of the impact, it is alleged, flung the plain tiff through an open door of the car onto the highway. Both defendants are acused of negligent operation.
 Cora B. Cunningham of Ansonia, owner of a car, which it is charged, was struck by vehicle operated by Leo A. Santry of Elmhurst, N. Y, agent of the Trailer Company of America of New York City, while being driven by her husband, Joseph J. Cunningham, seeks damages of $750. The, accident took place on Main street, Seymour, and resulted in damage to the Cunningham car, it is contended.
 Failure to pay him for work per formed in the digging of an artesian well, is the basis of a $500 action filed by Edward B. Gizze of Water bury, against Jennie A. Cleary of Prospect. Gizze alleges that he con- tracted for the work with the de- fendant last November IA, and rem dered services including the installa- tion of shallow well outfit and two
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-26
BUILDING PERMITS

The following permits were issued today at the office of Building h. spector John T. Hartley:
 Redwood Furniture Company. to make alteration to store front on corner of East Main and Mill streets, $15O.
 Pauline T. Rick, to construct new rear stairs for second floor building at 54 Spencer avenue, $15O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-26
Families Register
 To Get Sugar

At the request of Chester BOwIes, state ratiOning admin istratOr. the teachers in our To- cal schools have been asked to register all families or indivi- duals who are eligible for an allotment of sugar. Plans and instructions have gone to the teachers, who are requested to make this report by March 5th.
 The teachers would appre- ciate the cooperation of all people in making this enroll ment as accurate as possible. If there arc families having no children in school they should communicate with the teacher of the district in which they live and give her the names of the members of their family.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-26
CHESHIRE MAN
 IS SURRENDERED

Wanted in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on charges of kidnapping his own son and non-support of his divorced wife, Norman Oley pleaded guilty in Cheshire court last night when ar raigned as fugitive from justice. He waived extradition and was sur rendered by Cheshire authorities and state police to Detective Paul Calla- han of Kenosha. Callahan came here to bring Oley and the boy back to Kenoslla.
 State Trooper Edward J. Dooling arrested Oley. He said that Oley went to Kenosha few weeks ago and took his son from school with out permission of the mother in whose care he was placed by the court. He brought the boy back here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-26

preme Court building, Congressional Library, and the U. s. Capitol build- ing.
 Saturday Afternoon
 After luncheon at the hotel, the motor coaches will take the party on tour to Alexandria and Mount Vernon, Va, with stops at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and Memo rial Amphitheater in Arlington Ma tional cemetery, the Lee Mansion in Arlington, Va, and the George Washington estate at Mount Yer non.
 Saturday Evening
 The evening is free for relaxation, to attend a theater. or to be utilized as the individual desires.
 Sunday Morning
 Special motor coaches will trans fer the party to the Franciscan Monastery, thence to the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and re- turn them to the hotel for lunch.
 Sunday Afternoon
 After luncheon the motor coaches will transfer the party from the hotel to the Union Station for the homeward journey
 Skyline Drive
 A 20-mile scenic motor trip over the famous Skyline Drive may be substituted for the Saturday sight seeing tours in Washington upon additional payment of $2. This tour, accompanied by lecturer, includes many historic points of interest ill Virginia such as Fairfax, Bull Run battlefields, the Virginia horse breeding section, Skyline Caverns and a 31-mile ride over the famous Skyline Drive in Shenandoah Ma tional Park.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-26
Springs Here

Ten brush fires in Waterbury yesterday reminded firemen that spring and the brushfire season are on the way. Most stubborn of the fires was near Waterville street. Bremen from Engine 9 were assisted by Engine ill fight ing the blaze Slight fires were re- ported on Laval street, Colonial avenue, Platt street, Vista Place, Kaytonne avenue and South Leonard street.
 A false alarm was registered from Box 21, North Elm and Kingsbury streets at 1:34 o'clock this morning. Engines 1, 2, and 10, truck 3 and the booster re- sponded.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-26
Reported Safe

Cable reports from the island of Cebu, in the Philippines, indicate that Rev. William R. Mccarthy, formerly of Waterbury, is safe. Father Mccarthy, member of the Maryknoll Fathers, has been engaged in missionary work.
 Rev. Robert E. Sheriden, head of the MaryknOll mission band. has cabled: Everything quiet here. All Maryknollers free"
 Father Mccarthy has been in the Philippines for several years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-26
NOLLE GRANTED
 TO MOTORlST

Louis Grenier. 38, of i32 Porter street, was granted a nolle on q charge of violation Of the rules of the road when arraigned in city court today.
 William Watson, 38, of Camp terrace. was given nolle on a charge of non-support.
 Stephen Culburt g. of 889 Hunt ington avenue. May Cooper, 3B, of Woodbury: ana Margaret McGni. 21. of 26 Burton street. charged with n-support. were given . continu- ance to Saturday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-26
THREE ENLIST IN
 ARMY YESTERDAY

Three young men enlisted in the army at the local recruiting office on Grand street and were sent to Hartford yesterday for final exam- ination before they are transferred for active duty.
 The men were Joseph Patrick Nolan of 2E North Main street. Richard l. Hansen Of 45 Prospect sreet, Union City. and Andrew Nemence of Washington Depot, Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-26
Called to Duty

Frederick P. Tabshey of 100 Sylvan avenue, Waterbury, a sec ond lieutenant ill the army re- serve corps, has been ordered to active duty, according to an an nouncement by Major General Sherman Miles, commanding gen. eral of the First Corps Area, Bos- ton, Mass. Second Lieut.. Tabshey is an engineer ill civilian life.
 Also summoned to the colors to- day is Samuel F.. Heath, a sec ond lieutenant in the army re- serve, residing at the Training School ill Southbury.