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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-08
DISPUTE
 IN FINAL STAGE
War Labor Board Panel to Hear Claims in Ameri.
 can Brass Company

Representatives of the American Brass O., and the Waterbury, An- sonia and Torrington Brass Work erS' union left today for Washing- ton, where tomorrow Q War Labor board panel will hold c final hear ing on the prolonged contract dis- pute between the management and the unions. A four-day hearing was held before Q WLB panel two weeks ago, but company and union repre- sentatives failed to agree on con- tract when, after returning, they resumed negotiations started sev- eral months ago.
 New briefs will be filed by each side, and a short period for presen- tation of arguments will be allowed tomorrow. The panel will then submit its recommendatio to the full personnel of the War Labor board.
 Details of the negotiations have been withheld, but it is reported that the company has taken the stand that 1t will grant a wage increase only by direct order of the VILE. The union has been seeking a raise of IS cents an hour, and last month the company gave raises of eight cents an hour to employees of its Detroit, Buffalo, Kenosha and French Small Tube branches.
 The union negotiating commit tees also seek union shop and other contract changes, including provi- sionS for two weeks vacation.
 Company president Clark s. Judd and J. Harold Madden, labor rela- tions director, are the principal company spokesman. John J. Dris- coll heads the CIO union commit tee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-08
RUSSIAN COUNT
 HELD FOR TRIAL
Taken to Hartford Where
 He Is Being Charged With Conspiracy

Providence, R. I.,June s-(UPl- count Anastase A. Vonsiatsky, 43- yeaY.old wealthy Russian refugee waived Q hearing on a fugitive war rant in U. s. District Court today and was taken to Hartford, Conn, bv federal authorities who said he was wanted in connection with a charge of conspiracy to violate the United States Espionage Act.
 A uetition, seeking his removal, was granted swiftly by federal judge John P. Hartigan after Von- siatcky said he had signed written waiver for Asst. U. s. Dist. Atty. Edward McEntee.
 Vonsiatsky, 6 resident Of Thom- rsora Conn. was turned over to U. S Marshal Neale D. Murphy ana \ deuUty for transfer to HartIoro.
 ssTSo you know why you are hereW Judge Hartigan asked vonsiatsky. v
 ''Yes," he replied. T am gOins '0
 "Then you know your rightsH"
 s'Yes."
 McEntee then said he had obtain aS d written waiver from VonsiatsKy a,1d the refugee verified his staCe- raent for Judge Hartigan.
 Vonsiatsky was sized by federal anents here late Saturday on the f,ieitive warrant and was held over tI,e weekend. Authorities said ne had been undergoing questioning ny d Federal Grand Jury at Haruoro'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-08

Donovan prize of $25 were won by Miss Barbara Feinn, the daughter of Mir. and Mrs. David Harris Feinn of 126 Concord street. She is a gradu- ate of Kingsbury grammar school and is planning to enter Smith Col 1ege in September. Miss F'einn, edi- tor-in-chief of La Page Ouverte, has been interested in the Honor Socie- ty, Argus, Glee Club, and the Class Book committee. Miss Feinn was 8 senior representative for Crosby in the recent State Latin Contest.
 The third prize of $10 was divided between Greta Hahn and Harvey Rosenberg.
 Greta Hahn. co-valedictorian of the 1942 class, is the daughter of Mrs. Bertha Hahn of A Vine street. She is graduate of Walsh gram far school and is entering Wisconsin University. Miss Hahn is actively interested in the French Club and Paper, Girls Vocational Club and Honor Society.
 Harvey Rosenberg, the son of MT. and Mrs. Jacob Rosenberg of 142 Central Avenue, is graduate of Driggs grammar school. He has been interested in the Honor Society, French Paper, Math Club, and was a member of the Arbor Day Com- mittee. Rosenberg is entering Yale.
 The 1942 annual prize examina- tion in Latin was held on Saturday, May 16 at Crosby high school, un- der the supervision of Roy Walch. This examination was open only to those students who have main tianed an average of 85 per cent in Latin during their sophomore, junior and senior years The exam ination was based on:
 1. Characterization at sight.
 2. Aeneid, Book II-translation, grammar, Scansion.
 3. Prose based on Catiline.
 The complete list of contestants for these prizes contains five names. The names are as follows:
 Barbara Feinn, Greta Hahn, Har- vey Rosenberg, Raymond Coburn, and Mary Etta Rhinehart.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-08
Market In Irregular
 Advance, Mild Trade
American Telephone Gained One Point; Numerous
 Other Leaders Were Up Fractions to Point

were up fractions to . point gteeh were irregular with U. 6. Steel at 4S 7-e up 3-4 and Bethlehem s off 1-A.
 0enral Motors made Q new high for the year at 8 l-0 up l.4 and then eased to ST 3-4. Chrysler touched 61 up Ia. Onion Pacific rose
 1 1-4 to 68 and others were up small fractions in most instances. Utilities were about steady with North American active. J. I. Case. equaled its high ct 69 Ia In . firm farm section.
 Mercantile shares met support af- ter early declines ranging t0 nearly 8 point in Sears Roebuck. Gold MiHl- ing issues were strong with McIn- tyre Porcupine at a new high. New tops were made byb Consolidation Coal, Radio Corporation, United Carbon and U. 6. Rubber. Pepsi- Cola equaled its high. Pond Greek PochahontaS made 8 new low.
 Wool Market
 Boston, June 0-(UPl-DemAnd for eastern fleece wools was very quiet on the Boston market the U. s. Agriculture department reported today.
 Fine bright Delaine fleeces were quoted at 46 to 48 cents grease basis and some selling was reported. Med- ilm bright fleeces of three-eights blood conbing wool graded were quoted at 50 to 51 cents grease basis but no sales were made. Bright quarter blood combing fleeces grad ed were quoted at 50 to 5l cents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-08

Nine men of this area, including one Waterburian, were enlisted in the U. s. Marine corps at "Avenge Pearl Harbor" exercises held in Springfield yesterday. A total of 30 Marine recruits and about 100 Navy candidates took their oaths during the ceremonies which took place on the exact hour and minute that the first Japanese bomb fell at Pearl Harbor six months before.
 Those enlisted were DOmenic F. Serlise, son of MT. and Mrs. Frank Serlise of 199 Orange street, Water bury, Anthony Bielik of Torrington, Joseph Benson of New Haven, Ger manus McDermott of New Haven, Cresdo A. PalmoSN of Union City, Adam J. Cook of Seymour, Philip Lisewski of Oxford, Urban A. Dahl borg of New Haven, and Charles c. Sycon of New Haven.
 Desmond Milton Gibbons of East Hampton, N. r., and formerly of Pearl street, Waterbury, enlisted in the U. s. Marine corps last week through the local recruiting station. He took fhis oath in Springfield Fri day.
 John Marchenko of 4S Vine street Waterbury, was in a group which left for Springfield this morning for final examination. Others from this area who applied for enlistment at the local marine station and were sent to Springfield today are Alex ander Grahata of New Haven Frank J. Gorski of Forestville, AL fred G. Boudreau of Meriden, and Kenneth G. Johnson of New Haven
 Motion pictures of the Marines in action will be shown by Staff Ser geant Maxwell P. DickerSon and Sergeant Charles Siers, local re- cruiting officers at meeting of the Odd Fellows in Thomaston tomor- row night.
 David Patrick Healey, son of Pat rick Healey of 334 Willow street spent a weekend furlough at his home. He enlisted in the U. s. Mar inc Corps January 2. and has been stationed at New River, N. c. He was employed by the American Metal Hose co. before his enlist ment.
 A new display has been set ur at Loew's theater by the local Mar inc office. Folders explaining the work of the Marines are among the material set up at the booth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-08
STANLEY KEARL
 YALE GRADUATE
BedwOrth, Boucher, Kay- nor, Laun and Phillips
 Also Get Degrees

Local persons who will receive de- grees from Yale university at com- mencement exercises today and to- morrow are Griffith E. Bedworth, bachelor of arts; Norman F. Bouch- CT, bachelor of science; Ernest W. Jennes, bachelor of laws; Richard s. Kaynor, bachelor of arts; Stan ley B. Kearl, master of fine arts; Louis F. Laun, Jr., bachelor of arts; James H. Phillips, doctor of philos- ophy.
 Others from this area who will receive degrees are: Francis G. Jar lett of Watertown, master of arts; Samuel c. Spalding, Jr. of Water town, bachelor of education: Philip B. Weld of Watertown, bachelor of education; Irving B. Holley, Jr. of Torrington, master of arts; Ells- worth G. Mason of Oakville, master of arts; Michael A. Puzak of Oak vile, doctor of medicine; William H. Burke of Naugatuck, bachelor of arts; Everett D. Marvin, Jr., of Woodbury, bachelor of arts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-08
COstigaT1 Likely
 ToBe Named Rent
 Examiner Shortly
(NEA Telephoto)

Captain J. Peter COstigan of this city, attached to the 118th Medical Regiment, which has seen considerable service i'm southern camps and maneuv- CTS, returned home today on . leave of absence. He will be placed on inactive duty effec- tive June 17th due to physical disabilities.
 1t is expected that within . few days Captain C0stigan, a past commander of Corp. COyIe Post, American Legion, will be formally appointed as rent examiner and assigned to the local office of rent director.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-08
Gasoline Theft
 Being Checked ByLOcalPohce

The first major theft of gasoline fin Waterbury since the start of the gasoline ratiOning program is under investigation by Detective Lieut.. Edward McElligOtt.
 Seventy gallons of gasoline were drained from trucks, . car and Q compressor owned by Peter Sig nOri of 400 Perkins avenue, 8 con- tractor, sometime last Thursday night, according to a report re- ceived by Lieut.. McElligOtt.
 The equipment was parked on the Perkins avenue property of the contractor. Lieut.. McElIigott said that he believes more than one person must have taken part in the treft and that either large containers were used or aut0mO- piles were parked near the equip ment and the gasoline drained di- rectly into the automobile gas tanks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-08
WELLS RELEASED
 FROM JAIL TERM
EverybOdy's Market Em= plOye Committed After
 Serious Assault

A two-months' jail term imposed April 29 on Clarence Wells, 2l, col- ored, of 26 Vine street, in municipal court on charges of aggravated as- Sault and breach of peace was lifted today by order of Judge John L.. Gaffney.
 Wells was convicted of smashing 8 whiskey bottle over the head of James willie" Brown, colored, of 86 Locust street, and knocking out his left eye. Wells was an employe of Everybody,S Market.
 If his sentence were served he would not be released until June 20 with the possibility of serving additional days for non-payment of a $10 fine imposed in addition to the jail term.
 But Judge Gaffney lifted the sentence and fine with the under standing that Wells would return to work and that part of his wages would be deducted weekly to pay for the hospital expenses of Brown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-08
CONCRESSWOMAN
 IN 4TH DISTRICT

Greenwich, Conn, June s-(UP)- Clare Booth Luce, widely-known author and playwright, was being mentioned today as a possible can- didate for the Republican nomina- ton for Congress in the fourth dis trict.
 Mrs. Luce, wife of the New York publisher, is a Greenwich resident. Her late step-father, Dr. Albert Austin, was Republican Congress man from this district from 1888 to l940.
 Mrs. Luce, author of Europe in the Spring" and the play, "The Women," reportedly was interested in the nomination, and Republican State Chairman J. Kenneth Bradley said her name had been brought to his attention.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-08
Croft Latin Award
 Won By Ray Coburn
SalutatOrian of Graduating Glass; State Contest Win-
 ner, to Enter Yale in Fall; Outstanding Student

The annual Latin prize winners of Crosby High School, for the highest honors in written competition in Latin, were announced this morn ing in the recitation room of Miss Margaret Croft. The Margaret Croft Latin prize of $50 was awarded this year to Raymond Coburn, the son of MT. and Mrs. Elmer R. Coburn of 83 East Main street. Coburn, saluta- torian of the 1942 class, was recent ly named as the winner in the State Latin Contest. He has been award ed a scholarship at Yale University where he will major in science. Co., burn is a graduate of St. Mary's parochial school; and during his en- tire course here has been very &C., tive in the Honor Society Math. and Life-Saving clubs.
 Second honors, the Michael c.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-08
HORSE IS STOLEN

Boston, June Somebody broke into Max Spiller's livery stable in the north end during the week. end and stole a horse named Roy" and harness Police were informed today.
 It was understood that full re- port Of the case might be submitted to the Society fer Apprehendtng Horse Thieves, . 1S2-year-old orr ganizatiop I'd suburban pedham.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-08
WHITE SHIRT LEADER SENTENCED

Chattanooga, Tenn, June B. (UP)-George W. Christians, lead- CT of the Crusader White Shirts" was sentenced by Federal Judge Les lie Darr to five years imprisonment today following his conviction last week of sedition.
 Attorneys for the Chattanooga road material manufacturer iinme- diately sought 30 days time to file a bill of exceptions.
 Christians was returned to jail without bond after the sentencing.
 The defendant had been charged with sending to members of the armed forces letters and other literature which the government charged tended to incite insubor- dination.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-08
Spotlighting Brass CityNews
One-Boy Crime Wave

Officer George Flavin yester- day apprehended 8 14-year-old boy who has been sought by po- lice more than a week in con- nection with a dozen breaks here. The boy escaped from the Meri- den school for boys more than a week ago.
 Tn youth readily admitted the breaks which netted loot ranging from war stamps to a wrist watch. He is also wanted for two breaks in Meriden. Officer Flavin found him in @ hallway at 181 East Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-08
BABSON ATTENDS
 SCOUT SESSION

Scout Executive David F. Bahson and Arthur z. Hirsch, field execu- tive of the Mattatuck council, at- tended a five-day New England re- gional conference at Severance lodge, Lake Kezar, Maine, last week. Discussions were held on the place of scouting in the war, leader ship training. personnel procedure. and district management. Over 100 Scout executives participated in the conference which was arranged by Don w. Mover, New England re- gtonal executive, and Nelson A. Slye, Hartford area executive.
 MT. Babson led 8 discussion group on finance. Several leaders from the national headquarters made presentations,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-08
WOMEN DEMOCRATS
 IN COUNTY MEETING

The Women's Democratic Club of Middlebury will hold q regular meet ing tomorrow evening, June 9, at 7:3O o'clock at the home of Mrs. Omer Proulx of Hillcrest. All mem bers are requested to be present.
 On Friday evening the organiza- ton will be host to fourteen Clubs of New Haven County at Lift-the- Latch Inn, Middlebury. Mrs. Chase Going Woodhouse and Mrs, Henry Hayden will address the members.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-08
EASTERN CITIES
 GIVEN WARNING

washington, June s.-(UP)-MaJ. cen Foliett Bradley, commander of the first army air force, warned eastern cities last night to expect reprisal raids soon. ,s,o
 Speaking on the army hour radio program, Bradley said:
 we bombed Tokyo and reprlsai raids were expected. The Japs struck at Dutch Harbor and they found us preparded.
 sOur allies have been dealing mighty blows to Naz Germany. soon we shall join them. Soon also we can expect reprisal raids on our eastern shores"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-08
Failed to Report

William R. Forster, 32, of Pom tiac, Michigan was arrested here Saturday by Deputy U. s. Mar shal Robert c. Slattery on a warrant charging him with fail- ure to report to his home draft board for selective service phy- sical examination. Forster has been working here. He was first taken into custody by local po- lice and turned over to the deputy marshal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-08
Pupils Represented
 In Pleasing Recital
Piano, Violin Recital Presented Under Direction of
 Sister Francis Regina of St. Mary's Convent

A large audience of parents, rela- fiyes and friends was delighted Sat- urday afternoon at the violin and piano recital given in the basement of the church of the Immaculate Conception by the pupils of Sister Frances Regina. A varied program of selections was presented giving the youngsters opportunities to dis play their skill. They acquitted themselves most creditably and with distinction for their instructress and directress.
 The following program was pre- uented:
 April Flowers and Hasten Little Ehepard-Teresa Caggione.
 Lucy Locket and Georgie Porgie- Betty Jane Kenny.
 Waltz of the Manikins and Gentle nEight-C -Carmella De Carlo.
 Ddddle Diddle Dumping, Jack Epratt and John Cook-Barbara Nolan.
 Firef1ies in the keys of F and F sharp, A Dream Tune and Embers- Ann Sheel1y.
 The Band is Playing Dixie, in the keys of A flat and A, The Little Cadet-Jean O'Reilly.
 London Bridge, Good Morning and The Cuckoo's Call-William Peters.
 Drifting, The Nightingale and Rightly Row, in the keys of c and C sharp-Frances McKenna. < Lullaby, The Drummer Boy and Hack and Jill in the keys of c flat and G-Eileen Killian and Leslie RartiSs.
 Pop Goes the Weasel and Home m the Range-Leslie PartiSs. i Wearing of the Green, Rakes of Ndallow and The Minstrel Boy; also A6inuet-E Eileen Killian. The New Year in the keys of F Iand r sharpe and Beside the Stream s-Mary Sweeney. l A White Seals Lullaby-Patricia lnGulviIle.
 Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush, O, Dear What Can the Mat fer Be and Butterfly-William Fog Ierty.
 Up and Down the MountainSide, kPickaninny March and Valse Grac- kaeuse Anthony Fistola. Dolly's Lullaby, In Camp and NGarketing-Ann Fistola.
 Sunshower in keys of c and c ksharp, Watch Your Step and Sum- Inner Days-Eleanor Pater. A Sleepy Song-Barbar Hall. 1 welcome to May and Waltz of &he Toys-James Perrelli. The Scissors Grinder, Prelude to the Ogre's Feast and Song of the EWinde-Ann Flaherty.
 Our Brave Marines and On Par .ade-Gucille Cantoro.
 Far From Home and Merrily We .sRoll Along-Gloria SimoeS.
 Volplaning, Playtime and The Toy Sailboat-Jane Rosa.
 Jack OTAntern, Dixie and Irish .Washerwoman DuetS-Jean Altman and Joan Lewis.
 Bells at Twightlight and the Sky Rark--Joan Lewis.
 March of the Giants Hobby Horse and Chatter Box-Jean Altman.
 Turkey in the Straw, Boy Scouts of America, Minuet in c and Vien- nese Melody-James Kenny.
 ~Carry Me Back to Old Virginny-- Iauretta Peters and Shirley Taylor.
 A Curious Story and Gondoliert- Lauretta Peters.
 In Merry Mood and Suny sambo Shirley Taylor. .,
 Santa Lucia and Beautiful Blue FlanlIhe Waltz Duets-Doris Mas tronata and Georgianna Bryan.
 Londonderry Air, March for Sall- Ors and watermelon Pickanninnles Patricia Hall.
 Echoes from Erin Duet-Joan NGorra and Georgianna Bryan:
 O Sole Mic and Dance of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-08
False Pretenses

A 68-year old woman was sent to Brookside for ten days today by Judge John l.: Gaffney in municipal court on charges of inc toxication and obtaining money by false pretenses. Prosecutor Frederick l.. Palomba said the woman admitted taking orders and deposits for corsets and dresses and not making deliveries. The amount involved is less than $l5 he said.
 The woman. Ida Fogg, said she would make restitution.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-08
BRIAN BELL. IS DEAD

Washington, June g. CUP) = Brian Bell, chief of the Washington Bureau of the Associated Press since Jan. 1, 1889, died today of coronary thrombosis. He was 52.
 Bell suffered an initial heart attack yesterday while attending a base bals game, and second attack early today proved fatal. He died at $40 c m
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-08

Gnomes-Joan Nora.
 A Jaunty Irish Air Duet-Blanch Carmody and Joan Nora.
 Intermezzo from Cavalieri Rusti- cana--Blanch Carmody and Joan Nora.
 Londonderry Air Blanch Car- mody.
 The Star Spangled Banner Duet Shirley Taylor and Lauretta Peters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-08
KILLED IN ICELAND

Dublin, June 8-(UP)-John Jo- seph Hanafin, American technician from Jennings Band road, Wellesley, Macs, was killed Saturday at Dun- dalk. Fire, when he was hit by 6 railroad engine. Hanafin, 3i and un- married, was spending the weekend at Killarney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-08
JUDGE DAVIS DIES

Meriden, Conn, June e-(UP)-- Funeral services will be held Tues day for Former Town Judge Wilbur F. Davis. who died early Sunday after a long illenss.
 Judge Davis was chairman of the draft appeal board in the third congregational district.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-08
Aerial Chow

Army bonbers and fighter plares put on a display of aerial acrobatics for Waterburians sat- urday afternoon. Officers at Brad ley field. Windsor Locks, said that the planes were on maneuvers.
 The planes circled, dived and flew in and out of formation. At times the planes flew at low alti- tudes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-08
CHANGES HIS NAME

San Francisco. June B. (UP) - Edward l.. Hayes of Oakland. Cal. asked the superior court today to change his name legally to Tharp- midbe l.. Progsugtaponifcem. He said he wanted tho change made for sbusiness end eennanie vaasnnG.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-08
FORMER ATHLETE DEAD

LakeviIIe, Conn, June EtUPl- Funeral services were to be held to- day for Otto P. Monahan, 6o, former athletic director at Hotchkiss school for 70 years, who died over the weekend.
 ASnnahan retired in ieBA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-08
Hospital
 Bulletins

The first swimming accident of the season was reported yesterday when Joseph DelpianO, 19 of FOr- tuna street was admitted to Wa terbury Hospital for treatment of a gash on his head and scratches on his chest and fin- gers. Authorities said he was in- jured in a dive into shallow waters at Sandy Beach, Lake Quassapaug. His condition is good"
 Frank Grebinas, 52, of James place collapsed at 8 o'clock this morning at the tavern where he is employed, S22 Bank street. He was taken to Waterbury hospital in the police ambulance by Patrol men Thomas Grady and Edward Dunn. Desk Lieut.. Bernard Burns sent the ambulance out in re- spOnse to an emergency call.
 At Waterbury hospital the mans condition was reported "fair." He was admitted for Ob- servatiOn. The collapse was caused by a heart aiIment, according to authorities.
 Edward Fitzpatrick, local the- ater manager was reported "a lit- tie better" today at St. Mary's hospital where he is under treat n1ent for a heart ailment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-08
W EKNFRR Q. WALZKR

Limited Press Financial Edft0R)
 New York, June e-(UP)-Stocks made an irregular advance today with volume light.
 American Telephone gained . point and numerous other leaders
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-08
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, June 8 (UP)-Gov- ernment exnenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through June 9th, compared with year ago: This Year Expenses Lm@t Year $2S,70S,S13,957.26 $l1,491, .S8
 War Spending
 $22,S01,622.916.43 s 5,627,4O1,S12.33 $1O.455. .sss.S4s.ss 5 s,5s2, ,sss, ,sss. .ss $1s,15S, ,s12.s57sS 4,s11,sO2, ,4ss s.7O
 Cash Balance
 : s.4s4,7sZ17ssi 5 2,ss1, ,sOl, o7.47