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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
NO ONE INJURED IN SCAR CRASH
Piedmont Street Driver Is Under Arrest FOllOW=
 ing Investigation

A continuance until Dec. 9 was granted Robert L. Garvey, 31,. of 139 Piedmont street when he ap- peared in municipal court this morn ing to answer to charge of violating the motor vehicle law.
 He was arrested last night when his car was reported to have struck and damaged four other vehicles, one badly, on South Main street. Ac- cording to the police report, Garvey did not stop at the scene of the acci- dents, but was apprehended about midnight by Sergt Joseph Petit and Patrolman John Spadarro of the motor patrol.
 At the time of the accidents, Gar vey was said to be driving south on South Main street, striking the first car at Bond street and the last at 677 South Main street. Motor Patrol man Joseph Dereskevice who inves- tigated the case said that no one was injured, but that the cars had been damaged. He said that an automo- bile owned by Dante Ruocco had to be lowed away after the left front wheel and fender, steering post and running board had been smashed.
 In other court cases, Lawrence Straus, 29, of 195 Columbia Boule- ward, charged with speeding on Baldwin street, was fined $10 and costs; Cornelius Harms, 40, of 2s Park place, arrested on charges of drunkenness and breach of the peace, was given 30 days in jail on each count, sentence suspended for three months,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12

The complete closing of all pro- jects operated by the War Projects Administration in this state was an- nounced today by Howard Staub, ad- ministrator. Formal notification is being forwarded to each community by the State Ofi1ce of the Work Projects Administration advising the sponsors of the actual date of the closing of the individual projects now operating within the state.
 Plans are going forward to have the various communities and/or other Federal agencies for whom the Work Projects Administration is carrying on projects to continue the operation of such projects which have been created by the war nede. Some of these projects are rail re- moval, airport construction, con- struction work for the Army and Navy; nursery schools, day care cen. hot school lunches and several ters for children of working mothers, other projects which have become increasingly important due to the demand for employment by factories engaged in war work.
 There are approximately HOO people in the entire State of Con- necticut remaining on the rolls of the Work Projects Administration, most of these people now being en- gagged on projects which have di- rect contribution on tn war effort and it is believed that most of these workers will be absorbed by the con- tinuing agencies of the projects
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
TRAINING WOMEN
 FOR MEMS JOBS
New Cooperative Plan Made By Employment
 Service, Factory

A new cooperative plan made by the local U. s. Employment Service, the Waterbury Mfg. Go. division of the Chase Brass & Copper Co.,, and the Waterbury Defense Training Center for recruiting women into industry was announced today by William R. Nolan, manager of the local employment office.
 Fifty women are needed at once to enroll in course which will train them to replace men on automatic screw machine and milling machine operations. are said:
 The employment service will &C., cept applications and will give pre- liminary aptitude tests but the final choice of trainees will be made by the manufacturing concern which will place the prospective women machinists on their payrolls imme diately on acceptance. Pay will be at the same rate as of apprentice workers in the plant itself. The in- struction will be conducted at the Waterbury Defense Training Gen. ter at the old Steele and Johnson building.
 Although women with high school education are preferred for the work those who have completed eight years of grammar school study will be accepted for interviews, MT. Mo- Ian stated. If the plan proves to be successful the training classes will be expanded and larger num- Der of women will be recruited later. he stated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
DIPLOMAS GIVEN
 STATE TROOPERS
Sergts. Palau and Tucker Graduate at Northwest
 ern U. Training School

Evanston, H., December F - Graduating exercises were held to- day, for 26 police officers and U. S.. Army officers who are attending a special two-week Traffic Officers Training School at the Northwestern University Traffis Institute. Study of wartime traffic control Is being emphasized in the course.
 The graduation address will be given by Fred D. Fagg, vice. -presi- dent and dean of faculties of North western University. Diplomas will be presented by Dr. Arthur J. Todd, chairman of the Northwestern Uni- versity sociology department.
 The officers received instruction in handling traffic under such ex- treme wartime conditions as black outs, air raids, civilian evocuations and disasters, as well as in such practical police activities as selec- tive enforcement, accident investi- gation and the use of accident rec- ords.
 The course was open to municipal, county and state police and high way patrol officers. Instructors in- cluded staff members of the Traffic Institute and the Safety Division of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, Northwestern uni versity factulty members and repre- sentatives of police departments and safety organizations.
 Among the recipients of diplomas were Sergeant Henry Palau and Sergeant Harry T. Tucker, of the Connecticut State Police.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
SCOVILL ELECTION
 REMAINS IN DOUBT
Ballot Boxes Seized By Union Leaders; Chase
 Group Holds Dues

Ballot boxes used in yesterdays election of new officers of the Sco- will local, Mine, Mill & Shelter Workers union, will not be opened until "early next week." it was said today by Dennis McGratll. retiring president. The ballot boxes were first taken to police headquarters, then taken away by union officers after a. m. today.
 MT. McGrath, who has led an anti Communist movement within the union, backed the candidacy of James Sullivan for president of the local. Sullivan was opposed by Jo- seph Graveline, a supporter of the Reid Robinson wing of the union. Robinson, international president, has been assailed by local leaders as being of Communist syinpathies.
 The situation in the Chase local remained confused, though there may be clarification when general membership meeting is held tomor- row. Last Sunday the members busted President William E. Stan ton and voted to ask for the re- moval of International Representa- tives Don Harris and Lowell Hol- lenbeck.
 Stewards at the Chase Go. an- nounced last night that they will withhold payment of dues collected by them to the union treasury un- til the present situation has been clarified. There have been charges of excessive expenditures authorized by union leaders, and one claim is that the union treasury now has deficit of $1,500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
Crib On French Railways Completes Naz Transport Web

worst, since the slave-labor is on hand with picks, shovels, ties. spikes and sledge hammers within 10 min utes after an explosion
 Germany's rail system was far from breaking down in 1922. Then Hitler took vichy France. Into the Fuehrer's lap fell hundreds of good steam and electric locomotives, thousands of trained workmen, many more thousands of pieces of rolling stock, and finally, vast stretches of the finest, best-kept roadbed in Europe.
 Above all. Hitler has reaped the reward of Frances own foresight the strategic layout of these lines. Over them, Hitler can shift his armies from the Atlantic to the Me- diterranean coast of France pr&c- tscally overnight. Ne can move an entire army from the English Chan nel to Italy or vice versa, in almost perfect safety.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
NEW BURLESQUE STARTS MONDAY

The management announces an- other great Burlesque show at Jacques theater starting Monday, December IA, for the entire week, featuring Comedian Billy (Cheese m Crackers) Hagan, burlesque's funny man number i, with his co-partner, Billy Walsh. Also featured will be those scintallating darlings, Cali fornia's sun kissed copper haired beauty, Renee, and blonde sexy dis rober, Carol King, plus a cast ot other favorites as Bea White, blonde comedienne, and Don Camp, musical variety and hand balancing act, Merrill Sevier, snappy straight man, Buddy Bryan, who handles the vo- calls for the show, Bill and Mary Hill, dancers in ballet routines, and a vaudeville novelty by Gates and Claire, mixed dancing act. Don't forget the time policy. Mats 2:3o, eyes 8:30, and gala mid-nite show every Friday at l2. :.
 Reserve your tickets for the big New Years Eve, mid-nite show.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
WAAC RECRUITER
 TO SPEAK HERE
Lieutenant Carter Guest of Wilson Post at Recep=
 ton Tomorrow

Lieutenant Mildred Davenport Carter, recruiting officer of the Wo- mems Army Auxiliary Corps for New England, will speak at the William Wilson Post-American Legion re- ception, 67 Bishop street tomor- row afternoon from 2:30 to 5:30.
 Her present Army assignment is to interest girls of the colored race to serve their country and take ad- vantage of the opportunity offered by the w. A. A. c.
 Lieut.. Carter received her com mission, August 29. 1942, ard was assigned as physical training super visor at Fort Des Moines, Iowa. She was the first colored girl to be en- rolled from New England. Lieut.. Carter is g graduate of the Sargent School of Physical Culture. Prior to Army work she taught physical training at Tuskegee, Alabama; was employed in the Public Welfare De- partment of Boston. Mass, where she at one time operated a dance and drama studio. and produced shows for the Eastern Army camps under war recreation project. Lieut.. Cartr is the invited guest of Pearl Street Neighborhood House.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
Current Rationing Regulations
COFFEE

COFFEE
 Coupon of Ration Book will be valid for the purchase of coffee 15 old
 AnIOU's prosecuted they The coupons for the heating period ls a estimated that should still have 65 cent of their winter supply of oil on Dec. 5
 GASOLINE
 Coupon holders supplementary allowances driving application received in Wa ratoning officials prospective applicants for further announcement may appeal Pending local board certificates of necessity dealers asked relnqush all s'
 display gasoline sckers result in suspension raions local ration officials sate0
 Block conducting educational acquaint with Share Neat Estimates agricultural department show that will be available civilian ratoning expected to take effect.
 Tuesday obtaining who did the books allow asked will additions the family residents civilian life
 pounds its and February aotmen will industrial consumers after 15
 necessary inmates Tuesday deadline.
 consumers required to present Book for identification.
 registering Ratoning books of all drivers who fail register will recalled first period for tire inspection 3l Jan. 15 for commercial vehicles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
IN STAGE TRIUMPh
Local Cast Gives Excellent Performance for Bene-
 fit of USO

One of the outstanding local dramatic performances of the year, Philip Barry's Holiday" was pre- serted by the FootlighterS before large audience last night ct ths Women's club for the benefit of ths U. s. O. The play was directed by Charles Goodsen and Betti Doyle
 A keen social satire, interspersed with lightning flashes of hunor Holiday" was handled with dignity and delightful reserve by the local players The entire production re- decteo the skill and diligence of the directors, and yet one was not ula- mindful of the individual capabiiity, and occasional brilliance, of the per- formers.
 Overshadowing other players in the cast of 12, were the perform ances of Charlotte Benedict in tha role of Linda, and Ruth Lyman who played the part of Susan Potter. Miss Benedict, the rebellious daugh- ter of pseudo -aristocracy, handled herself with the verve of a profess sional in every appearance, ard was at all times the complete and con- summate master of difficult role. Miss Lyman as a gay, grinning young lady, captured the audience with the remarkable and pleasing quality of her voice.
 Greatest regret of the audience was that eupeptic starlet Phyllis Mulford was not given more of a chance to display her vivacious per- sonality than her brief role allowed. Even with the limitations of her part, she came close to stealing the show from her associates.
 Peg Wesson, who has turned in many admirable performances in the past, gave her usual steady and dependable portrayal, this time of Julia, Linda's sister. who is the epi- tome of a social strata in which Hemingway is called daring and the dollar is called Master.
 Creditable also were the perform arces of Henry Kukenis, Dan Hawk ins, Ruth Kantor and Agnes Ash- ton. Satisfactory in minor roles were Mill Linhard, Robert Drapatin, William Fowler and Thelma San- tora.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
HOLIDAY PARDONS
 ARE CONSIDERED

Boston, Dec. 12-(UP)- State Correction Commissioner Arthur T. Lyman today considered Christmas pardons or paroles for 59 prisoners who risked their lives in medical research tests in which a 60th pri- soner died.
 The men who are all of draft age submitted voluntarily to the tests with no promises of @ pardon and with the sole idea of assisting in the research, Lyman said.
 Arthur St. Germain, 27, of Haver- hill, an inmate of the Norfolk State Prison Colony, died during the test al received a posthumous pardon from Gov. Saltonstall and the Ex- ecutive Council recently.
 The 59 prisoners who survived the tests are serving state prison sen- tcnces ranging from 2h years to life.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
HOWARD ROBERTS
 RESIGNS DUTIES

Thomaston, December 12. = J. Howard Roberts of this town, Litch- field County Common Pleas Court prosecutor, will wind up 15 years of service the first of the year, but no reason for his resignation has been offered.
 MT. Roberts is president of the Litchfield County Bar Association and a member of the credentials committee. He is judge of probate in Thomaston and is town clerk there. He conducts a private law practice. He has served as a state representative and has also repre- sented his district in the state sem ate.
 MT. Roberts has been mentioned as a possible successor to States Attorney William H. Blodgett of Winsted, who has resigned that post effective after the first of the year. The Thomaston man, however, has made no comment as to whether or not he seeks this post.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
COP. TO MEET ATSTATE CAPITOL

Hartford, Conn.,, Dec. 12-(UP)- An organization meeting of Repub- lican legislators will be held at the State Capitol Jan. 5. on the eve of the converting of the General As sembly, according to an announce ment of State Chairman J. Ken. meth Bradley today.
 Republicans will have a majority in both House and Senate for the first time in more than a decade.
 Aside from routine nominations for minor jobs, the caucuses will se- lect a candidate for speaker of the House. Rep. Harold E. Mitchell. West Hartford, and Rep. Elect Wil- liam H. Blodgett, Winchester. were leading candidates for this role.
 The Senate will select President Pro Tempore, and the Chairman of the Judiciary Committee will be the Majority Floor Leader. Committee members also will be chosen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
Compensation Agreements

The following agreements for weekly payments during disability or for specific payment in case of permanent injury were approved today at the office of the compen- sation commissioner:
 Henry Simpson of 77 South Leonard street, Waterbury, against Waterbury Farrel Foundry, $25 for 27 weeks, 45 per cent loss of left thumb.
 Bronislaw GryxbOwski of Sl7 North Main street, Waterbury, against Waterbury Farrel FOun- dry and Machine Co.,, $2S begin- ming Nov. 19, laceration of left wrist.
 John Maloney of TerringtOn against Western Horse and Cow Co. of Torrington, $S.0S beginning Nov. 19, injury to left shoulder and left rib.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12

The local VIII hold another meet ing at 3:3O D. m. tomorrow at Will by high school. At this session the majority group plans to remove from office Anthony Napol, financial secretary, who was the only officer not busted last week.
 Kenneth Tracey, acting secretary, said that important developments" would take place at the meeting to- morrow.
 President Cuibert issued the fol- lowing statement:
 Much as the decent members of th- Chase Brass Workers Union dislike discussing in the public press the union linen SO badly soiled un- der the administration of our ex- president William Stanton, he has forced us to use his tactics in order to keep the record honest. We can not of course disclose all the doings of the Stanton crowd as we do not wish to destroy our union. But per- haps few facts given out publicly at last Sundays meeting will help to correct the picture painted in last evenings Democrat.
 With our union $150000 in debt our able ex-president stated on last Sunday to the membership that he did not know that the organization was in debt at all. Our deposed fi- nancial secretary disclosed on last Sunday that he illegally sent out check for thousand dollars with put $60000 in the bank. Stanton who held the organizations trust as president signs all checks.
 MT. Stanton speaks of us who are citizens of Waterbury and who have lived our lives here as honorable citizens and without conflict with the law, as 'hoodlums.' Was not MT. Stanton one of the leaders oi the gang organized by Robinson's international representative, .Iol- lenbeck, to invade apparently with the intention of wrecking, the headquarters of Robinson's oppo- nent in the recent internationa, election.
 MT. Stanton speaks of our dis rupting the war effort. We are giv- ing all we have each day in the key war plants of our country What is he doing? Walking the streets after quitting his defense job as part of the sympathy strat- egy apparently devised by either Harris or Hollenbeck.
 MT, Stanton promised to resign if the members requested his resig. nation. Almost unanimously or last Sunday-once at his special re- quest-the membership repeatedly requested that resignation. Why doesn't he keep his word? Why does he continue to disunite oul membership? Why has he not more concern for our union? Apparently because he is acting under orders orders which have too long run the affairs of the Chase union"
 STEPHEN W. GILBERT,
 Acting President
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
SALVAGE GROUP
 HEARS REPORTS
Legion 10 Take Over Abarl- d0ned "Jalopies"; Bin
 Committee Reports

Fifty "jalopies" salvagad here during October drive will be turned over to the American Legion for their nationwide campaign, 1t was announced today by the Waterbury Salvage committee. It was feared that lack of towing facilities and scarcity of scrap yards would ham, per the jalopy drive, but these dif- faculties were solved at meeting held yesterday.
 Chairman John J. Mulligan of the Bin Committee reported the collection of 11,563 pounds of tires; l6O pounds of tubes, 10001 poun1s of rags; 333 pounds of scrap rub Der; 42 pounds of floss; BOT pounds of roofing rags; 3,745 pounds of heavy iron; 3,340 pounds of light iron; 95 pounds of brass; 46 pounds of aluminium; 16 pounds of copper and 32 pounds of die cast.
 The collections were made from the 19 bins located in various sec tions of the city.
 Chairman Mulligan Is assisted by John Collins and Joseph SamosKas
 More than 1000 pounds of dis carded stockings have been donated by local women to the current stocking salvage campaign. accord ing to the latest report. It IS estimated that 16,000 pairs have been contributed at the collection headquarters at downtown stores.
 At a meeting of the Waterbury salvage committee last night 1t was announced the group would arrange for demolition of large donations oi metal, even if tearing of the articles involves cost greater than the value of the objects.
 No decision has been made as yet to disposition of the funds, estimat- ed at $l2,5O0, received from the recent, scrap metal drive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12

many's railroads never were in dan- ger of collapsing. And LOW. with seizure of "Unoccupied" France. Hitlers reserve of transport lines and facilities is bigger and better than at any time since he assumed power.
 Two years ago the German rail- road system was supposed to be creaking and wobbling under excess loads. topheavy schedules, lack Of repair and heavy air bombings.
 Yet one could stand in Berlin's Friederichstrasse station and watch powerful, easy running locomotives starting IA to l8-car passenger trains on llauls of a thousand miles or more, east and west.
 At Potsdamer station, feeding the southern and southwestern sections of Germany and of Italy, the same thing was evident. At Stettiner sta ton, feeding northern and north western Germany. big freishis
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
ST. JOHNS CURATE
 ORDAINED FRIDAY

Rev. Leverett B. Davis, curate at St. Johns Episcopal church, was one of the five Episcopalian deacons ordained by Rt. Rev. Frederick G. Budlong, D.D., bishop of Connecti- cut, yesterday in a two-hours serv- ice at Christ church cathedral, Hart ford, MT. Davis home town.
 Rev. Francis o. Ayres, pastor of St. Johns church, read the gospel following the candidates pgesenta- tion.
 Also ordained was Rev. Maurice Foulkes of Torrington, curate at Trinity church in the New City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
Registration, Of Teen Youths Here Proceeding Slosvly

Registration of 18-year-old youths for Selective Service was resumed at the four local draft boards today. Less than 50 were registered yesterday.
 Men of IS and over, not pre- viously registered, must sign up with the boards. The regis tration period ends Dec. 31.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
BY JEAN GRAPHS
NEA Service Staff Writer and For
 mer Berlin Correspondent

NEA Service Staff Writer and FOT-
 mer Berlin Correspondent
 Adolf Hitler's greatest asset in the Mediterranean crisis is the European railroad network which, in large chunks, has fallen to him as wal booty.
 Latest and greatest of these is the entire French railway system-bes: planned. best equipped and best maintained in all Europe.
 LOOTED VICTIMS ROADS
 Neglect of German railroads dur" ing the past 10 years would, every one supposed, place the Nazis at a severe disadvantage in the event Of an Allied invasion along the vest ern or southern borders of Europe. The fact is. that as long as sce could draw on enslaved nations for locomotives. rolling stock, mainten- ance materials and workers, Ger
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
Chase Co. Union In Show-DownT omorrow
ints of Financial Difficulties Coupled With Attacks on President William Stanton; Hectic Session Due

The majority bloc in the Chase local of the CIO Mine Mill and Shelter Workers Union charged today that William E. Stanton former president, now seeking rein statement had been incapable" and asserted that he signed union checks though knowing funds avail able to meet them The majority group led by Stephan Gull be who elected acting president last Sunday at the meeting at which Stanton ousted charged that there is deficit of $l 800 in the union treasury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12

band has been reported lost with the submarine Grunion in the Pacific. A popular election was held at the yards last month to deter mine who should name the sponsor for the new craft. Arthur J. Gra- ham won the election, and chose his mother.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
SUB TO BE LAUNCHED

New London, Conn, Dec. 12.- (UP)-The submarine Muskallunge slides down the ways at the Electric Boat Company yards Sunday, and will be christened by Mrs. Anna C.
 Graham, New London, whose hus-