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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-20

The legislative program advocated by MT. Stanton, which he said Mayor Scully had charged was "dic- lated by special group" is sub gtantially the program outlined in zhe Democratic state platform of !. i940 and also the program of Gov. Robert A. Hurley, Mir. Driscoll stated.
 Broken campaign pledges" of Mayor Scully were cited by MT. Driscoll, who placed emphasis on he failure of the mayor to appoint ! Waterbury Housing Authority, as be promised during the city election campaign a year ago.
 The program o1re{ed by Mir. Stan- son and supported by MT. Tobin is, said MT. Driscoll, essentially the kind of program advocated by Pope Leo and repeated by all his success Sors."
 MT. Driscoll's statement follows:
 The formal statement by Mayor Scully today on the CIO endorse ment of Bill Stanton and John F. Tobin in Fridays Democratic pri- Ald16Co oCI VCo d pull WlllCIl 4L 1S ! certain MT. Scully never intended.
 The mayors intemperate attack on the Unions action serves to re- veal just how much MT. Scully and his little circle of political advisors have lost contact with reality. The Scully outburst makes it crystal clear to all that the Democratic party and principles to which he refers is not the party of which MT. Roosevelt is the national lead CT. It is not the Democratic party of Connecticut, as represented by the party platform of 1949, and the campaign pledges of Governor Hur- ley.
 Mayor Scully's idea of the Demo- cratic party stands clearly out lined as the private property of that little circle of the "elite" which is pretty well-known to the citizenry of Waterbury-the three horsemen, J. Francis Smith, J. Gregory Lynch and MT. Scully himself.
 How dare any upstart Democrats attempt to cross the paths of this little clique? Apparently MT. Scully neglected to read the program set
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-20
887 Fewer Accidents
 Recorded Last MontE,
l9 Persons Killed in Auto Mishaps on State Higfl=
 ways; l,327 Accidents Represent Improvement

Gratifying reductions in all traffic accidents, in personal injuries and in traffic fatalities for the month of July, as compared with last year, are reported by Commissioner John T. Mccarthy in stitistical state ment issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
 A reduction Of 887 traffic accidents fer last month over July, 1941, is reported by the commissioner. a de crease of 401 per cent. The de- partment statement records that 1927 reportable traffic accidents, caused on street or highway, have been charged against July as com pared with 2,214 last year.
 Comparative Figures
 Most gratifying" states Commis- sioner Mccarthy, "is the drop in fatalities and personal injuries. These figures measure, in some de- gree, accident severity and so are quite important. Nineteen persons were killed in traffic accidents last month as compared with twenty AllAAC 0 yCdA d3O. llC NASGANtSoI S4 34 per cent Is very pleasing.
 Personal injuries sustained last month tctalled G28 as compared with 1857 year ago, a reduction of 47.2 per cent. It is most encour aging to have the personal injury experience exceed the traffic acci- dent drop, indicating as it does ap- parently lessened impact, which presumably means better controlled motor vehicle operation. We be- lieve that study of July's traffic accident experience will show an unusual drop in state highway con- flicts, out on the open road where accident impact, because vehicles move at higher rates of speeds on such roads, is so much greater than on city streets.
 The motor vehicle mileage for July is not yet available so Com missioner Mccarthy could rot com ment on the accident rate which, according to the department, is of, far greater importance than the accident totals themselves. It is believed, however, that the July accident rate, which means cer- tain number of accidents per 100 million miles of motor vehicle move ment, will show encouraging reduc- tion.
 During tho :.-st seven months of this year, 1892 traffic accidents have been recorded by the Depart ment of Motor Vehicles. This total Is 2,099 cases less than for the same period last year, a reduction for the month period of 14.9 per cent. January has been the only month this year to show an increase over last year.
 Personal injuries caused by traf- fic accidents during the first seven months of this year total 6,462, or 2,108 cases less than the 1941 total of 8,570 injured. The decrease for the period is PAS per cent
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-20
NEW BUS TERMINAL UNDER DISCUSSION
Board Votes to Delay Any Change for 30 Days;
 Speed Laws Violated

The police board voted yesterday to extend for 30 days the transfer of the bus stop from the north side Of East Main street to the south side of the Green. Since July Is the new bus stop has been in use on an experimental basis. Commis- siCner William Black who recom- mended the extension said that an- other 30 days should clear up any question as to whether the new stop should be made permanent.
 The commissioners discussed in- formally the possibility of erecting shelter on the green for bus pa- irons. There was agreement that the Connecticut Railway and Light ing Co.,, should be asked to bear part of the expense.
 The application of Patrolman John s. Johnson for retirement was referred to the committee on men and discipline for investigation. Pa- trolman Johnson has been a police man more than 25 years, having been appointed February 5, 1917.. He has applied for leave of absece from August 9 to September 10.
 At the request of Attorey John Tobin the case of Patrolman Pat rick Cluney, suspended for failure to prove citizenship was continued to September 2.
 A communication rom the Hope vile Community club voiced com plaint that traffic hazards are being created by parking on Baldwin street near Middle and Piedmont streets.
 The club requested that stop signs be placed on the side streets in- tersecting Baldwin street in the Hopeville section. The board re- ferred the matter to Police Supt. Roach for investigation.
 Commissioner William Black asked Supt. Roach to instruct police to be more rigorous in their enforce ment of the speed laws. He pointed cut that he sees many instances of speeding law violations daily which are not checked by police.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-20
DRISCOLL'S STAND SCORED BY MAYOR
Campaigned Against Own Party in I94l; CIO Chal=
 lenge to Be Met

The Democratic town, committee last night was called on by Mayor Vincent A. Scully to meet the "chal- lenge" of the CIO in endorsing Will liam J. Stanton for senator in the 18th district and Patrick J. Wallace for senator in the 18th district. The mayor also attacked MT. Tobin. claiming that the latter had changed his opinion of the Democratic par ty leadership since informed that the leadership was placing a ticket in the field to oppose him.
 Addressing t own committee at party headquarters, 79 South Main street, MT Scully asserted that John J. Driscoll, CIO leader, had openly campaigned" against the Democratic ticket last fall, although registered Democrat. For this &C., tion, he said, the party could have forced removal of MT. Driscoll's name from the primary list. No such actino was taken, however, said MT. Scully, because of desire to allow freedom of thought and express sion."
 Mayor Scully called on the town committee to give every possible aid to MT. Blansfield and MT. Wallace in the voting Friday to insure the nomination of candidates "in whom the city has confidence. He denied that the party leadership is opposed to organized labor, but said that union leaders want to take over the Democratic party"
 Following the mayors talk, the town committee voted the endorse ment of MT. Blansfield and MT. Wallace which Mayor Scully had formally announced the day before.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-20
CIVILIANS IN
 SIGNAL CORPS
Radio TeChnicians, TeIe- phone Workers Greatly
 Needed; Pay Attractive

The Signal Corps has waived physical requirements to get more civilian technicians and service men. Each individual .s measured solely accord '1- } ais capacity for the job. Deimlte offers of employment will be made to all qualified applicants.
 Radio engineers, radio mechanics, repairmen, operators, service men, telephone engineers and telephone men are urgently needed for these civilian appointmnts..
 Tn Signal Corps, as the Nerve Center of the Army, is a highly specialized organization which re- quires the services of an army of civilian specialists to augment the field forces.
 Amateur radio operators and service men, whether 16 or 70, pro- viding they gre not in IA under Selective Service are needed for Radio Mechanic Technician ap- pointn.ents. Those who are qualified will be given ratings varying from Radio Mechanic Technician to Chief Radio Technician depending upon their particular qualifications. Salaries for this group range from $1550 per year to $2600 per year. Radio and Telephone Engineers sal aries range from $2O00 to $4600 per year.
 All those accepted will be given a refresher course before starting their actual dutieS and will be paid salaries applicable to their ratings during that schooling period. After completion of this course they will be given specialized training in ul- tra-high-frequency communications. Those attending schools outside New England will, in addition to their pay, receive travel expenses plus daily allowane to cover costs while attending such schools.
 All persons having qualifications necessary should write or call the Civilian Personnel Section of the Signal Corps at 730 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston. The office is open between the hours of 8:30 a. m. and 800 p. m. daily except Sundays. All applications received by mail are assured of prompt handling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-20

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-20

forth by Bill Stanton, before he struck blindly at what he attempts to characterize as a CIO purge. If ne had read that program, MT. Scully would see that it represents in all major details the basic prin- ciples of President Roosevelt and the Democratic party of Connecti- cut.
 MT. Scully speaks of the CIO pro- guam, endorsed by Messrs. Stanton in the 18th and Tobin in the 18th, as being prepared by the union executive board .. dictated by a special group" Is support for Presi- dent Roosevelt's 7-point policy to prevent imitation something pre- pared by a special group? Is all- out backing for the President in his prosecution of the war a union monopoly?
 Gov. Hurley and the State Demo- cratic party supported baby Wag- her Act and a Wages-and-H Hours law for the last Assembly-but per- haps they were being dictated to by the Waterbury CIO. MT. Scully by this time apparently can't under stand any talk of wage increases, even when it comes from city em- ployes appointed by him and his administration, who now have been caught by the terrific boost in living costs.
 Just who is being dictated to by small group, MT. Scully, when th~ question of decent living wage fer all city employees is raised? No doubt it also pains the mayor to hear about State Housing Author ity, as asked by Bill Stanton-be- cause Housing Authority for Wa terbury happens to be one of MT Scully's own broken campaign pledges.
 Fact is, MT. Mayor, that the pro- gram endorsed by Bill Stanton and John F. Tobin is the program of a real Democrat-not to the liking of your privileged few, perhaps, but essentially the kind of program ad- vocated by Pope Leo and repeated by all his successors, including the present Pope. We challenge you to reply to that program on it's merits --as long as you constitute yourself MT. Blansfield's spokesman, and use your high office to create false issues.
 We are confident that the Demo- cratic voters in both districts will refuse to be led astray by your appeal. We feel sure that their votes on Friday will be cast for Bill Stanton and John Tobin.
 JOHN J. DRISCOLL.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-20
WHY MANY BACKACHES DRAG ON AND ON

Many sufferers relieve nagging backache quickly, once they discover that the real cause of their trouble may be tired kidneys.
 The kidneys are Natures chief way of taking the excess acids and waste out of the blood. They help most people pass about pints Il day.
 When disorder of kidney function per- mits poisonous matter to remain in your blood, it may cause nagging backache rhcu- matic pains, leg pains. loss of pep and energy, getting up nights. swelling puff ness under the eyes, headaches and dizzi- ness. Frequent or scanty passages with smarting and burning sometimes shows there is something wrong with your kid- ncys or bladder.
 Don't wait! Ask your druggist for Doan's Pills. used successfully by millions for over 40 years. They give happy relief and will help the 15 miles of kidney tubes flush out poisonous waste from your blood. Get Doan's Pills.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-20
Driscon, CIO
 Replies To Charges
Democratic Party Considered Property of "Three HOrsemen'; Support Urged for TObin, Stanton

Replying to statement by Mayor Vincent A. Scully erticng the local CIO leadership for supporting William J. Stanton and John F. Tobn the Democratic senatorial primaries John J. Driscol international representative of the Mine Mill and Shelter Workers Union today charged that the "three horsemen" J. Francis Smith, Gregory Lynch and the Mayor consider the Democratic party Waterbury their private property.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-20
RECEIVER ASKED
 IN FORECLOSURE

A foreclosure action has been filed in superior court by the River side Cemetery association of Water bury against Mary A. Barry of Wa terbury as administratrix of the es- tate of Patrick 0. Scanlon of Water bury, Mary A. Barry, Mary Louise DeBarbieri of Waterbury, and Mau- rice F. Scanlon of Quincy, Mass. The suit involves a $5,000 loan made to Ja.hes DeBarbieri on June H., 1923 and secured by mortgage on property at 137 Chestnut avenue. The complaint states interest Is due from June Il, 194l and water bills remain unpaid. Appointment of a receiver to take charge of the prem ises and collect rents is reuested.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-20
C.U.A. CHAPTERS
 BEING ORGANIZED

Washington, D. O., August 20 = Special-Formation of new chap ters of the alumni association of Catholic university of America in every state where there are suffi- cient graduates of the university to justify branch organizations has been suggested to the alumni board of governors by Wilfred D. Howell, secretary and treasurer of the na- tional organization. State chapters are now functioning in a dozen states, and local chapters have been organized in most ofb the metropoli- tan centers. The expansion of the local chapters into state groups is being considered, so that well knit organizations of Catholic unive-- sity may be set up on a statewide basis.
 Approximately one-tenth of the entire sugar beet crop in western Montana will be lost this year be- cause of farm labor shortage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-20
ELEPHANTs cATcH cOLD

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-20
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 AUG. 20, 1941
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Germans report 25 Russian di- visions (4OO,OOO mem smashed in the GOmel area north of Kiev.
 German bomber flew over ykjavik, the first since the American occupation of Iceland; no bombs dropped.
 Vichy reports British warships off Jibuti.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-20
BIGGEST RUBER CONTRIBUTOR

Los Angeles, Cal, (UP)-The largest single contribution of scrap rubber in the governments recent rubber drive was made by the Des- ser Tire and Rubber Co.,, of this city. officials stated. The total amount, consisting largely of old tires, was l0,Ooo00O pounds and the pile covered 10 acres.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-19
MABEL SMOTAS
 GIVEN DECREE.
Betty Brihim, Emma Jones and Catherine Rediker
 Also Get DivOrceS

Four divorces were granted at a short calendar session of superior court today. All were llncontested.
 Mabel Smotas of Waterbury was granted a divorce from Peter Smo- tas of Willimantic on grounds of cruelty. She claimed her husband whom she married November 2, 1881, has been cruel since February l, 1892. She was given an allow ance of $5 per week alimony and $10 for the support of children.
 Betty Brihim of Waterbury was granted a divorce from Fred Brihim of New York city on grounds of desertion. The couple married June 16, 1928, and assertion was said to have occurred April 15, 1886. The petitioner was given custody of three minor children.
 Charges of intemperance were made by Emma H. Jones who was granted divorce from Iorin G. Jones. The couple married April IA, 1919, and has three children. The petitioner was granted an allowance of $5 per week alimony.
 Alice Catherine Rediker obtained a divorce from Earl Thomas Red- iker. Both live in Waterbury. She stated that her husband has been intolerably cruel since July 1, 1928. The marriage took place May IA, 1928.
 An action brought by Irene o. Bernier of Watertown against Adolph O'Bernier of Wolcott sched- uled for a hearing today, was with drawn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-19
52 SOUTH SCHOOL
 PUPPIES GRADUATE
Rev. Oscar Locke Reads
 BenedictiOn at Assembly Hall Exercises
OAKVILLE Correspondent, Irene Slough, |. Telephone 4-S9D3

Oakville; June 19-Last evening 5: students of South School received diplomas at graduation exercises ir the assembly hall. Decorations oi blue and gold were used as the class colors.
 The professional was sung by the class, followed by nymn, Faith oi Our Fathers" The invocation was presented by Rev. Edward R. Merrill of All Saints church. Allegiance was pledged to the flag and the song America the Beautiful, was sung
 Nine students spoke on, How Schools Train for Democracy" This was presented in two parts. In part the speakers were: Margaret Withey, Dorothy Peters, Burton Mix, Dorothy Barkus, and Suzanne Hall. During the intermission, the grad uating class presented the song, T Am An American. The speakers of part II were: Frederick Anderson, Dolores Mickun, Robert Olson, and Gloria Gugliemetti. The song, Med ley of National Airs, was presented by the graduating class.
 'yS2e presentation nf diplomas was made by Miss Frances Griffin, princi- pal, Gorden c. Swift, superintendent of schools, and Joseph Thompson, school board member.
 Following the presentation of di- plomas, class songs were sung. Rev. Oscar Locke of the Union Congre- gational church read benediction. The last two numbers of the pro- gram, "The Star Sprangled Banner" and the recessional, were presentde by the class.
 The school orchestra furnished music for the exercises, members of which included: Piano-Marie Primo, Betty Halock and Nancy Roger; vio- lins-Betty Mclean, George Popo- vich, Fred Grabea, Anthony Bosco and Dorothy Johnson; truinpet-Al- len Thompson, Rocco Stance, and Francis Berglund; clarinet - Billy Anderson and Betty Johnson; guitar Anthony DiPrimo and Albert Dwyer; drums-Lorraine Finnemore and June Scrafer; accordian-David Mastropietro; and rhythms-Joan Finley.
 Members of the faculty present were: H. Louise Johnson, Sevia c Nilsson, Lester Evans, Mary Kilbride Sumner LibbeI and Kathleen Hur- ley.
 Members of the graduating class included: Concetta Amabile, Freder- ick Anderson, Lester Bousquet, Dor othy Barklls, Lorraine Bradshaw Marjorie Brandt, John Brennan Rosemarie Christopher, Marion Con- nelly, Arlene Culver, Mary D'Ad- dona, Mary D'Amico, Florence Davis Edmond DesjardinS, Josephine Di- Carlo, Warren Fenn, June Garner Leroy Garner, Domenic Geordanc Theresa Guerrero. Gloria Guglie. metti, Suzanne Hall, Robert Hassel Charles Humphrey. Louis Jaauattz
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-19
By ELMER c. wALZER United Preag Financial Editor

New jEork, June i0-(UP)-De- pressing war news from Libya brought irTegularly lower prices into the stock market today in quiet dealings.
 Bethlehem, Q. s. Steel and Chrys- Ter were down 1-4 point each around midday, while General Motors steadied on e 1-e point loss. Amer ican Telephone chung to it's previous of 114 3-4.
 A few issues swung widely, incIud- ing N. r. 6s Harlem preferred at 82 1-2, up 5; Norfolk 6 Western, 152 IA up 3-4; Columbian Carbon 67 1-2, up 3 1-2; and United Car- bon IS 1-2, up ] 3-4 and 6 new high. Gillette Safety Razor preferred, Commercial Credit Convertible pre- ferred, w. T. Grant, Pet Milk, and Pure Oil preferred scored gains of Q point each.
 Among widest losers were Dow
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-19

for all the troops in Naugatuck. She was also an tctive member of the Women's Auxiliary of the Y. M. c. A.
 "Her friends were many, repre- senting all ages and all walks of life. She took keen delight in becoming acquainted with young married peo- pie coming to make their homes in Naugatuck, and often gave dinner parties in her home where they might might become acquainted with other newcomers and tn colder resi- dents of the town.
 Mrs. Berger was a great lover of nature, member of and con- tributor to the National Audubon society and various other nature clubs. She had made life study of wild flowers and trees and es- pecially ferns During the years she has developed rare wild-flower garden on Rockwell avenue which has been visited by many nature lovers.
 "Eer whole life is fittingly summed up In the following quota tion written in her own hand (author's name not given), and lie- ing conspicuously on her desk:
 "A sense of limited days comes upon me I have so much left to see, and hear, and smell, and touch; i; so much to think and to feel. My days are too few and too short"
 "A person with that spirit never accomplishes all he would like to do, but this noble woman has ac- complished so much that she will long be remembered in Naugatuck.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-19
ACCUSED DRIVER PAYS FOR NOLLE
Two Charges Dismissed on Payment of $50; JOhn-
 stOn Discharged

Philip 'Cilfone, 21, of 110 Railroad Hill street paid $30 in municipal court today for nolles on charges of reckless driving and operating without a license.
 James Quadrato, IS, of 148 Meri- den road, charged with operating a motor vehicle with defective brakes and without license paid $15 for nolles.
 LeGrand Saunders, 48, of 259 Frost road, charged with breach of the peace, was given a contin- uance to June 20.
 William s. Johnston, 20, of 142 High street, Thomaston, charged with theft was given a discharge. He was charged with taking a fuse part home to show his father, for- mer Rep. William Johnston. The young man was returning the part to the factory where he is employed when the arrest was made.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-19
HOSPITAL GIVEN
 PRIESTS PURSE

St. Joseph Hospital, Stamford, the superintendency of which will be assumed shortly by Mother Sacred Heart, director of St. Mary's Hos- pital in this city for many years past, was presented with a $3,O00 donation this week by the Rev. Nicholas P. Coleman, pastor of Johns Church, Stamford.
 Father Coleman celebrated his ,40th anniversary of ordination last Sunday and in honor of the occa- sion parishioners and townspeople presented him with a purse of $3,- 900. Father Coleman immediately turned the money over to the new hospital.
 Father Coleman, who is well known throughout the Hartford diocese, was classmate of the Rev. James M. Gillis, noted Paulist writ CT and lecturer and editor of the Catholic World, at St. Charles Col lege, Maryland.