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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-31

The company has supplied thou. sands of huts and adapted units to the Army Air Force, Marine Air Force, Army Engineers, U, s. Navy, .. 8, Coast Guard and the Depart mont of Justice,
 While production of this indus- try Is necessarily hold to the manu. facture of huts for the armed forces and homes for war workers at the present time, the post-war period wlll open up many new fields for these homes, pettiRrew said,
 A man who earns from SO cents Go 75 cents m hour cannot afford c e2,500 home" pettigrew continued, Purchase . house in this price bracket would put him in debt, and in . short time he would be much
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-31
SOUTH TO HOLD
 CONFERENCE ON WARTIME LABOR

Atlanta, Qa., Dee, 70 (UeD-plAns for a conference of American Fed. esattoN of Labor chiefs hlgh Ne0eral officials end industrial leaders e he held here Jan, ie.lS on the val labor problems of the south neAred completion today,
 0eorpe L. Goose, Southern rep reSentatlee of the AE1A said thV conference had been arranged be- cause et the SoutA$ importance lM the war effort" He said N would be the largest conference of itS Kind ever held in tAiS region,
 ~rhe shortest route 10 Tekyo An0 Berlin" Is to be the theme Of the metine, which win be attended by AEL President William Greene, the executive council of AFL, the SoOth'Sls c adtng in6ustrialiSt bankers, educators and journalists as well as more than 5000 official delegates froM the feaerNtlon'S or eaniga tons in II southern states,
 Seek te Speed Production
 "rhe SoOthS importance in the war effort the blg Ship-building program on the South Atlantic and the Gulf, and other industries vital to the war program, make it im- perative that labor in the South be kept fully informed on the huge task facing America and the extent to which this nation and her AllieS depend upon the army of produe- tion to support the armed forces" " Goose said,
 He said it was believed that a program to speed war production, through closer ahor-management cooperation, would be worked out during the three-day conference,
 Goose said the problems of fed- eral and state legislation probably would be discussed and that the program would include study of the War Labor Boards functions, War Manpover Commission operations, price control rationing and civilian defense, in addition 10 the main theme of labor'S part in the war,
 To Get All Viewpoints
 He pointed out that the indus trialists, bankers, journalists and educators invited to the conference would provide a croSS-Seetion ot thought based on experience essen. tial to a program of cooperation,
 ''lf We can find way through this conference of haStening the victory by one day, 1t will be a great achievement" Googe said, If we can reduce industrial accidents through careful study and proper recommendations, we will have con- trihuted to the production program. Nearly 50,000 men have been killed in war industry, on the job, or in connection with the job, since Pearl Harbor, This is a terrible drain on manpower, and big detriment to production"
 He said the solution oi housing problems and the reduction of work. CT absences from the job also will add much to war production,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-31
U. s. CASUALTY
 LIST ANNOUNCED

Washington, Dec. 3l.-(uPl-The navy announced today that total casualties reported for the Navy Marine Corps and Coast Guard through Dec. IS were 20,397 mer killed. wounded or missing.
 The Navy issued a new casualty list. covering the period from Dec. 1 to Dec. l5. showing casualties for that period as 1890 men. Casual ties were 404 dead. 63l wounded and 555 missing.
 The recapitulation of casualties thus far reported disclosed that the Navy has suffered l5.396 casualties; dead, 4.657: wounded. 1,769; missing. S,970.
 Total Marine Corps losses were reported as 4,797: dead, l,20i; wounded. 1853? missing. 1884. To- tai Coast Guard casualties were 304: dead. 5i: wounded. 19: missing. 134
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-31
ELECTRIC SERVICE GREATLY AFFECTED
Telephone Line to Warn. ing District Office Re.
 ported Out of Order
PROSPECT Rudcila c. Driscoll. Core. sp0ndent - Telephone S.092l

Prospect, Dec. 3i-Thc Prospect telephone line Into the Waterbury Warning District office was the only one that was out of order due to the ice storm. according to Maj, John M. Burrall, controller of the Waterbury district.
 However, in the event of real air raid warning, special service will be provided to warn the local townspeople.
 Very litle progress has been made toward restoring electric service to this town. A trip from the Wa terbury town line to Prospect Gen. ter reveals a maze of electric wires on the ground. Although linesmen will be working long hours to un- tangle the wires. it is estimated 1t will be a few days before normal service will be restored
 Scores of telephones are still out of service.
 Candles. hurricane lamps. kero- sene lamps, lanterns and flashlights were brought into use last night. The greatest inconvenience is felt in homes heated by automatic oil burners.
 Mass will be celebrated in St. Anthony's church Friday, New Years Day. at 8 and 10 a. m. Con- fessions will be heard before each service.
 The Standing Committee of the Congregational church will meet at the parsonage Friday evening at s o'clock.
 No l8-year- -olds were registered in the recent draft registrafion. acc cording to Chairman Glfford P Wallace, who expressed Ene opinion that all the young meHFwho would ordinarily fall into this classification have already enlisted.
 There will be no meeting of the ration board this evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-31

worse of than he was at the start, Everybody, however can afford a prefabriceted house, and its size could be governed by the indlvid. uars earning capacity or ability to pay,
 Another advantage Of the Vic. tory Home Is that it can be Ge- mounted readily in the event that Its owner is transferred to another town, It can easily De stored CT shipped flat via freight, Further, and more important from an aver age mans point Of view, Is the fact that these prefahNsated homes have Q high salvage value, They are not a total loss in the event that the owner has to dispose of them,
 "As an experiment, we set up a village of these homes near ono Of our plants in Texas, for the purpose of renting them to people Of re. stricted means and to get reactions to our conception of e small, eom- pact, llvable home, We installed plumbing, lights, gas, running water, built-in fixtures, and A 5-foot bath. tub,
 When everything was in order, the houses were rented for $S q week including gas and lights. De- spite e quick turnover in low. priced rooms, apartments, homes, ete,, most of the original people are stlll there today, Elsewhere for a weekly rental Of $5 week these people would have to be content with one room in a poor section of the town,
 Comments from people living in these houses ranged Nll the way from praise Of the air.spaee ven- ,tilated roof which keeps the houses cooler ln the summer and warmer in the winter, and gives protection from drafts, dampneSs, and insects, to the fact that they had four.room houses diving room bedroom, bath, and kitchenette) all for $5 . week,
 "Today, there is Q waiting list long enough to i'll the houses many times over, an excellent answer, in my opinion, for the future of the low cost prefabricated house"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-31
FRANCIS B. SAYRE
 IS APPOINTED

Washington, Dec. 3i.--OUP)-Th ghite House today announced ape ointment Of Francis B. Sayre. for Der High Commissioner to the Phil- bpines, as Deputy Director of Fora Ign Relief and Rehabilitation Op- Eations.
 Sayre, who made a dramatic es- Rre from the Philippines after the hpanese occupation. will serve as
 special assistant to Secretary of sate Cerdell Hull as well IS Deputy Hirector Of Foreign Relief under
 Inner Gov. Herbert l.. Holman Of 5 w York.
 Sayre resigned as High Commis- pner to the Philippines last March.
 White House Press Secretary Ste- ben T. Early said Sayre would as- Bt Hull in any duties assigned him
 the secretary. Tn addition. Sayre zll work with Lehman in the de.
 lopment of policies and programs
 aid in the rehabilitation of peo-
 es suffering because of the war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-31
POLICE SALARIES
 TROUBLING BOARD
Several Candidates Also in Field for Acting Cap.
 tain Appointment

poStponement of e meeting of the Board of Police Commissioners, in formally planned for yesterday af- ternoon, kept memters of the de- partment wondering today what plans win be made in the wake Of Superintendent William J, RcachS leave of absence, Filling e single job would appear Q simple propoSi- ten, but officials seem determined to go about it the hard way, and everyone from the most recently appointed supernumerary is expect ing a promotion,
 Bone of con,entioni for the past two weeks has been the job of dep- uty superintendent now filled by Captain Fred Hickey, and the ques- ton regarding Hickey's successor on night duty,
 It Is expected, however, that the board win conflrm the appointments of Daniel J, Carson, Roach's success sor, and Hickey, and recommend to the alderman!c board that their re- speetive salaries be increased to $6,- GOO and Sa,s00,
 Who will fill the position of night deputy, and what salary h. will re- ceivc, are questions which still ap- pear without solution, Desk Lieu tenants Joseph MeEvoy, Bernard Burns. and John Dunphy have been prominently mentioned in connee- ton with the job, along with Lieu tenant Patrick Foley, It Is general ly believed, however, that the man placed In charge of night activities at headquarters, will receive no in crease in pay, And Waterbury boys somewhere in the Pacific will hear the loud cries of protest over the discrimination,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-31
BY ANN FRANCE WILSON

NEA Service Staff COrresp0nuent
 Washington, Dec. 3l-You can bet your bottom dollar that America s antique dealers are in for boom year. And their business will keep booming as long as the war lasts, for there is going to be an increas- ing demand for fine old pieces and for a new sort of antique" that normally would be classed as just secondhand furniture.
 The reason for the boom is ob- vious. Shortage of labor and ma- terials is knocking the props from furniture manufacturing. As the war progresses ron-essential civilian goods will be cut to bare mini mum, and the extras" in yolr house furnishings will probably have to come out of quaint "Ye Olde shoppes" and run-of-the-mill used furniture stores.
 Odds and Ends
 You've probably seen ceramic and glass gxatas fng tha .nxanlaRA adXey-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-31
KEROSENE SUPPLY LOW

Boston, Dec. S1- (UP) - Despite the release of 100000 extra gallons of Kerosene. State Emergency Fuel Conservator Thomas F. Sullivan said today that only three days supply was on hand in Greater Boston We don't know what is coming after GatuFdav." hs said, and wAxn- ed that q bad snow storm or any other transportation difficulty might unset the three-day estimate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-31

The success of tihS clinical method of approach to common problems Of business is atteSted by the fact that thus far more than 100000 perpleXed proprietorS and their em- ployeS have attended clinics helc during l9l2 in practically every state in the union, Last spring and summer l4l clinics were hele in the State of Texas alone, with approximately S0,000 business mer participating,
 Early in the fall of i942, Phila. delphia developed program now widely known as the Phila. delphia Plan, which was broken down into three major parts, The series was started with a general mass meeting, followed in ap- proXimately one week by eighl regional meetings. At these re- gional meetings trade leaders whc were interested in more fully in forming themselves on current practices organized trade groups, which thereafter met once . week, at the will of the members, to discuss such subjects as they considered important at the time AUTHORITIES AIDED
 In developing the Philadelphia Plan, as well as other clinics, field representative of the U. S, Office of Education and the De- partment Of Commerce furnished facilities for the meetings and panel leaders from among such Federal agencies as the War Pro- duction Board, Office of Defense Transportation and Office of Price Administration.
 This clinical approach to cur- rent problems, so badly needed by business management operating in such changing world, will continue as long as there is any need or de- rNan5 fOr If
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-31
LATE REALTY NEWS

Papers In connection with the blowing real estate transactions bye been filed at the town clerks |iice:
 Warranty Deed George w. Cassidy to Felix and |sie Lammincn, property on pugias avenue. Mortgage Deeds Joseph and C0nsella NardellO to |e First Federal Savings & Loan |soclatlon of Waterbury. property Matthew street. s4.3OO. |Domenic Castelan0 to the First kderal Savings & Loan associa- Rn Of Waterbury. property on
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-31
DEADLlNE LOOMS
 ON STOCK TAXES

Gabriel Price, senior zone deputy collector at the local Internal Rev. enue office, has announced that tonight Is the deadline for filing floor stock tax returns on cigars and cigarets for November .n- ventories.
 Forms for filing 1943 income taxes win De available at the ofEice sh@S- ly. Starting this week the office will remain open in the afternoon on Satuxdax&
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-31

created by war
 has oeen so widespread that the program is being broadened n scope for ls43,
 This clinical program I o I business, Spou- sored jointly by the U. s. Omce ,f Education and he U, S, Depart. ment of Com nerce, is avail- able through the field organiza- lions of these
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-31
Quiet Holiday
LARGEST AIR GATEWAY

Miami, Fla.-(UP)-Expanding It's shop facilities to meet the increas- ing demansd of wartime air trans portation, Pan American Airways has zroken ground for 8 million dollar hangar building at its air- field here-the worlds largest in- lernational gateway. The huge structure a unit of three three story skOp and office buildings d. vided by two hangars--wiil more than double existing facilities for servicing the fleet of clippers link ing the Americas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-31

When lightning destroyed the Congregational Church at Paarl
 South Africa, there was a dag sling ball of light and dense clouds Of smoke poured from the building, but no flames were visible,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-31
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Dec. Si tuP)--Gov- ornment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through Dec. gath, compared with year ago; This Year Expenses Last Year S3f,67i,939,7l456 Sl1,376,5l6,S12.0
 War Spending f,G?t, 0s3, ,4OO.i3 s S,idi,3i3,s7e.e7
 Receipts : Z70f,259,9Sa.l3 $ 4,i3S,3sO,57i,7s
 Net Deficit 26,S67,5G1 ,G75.4S $ 7,iGs,5Sg,990.2
 Cash Balance $io,i76,s45,20l.eS : S,f00.640,l17.ss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-31
BY MILFORD l., WHITE IHNrilien fnr NEA SnrNirnA

Interest In the Community War time Business Clinic a post Pearl Rarbor undertaking to en- courage better understanding by local business men of the plob,emS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-31
Club to Convene

The Women's Club of the Union Congregational church will convene at the home of Mrs. Walter Thorre Friday evening at 8. 4 business meeting will be held with election of officers, followed by a social hour. Each member is asked to bring a gift for the grab bag.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-31
Bartenders Refuse To Serve
 Beer-D Drinking Donko Any More
BY ROBERT CHANDLER United Press Staff Correspondent

Globe ATE uP'-Donkos tipping mas eeen seriously @ this Arizona mining town fell off the recently but longer will aking bottle of teeth hoisng the swallowing the contents wthou' the loss a single drop.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-31
Fellowshlp Elections

The Junior and Pilgrim Fellow. ships of the Union Congregational Church held their annual election at a recent meeting. The Junior Fellowship elected Charlotte An drews. president; Caroline Greason, vice-president: 4. Relyea, Secre- tary and treasurer, Jean Menetrey, The Pilgrim Fellowship elected, president. Howard Ande; vice. president, William Mcbride; rec. retary. Virginia Roger and treasur- CT, Mary Eilene Locke.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-31
Prefabricated House Industry Anticipates Postwar Demand

Dallas Si-tup-prospects of the pFeabfated industry ended H. pctterew engineer of victory
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-31
Clinic Plan Expands
 To Aid Trade Groups

Activities of the Federal business clinics here are dc. seribcd by the chief Of the Regional Research Unit Of the Department of Commerce.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-31
Entertalns At Home

Miss Rena Slough recently en- tertained e group of friends ct her home on Whittier avenue, Bridge was played and dancing enjoyed, Guests were; Miss Helen Phelan of Chapman avenue; James Greer, Joseph LeClair, Jean Eustace, Harry Hasscll, Freddie Slough, Jr. and Mrs. W. Lindsay.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-31
SPEEDING TRUCKS
 DRAW COMPLAINTS
Narrow Escapes Ob. served; Mrs. (. H. Hauer.
 was Fractures Ankle
CHESHIRE Cheshire Phone SS4 Hubert Rigney

Cheshire, December 31. - During the past few days complaints have been registered regarding the speed of trucks on West Main street.
 The road conditions have not been the best the last few days and a number of trucks have been observed speeding down the hill.
 Owing to the number of cars coming from side streets and the dangerous condition of the high ways, residents are registering com- plaints because Of the narrow escapes encountered on the grade,
 While there are fewer passenger cars on the road, trucks have not been operated as carefully since the decrease in passenger cars,
 Local and state police have ob- served the traffic at this point sev- eral times in the past and whole sale arrests may be made If viola tions continue.
 Mrs. Carbin H. Hauerwas, who suffered a fractured ankle on Christ mas is confined to her home on Paul New road.
 Quiet Holiday
 It is not planned to publicly ob- serve New Years Day in Cheshire, and it is believed the celebration of the event will be the quietest in years. Reservation for local inns are not as great as in previous years and the gasoline and rubber ques- tion is certain to be considered. Many house parties have been plan- ned for the welcome to the New Year and church services will also mark the event. but other than that Cheshire's greeting to the New Year is expected to be especially quiet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-31

moved higher, American Can AN4 R, ,, Reynolds Tobacco R were ,fa nearly a point each, and slnnlleg advances were noted tn Anaerica a Tobacco B, Anacon0a. santa rts Erie certiE0s;eS, international Nickel, International Paper. Mont eomegy Ward, Sears RoSaUcSS, LoewNs, SoenNy~ Vacuum, Standard on IN J). p, <, Steel. WessinS~ house Eleesrse. end woolworth
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-31
YOUNG PEOPLE
 DANCE TONIGHT
Union Congregational Hall Scene of New Years
 Eve Party
OAKVlLLE Correspondent, Irene SleuEh, Telephone asSs9S

Oakvlllc, Dec, 3i-The young people of oakville arc invited to attend Q New Years Eve party at the Union Congregational Church hall this evening, The party will continue until one half hour past mid-night. Tho group will welcome in the New Year with Q service in the Sunday school room led by Rev. Oscar Locke,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-31
Schools to Reopen

Public school of Oakville and Watertown will reopen January l. following the Christmas vacation Glasses will begin at the usual time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-31
WOOL MARKET

NWVNs WAMNEN
 Boston, Dec, St--(uPl--The R0S- ten wool market was at a Stan6Still today, the u, s, Agriculture depart ment reported,
 The buyers for both manGfaetur- CTS and topmakers are out of tch marke; and taking inventory of the stock on hand at the end of the year, Asking prices are unchanged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-31
Christmas Party

Boy Scout, Troop l, enjoyed their annual Christmas party at the Community Hall last evening, Re. treatments were served and games played. A short business meeting was conducted by Seoutmaster Wal. ter Thorne, ST.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-31

There will be no meeting of the ration board this evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-31

Mrs. Carbin H. Hauerwas, who suffered fractured ankle on Christ mas is confined to her home on Paul New road.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-19
Harness Fans Like
New Handicap System

IONA, Aug. 10. - The Ionia
Fair opened its four-day harness
racing meet, booked as the states
highest paying this season, with
striking contrast between its new
handicapping system and tho old,
all even. starting system that con-
verted many more of the 1000 IN
the stand 10 the handicapping.
The City Of Grand Rapids pace
for 2:25 class horses went off UNI
der the old plan and was domi-
mated throughout by Lady +.
Spencer. owned by John c. Fritz,
- Arbor. She copied consecu-
heats without raising a sweat
and the only interest was the APP
pearance OF Mayor George Welch,
Grand Rapids, 10 present the prom
Used winners cup.
Contrasting strikingly was the
days other feature. tho Chamber
of Commerce pace for $1,000. It's
high CHASING to 2;1i and faster
horses brought only four starters
This slim field under handicappIng.
however, gave enough racing tor
40 in a constant Sec-Saw that &C.
Cured between C. NJ Saunders
Betty May NJ, from Toledo, and
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-19
Play at Crosse lie
Island Club Decides to Hold InvitaiionaI Meet
Again; Sets Dates for Sept $40
BY VI. r. DRUKENBRoD

Crosse lie Golf and Country
Club has decided to hold its invi-
rational tournament, il was an
nounced today. 1t again will be
played on a weekend, September
1920. Or. Harold r. Nichols is
chairman of the committee in
charge.
The Crosse lie tournament is
the Oldest Of the popular invita-
tional events i'm this district, hav-
ing been held annually since 1881.
An individual competition since its
inception. the club is considering
making it a best ball affair this
time, like the Red Run and Mead
OVERLOOK tournaments.
Walter Burkcmo b @ cam the
only golfer 10 win the Crosse lie
title twice when he defeated Jack
Emery in last years final. Bur-
keno. now in the army, isn't likely
10 compete this time.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-19
SPOR T S
CONTINUED from First Sport Page

which turn agreement with the Tigers Herman
Franks Montreal catcher formerly with the Dodgers
ensign in the navy Donald Yankee pitcher celebrated
thirteth birthday today he born in Morton Miss
Stage and his Paul and Amos are vacatlonng
a camp Macaawa, Mich. The elder Stagg Will
guest honor the all starpro football game Chicago
August IS.
DYNAMO behind booming ticket sale fer the Tigers
Army Relief games Briggs Stadium
Sunday Eddie Fitzgerald, former Larry
Atkins matchmaker down offer Of S10OO
percentage of the profits TO fill similar role at
Chicago Stadium Atkins last u shows at Cleveland have
crossed S3S9OOO than 500 600 show Bernie Frant
visit Charevox strictly for vacation and not guest
line coach for the Lions, rumored
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-19

c. Bakers Iii Pat from Pontiac.
Hi Pat proved he was the bet
ter horse when nc took Betty after
she had won the first heat and
came back 40 feet 10 his SO-foot
slot. The additional 40 then put
on the Pontiac fleet foot for his
win. sent Betty ont in front again
in the final. but not until the pair
came down tho stretch in the
hardest neck TO neck finish seen
here
The 25-23-21 overnight handicap
pace also developed plenty of com
petition with three heats winners
and nine horses winning money.
under the system making every
heat a separate race. Margaret
Cash, from Ed Beckens Cooper
vile stable, rated the event win
ner when she also finished in one
heat on top OF winning another.