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Evening star., 1942-06-20
Bui|dingPernni
Show Decline
During Week
Certificates Including
149 Housing Units
Valued at $333,200

Most Of the Is permits issued this
week by Robert H. Davis, building
inspector, were for repairs and only
l49 units were included in new con-
struction. One of the smallest lists
in recent weeks. total valuation of
the permits of more than $500 was
1888 200, as compared with $l,27l 400
for last week.
Largest permit was for $4,000 is
sued to the A. e. NJ Construction
Co., 1719 K street NV, owner and
builder. The permit covers three
story brick and cinder block apart
ment building of 81 units at 4085
Minnesota avenue NE. Edmund w.
Dreyfuss, 1919 Fifteenth street NV.
is the designer.
Second largest permit amounting
to $128,0 was issued the Camalier
g. Corby Construction Corp, Hibbs
Building, for the erection of 16 two
story brick and concrete fats of four
units each. They will be located at
245 to 281 Newcomb street and 5000
to 1920 Second street Sc. George
T. Santmyers, 14l0 H street NV. is
the designer.
The company also was granted a
$4,000 permit to erect three two
story brick and cinder block flats of
two units each at 809 to 813 Howard
road Sc. Mr.. Santmyers also is de-
signer of the project.
Other permits of the week follow:
L. E. Breuninger g. Sons, 1730 K
street NV, owner and builder; Jo-
seph H. Abel, 1886 Connecticut ave-
nue., designer; to erect four 2-story
brick and tile, 4-family fats 16
units 1839-43 Capitol street NE.
and 1958-62 West Virginia avenue
NE, to cost 1000.
South Washington Development
Co. Inc, owner and builder; Robert
K. Smith, builder; to erect two 2
story brick family fiat g units) 6l2
Thirty third street Sc; 1901 Ely
place Sc to cost $16,0 900.
John w. Lyles, Investment Build
ing, owner; Martin Bros, 1341 Con-
necticut avenue NV. builder;
(See PERMITS. Page B-2)
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Two Types of Afraid Shelters
Are Designed for Living Rooms
Made Of Timbers, Units Will Withstand
Ten Tons Of Debris, Offer Sleeping Space

pressure on it so that weight would
not be concentrated at any one
point.
During tests this table shelter has
withstood, without collapsing, a FIVE
Evening star., 1942-06-20
New Homes Featured
By yCompdctness as
'FriIs' Are Dropped
Secretly of Materials
Caused by War Forces
Change in Style

The demand for small houses dur
ing the war emergency has hastened
the trend toward compact dwelling
accommodations. This develops out
of the paucity Of materials usually
incorporated as "frills and luxu-
ries" in the new home, the latest
issue of the Federal Home Loan
Bank Review states.
Though wartime restrictions are
presenting difficult problems TO the
home financing and construction
industries, it was reported the home
seeker of the future will reap bene-
fits from the trend toward lower
cost homes" because these restric-
tions necessitate combination OF
simplicity and utilitarianism.
Mortgage Loans Smaller.
THE concentration of private
building operations on small and
simple houses is already reflected in
a decreasing average permit valua-
ton of single family dwellings dur
ing the past six months. Despite
rising building costs. the average
construction mortgage written by
savings and loan associations in the
first three months of 1912 was only
slightly over $500 and well below
the average of 1941.' it stated.
Reporting on activities of savings
and loan associations, for which the
Federal Home Leon Bank System
provides a national credit reserve,
the Review says:
Private industry, it may roughly
(See WAR HOUSING, Page BAD
Evening star., 1942-06-20
Architects to Convene
In Detroit June %

Delegates representing II chap
ters of the American Institute ol
Architects will convene In Detroit
June % for the 45th annual three
day meeting of the institute.
The meeting will be one Of the
most significant in the history of
the institute President Richmond
H. Shreve of New York declared in
announcing the preliminary pro-
gram. The architects, assembling
"in a spirit of service to our Ma
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(See INSURANCE, Page B-3D
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(See PERMITS, Page B-2)
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Resin Points DurobIe

Special properties of resin emul-
sion paints, as they are now formu-
lated, are high film strength. real
washability and optically pleasing
finishes in any desired color. Resin
paints of the type used on masonry
exteriors give good durability and
exhibit desirable properties of
weathering.
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(See WAR HOUSING, Page Bad
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Rules GOVERNING
War Insurance
Are Issued
Privote Concerns to
Handle All Policies,
Receiving Small Fee

The War Damage Corp, an affil-
late of the Reconstruction Finance
Corp. today has available the first
issue OF regulations, rules and rates
i covering protection against "loss of
or damage to property, real and
personal, which may result from
enemy attack" including any action
taken by United States forces.
Residential rates previously were
announced as varying from 10 cents
to rs cents on the 500, and regula-
tions now specify that only one
policy may be taken on a specific
property. Special forms for those
seeking insurance are available at
the WDC.
Oflcials explained that all insur-
ance will be handled through quail
fed private concerns and that these
firms will receive a small percentage
to cover paper work and time in
handling the policies.
Insure Through Agent 49,
The regulations sn~~ ~rac an
applicant NJ .H insurance
tb-~.-' -svrit and use the reg
-~sm sent out by the corpora
ton. Applications must be filled
out in triplicate, and six copies
should be filed when necessary.
War damage policies may, on ap-
plication, be reduced "tn the event
that the insured disposes OF or
changes his interest in any OF the
property covered by the policy" the
regulations state. When more than
one property Is owned, all may be
blanketed under one policy.
The regulations set minimum of
So premium per policy. This, 1t was
explained, is to cover carrying
charges and Office work involved by
the insuring company. Policies cover
property from statues to stamp COL
lections.
Covers Vessels in Port.
Insurance on pleasure and cargo
craft only covers vessels while they
are in a port under the jurisdiction
Of the United States.
Policies do not cover accounts.
bills, currency, deeds, evidences of
debt, securities, money, bullion,
stamps, furs, jewelry, precious
stones, works of art, statuary, paint
ings, antiques, stamp and coin COL
lections. manuscripts and publica-
tions deemed of value because of
their age. unless specific application
is made for their coverage.
When in the hands of commercial
dealers, art work. statuary. etchings,
pictures and antiques, furs. stamp
and coin collections and objects of
historical or scientific value may be
insured up to 100000 by special
application.
Growing crops and orchards also
may be insured up to 100000 by
special application.
The regulations classify property
according to fire resistance, con-
struction and locality. No co-insur-
ance will be required on farm build
ings and dwellings, but on all other
property so per cent co-insurance
clause will be required with fixed
credits from the established rates
for co-insurance above so per cent.
Commissions of Agents.
Fiduciary agents will be paid 81
per cent of premiums collected to
cover their costs and overhead, with
a minimum of so cents per policy
and a maximum of s700, according
to the property value to be insured.
Insurance agents and brokers will
be paid a commission of per cent
Of premiums collected, with a mini
(See INSURANCE, Page B-3)
Evening star., 1942-06-20

tion," will adopt measures increas-
ing their wartime effort to the ut
most limits and lay the foundation
for comprehensive program OF
action in the postwar world.
Mr.. Shreve asked all members OF
the institute in the balloting now in
progress in the chapters to exercise
vigilance in the selection of dele
gates and in the nominations for
officers and directors. Strong lead
ership and earnest action is needed,
Mr.. Shreve said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17
Market Drifts Down In Very Light Trade
Traders Studied Decision of War Labor Board on
 Wages; SteeIs Were Easy But Resisted Pressure

the decision of the war labor boaro in the "little steel" case.
 Steel shares were easy but resist ed pressure on fractional losses Bethlehem recovered 6 3-8 point losl which had replaced an early 3-G point gain, while U. s. Steel halved a Ia point loss at 49 3-4. Youngs- town Sheet. whose directors cut the dividend a point shrdluetaoin-- dividend to 50 cents share from 75 cents paid previously, dropped 8 point to 31 3-4.
 Chrysler clung to its previous of 63 1-8. while General Motors was down 3-8 at 39 3-8. Curtis Publish ing was the most active issue, ap- bearing in large blocks at 9/16, un- changed. American Home Products and Collinst6S Aikman set new l942 highs on small gains and Para mount, 20th-C Century Fox and Woolworth equaled their highs on minor movements. Goodrich equal- ed its high at 19 1-2 and then slip- ped to 19, of 3-8, while Intercon- tinental Rubber firmed 1-2 to 2 1-2. Soconomy equaled its high at 8 IA, up IA, in an otherwise easy oil sec- tion. Rails were easy. Monsantc Chemical preferred a jumped 3-4 in an otherwise softer group.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17
Along gtheLne' Official New Haven Railroad Publica- ton R C c a II Events and
 Names of
 Yester-
 Years.
BY THE OUT EASTER

We have just received our July copy of Along the line" publish ed monthly by and for the friends of the New Haven railroad. Its editor is Sam Boyer with Leslie H. Tyler and Richard Joseph as associate editors; we know MT. Tyler we have met and discussed railroad news with him; we like him for his mannerisnS his style of dress his quickness to respond to a question pertaining to rail- road affairs, and his cordial greet ing of us when we first met him. But he doesn't know us from a hole in the ground" He wouldn't; he couldn't. Passing through the old Buff room one day, he stop ped, nodded, and we got into con- versation. We admired him for the time he gave to an ordinary workman in greasy and unsightly working clothes, and for his hearty handshake at the close of our talk; we cannot forget these things when they happen to us.
 We like Along the Line" be- cause it gives us railroad news from all over the state. We get it on account of our deep interest in the railroad, and its great number of employees; we have thought much of the railroad man since boyhood; we cannot forget the old days down at the now almost for gotten Bank street station when the trains in and out and eSpec- ially on Sunday drew many on- lockers. Nor can we forget the old New England station or the Dublin street station from which trains left for Cheshire, Meriden and Cromwell and occasionally met a chartered boat for a moon light excursion down the Connec- ticut River.
 We know some of the present day railroad men such as Jim Greer, Capt. Ralph Kinsley, kind enough to see us supplied with the railroad publication. Horace Cook, head of the main Engine house down at the junction, Johnny Honan, station master at our own depot, and whose picture appears in this months publication, the friendly staff attached to the ticket office, Jerry Mccarthy, rail- road Dick" now attached to the Hartford branch, and others, whose faces we know, but whose names are unknown to us. But in other days we knew most of the lot per- sonally.
 Railroad news is good news to read but we get little of it. Years ago though when Ike Bromley, was the railroad Press agant, every newspaper in Waterbury and elsewhere, saw to it that the
 We wish for its comeback to the forgotten.
 We wish fo its comeback to the days when its stock was known as "the widows friend"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17
MORE BIG SALARY
 MEN DISCLOSED
$lOO,OOO or More Paid to Officials in Some Lines
 of Business

Philadelphia, July 1T. - (UP) = Gimbel Brothers. Inc, New York and Philadelphia Department Store operators, paid Bernard F. Gimbel, president 194i salary of 3100,000, the securities and exchange com mission reported today.
 Adam l.. Gimbel president of Saks and O., New York, also re- ceived $lOO,0OO, and Jacques Blum, president of Kaufman and Baer Co, Pittsburgh, earned $S5, 900 last year. The three are affiliate corn- panieS.
 Other corporation salaries for l941 in the secs most recent release: Federated Department Stores, Inc.-- Fred Lazarus, Jr vice-president and treasurer of F. and R. Lazarus and Co. $101, LAO; Simon Lazarus, presi- dent of P. and R. Lazarus and Co.,, $1OO, 600.
 Universal-Cyclops Steel Corpora tion--W Walter H. Baker, president, 10000; E. L. Stockdale, Frank Gar ratt, J. Rinek, and U. G. Miller, vice-presidents $61 900 each.
 William Filene'S Sons Company Edward J. Frost and Louis E. Kir- stein vice-presidents $80,OOO each.
 City Stores Company--George H. Johnson president of Lit Brothers $67, 200; Max Robb merchandise manager of Lifts, $59,696. Collins and Aikman Corporation Willis c. Mccullough, president. $50, ,140; Percy A. Legge, sales agent for yarn, $65,775.
 Coty International Corporation paid Grover A. Whalen $9,400 as diecto and chairman of the boad.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17
REGIONAL UNICO
 MEETING CALLED

Nine Waterburians are planning to attend regional Unico meeting Sunday in New York at which plans will be made for the national con- vention to be held at Newark, N. J., late in August. The group will meet Sunday at the Hotel New Yorker. The Waterburians will be headed by Joseph Manganaro, national treas urer of Unico, Joseph Renzoni, Tax Collector Humbert Mangini, Attor- ney Pasquale DeCicco, Louis Scig- liano, Rocco Santa Barbara, James Gioiella, Amadeo Pelosi and Ralph Devino. MT. Renzoni Is making ar- arrangements for the Waterbury group.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17
.25O CHEMICAL
 MEN ON STRIKE

Boston, July '. (UP)-As vital chemical supplies dwindled at 250 war production plants in New Eng land, federal and state conciliators worked ceaselessly today in an ef- fort to bring a speedy end to an unauthorized strike which is forcing the Monsanto Chemical Go. and its New England Alcohol Go. plants to shut down.
 A five-hour conference among arbitrators, company and AFL Union officials ended early today without any progress toward settle ment of the dispute over the in- sertion of a maintenance of union membership" clause in the union contract
 Another meeting was scheduled for 2 D. m. at the state labor board office in an effort to get the 25O striking members of the Chemical Workers Union, Local 22,606, (AFL) back to work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17
DAMAGING BLAZE
 IN NEWTON, MASS.

Newton, Mass, July IT - CUP0- One fireman was cut by flying glass and several others suffered smoke inhalation early today when a two alarm fire swept the exclusive Charles River Country Club with loss expected to exceed $10,o00.
 The fire, perhaps started by dis carded cigarette, apparently smol- dered several hours in 8 lounge room before being discovered.
 Flames spread through the inter- for, damaging furniture and equip ment as attaches of the club sought to rescue valuable painting and tro- phies.
 Bremen experienced difficulty in obtaining water and were forced to use chemical extinguishers until hose lines could be laid 300 yards to hydrant on Dedham street.
 The blaze was controlled after an hours battle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17
FEDERAL EMPLOYE
 INDICTED TODAY

Washington, July IT v (UP) = Alexander H. Stone, who testified before a congressional committee in May that he had earned $600,0 in commissions on Navy contracts, was indicted today on charges of receiv- ing commissions on war work while still in the employ of the federal government.
 The Recount indictment returned by a federal grand jury investigat- ing alleged war frauds, charged that Stone, while employed as an under writing supervisor by the Federal Housing Administration, received $27,O74, in fees from a private firm.
 The money, 1t was charged, repre- sented five per cent commissions on $541 ,491 in Navy Department con- tracts obtained between August 6, 1940, and March l, 1941, by the Lionel Corporation, Irvington, N. J.. for the production of navigation equipment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17
AGED NEIGHBORS
 IN SHOOTING MESS

Lowell, Mass, July 17-CUP)- Mathew Doughty, 75, was hospi- talized today with bullet wound allegedly inflicted by 72 year old neighhor, Cliny H. Ramsdel, whom he purportedly had been "plaguing."
 Doughty, father of a Lowell po- licemen, was shot in the upper part of his right arm as he passed Ramsdelps house and hospital at- taches feared there might he com- plications because of his age.
 Ramsdell was arrested later, and police said he had put up terrific battle and had bitten one of them on the fingers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17
PUBLISHERS GET PRICE WARNING

Washington, July IT. - (UP) = Newspaper and magazine publishers, particularly in the Atlantic coast and gulf areas, were warned by the Office of Price Administration to- day against pressure from newsprint producers attempting to charge higher-than- ceiling prices through an illegal zone delivery scheme"
 Administrator Leon Henderson said reports had reached his office that neWsprint sellers were charg- ing high-zone prices in port towns, where ceilings are lower, and ask ing publishers to pay the additional transportation charges.
 This practice, in effect, automat- tcally punctures the price ceiling and constitutes an evasion and violation of the regulation by the producers as well as the purchasers who agree to buy under condition of such sale, " Henderson said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17
ARMY INSPECTORS COURSE UNDERWAY
67 Men Now Enrolled for l2=Weeks at University
 of Maine

Three groups comprising 67 men are now enrolled for the extensive 12-Week Army Ordinance Inspector course being conducted at the Uni Versity of Maine at Orono. These men, ranging in age from 21 to 51, were selected on the basis of special qualifications set up by the War Department in collaboration with the U. s. Department of Education The men now enrolled represent four New England States and num- erous colleges and universities in this area.
 Professor Benjamin c. Kent, head of the department of engineering drafting is institutional representa- tive for the Engineering, Science, and Management Defense Training with Major John E. Ratigan of the Boston Ordnance District in charge as local training officer.
 The course is designed to train inspector learners "so that they may perform satisfactorily the duties of junior inspectors and lay founda- tions which will enable them to rise to higher levels of inspection service through supplementary study" Ap- plicants must show that they have successfully completed at least one year of an engineering course in college or university of recognized standing: or, that they have suc- cessfully completed two years of general college studies in a junior college, college or university of rec ognized standing: or, graduation from standard high school course with training in mathematics plus physics or chemistry. All types of trainees are required to pass the Civil Service Commissions mechan- ical aptitude test.
 The course established at the University of Maine is offered to Civil Service appointees assigned to the Boston Ordnance District, one of 13 districts set up throughout the country exclusively for training selected army ordnance employees. The Boston Ordnance District takes in Maine, New Hampshire, Yer mont, Rhode Island, and all of Massachusetts but the four Wsetern counties. The first group of men came April ' and completed the course on June 26. On May 19, a second group registered and the total enrolment since the arrival of the last group on June 8, is 76. According to the present program a new group is to arrive every four weeks until Mrach 30, 1943. The ap- pointees must have Selective Ser vice rating of 3A or 4F.
 Women trainees are being sought by the Ordnance Department for the same course. The qualifications are the same and special arrange ments have been made to include as part of the regular training program physics and trigonometry for those applicants lacking these subjects. A special group Of women is scheduled to begin training 1T August and will be followed in sub sequent months by other groups o1 women. Any women interested 1T applying for this training should make application to First Civil Ser vice District, Post Office Building Boston, Mass. Application blanks may be secured from any first or second class postmaster or any of-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17
LANA TURNER IN
 ELOPEMENT TODAY

Hollywood, July 17.-(UP)-Lana Turner left today by airplane for Las Vegas, Nev., to be married to Stephen Crane, 27-year old Holly wood businessman.
 The red-haired Miss Turner, who ended her first marriage to band leader Artie Shaw because "it was just fight, fight, fight all the time, 7 has known Crane for a year. The announcement of their elopement, however, cause surprise among her friends in Hollywood.
 Miss Turner and Crane were ac- companied by screen actress Linda Darnell and press agent Alan Cor don, who will act as bridesmaid and best man. The party will return to Hollywood by air later today.
 Crane, 1t was learned, proposed Q Miss Turner while dancing to mu- sic of T Realize Now" at Beverly Hills night club last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17
MALLEABLE NEXT
 FOR RUBBER TEN
Uscoes Beat Bristol COm= pany, } to 2, for Ilth
 Consecutive Win

Naugatuck, July IT = The unde- feated U. S. Rubber Softball team turned in its seventh consecutive Industrial League victory last even ing at Recreation Field by turning back a scrappy Bristol Company $ ten by the narrow margin of 3-2. "Bill" Rado and "Slim" Harrison hooked up in splendid pitching duel with the latter holding 2-l advantage for SIX innings.
 In the final frame, Bob" Ruccio lashed drive to left field for his third successive double of the even- ing and the Bristol defense col lapsed. With Ruccio on second "BilP' Click bunted and was safe when Jack" Garland dropped Yarrison's throw to first. Garland then let Marnon's roller get away from him and Ruccio scored the tying run. Rado popped up for the first out Lou King hit a grounder back to the box and Click was out at home on throw from Yarrison to Blon- din. The latter then relayed the ball to Miller in an attempt to cut down King at second, but King stopped short and then started back to first base with Miller in pursuit while Marnon romped home with the win ming marker.
 Next Thursday evening the Rub- Der Company squad will attempt to make it twelve in a row at the ex- pense of the second place Eastern Malleable Iron combine
 Score by innings:
 Bristol ....... 001 100 0-2 U. $. Rubber ...... 100 900 2-3
 Two base hits, Ruccio, 3; Double plays, Fleming to Garland; base on baFsl off, Yarrison 2, off Rado B.; struck out by, Yarrison 0, by Rado 2. Umpire, Ryan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17
FLOWERS, MUSIC
 FOLLOW MURDER

Oakland, Cal, July 17.-CUP)- Leslie Gireth, Glendale, Cal, jew- eler, confessed to police by telephone today that he shot and killed pretty Dorena Hammer, 21, then arranged a bouquet of red carnations beside Ter body and played photograph record of DeBussy's romantic "Claire De Lune."
 Then, he said, he placed a photo graph of himself against the vase of carnations.
 T played the record over and over again." he said.
 Police found the girls body clad in bright green pajamas, in tour igt cabin at Casa Del Monte Rey.. She had been shot in the temple and the left breast.
 GiTeth telephoned oakland police from a hotel at Fresno, Cal.
 T have just murdered a woman" :" he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-17
COTTON FUTURES

New York, July 17.-UP)-Cot- ton futures extended Thursdays de- cline as much as 55 cents per bale today in forenoon trading. Early prices were down to II po,nts-a 35 to 55 cents
 Liquidation, chiefly for New Or leans, account, carried the market down as much as 15 points = 75 cents before sonnet rade absorp- tion developed.
 Principal bearish factor was the continued confusion over the legis's- tion to provide crop loans at full parity.