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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-26
PROBE CONTINUING
 SAYS FITZGERALD
Alleged Horse Racing Headquarters Figures in
 Official Probe

States Attorney. William B. Fitz- gerald said today that the investi- gation to determine the identity of the person who leased the East Main street alleged horse race "boo1ie" room to Pasquale Testa and Eugene DeLillo is going for- ward.
 MT. Fitzgerald said that several witnesses including the managers of three firms occupying space in the same building have been Ques- toned in connection with the case. The books of the three firms have not been examined, MT. Fitzgerald said, but books and papers of other witnesses have been checked.
 TeSta, 45, of Al Prospect street, also known as '"Ty" Cobb, and De- Lillo, 36, of 3l5 Baldwin street, are under arrest as alleged operators of the bookie room and are free under bonds of $2,500 pending hearing April 2 in superior court.
 MT. Fitzgerald said he is satisfied that the owner of the building, Is- rael Hofmap of New Haven, knew nothing of the rental of the room to the accused men.
 Tomorrow in superior court, MT. Fitzgerald will ask Judge Frank P. McEvoy to condemn the equipment seized in the raid on the room. Should the order be entered the equipment will be held pending trial of the men.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-26
COLORED WOMAN GOOD MARKSMAN
Mrs. Frances Edes Admits Hitting John c. Sykes
 With Thrown Glass

Arrested yesterday on . charge of intoxication and breach of the peace, Mrs. Frances Edes, sS, col- ored, of 10 Vine street testifed in municipal court today that she threw a glass at the man she lives with, John O. Sykes.
 f'Did you miss him." asked Pros, William K. Lawlor.
 "No, sir" was the quick reply, T got him."
 Miss Helen Sykes, IS, daughter of the victim of Mrs. Edes' llr1errlng aim, said the glass was through ct her because Mrs. Edes objected to her father giving her @ for 8 new pair of shoes.
 Mrs. Edes, who presented recom- mendations from several local fam flies for whom she has worked as a domestic and cook, was given a suspended sentence on the intoxi- cation charge and fined $5 and costs on the breach of peace count. She was given until April 9 to pay.
 Probation Of1cer stephen Hom- ick was asked to look into the case and see that the girl was taken care of.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-26
FAVORITE LOSES
 IN TENNIS FINALS
Mrs Patricia Canning Todd New WOmen's Indoor
 Champion

Chestnut Hill, Mass, March 26- (UP)-Mrs. Patricia Canning Todd of Jackson Heights, N. r., attractive 20-year-old bride, gained the na- tional women's indoor tennis cham pionShip today with a surprising 8-6, 1-6, 6-2 conquest of top seeded Hope Knowles of Avon, Conn.
 Despite an attack of ptomaine poisoning, the lanky former Califor- nian had the stamina and strokes to outlast her favored opponent in a protracted duel of nearly two hours that featured lengthy baseline ral- lies.
 Mrs. Todd succeeds Pauline Betz, another native Californian who now attends Rollins college in Florida and who did not defend her title.
 The tide turned in the ninth game of the first set when the sec ond-seeded Mrs. Todd gained a 5-4 lead after nine deuces.
 Miss Knowles; a. squash titlist who relies on a smashing forehand, ral- lied strongly in the second set with blistering drives that forced Mrs. Todd to the back court. She ran out the set after building a 40 lead with accurate cross-court placements.
 Service was held in the third set until the sixth game when Mrs. Todd, aided by questionable base line decision, broke Miss Knowles delivery. Then she storHned the net to complete her conquest.
 Mrs. Todd was stricken with pto- maine poisoning last night and said she was unable to sleep.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-26
COMPENSATION FOR
 INJURED PAINTER
Local Contractor Held Principal Employer;
 Agreements Listed

A finding and award was render ed today by Compensation Cornmis- sioner John J. O'Oonnell for Charles Diamond of Brooklyn, N. r., against Domenic Castelano, building con- tractor of Waterbury. The plaintiff claims to have suffered vertebral fractures and in injury to the right ankle in an 18-foot fall from 8 lad der on August B, 1941, while em- ployed as 8 painter by Leo Freed- man of Thomaston, whom the com missioner ruled to be a sub-con- tractor. CsStelano who engaged Freedman, was named in the 11nd- ing as principal employer.
 Compensation of $20.50 per week for total disability will be paid to the claimant beginning August 14, l94I, until the disability is shown to have diminished or ceased, and the finding makes provision for req sonable medical, surgical and hos pital bills in the treatment of the injuries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-26
Stocks Drift Lower
 In Quiet Session
American Tel, Norfolk & Western Hit New Lows;
 Dividend Fears Cause Slump

the issue reflects dividend fears. Chesapeake @ Ohio drifted down Ia point to Q new low of 28 3-8, and Southern Railway preferred lost 1 point to 30 3-4 but other more active rails held narrowly around their previous final levels.
 American Telephone slipped down to a new four-year bottom, selling at l16 Ia, of 3-4 net. American Sugar Refining and Borden set new 10l2 lows on minor losses. Chemicals were mixed, with Eastman of t-4 to 11o Ia and Du Pont up 1-2 to Ill 1-2.
 Standard on Company (N. Jl rose 1-2 point to 34 3-S, in 3 mixed group.
 U. 8. and foreign securities pre- ferred broke 3 Ia points to Q new low at 30. Aircrafts were irregular. Liggett & Myers preferred rallied 2 Ia points to 168 1-S adn Bush Ter minal Buildings preferred certifi- cates gained l. to 18 3-4. Inter- national Telephone was the most active issue, equaling its 1922 high of 2 3-4, unchanged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-26
Plumbers Again Provide ''Thrn'' For Policemen

For the second time in three days local police, armed with riot guns and other emergency eQulp- ment, raced to the Brooklyn branch of the Waterbury Savings bank in response to . burglar alarm.
 For. the second time in three days they found that the alarm had been set off accidentally by plumbers working on repairs in the building. The same type in. cident was reported early Tues- day afternoon.
 Today's alarm was sounded at 1:S5, bringing to the scene Capt. Joseph P. Stevens, chief inspec- tor of the detective bureau; LleufS. Connie Shanahan, Henry Johnson and Edward McEIhgott; PatrOlmen Ray Grady, George McElHgott, Edward Dunn, Joseph Garvey and William Dwyer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-26
LAPS MOVING
 IN BURMA AREA
Chinese Troops Are Still Trapped in Region of
 TOungOO
BY NED RUSSELL United Press Stan COrrespOndent

NOAMVSW xEUSS OSAh NVEkGSPVAAWSMSI
 London, March 26. = (UP) = Strong Japanese forces pushed northward toward British defense lines in the Prone are today, add ing new threat to 8 serious allied situation in central Burma where Chinese troops still were trapped near Toungoo.
 A Burma communique revealed the Japanese had launched new drive toward rich oil fields near Prone, indicating that mass assault against the allied right flank was imminent.
 The enemy forces moving up the Irrawaddy river valley already had passed Kyangin, 30 miles south and slightly west of Prone, the commit nique disclosed.
 A British military commentator described the Burma situation as serious, but not momentarily crit- ical."
 He said the entire allied left flank, centered in the Toungoo area would collapse until wen-en- trenched Chinese forces trapped near Toungoo could dislodge Japa- nese forces which have succeeded in cutting the Mandalay road at two points above them.
 Strong endorsements of the Chinese 5th and 9th Armies, rushed to the Toungoo sector by Lieut.. Gen. Joseph w. Stilwell were re- ported counter attacking heavily.
 The Chinese situation admitted ly was complicated by Q lack of air power.
 But today's commun4que disclosed that one Chinese force on the southern Burma front" had en- gagged 1000 Japanese near Yedashe and Toungoo, inficting ''heavy" casualties on the enemy.
 "Our losses were remarkably small owing to stout resistance by the units concerned, especially the Chinese expeditionary force," 1t added. ...
 The communique said the Japa- nese had "sideStepped" Toungoo and occupied Kyungon, but the Chinese are well dug in and will hold out until relieved"
 On the north front" the commit nique said Chinese troops had en- gagged 300 mixed Thai and Japa- nese, forcing them to withdraw with heavy casualties"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-26
U. s. COAST GUARD :, CUTTER IS SUNK
Small Unarmed Ship Goes
 Down in Caribbean Area

Washington, March 26 - (Up) - The l,l30-ton coast guard cutter Acacia, a small unarmed ship of the tender class, was Shelled and SunS in the Caribbean Sea, Navy conmunique announced today.
 The attacker presumably was an enemy submarine.
 The Acacia was sunk some time this month, the Navy said, and all personnel aboard were rescued without single casualty.
 This was the 17th ship in { e naval service to be lost by enemy action.
 The Acacia, built in 1919, was used by the Coast Guard to service buoys and lighthouses. The Coast Guard has been operating since the war as part of the navy.
 Text of the Navy Department cominunique No. 63 as of 1900 noon EWT today:
 Caribbean area:
 ''The U.. s. Coast Guard Cutter Acacia was shelled and sunk, pre- sumab1y by an enemy submarine, in the Caribbean area in March. The Acacia was g small, unarmed ship of the tender class which was used to provide services to aids to navigation.
 "Au personnel aboard the Acacia were rescued and there were no cas- ualties.
 There is nothing to report from other areas
 In addition to the IT naval ves- sels lost by enemy action, two other naval craft were lost by storm; two others by demolition in order to avoid their falling into enemy hands; and another by collision.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-26
One HangOver-$lO

'It was only Q hangover just 8 hangover" protested the man in municipal court this morning on charges of intoxica- tiOn.
 Weren't you here yesterday" asked Judge T. E. Conway.
 ''YeS, your honor" was the re- ply, "But it was only a hang Over."
 Said the judge, You'd better have the hangover taken care Of-$1O and costs"
 The man went to jail.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-26
LEAFLETS DROPPED OVER PARIS TODAY

vichy, March % 6- (UP) - Royal Air Force planes dropped thousands of leaflets over Paris during the night warning workers that i've bombed Renault and we are coming back again to get the others" 1t was learned today.
 British planes, 1t wa ssaid, were over Paris from Il p. m. to about 12:30 a. m.
 The leaflets were directed to workers in arms factories.
 Persons arriving from the Paris region reported that heavy anti aircraft fire was sent up by bat teries around the capital.
 No bombs were dropped by the British planes, 1t was reported.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-26
UNION LEADERS
 ATTACK PLAN
Can Restrictive Labor Pro- pOsal UndecIared War
 on Roosevelt
BY JAMES sHEPLEY

(UMlted Press Stan COrreSpOndent)
 Washington, March 26 = (UP0-- The nations two top union execu- tives said today that proponents of restrictive labor legislation are wag- ing undeclared war against Pres- 1dent Roosevelt and industrial war workers.
 CIo President Philip Murray and AFL President William Green urged the House Naval Affairs Committee Co reject legislation to suspend over- time pay for work in excess of 40 hours Q week on grounds that 1t would weaken the war effort.
 America is at war against pow erful foreign foes who threaten our possesisons, our freedom and our very lives, Green told the commit tee. we cannot afford in such a crisis to take time out to fight an- other and undeclared war among ourselves here in America.
 T charge that the sponsors and supporters of this bill are now wag- ing an undeclared war against President Roosevelt and against the workers of America who believe in the policies of his administration"
 Murray made similar charges, and continued:
 with their backs bent over their machines, their hearts and minds de- voted to increased and ever tn- creased production, the workers now look over their shoulders and find behind them with knife up- raised, groups who would at this time renew old attacks upon the working man and his organization.
 "This committee has the grave responsibility of determining whether that knife will be plunged or whether the faith of labor iA the agencies of government will be full filled and those who seek to drive wedges between groups, those who seek to revive old antagoniSms, those who seek to weaken our na- tional war effort by spreading sus- picion and dlstrusts, are to be sil- enced once and for all for the duration"
 Murray and Green insisted that the issue of speeding war product ton was not involved in the pres ent fight to suspend the payment of tiIne-and-a-half for work in excess of 40 hours week.
 They cited IaDor department sta- tisticS showing that seven out of 10 war workers are now on a 48- hour week schedule.
 Both union chiefs argued that the only issue involved is whether pres- ent wage levels in war industries Sha9 be maintained or reduced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-26
Defense Bonds

Defense bond sales in Water bury during February totalled $97A,625, State Administrator Thomas s. Smith reported to- day. The city was fourth in amount of sales, being preced- ed by Hartford, New Haven and Bridgeport.
 Naugatuck had sales of $11S,- $50 during the month, Tor ringtOn had $14O,965 and Water town $29,275. Other nearby towns reporting were Cheshire $12,225; Winsted $45,175; MOr- ris, $2,4OO; and ThOmastOn, S23,35O. ....
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-26

New York, March 90 = (UP) - Stocks drifted irregulariy lower in quiet dealings today, with Ameri- can Telephone and Norfolk 6 West ern dropping to further new lows since 1038.
 Norfolk & Western opened one point higher at 140 but soon dropped to IA 1-2, of4 3 Ia points net for the session and down 16 points for this week. Weakness in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-26
Y.M.C.A. Notes

The CaissonS Gra-Y club held their regular weekly meeting at the Central "" last night. The meet ing was called to order at 7:50 by President Constant Santogatto, with a brief prayer. Anthony Per- rotu was duly elected secretary.
 A party to celebrate the winning of the Glass ''B" league was dis- cussed. An outline of coming events at the "" was given by Bill Carr, younger boys secretary.
 The meeting adjourned at 8:35. Members present were: Constant Santogatto, Bill Santarsiero, An- thony Perrotti, Rocco Guglielmo, Anthony !1artone, Michael Bucci and Francis Perugini.
 The regular weekly meeting of the Vultures club was held last night at the Genital "Y". The meeting was called to order at 7:10 by President Joe Murphy. Harlan Armour was elected secretary of she club and Francis Lawlor, treasurer. The club planned to visit the Coca Cola plant on April 11th.
 Members present were: Joseph Murphy, Robert Colby, Edward Mo- Grath, Al Dostaler, Harlan Armour, Raymond Wells, Robert Colby and Francis Lawlor. Meeting adjourned at 7:45.
 The Alpha lily met at the Gen. tral Y. M. c. A. for their weekly meeting last evening, with eighteen members being in attendance. They were: Patrick McSherry, William Butler, Thomas Rush, Anthony Pu- tetti, James Rhinehart, Raymond H. Shuster, Homer Eernier, Terry Linehan, Francis Fitzpatrick, Louis DiCostanzo, Thomas Dooley, John F. Griffin, Donald Cruess, Dom c. Spallone, William O'Neil, Joseph Cetta, Alan Riefe and Fred Mem zieS, Jr.
 The club is making preliminary plans for the fifth annual spring swing to be held at the Central Y. M. c. A. ballroom, Saturday, April lltn. President Pat McSherry appointed the following committee
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-26
Join Marines

Two young men enlisted Tor service in the Marine Corps at the recruiting station in the post office building where they were accepted and were sent this morn- ing to Springfield, Mass, for their physical examination before they are assigned to duty.
 The new recruits were Edward R. Pagan, so 1of MT. and Mrs. Paul A. Pagan of IS Watertown ave- nue and Albert D. Maringola, a son of MT. and Mrs. Seraftno Maringola of 69 River street.
 Pagan is a graduate of Crosby high. school where he was a pop ular athlete.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-26
Society
Contract Bridge
CORNELL CLIR

CORNELL CLUB
 winners in the Wednesday after noon tournament under the direc- ton of Mrs. J. c. Moriarty includ- ed: Mrs. Nelson SquireS, Mrs. Lewis Darlington, TOT; Mrs. Thomas Bane Mrs. William Dunphy, 684; Mrs, George Bolan, Mrs. H. R. Stani- ford, 683 1-2; Mrs. Eugene Doher- ty, Mrs. William Petitjean, tied with Mrs. James Duncan, Mrs. George LaBonne, 683.
 ! Scorers yesterday afternoon were Mrs. E.. O. Hess, Mrs. Ralph Crane, 1O8; Mrs. Clarence Byars, Mrs. Will Ham Connell tied with Mrs. Joseph Reilly, Mrs. Asa York, 106 1-2; Mrs. William Petitjean, Mrs. Doherty. l20 1-2; Mrs. Darlington, Mrs. Squires, 109 1-2.
 ELTON CLUB
 Scorers in the Wednesday eve- ming tournament under the direc- ton of Mrs. w. s. Smith were: Mrs. John McGowan, Miss Ruth Mcdonnell, 6a; Herbert Root, Mrs, Charles Monzani, 65. l-2; Mrs. Asa York. Mrs. ". s. Smith, 65 Ia; David scully, Joseph Moran, 65; J. R. lick, Mrs. I. B. Clark, GA 1-2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-26
"SeabeeS"

Three local men signed up at the navy recruiting station in New Haven for duty in the Navy new "Seabees" 8 construction upnit which has been newly or ganized by the U. s. Navy.
 The three recruiters from Wa terbury are: William c. Balelu- mas, 27, machinist's mate second class, S99 Highland avenue, How ard L. Mullen, 20, seaman sec ond class, Park road, Waterbury and Robert J. German, 25, of 36 Laval street, Waterbury, enlisted in the naval reserve as an ap- prentice seaman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-26
Compensation Agreements

Other compensation agreements for weekly payments during dis ability approved by Commission CT O'Connell today are as follows:
 Robert Grant, 20 Bank St., Wa terbury against the Front Page restaurant, 20 Bank street, Wa terbury, $l7.5O beginning January 6, injury to left knee.
 Emilio Bottachiarf, 20 Slocum street, Waterbury, against City of Waterbury, $2O.O2 beginning Feb- ruary {, for . wrenched back re- Ceived while working on g crane as an emplOye of the park de- partment.
 John OddOn, 247 Bank street, Waterbury, against Brown and Matthews, Inc, of New York City, SIS beginning February 13, in- jury to Left rib.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-26
AlI.Out Effort

Ad0lph storm of Bridgeport, who enlisted In the navy the day after Pearl Harbor and who was one of only II survivors of the. torpedOed destroyer, Jacob Jones, will address members of local unions tonight at c. I. o. hall, 95 Bank street.
 He win discuss alI-Out pre- ductiOn for victory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-26
No Contests

Five uncontested divorce ac- tions are scheduled for hearings before Judge Frank P. McEcvoy at a short calendar session of superior court tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
 The cases are: Rita Balfe against John Merrill Balfe; Irene Clark Roucoulet against Charles Roucoulet; Emma HuckinS Taylor against Van Taylor; Leola c. Elm minger' against Lawrence A. Em- minger; and Carroll Felix Sans against Helen Rush Sans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-26
Holding Auto

A suit for $500 damages was filed in common pleas court this noon by Rachel Watson of Waterbury against William Watson, also of this city. The action was started to col- lect board and lodging furnished the defendant at his request previ- ous to March 12, 1922.
 The plaintiff demands that the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-26
Anticipation!

State Motor Vehicle Depart ment officials anticipate that Wa terbury will have 20 per cent fewer accident cases this month than the number recorded in March, 1941. The estimate is made on the basis of accident figures for the month thus far.
 A bulletin issued by the de- partment shows that Waterbury had reported 3s accidents to March 20. For the month of March last year Waterbury re- ported 85 cases.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-26
BUILDING PERMITS

The following permits were issued by the office of Building Inspector John T. Hartley:
 Ralph GuistO, to construct new front stairs to dwelling on, 245 Macauley avenue, $15O.
 Mrs. Ethel F. Mcdonald, to erect garage on Madison street, SA5O. -.... .s-,,. ,, - y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-26
Even Dozen

PAtrOlman Joseph E. Bagley brought his score to an even dozen yesterday when he arrest ed two men on charges of viola tiOn of the city's sanitary code which prohibits dumping In certain areas. Both paid s for nOlles in municipal court today.
 Charles Ginsberg, 67, of 134 Hill street, who drives a horse and wagon and picks up junk was the eleventh man arrested. The twelfth victim was Victor Swersky, 46, of 167 Fulton Park avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-26
BACK IN NAVY !

Boston, March 26 = (U.P0 = Henry J. Morin was back in the Navy today. because he missed China and Japan in his IS years of service. and wanted to make up for 1t. Before his first hitch. in the Navy, he was in the army cavalry and served overseas in world War
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-26
SPOTLIGHTZNG c. Brass City News

defendant pay her but he has re- fused, according to the writ.
 A 1o38 sedan automobile which is owned by the defendant is under attachment, according to the action.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-26

Private Frank Santora of Fort Eustis, Virginia, is visiting his par ents MT. and Mrs. Frank Santora of Congress avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-26

chairmen: General chairman, Pat McSherry; decorations, Dominick Spallone; publicity, John Griffin; tickets and program, Homer Ber- nier; orchestra, Tom Rush, and re- treatments, William Butler.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-26
N. Y. Bank & Trust Stocks The R. F. Griggs Co.

PUBLIC UTILITY STOCKS
 Bid Asked . Bridgeport Gas It. Co. 18 21 Bridgeport Hydraulic Co. 28 Sl Conn. Gas & Coke pfd. 9 28 Conn. It. & Power .... 24 27 Conn. It. & Power $2.20 | p1Q. .................' 4t " Connecticut Power Go. 2T 29 Hid. Elect. It. co. com. 41z 43h Hid. Gas It. Go. com. 22 26 ! New Haven Water Co. 50 56 South. N. E. Tel. Co. ..108 113 1 United Illuminating ... STA S9M
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-15
FOUR VOLUNTEER
 FOR US. MARINES
Daily Quota of Ten Can' didates Sent to Spring
 field for Checkup

Four local men were among the ten sent to Springfield for final ex- aminations today by the local ma rine recruiting station, They are Francis A. Nigro of Waterbury road, William H. Goodale of 293 Willow street, Frank J. Doyle Of 30 Elm- wood avenue, and Ralph T. Mecca of l02 Barnes street extension.
 Others in the group are Robert F. Buddy of West Haven, Edward V. SokolSkl of Bridgeport, Louis Q, Kadar. Jr. of Fairfield. Francis L. Hamilton of New Haven, Julius 0 dalbiosek of Fairfield, and Thomas W. Cooper of Torrington.
 Staff Sergeant Maxwell P. Dick. erSon and Sergeant Charles Sieri showed motion pictures of the ma rineS in action at a meeting of the Young Peoples Republican club al Pythian hall, Naugatuck last night Tonight they and Serseants Charles IaaForrest and Fred Young will at- tend q meeting of the Mems club ol the Mill Plain church where q showing of the film will be pres sented.
 Naval Unit
 Arthur J. Kunkel, Jr. Of g Fair view avenue. Waterbury, has been enlisted in the construction unit Of the navy, according to word received from New Haven by Chief Petty Officers Garry Murphy and Pres ton ThornS of the local recruiting station. The new recruit who was employed in the clerical department Of the Chase Go. plans to continue with clerical work in the nay.
 ... Company q
 Seven new members were enlisted by Go. c of the Connecticut State Guard at its weekly drill last night at the State Armory on Field street. They are Henry P. Stango, Prank r. Hoffman, Charles W. Baker, John F. Marquis, William B. Dyaon, Alfred R. Moulton, and John M. Kelley. Several openings still exist for volunteers, Capt Hubert Rigncy announced.
 A lecture on chemical warfare will be given at next weeks ineet- ing by Lieut.. L. c. Hallack.