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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-21
TEXAN SUPPORTING. PATRICK WALLACE
Former School Board COm- missioner Issues Appeal
 to 10th District Voters

An appeal to voters of the 18th district to support Patrick J. Wal lace for the Democratic nomination for senator was made today by Mar tin J. Tehan, former member Of the board of education.
 Praising the organization car1di- date highly, MT. Tehan declared that "a vote for MT. Wallace is a vote for good government"
 MT. Tehan's statement follows:
 In supporting the candidacy of MT. Patrick, J. Wallace for Senator of the 18th district, urge the vot- CTS of the district to vote for a man who will have the interest of the people of his district at heart at all times. MT. Wallace has given unsparingly of his time in the in terest of the youth of our city for a number of years. He was direc- tor of the Columbian Squires, a junior group of the Knights of Co., lumbus, a Scoutmaster of Troop g, Boy Scouts of St. Francis church. He worked with the probation off, cers of the city court in connection with delinquent youth. He has been president of the Catholic Youth Organization of our city, and also president of the State Catholic Youth Organization. He Is a friend of labor as anyone who works for him in his capacity of foreman of & large department of one of our local factories can affirm. In the Defense Program he has conducted several First Aid Glasses, thereby giving valuable instruction to sev- eral hundred of our fellow citizens. In a word he has given of his time to all these worthwhile endeavors without receiving any remuneration whatsoever except the satisfaction that comes to a man of action who has the interest of his community at heart. In such man the voters of the 18th district can place every confidence and vote for Mr. Wal lace is 8 vote for good government.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-21
NEW LEGISLATION
 TO BE DISCUSSED
Delegates From Various CIO Units to Gather at
 Elton Tomorrow

Delegates from CIO locals throughout the State will assemble at the Hotel Elton tomorrow at 2 p. m. to discuss 8 broad legislative program which the State Industrial Union Council, CTO, vii present for approval.
 About 400 are expected at the po- litical conference. They represent the rank and file of the various local affiliated with the State Council.
 The program, if approved, will be presented to each political party and their candidates for review and comment.
 Each candidate, after given the opportunity of studying the pro- gram, will be asked to voice their personal opinion.
 The Council has made it plain that no candidate or candidates or major party will be endorsed by the CIO unless this labor legislation, which is also being drafted for the benefit of the working masses, un- less the program is given the stamp of approval, John J. Driscoll, eX- ecutive secretary of the council said.
 The conference Saturday will be limited to four hours. The princl- pal speakers will be James B. Carey, National CIO secretary and Nathan Cowan, national CIO legislative rep resentative.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-21
Six Catholic High School Graduates Take First Vows
Primary Candidates
 Confident Of Success
All Four Contestants Await Voters Action in Local
 Senatorial Districts Today

Senator Michael v. Blansfield who seeks renomination in today 18th district senatorial primary, de. clared in final statement tict ne is not "anti-labor" in his views but has in fact supported measures benef1tting labor.
 Charges that he is opposed to the cause of labor are unfounded, he asserted.
 Blansfeld workers made fina plans for the primary at meeting last night.
 Said MT. Blansfield:
 T am not only not anti-labor but I have consistently supported every labor measure which came before the 1941 Senate. I go to the polls with the knowledge that the charges made by the CIO are entirely made without foundation, and the peo. pie of the district have the chance to believe the record as it's stands or those persons Who for some req son known to themselves, havt made incorrect, unsubstantiated ane false charges"
 MT. Wallace
 Patrick J. Wallace, organization candidate for the Democratic sena. torial nomination in the 16th dis trict, said in a pre- primary state- ment that the response to his can didacy has been most gratifying"
 MT. Wallace has been endorsed by the town committee to succeed Sen ator Edward P. Egan, who is nov ing from the district.
 Said MT. Wallace:
 "The response of the strong Dem- ocratic voters of the 18th district to my candidacy has been most gratifying. I look forward to the primaries tomorrow with conf dence. If I am nominated ano elected the people of the district can rest assured that I will do my utmost tof aithfully represent all the people in my district.
 "The platform to be adopted by the Democratic state convention will be my platform, as it should be the platform of every Democrat running for state office. I urge every registered Democrat to vote in this primary so that the results may represent the opinion of the party as whole"
 MT. Tobin
 Attorney John F. Tobin, candidate for the Democratic senatorial nomination in the 18th district, to- day predicted that the ticket of delegates would be victorious in the voting.
 T am very confident that we will Win," said MT. Tobin. We have as- surances of support from every part of the fourth and fifth wards! the Democratic voters of the whole sen atorial district are with us"
 MT. Tobin, former minority leader of the House of Representatives at Hartford, has been personally man. aging his campaign. He has beer endorsed by the local CIO.
 MT. Stanton
 William J. Stanton, labor -en- dorsed candidate for the Democratic senatorial nomination in the 18th district, said in a statement today that he stood ready to accept the verdict of the voters. He criticized the city administration for having the town committee take sides in the contest.
 Said MT. Stanton:
 As lifelong Democrat, who has worked steadfastly for the party, I join with other free-thinking Demo- crats in resenting the efforts against
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-21
MEAT SHORTAGE
 STORY REFUTED

Chicago, Aug. 21-(UP) 4- Oscar G. Mayer, Chicago packer and di- rector of the American Meat h. stitute, said last night that no im- mediate meat shortage was in sight and that rationing and meatless days were unnecessary at the pres ent time.
 NO shortage in any form Is need- ed at this time," Mayer told mem bers of the National Association of Retail Meat Dealers. Meat ra- tioning should be adopted only as a last resort, and then only If OPA regulations prove inadequate"
 Mayer admitted that pork chops might become scarce, but said housewives would find plenty of saul sage, neck cuts, flyers, kidneys, hooks and tenderloins to substitute for choice cuts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-21
NURSES SOUGHT
 FOR MAINE UNIT
Conn. Asked to Recruit Volunteers for Nearly
 Completed Contingent

Captain Ruth I. Taylor A. N. O., at the headquarters First Service Command, Boston, Mass, has just informed the Connecticut State Nurses Association, that the Maine Unit, the 67th General Hospital, will leave Portland, Maine, on or about September l. As this is the last unit to leave New England and the quota of nurses is not yet filled, any registered nurse under 40 years of age, single, and physical fit wish- ing to join the unit should get in touch immediately with Captain Taylor at the office of the first com- mand, sos Commonwealth avenues Back Bay Annex, Boston, Mass. Nurses will be assigned to the unit as Reserve Nurses, Army Nurse Corps, subject to the prescribed regulations They will enter the service with the relative rank of second lieutenants and receive 800 per month and full maintenance.
 No longer productive are the old diamond mines of India.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-21
ASSIGNMENTS FOR
 LOCAL STUDENTS
Rev. Mir. CrOnin to Become Perfect at St. Thomas
 Seminary

Assignments of four Waterbury candidates for the priesthood to seminaries was announced today by Most Reverend Maurice F. Mo- Auliffe, Bishop of Hartford, through the Catholic Transcript. Also an- nounced was the appointment of a Waterburian as prefect at St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield.
 Named to serve as prefect at the Bloomfield Seminary is Rev. MT. Vincent w. Cronin, a member of the Church of the Sacred Heart. He is the son of Mrs. Margaret Cro- min of 611 East Main street.
 Assigned to St. Mary's Seminary, Baltimore, Md, is John F. Tehan, of the Church of St. Francis Xavier.
 Assigned to St. Bernard's Semin- ary, Rochester, N. Y, are John J. Campion of the Church of St. Fran cis Xavier, Harold w. Cousey of the Church of St. Francis Xavier, and Alfred E. Stasonis of St. Joseph's church.
 Bishop McAuliffe announced that St. Thomas Seminary will reopen Tuesday, September 1. Registration will be conducted at the seminary Sunday, August g from 2 to 5 o'clock in the afternoon.
 Oldest subway system in the Uni- fnd Ctatnc ic in pnctnp
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-21
Many Waterburians
 Witness Ceremonies
 At Montreal, Canada
Bishop BrOdeur Rev. Joseph M. Flanagan, Natives of Waterbury, Take Part in Exercises at NOtre
 Dame Mother House

1n a ceremony unprecedented for participation by a single city, six young women graduated from Wa terbury Catholic high school on Wednesday made their first profess sion of VOWS as members of the Congregation of Notre Dame at Montreal, Canada. Presiding at the ceremony was a bishop born in Wa terbury, the sermon was delivered by Q Waterbury native, several local priests born here in attend ance, and there were more than 50 Waterburians present as spectators.
 The six girls from this city who took their vows were among Sis- ters who became members of the 'Notre Dame order.
 Bishop Presides
 Most Rev. Rosario Brodeur, Bishop of Alexander, Ontario, and a native of this city, presided at the exer- cises. The sermon was given by Rev. Joseph P. Flanagan, another local native, whose niece was one of those taking VOWS.
 Among the clergy in attendance were: Rev. Henry Flanagan, pastor of St. Therese's church, New Haven; Rev. Donald J. OLeary of the Church of the Immaculate Concep- tion; Rev. Joseph F. Donnelly of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-21

the cause of labor by what Mayor Scully chose to call the "origaniza- tion." have seen primary fights before, and I know as all real Dem ocratS know, that it is the duty of the town committee to stay neutral in such contests. The mayor has seen fit to order the committee to do otherwise.
 For the mayors information, I am glad to tell that several members of his town committee still have had independence enough to tell me that they are behind my candidacy, though their support has to be quiet and unofficial. I may also inform the mayor that some town com- mitteemen in the 16th district have likewise told me that they are be- hind MT. Tobin, likewise quietly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-21
WOMEN BOWLERSI SPONSOR PARTY.
Delayed Celebration of Bowling Season Held
 Last Night at Pendy's
Washington Hill

The Married Women's Afternoon Bowling league held 8 get-together party at Pendy's, Lake Hitchcock, last evening. Among those in att tendance were Mrs. George Mulli- gan, Sr., Mrs. Edward Curley, ST., erine Bowes, Miss Katherine Con- Mrs. Edward Conway, Mrs. Kath- way, Mrs. Charles Meehan, Mrs. Josephine Jones, Mrs. J. McNamara, Mrs. Thomas Ramp, Mrs. J. Shear on, Mrs. William Howard, Mrs. R. Reynolds, Mrs. J. Brennan and Mrs. Emmett Shuts.
 John Tehan, son of MT. and Mrs. Martin Tehan of Baldwin street re- ceived his appointment this week to St. Mary's seminary, Baltimore, Md. MT. Tehan has been a stu dent at St. Thomas seminary, Bloomfield, Conn, and will report to Baltimore on September 14th.
 John Campion, son of MT. and Mrs. J. Campion of South View street and Harold CouSey, son or MT. and Mrs. H. Cousey of Rye street, have also received their ap- pointments. They will report to St. Bernard's seminary, at Rochester, N. Y, on September IA, also.
 MT. and Mrs. Patrick Griffin and family are spending their vacation at the Tehan cottage at Bay View, Milford, Conn.
 Misses Betty Healey of Rye street, Maureen Delaney of Lounsbury street, and Katherine Tehan have just returned from Bay View after a weeks vacation.
 MT. and Mrs. George Keefe and family of Washington street are spending their vacation at the Glen cottage, Orland street, Bay View.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-21
Gives Sermon

Gives Sermon the audience as the VOWS were taken The local young women who tool their VOWS as Notre Dame nuns were as follows.
 Sister Saint Maria Dominica Martinelli, daughter of Angelo MartinelIi and the late Mrs. Martinelli of Fleet street.
 Sister Saint Eileen Claire Fitz- maurice, daughter of Mrs. Cath crime and the late Maurice Fitz- maurice of Chipman street. Sister Saint Mary Thomas Flan- agan, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Thomas F. Flanagan of Aarch street.
 Sister Saint Rita Marie Dona- hue, daughter of MT. and Mrs. William DOnahue of Chestnut avenue.
 Sister Saint Rosa Maria Amo- deO, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Charles AmOdeo of Charles street.
 Sister Saint Lucy Anne Scap- pini,, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Louis Scappini of Summer street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-21
Primary Gossip BY THE MAN IN THE STREET

It looks like an interesting and. in spots, bitter primary battle in the senatorial districts unique in many respects.
 There is great rejoicing and \ some chuckIing in Republican circles at the spectacle of the CIO, which derived most of it's growth under Democratic sponsorship, now entering the political arena to oppose regular party tickets with one of their own. Republi- cans consider this real "break" for them in the state and fifth congressional district elections.
 Governor Hurley, already endorsed by many CIO units here and around the state, is not going to be helped any in his reelection eff fort by any bitter primary fights in his party on labor issue and state party leaders are much concerned.
 Some union men are also of the opinion that the union cause has more to lose in the state than it can gain in one out of B dis tricts by precipitating a political battle.
 Old Sam Gompers, a revered la bor leader for a generation or more, always cautioned labor as a unit to stay out of politics, an admonition which was generally followed in local as well as national politics for many years.
 Wise political analysts think the local labor politicians picked their weakest possible issue and mO- ment for test of strength. There are lot of union members who like Senator Blansfield, believe they should have a more demo- cratic form of government within the union and free information as to where and by whom and for what purposes their dues money is being spent. They are from Missouri, too. Of this issue and want to be shown.
 Blansfield's supporters claim his labor record is excellent, that he
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-21
ALLEGED STEALER
 OF GAS IS KILLED

Chicopee, Mass, August 21. = CUP) ' Donald Mahoney, 18, of Indian Orchard, was burned to death early today in the cab of a power shovel where he and two companions allegedly were attempt ing to steal five gallons of gasoline.
 The companions, Roy Dienznu, IT, and Joseph Magee, both of Indi- an Orchard, were ordered held in $500 bail each for trial September 2 after pleading innocent in dis trict court to charges of attempted larceny of gasoline. Dienznu sus- tained arm burns in trying to rescue Mahoney.
 Police said they were unable to learn how the fire started but that the youth was trapped as flames from grease and oil queckly envel- oped the shovel cab.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-21
SCADDEN ABDUCTED WITH HIGH RATING

Private Thomas w. Scadden of the fire department, who enlisted in the United States Coast Guard yesterday has been given 8 chief petty officers rating, it was learned today.
 A machinist by trade before his appointment to the fire department more than year ago, Private Scadden was made chief machinists mate in the Coast Guard. He is now at Boston.
 He received leave of absence from the fire department to enter the service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-21
DIES SUDDENLY

Holyoke, Mass, Aug. 21-(UP)- Robert H. Luke, A, of Dedham, past commander of Dedham Post No. 18 and of the Norfolk County Post, Legion, died unexpectedly of heart disease at . hotel today while here for the State Legion con- vntion. He was Boston Navy yard employe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-21
1&nmMs1yn~'&
 ESTABLISHED 1883
gSTABLl LlSHED 1888

School Days Around The Corner = Junior Long Trousers Suits = Sizes 8 To 18-$9.75-Formery $l4.75 To $19.75.
 In Prep. Shop = Basement Floor. Young mems high school suits, topeodts, camel hair coots, zp- lined coats, and wniter coots- sizes 35 to 4o-$1o75-formerIy $24.75 to $33.75.
 Of course the assortment isn't as lorqe as it was - But - There's sizes in something - And you e0n sove pretty penny on whatever you select.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-21

voted for every labor cause in the Senate, that his proposal to in corporate unions and require ac- counting of union funds is for the protection of the union member and is proposal friendly to the rank and file of labor. They say most union members agree about this but do not voice their agree ment.
 The whisperings that the ad- ministratiOn was backing MT. TObin against MT. LawIOr were soon stopped by the announce ment of backing for MT. Wallace.
 Senator Esan to whom political campaigns and methods were dis tasteful certainly managed by luck or otherwise to get free of pri- mary battle. The public undoubt- edly agrees with him that his services are more essential to our production and admires his choice in relinquishing what seemed 8 pretty sure chance of reelection.
 The CIO endorsement of MT. Tobin was smart maneuvering on the part of the latter or his cam paign managers, but weakened the position of the CIO on the stand they had taken in the 14th dis trict and showed their lack of political experience. There is B great difference between entering political ticket with labor off cial as candidate and endorsing 8 candidate with no labor affilia- tiOn.
 As Mayor Scully said, Everyone knows that neither the administra- tion nor the Democratic Town Com- mittee nor Senator Blansf1eld are anti labor" and all the sound trucks and planted" publicity in the world will not persuade people otherwise.
 Anyway, a good primary battle Is an established Democratic process.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-21
Building Permits

The following permits have been issued at the office of Building Inspector John T. Hartly:
 Wesley and Floyd Rasmussen, dwelling on Anna street, A,S5O.
 Armand Errichetto, dwelling on Byrneside avenue, $5,OO0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-21

the order operate Waterbury Catho- lie high school and Notre Dame aca- demy here.
 Parents Present Parents, relatives and friends of the new nuns were among those in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-21

Bishop
 St. Thomas church; Rev. William H. Sullivan of St. Francis church, New Haven; and Harold Flanagan, student at St. Mary's seminary, Bal timoge. The impressive ceremony was held at the Motherhouse of the Congre- gation of Notre Dame. Members of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-21

The arrangements committee for the annual outing of the Italian American Democratic club at Lakewood park Sunday made final plans for the affair at a meeting last night.
 Atty. Michael Ciano and An- thohy Ferraro are co-chairmen of the arrangements committee.
 Numerous political figures will be guests at the outing, includ- ing state and local party leaders. The days program will include
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-21

Reception Committee sports, entertainment and a speak ing program.
 The reception committee for the outing is: Michael Rossi, Victor Mambruno, James Bianco, Car mine Cipriano, Louis Bria, Charles Sciullo, Humbert Mangini, Clay ton Briotti, John Membrino, Henry Minicucci, Michael Toma, John Savino, Jerry Scorpion, Nich- olas zappone, James Saginaro, Mi chael Ciano, Anthony Ferraro and Albert Mucci.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-21

Australia has banned the im- portation of cigarettes for the du- ration.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-21

British makers of paint-spraying equipment have perfected machine which enables three persons to put the paint on 5000 shells in eight hours.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-21

Oldest subway system in the Uni ted States Is in Boston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-06
YOUTH IS KILLED
 BY CHUM'S PISTOL
Sixteen=Year=Old Lad Is Telling Novel Story of
 Fatal Shot

Chicago, July G. CUP) = Elmer Swanson, 18, awoke with start when his Sunday afternoon nap was interrupted by the pressure of an object against his head.
 He saw the object was a pistol. Not fully awake, he grabbed the gun without noticing it was in the hand of his best friend, Ned Ben igno, 16. It discharged and wound ed Swanson fatally.
 Ned sobbed as he told the story to authorities. He first said the gun had discharged lying on the bed with the trigger untouched. Then he admitted he had given a false account because he couldn't con- fess that I had killed my chum."
 Elmer and I had date with two girls, but had no money" Ned told Assistant States Attorney Julius Sherwin. T took a pistol that my brother, Vito, had left when he went to California. intended to pawn it.
 T went to Elmer's home and he was asleep in his bedroom. I went up and lay beside him. He didn't wake up. Then I playfully put the pistol against his head. He sudden ly woke up and grabbed it. I yelled at him but the gun went of" 1"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-06
SWEDISH LINER
 STILL SEARCHED
Passengers Believe, HOw- ever, Govt. Has Found
 What It Looked For

Jersey City, N. J., July 6-CUP)- Passengers permitted to leave the Swedish exchange ship Drotting- holm believed today that govern ment agents had found what they were looking for" in their exhaus- tive investigation since the vessel arrived last Tuesday.
 Approximately 400 passengers re- mained aboard, but 95 were per mitted to leave yesterday and 28 others were transferred to Ellis Island for further investigation. Nine hundred were aboard when the Drcttningholm arrived. Repre- sentatives of five federal agencies have been questioning them.
 c. Charles Devaux, a hotel keep CT at Nice, France, who was re- leased yesterday, said the investi- gators apparently have found what they were looking for. They looked happy instead of grim"
 The Rev. Harvey Phelps, a Brook lyn Baptist minister returning from Paris, said food still was plentiful aboard the DrottAingholm but that cigarettes were becoming scarce and the passengers were getting restive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-06
Hospital
 Bulletins

Joseph Aberante, 29, of 677 North Riverside street, charged with vio- latiOn of the motor vehicle law was granted a continuance in municipal court today until July 13. He was arrested following an accident Friday night at 9:30 in which his car struck and injured William Lederer, 75, of IA Spen- cer avenue. The accident oc- cured at Willow and Meadow streets and was investigated by Motor Patrolmen Walter Ogrisek and Joseph Dereskevice. MT. Led erer was treated at Waterbury hospital for 8 laceratiOn of the right knee.
 Ralph Berdi, 13, of 129 George street, East Haven, a member of the East Haven fife and drum corps was treated at St. Marys hospital Saturday for a cut on his wrist caused by piece of glass. from a bottle that was burst by firecracker. Three stitches were required to close the cut. The accident happened at Hamil- ton park.
 Thomas P. Kellogg, 35, of Crest road, Middlebury, son of Isaac P. Kellogg, president of ApOtheCaries Hall is recuperating at Waterbury hospital following a recent Oper- ation. He Is under treatment by Dr. Edward H. Kirschbaum.