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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-20
SNOW REMOVING.
FUNDS EXPENDED
Future Storms to Neces-
sitate Transfer to Meet
Unexpected Expenses

Aaueoximately $1,000 Of the
.4i2,USo appropriation for the use Of
trucGs and equipment in snow-re-
moIaI work caused Waterbury's
street department yesterday to adj
NIT o 1O-months hopeful wait that
no snow would come.
City Controller Neil Maloney re-
ported that expenses In excess Of
the remaining amount would have
to come from transfers Of funds.
Before fall, these funds would have
to be acquired. intra -departmentally.
In November and December, trans
fers could be made from other de-
partments Of the city government.
Mr.. Maloney said that the 1943
city budget set UP $4,000 for rental
Of trucks and equipment for snow
removal. He reported that $9,699. IS
Of this sum had been spent up to
FEB. u. Yesterday morning the con-
troller was informed by street de-
partment officials that another 81 900
at least, had been spent this week
and that only about $1,000 is left
for the next 10 months in three Of
which snowstorms would not be sur
prising.
MIR. Maloney reported that he had
been informed that the labor allo-
Gated to snow removal between Jan.
/ and Feb. 70 cost the city $40, 437.25
to give o total cost for snow removal
in this period, insofar as labor and
rental Of trucks and equipment are
concerned, $50, 1885.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-20
MSCR. O'DONNELL
in COAST GUARDS
Noted Catholic Clergyman
Given Rank of Lieuten-
ant Commander

New York, N. Y, February 20 -
Monsignor John ]. ODonnell, one
Of the outstanding clergymen IN
maritime affairs in the East, this
week augments his interesting car
eer when he assumes his duties as
chaplain, with the rank Of Lieu
tenant Commander, in the temper
airy reserve Of the U. s. Coast
Guard.
Monsignor ODonnell Is widely
known amongst maritime personnel
and has represented Archbishop
Spellman in the spiritual affairs OF
the Port of New York. AS civilian
chaplain of the Port Of Embarka-
ton, and as spiritual director OF
the Catholic Transfers, he has &C
complished much in assisting the
needs of both the service men and
merchant seamen Of this port. Lieu
tenant Commander ODonnell has
been, for some time, chaplain OF
the New York Chapter OF the
Knights of Columbus.
In view Of the newly appointed
chaplain's experience and efforts IN
behalf of the seamen of the armed
forces and the merchant seamen,
the Coast Guards commissioning
of Monsignor O'Donnell is indeed a
happy choice.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-20
BILL AFFECTING
POLICE RECALLED
Senator John F. TObin
Withdraws Two Bills Of
Local Interest

The superintendent Of Waterbury
police will retain his exclusive
power (p)" to designate members OF
the police department to their hours
and duties. Senator John F. Tobin
said today that he will recall the
bill he introduced which would have
given the police board power to es-
sign the members and to veto the
assignment made by the police sn-
perintendent. Strong opposition 20
the bill was expressed In waterbury.
which Is assumed to be the reason
for Its withdrawal.
In theory the police superinten6.
ent designates his men. In actual
practice, however, the mayor and
the board Of police commissioners
have been playing o part In all 90.
slgnments.
simultaneously the senator said
that a bill was withdrawn to amend
the city charter Of Waterbury 30
make 1t mandatory for recipients OF
city pensions to live within the city
limits. Senator Tobin reported that
he planned to withdraw the bill two
weeks ago and today declared that
he had done so.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-20
j. S. TO RATION
AXIS VICTORIES
Private Michael ]. GugIie.
metti Finds Victory Out
look Promising Today

I'VE here in the United Staten
Marine Corps in New River. North
Carolina, have arationing program
on too. similar to the Army. Navy
and Coast Guards and right now
we are rationing Axis victory or
preventing the Rising Sun from
scorching the earth right under Our
very feet" writes staff Sergeant
Michael J. Gugliemetti of Oakville
In a letter to member Of the Den1-
ocrat staff today.
"There is no question in our
minds that we can do 1t" adds Nike.
His letter in part:
Last year at this time our OUT
look was rather dim. The shining
light that formerly guided ua
glowed brightly only to those who
had faith In America and Ameri-
cans. To others, Our more optimistic
ones, the light had lost It's power: 1t
looked like a permanent blackotit.
Today, however, the outlook Is far
different Those who have had faith
in America have worked diligently
and earnestly. They have proven
themselves good Americans. The
skeptical ones, now too have been
assured Of t1ctory, and are fast In
smoothening their stride to help set
q pace that eventually will destroy
the power hungry Axis countries.
Because of the war, the people
have had to make many sacrifices.
This is natural. For war has no
limitations. Prior to Dec. 2, 1941, our
country was q country at peace. RAJ
tioning ws unheard Of, gas was sold
freely and tires we're bought at rea-
sonable prices. Today the issue 10
decidedly different. AS I mentioned
before the war has no limitations,
People have had to give up their
cars, 60 without meat, sugar, coffee
etc. This is all entirely necessary
for without 1t our Army and Navv
would be second rate. One cannov
expect q second-rate Army to win
battles with a first-class foe.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-20
POLICE TO HOLD
Biennial BALL
Committee Votes to Garry
on Original Plans for
Social Function

Postponed from the original date
because Of the gasoline and tire
situation, the biennial bail Of the
Waterbury Police Mutual Aid AS
ISOLATION will be held Friday night,
May 2, at Buckingham hall, PATROL
man John J. Mcdonnell, chairman
Of the arrangements committee an
l1ounced today. It will be the first
policemen's bali In the city in four
years, the association having pre-
sented In lieu Of the affair two
years ago q boxing program at
Municipal Stadium on WATERFOWL
avenue.
Committee members were named
today by Chairman Mcdonnell, who
said further arrangements would be
announced later. Superintendent Of
Police Daniel J. Carson is honorary
chairman. Others include: John
Meaney, vice chairman; Sergeant
Joseph Petit, recording secretary;
Patrick Kennedy, secretary; and
Patrick Hughes, treasurer.
Members Of the arrangements
committee are: Detective Lieuten-
ant William Foley, Sergeant George
Gooding, Sergeant Walter Ahearn,
Sergeant Joseph Kelley, Sergeant
John Murphy, Sergeant Charles NC
Weeney, Sergeant George Chatfleld,
Sergeant Joseph Bagley, PATROL
men Joseph Mccarthy, Joseph Lo-
vallo, Harold Lawlor, Joseph Nor
ton, Joseph German, John Winston.
Anthony Mole, Conrad Baril, Ray
Grady, Gordon Jones and Eugene
Ooherty,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-20
SEEKING
MALONEY'SA AID.
Appeal Made to Obtain
Federal Funds for Child
Care Centers

Mayor John g. Monagan has
urged Sen. Francis T. Maloney to
do everything in his power to hasten
Waterhurys 10000 child care pro-
gram appropriation, the mayor told
members Of the defense planning
board at q meeting yesterday. supt.
Of Schools Thomas J. Condor In
formed the board last week that APP
proval Of the appropriation, which
would be used to care for small
children whose parents are war
workers, will be given after state
and federal educational authorities
have held conferences on child care
procedure. Plans for the opening
Of a child care center have been UNI
der way here for several months.
Waterbury's designation as o
lmanpower shortage area is the re.
suit not only Of a lack of workers
but also Of the housing and trans
portation situations, william T.
Jebb, division manager Of the Con.
necticut Light 81 Power Co., I'M
formed the board. Mayor Mon
agan In reply to Mr.. Jebb said that
Transportation Director Theodore
Scott-Smith was working on both
problems. A bulletin from the
State Defense council stating that
manufacturing plants will now be
required to take part In blackouts
was called to the boards attention.
Chief Air Raid Warden James A.
Curtin said the period Of compile
ance would be ten minutes. Lieut..
William J. Roach, police superinten-
dent, who is home on leave, was
present at the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-20

and reservations may be made by
postal card sent to Ruth Slough
ton, wildly High School, before
February 23rd.
Il is expected that the various
cities and towns Of the state will
be represented ct this "war con-
ference. It was arranged with the
thought In mind that q frank dis
cussion Of affairs and an exchange
Of opinion on defense measures that
American standards Of living will
be maintained and that the feeding
problems, especially, win be solved
or at least made less difncult to
surmount.
Program Discussion and
Demonstration
$500 Converting and Viewing Of
Exhibits, Educational Ma
terialS,
1O:oO-Welcome: Superintendent T.
j. Condor.
What Of Home Economic
Youth Services in a world at
q war? the Victory Corps
high schools? club activities?
How teach rationing? con-
servation? Of food? clothing?
home services? the home
economists part in the war
effort?
DR.. Annie r. Dyer, Of New
Britain president, assisted
by Paul D. Collier, director
Youth Services, State
Board Of Education, Mary
Blodgett, state supervisor
Of Home Economics and
other Department and Dr.
vision Representatives.
2:00-What Of Community Cooper
ationsP The schools service
with the community. the
block or neighborhood plan
for home contracts? kitchen
ration parties? the ration
food demonstration? thrift
shop? consumer center?
Informal talk and ques-
ton period with Mrs. DON
aid j. Post, chairman.
Block System Division, Wa
terbury Defense Council,
Mrs. william D. Starr.
consumer chairman Water
town Defense Council;
Marylou Rousseau, nutri-
zionist Connecticut Dairy
and Food Council, also
members State Nutrition
Committee, and others par
ticipating.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-20

Because of a recent unfortun-
ately worded news item wherein 1t
was stated that Screen Proposes
Lower Age Limit For Auto Drivers,
1t seems in order for a statement
to be given that those interested in
such legislation may understand
there is no conflict between my at
titude on this subject and the OPP
positional arguments presented at
hearing Of the legislative committee
on motor vehicles by representa-
tives Of this department and of the
Connecticut Highway Safety Com
mission.
In common with all trafflc promo
tional workers, I am opposed to an
arbitrary reduction in the minimum
age Of sixteen years now prevailing
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-20
w o. RI d w A r
A YEAR AGO
FEB. 20, 1912
By United Press)

(By United Press)
President Roosevelt authorizes
Secretary Of War Henry L. Slim
SON to eject any or all citizens or
aliens from designated military
control areas.
Russians advance to suburbs Of
KharkOv.
Japanese invade Ball, only one
mile east Of Java; japanese also
report two landings on the POrtu-
guese-part Netherland Island Of
TimOr.
Japanese report Is enemy air.
craft shot down or destroyed In
attack ON Darwin.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-20
Home Economics Association In Wartime Conference
Propose Reduction In
Age For Auto Drivers
Emergency Measures May Become Basis for Change
Permitting l5-Year-OId Boys Girls to Drive

search in the State Motor Vehicle Department at Hartford
has issued statement clarifying his stand the sugges
ton that the minimum age for licensing auto drivers in
Connecticut should be reduced Mr. Greene favors raising
the age but is agreeable to lower minimum under emer-
gencY CIRCUMSTANCES. His statement follows:
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-20
CIVIC THEATER
ANNOUNCES PLAY

Readings Of the comedy, THE
Male Animal" were held last night
by members Of the Waterbury Civic
theater and interested persons, pre-
lininary to casting of the play. Miss
Sybil Bender, student at the Yale
School of Drama in charge to direct
the play for the local theater.
Second readings will be held Mon
day night, Mrs. Gene Stettbacher,
president, said last night. with time
and other arrangements to be an
follYlced.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-20

It's q long jaunt from the
peaceful occupation Of pounding
out news on o linotype machine
or setting an attractive advertise
ment ia. . long stretch Of desert
land and daily maneuvers with
tanks, arm0red cars and jeeps, but
Private Eddie Graham Is taking IL
all In his stride these days.
':Bushy" has covered . lot Of
ground since answering the call to
the ColOrs. He has charged about
with "brOnchO" tanks and fast
pursuit cars and has Witnessed
plenty Of action in training camp.
He Is waiting graduation day
when the make believe" stuff be-
comes the reality. e.,
Eddie" writes enthuslastical
Of his work ana sends his best
greetings to the gang splashing
about In printers ink. He IL the
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. George Gra-
ham Of 40 Howard street and q
former emplOye Of the waterbury
Democrat.
Keep 'em rolling, Eddie. The
gang Is ready to break out the big
type when you start seeking the
NaziS.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-20
SITUATION IN HAND

San Jose, Cal. - CUP. y Called
to investigate call that a man was
chasing a woman along Third street
Patrolman Paul Ganshirt made the
following human-interest report:
Found first class family argument.
Woman had three teeth knocked
out but didn't want to file charges.
Took woman to dentist for repairs
while husband watched the baby"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-20
Teachers, Community
Workers, Homelnakers
In Home Front Farley
Members to Discuss Various Phases Of Meeting Food
Problems, Maintaining American Standards Of
Living; DR.. Condor to Welcome Visitors

Ine Connecticut Home Economics
association, whose slogan Is I'VE
march TO victory on the home
front" a sponsoring Q meeting for
home economics teachers, COM
lnun1ty workers, and homemakers
ct Wilby high school In the library
room on Saturday, Feb. ~. The
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-20

forsake ell that such sacrifice has
achieved.
The Holy Father from the Vat.
can has said that the cause OF
Llthuanla Is the cause Of right. Our
own illustrlols President Roosevelt
has offered comforting words, when
he said Lithuania has not lost her
independence, but that u y only
temporarily put aide. He has
pointed out that Llthuania n not
negligible because II u q small
country. Even the smallest nation
has TIE same Fight 10 Independence
a. the largest one.
viii history repeat teeelfV w
their llght tor religious End NJ.
li0naI freedom, Lithuanian hopf
for nothing more ardenily Than
thai their hiai0fy af undergraduates
utn repeat ilssli."
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-20
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

The following marriage inten-
items have been filed with the
registrar Of vital statistics;
Giovanni Marine. 3ei H0mes
stead avenue, and AntOinette DE-
LelI0, 3eI Homestead avenue.
J0hn ~. lee, JT.. C00peFst0wn.
n. r., and Jeanne N. Andres, 1875
Gables avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-20

The United States Army Air
Force has received . new dive
bomber that has q greater speed.
range and striking power than axv
othed dive bomber.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-20
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ESTABLISHED 1eeS
esrAsL IsHED IeeS

We've Just Found Them Overstoy-
ing Their Leave = Dependable All
Wool Hand Done Topcoots So
Pick EN- Now For $40.
They're good to the last threcd-
good for many days wear every
ysoF-more days wear each year
thon your heavy winter eoot-
ssiIl they're only $40 now.
This store 10 closed Mondoy Of
each week until further notice
cur contribution 10 the conserve.
fIon Of fuel for Meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-20

Address, Of Welcome
topic to be discussed by the group
will be "War Policies and Proce-
dures" and superintendent T. ].
Condor will give the address Of
welcome.
Luncheon will be served at 100
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-14
ROGEIL GIVES HERMAN DRAZCK POINTERS AT KIDS
Ferris Expands
AAU Program

NEW YORK, Dec. IA up
Daniel J. Ferris, national Secre-
tary of the Amateur Athletic
Union, appealed today for 100000
workers TO formulate a
vast postwar program Of sports
participation in every activity
sponsored by the organization.
The volunteers will be asked TO
and promote AAU ac-
tiviueS in their district and TO
seek talent for various events.
This il the revised and en-
larged athletes development
program approved by the AAU
ut its recent national convention
i'm Columbus" Ferris said. 1T
will need the cooperation of all
former athletes. men and
women, and Sports-minded
people Interested in the physical
fitness of our youth now and in
the future"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-14
League 10 Split
Rose Bowl Gate

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. IA
UPl Representatives of the 10
Pacific coast conference schools
convened today TO decide bow 10
share the S3O000O annually coll
lectcd from the Rose Bowl game
al Pasadena. Jan. /.
Washington and Southern Cali
fornia the participants and both
conference teams. were expected
10 be voted approximately one
third OF the profits, with the
other schools, the office of the
conference commissioner, b e
Tournament of Roses committee
and a war charity receiving the
rest of the money
Little opposition was reported
10 the customary procedure of
giving every school a percentage
of the net although six out OF
the 10 member institutions aban-
doned football last fall.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-14
Can't Be Done

No football team can stay at
its peak week after week
against strong and determined
opposition.
That is a fundamental grid
iron axiom that seems 20 have
been largely overlooked by the
gentry that is muttering dark
rumors about skullduggery and
undue influence in connection
with the New York Giants twin
wins over the highly rated
Washington Redskins.
The Chicago Bears walloped
The Giants. 56-7, and a week
later the Redskins mauled the
Bears. PIT According 10 the
statistics Of these games. the
SKINS were nine touchdownS
better than the Giants. Yet the
New Workers stopped Mr..
Marshalls protegcs two weeks
IN n row. running up a 3l-7 VIC
tory the last time out.
The r e dskins themselves
could tell YOU something about
the dcceptIveness of compare
tive scores Early n 1871 the
Bears shaded the Washington
eleven. 7-3 But when they
claShed in the p0StSeason title
piayod. the same Windy City
outfit ran up a Shattcring 1910
triumph.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-14
Giants Will Be
8 10 ) Fdvorites

NEW YORK, Dec. II (UP)--
Apparently Broadway bookies do
not know that stout Steve Owen
of the New York Giants may
have the 'Injun sign on Wash
lngton'S Redskins. because he was
born on the Cmarron River in
old Indian territory 40 years ago
Despite the Giants two straight
victories over the capital warriors
the bookieS-unVersed in western
lore and a lot of other things
still quote even money on Sun
days playof game at the Polo
Grounds for the eastern cham
pionship of the National Football
League.
Even money in this instance
means give the bookies two points
and take your pick of either club.
This price is not expected 10 hold,
because of the plentitude OF met
ropolitan mazumah already show
ing. Jack Mara's New Workers
probably Will be favored at So or
better by game time Sunday
2:05 p. m. (EWT).
Perh ps supporters OF the
Maramen recall that hurly, ford-
faced Owen. the Giants 275-pound
coach, was born on an Indian ter
ritory claim, about 40 miles from
Alva, Okla, and that he has no
fear of Redskins.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-14
Mort Cooper
Has Exam

ST. LOUIS, Dec. IA CUP)-
Pitcher Morton Cooper, mainstay
Of the St. Louis Cardinal pitching
staff. today awaited the outcome
of his army pre-induction lphysi-
cal examination which he took
yesterday at jefferson Barracks
with % other selectees from his
draft board.
Cooper said he expected to find
out some time today whether he
had passed.
The big Highlander, who won
p games and lost eight during
the past season, viii be the sixth
Cardinal to so into military serv-
ice since the season ended, pro-
vided he is accepted. His brother,
catcher Walker Cooper, was in
Quoted recently.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-14
Athletics
Now Have
NGWSORRR

PHILADELPHIA Dec IA tUP)
Louis n tRo-bol New ON.
bascballs most celebrated way
arcr drtted TO the last place
Philadelphia Athletics today ON a
trafeWnd that sent another
pitcher. R0ecr Wolf to the Wash
ington S,natorsF
Aged Connie rlack head of the
Athletics was lublant over ac-
qurlng the loquacious hurler who
last season played with three
clubs I'M TWO leagues.
With the Browns he was
Knocked out of the box nine
straight times. but when traded
TO The Senators i'm the closing
weeks OF the season he won three
games
The trade involved no cash or
other players.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-14
Praises lsbeN

Indicative Of the attitu d Q
which made HutSon- so much
more than lust a superb indlvid-
ualist was his frequent and
sincere tributes 10 Cecil ISbell,
who pitched those passes 20 Don
for so many campaigns. HutSon
never failed 10 give ISbell a
great share OF the credit for his
success.
"Isbell was the games great
est passer because Of his great
variety" HutSon was wont 10
say. you can't catch 'em
unless you've got somebody who
knows how 90 throw them 10
YOU. and Isbell sure knew how
to throw 'em.
Gle and 7 used 10 work to-
gether an hour or ~ after each
regular practice. We got so we
iustinctiVely knew each Others
next move, and that made ms
successful.
AS the strength of aerial de-
Tense developed, IL became
necessary 10 perfect short,
sharp passes as well as the long
ones, and IsbeIl mastered both
with uncanny accuracy. His
spot passes were bulIs-eyes.
Sammy Baught is fine passer.
too. but he throws a hard pass
and | guess II would take me n
couple Of seasons Ia learn how
Ia handle his heaves."
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-14

But its seu>eIcSs Go hold work
outs with only half the squad
present"
When the fun squad returns in
January Collins VIII have only a
lew days to prepare hIs players
tor the opening of the Metropolis
tan League season. Jan. l.
For the first four league games
at least Hamtramck should put a
strong team on the court In the
second half of the schedule, how
ever, Coach Collins will be with
out two of his stars, Capt. Joe
Barta and jim Daniels. forwards.
both of whom graduate in Janu-
AIRY
The rest of the starting lineup
before the semester ends probably
viii include a newcomer. Emil
Jones, a center and Ralph Kwapi-
SzewSki. all-City football end. and
Bill Haley another gridder. at the
guard posts.
This quintet will give the Cos
mos a tall team with only Daniels
standing under 6 feet. Jones and
kwapiSIewSki are ? inches over
that mark.