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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-08
No Confirmation On
Manville Co. Status
Report of Government Agencies Directing Company
to Retain Equipment for Vital Work Not Sanctioned

Reports today Of the prohibiting
Of further sales Of the remaining
equipment at the E. j. Manville
Co., by orders of the War Produc-
ton Board were unknown" to Of
ficials Of the WPB offices at New
Haven and Hartford when con-
tacted this morning.
Reports state that the WPB has
halted any further sales, such as
were being advertised locally, be-
cause Of the delaying effect they
have had on the completion of
Lend-Lease orders still in produc-
ton at the local plant.
WPB officials in Hartford and
New Haven stated that 1t was pos
sible that such a directive came
through to the local plant direct
from Washington and the regional
offices have not yet been officially
notified.
1t Is understood that a large Or
der contracted for Russia through
Lend-Lease authorities is in the
| halfway" stage of completion
and that sales Of the remaining
equipment has resulted in a delay
on this order.
Recently, as reported here, Off
Gals of the Manvllle plant sold out
the corporate name, good will, pa
tent rights and principal machin-
cry of the local plant to the Ma
tional Machinery Co., in Tiffin,
Ohio. It is understood that parts
are being shipped to this latter
plant daily.
Many workers have left the en-
ploye of the local plant under the
systematic release of employ
ment" plan as set up by local War
Manpower and Employment Off
Gals whereby men with seniority
rights have been given preference
in all considerations.
Officials of the plant could not be
reached today for confirmation Of
the reported halt Of sales, but Row.
ley Phillips, president, is expected in
Waterbury some time this week for
conference.
New York officials who control
the local plant, it is reported, PLAN
ned to dispose Of the material of the
local plant by January /, 1914. Com
pletion Of the sale of the bulk of the
plant to the Ohio concern is dated
for the first of the year, while recent
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-08
Guffey Talk
Stirs Turmoil

Washington, December 8. - (UP)
- The fourth term issue, being
fought almost daily in Congress, to-
day found Senate Democrats en-
broiled in an intra- party turmoil
reminiscent of the "Sons of the
Wild Jackass' episode of more
than a decade ago.
That earlier affair tore through
Senate Republican ranks when
former Senator George H. Moses
used the Sons Of the Wild Jackass"
epithet in connection with bloc OF
western Progressives who often
voted with the Democratic minority
against the Republican administra-
ton.
The phrase which had Democratic
ranks in an uproar today was the
term "unholy alliance" hurled by
Senator Joseph F. Guffey, Demo-
crat, Pennsylvania, at conservative
southern colleagues. He used 1t to
protest the fact that an anti-NeW
Deal coalition of southern Demo-
Gratis and Republicans last week
emasculated administration backed
soldier vote legislation.
Opponents of the administration
backed measure said they wanted
soldiers and sailors overseas to have
vote in next years presidential
election but they swung behind a
substitute sponsored by southern
Democrats on grounds 1t afforded
protection for states rights in cleo
ton control.
Many observers found 1t signif1-
cant that some of the southern DEM
ocrats who voted for the substitute
were among the most vigorous OPP
ponents OF a fourth term for Presi-
dent Roosevelt.
When the Administrations backed
bill was defeated after heated de-
bate Gllffey touched off the new
uproar with his charge of "unholy,
alliance"
Southern Democrats were quick
to voice resentment on the Senate
floor. Senator Josiah w. Bailey,
Democrat, N. c., called it an insult
and warned that southerners could
be driven just so far. He predicted
that if they were driven out Of the
party it would be impossible ever
again to elect a president on the
Democratic ticket.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-08
BLACK-OUT RULES
VIOLATED HERE

Many violations of local black
out regulations are being committed
by local storekeepers, civilian de-
Tense officials stated today. Viola
tons consist of unattended lights
being left on each evening contrary
to federal rulings.
All lights in stores, buildings and
other public structures that are
not attended by someone on the
premises, at all times, must be turn
ed off at the closing time Of the
establishment officials stated.
In event of an emergency black
out or practice drill these lights
would be among the last turned off
under the present system being
adopted by storekeepers.
Martin O'Rourke, official of the
dim-out and black-out regulations
stated today that prosecution will
follow if repeated warnings are
ignored.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-08
drop IN RETAIL
SALES REPORTED
Business Here in October
Shows Decline of go
Over 1912 Period

According to a release from the
Department OF Commerce. Bureau OF
Census, Waterbury retail sales for
october were nine per cent less
than for the same period year ago
but 10 per cent above the month
of September, 1913.
The release states that October S
reported sales were in the amount
of 1888, 045 for 20 independent firms
with a decrease of per cent in the
first 10 months sales for 1913 as
compared with the same period a
year ago. The local sales picture
compared with the same period a
year ago. The local sales picture
compared favorably with similar fig
ures all over the state, where a
four per cent decrease was shown
as compared with October of last
year but a per cent increase was
revealed for the previous month OF
this year.
Cafeterias, restaurants and lunch
rooms headed the Independent re-
tail sales in the state survey with
Is per cent increase as compared
with last year. The greatest de-
crease resulted in the shoe trade
with an IS per cent decrease as
compared with last year when ra-
tioning was not in effect.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-08
Another Delay Rises In
Eviction Proceedings
Preliminary Evidence Heard Today; Tenants Protest
Time Lost in Court Appearances

Hearings on writs OF eviction for
the tenants OF six apartments at 468
West Main street were continued
to Monday In city court this morn
ing after the landlord, Loren r.
Carter, and Joseph N. Sullivan, FILA
director for the Waterbury area
told Judge Charles r. Sullivan that
they were attempting to satisfy the
tenants with new rents.
The writs we're obtained two weeks
ago after Mr.. Carter leased his
apartment block for a seven year
period to the FILA which plans to
convert the present apartments into
three-room rents for war workers.
Two of the tenants protested the
continuance, saying that they were
losing time from war plants by hav-
ing to appear in court. Judge
Summa ruled that the two tenants
might be represented by relatives
on Monday when Mr.. Carter said
he had no objections to the hear
say evidence, or anything else that
might be said.
Mr.. Sullivan said that he had been
able to satisfy some Of the tenants
with new apartments, but others
had complained that the new rents
we're higher, or the apartments less
accessible, as in the Long Hill hous-
ing project.
Mr.. Carter then interposed that
almost any rent in the city would
be more for the type of apartment
his tenants we're occupying, so that
this could not be helped.
In granting the continuance, Judge
Summa remarked, you gentlemen
understand, of course, that In cases
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-08
FRENCH MFG. CO.
REDUCING FORCE
Many Male Employees Also
Scheduled to Go; Clio
Asks Conference

Changes in employment at the
French Small Tube branch of the
American Brass Company were dis
cussed by John j. Driscoll, state
secretary of the c. 7. o., and rep
resentatives of the C. I. o. Mine.
Mill and Shelters Workers Union
at a conference with plant execu-
tives this morning, but no official
statement was issued on the out
come. The union members asked for
the meeting on the basis Of recent
lay-offs at the plant and were said
to be prepared to present a plan
for increasing production efficiency
at the plant and aiding the labor
shortage at other manufacturing
concerns in the area.
Reports were made today that not
only women will be affected by the
widespread layoffs, as first believed,
but that many men, some of them
employees since the outbreak Of war,
will be dismissed because of con-
tract changes. Scores of additional
workers received notices today, 1t
was reported, and production will
be carried on by 500 less employees
by the end Of the week, it was
stated.
Effects of the lay-offs on the la
Dor shortage in the area were still
debated and union officials contin-
ued to object to the areas CLASH
fication as a critical" labor short
age.
Under the union plan drawn up
for presentation to the American
Brass Company division today
workers with three or more months
service who are laid off would be
assigned to other plants to replace
probationary workers, there. 1t has
been reported by employment off,
Gals that efforts have been made
already to shift workers from the
French division to other plants and
only those that can't be absorbed
have been dismissed.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-08
YOUNG VETERANS
ENROLL in D.A.V.

Returning veterans were urged to
join major organization to assist
in getting laws to benefit veterans
passed by National Rehabilitation
Officer Edward w. Kelly, speaking
before meeting of Waterbury
Chapter, Disabled American Vet
Grams, in knights of Pythias hall
last night. Mr.. Kelly stressed the
particular need for laws providing
vocational training for veterans
prior to the placing them in proper
jobs.
Five local veterans of the present
war joined the organization at the
meeting.
1t was announced that John P.
Barry will be on duty tonight at
the chapters office at AZ Bank
street to assist veterans in the filing
of claims. Applications are available
for discharged veterans who wish
to obtain the new button issued by
the government.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-08
THREE CANDIDATES
ON ELIGIBLE LIST
Ward T. Alling May Be
Selected as VINO Direc-
tor of New London

The director, first region OF the
United States Civil Service Commits
sion announced today that three
New London, Conn, residents have
been certified for the position Of
area director for the New London
area of the War Manpower Com
mission.
The list of three persons certi-
fled for this $4,000 position is head
ed by Ward #. Alling of New Lon
den. The remaining names in the
order in which they appear on the
list are: Charles w. Redden, and
William ]. Brady, both of New Lon
don.
Unless the War Manpower Com
mission submits to the Civil Service
Commission for approval the name
of a person who, under Civil Serv-
ice regulations, is eligible for trans
fer, reappoinment or promotion
and who is equally as well qualified
as one of the three persons whose
names have been certified, the ap-
pointment must be made to the
position of area director for New
London from among the three per-
sons listed above.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-08
News Of
Connecticut

Torrington, Conn, December 3. -
CUP - AS Joseph Ferrarotti told
it today, eating $50 clans in 20 min
utes was "just an appetizer"
F,errarotti accomplished the feat
to prove his superior capacity over
Morris Delinsky, Winsted gasoline
dealer, who gave up after downing
his 138th bivalve.
In losing Dolinsky had to pay for
a fuu-course steak dinner, which
both managed to tuck away right
after the clam shells were carted OIL
Bridgeport, Conn.,, December y.
(UP) - The Remington Arms
Company was under a war produc-
ton board directive today to cur
tail small arms production sched-
ules 30 per cent beginning jan
uary 1, and a company spokesman
estimated about 1850 workers
would be released.
The curtailment, said WPB
Director Raymond L. French, was
ordered because of changed fight
ing conditions on some war fronts.
Most of the released workers, 1t
was said, probably would find jobs
in other industries.
Hartford, Conn, December 3. -
(UP) - The Board of Health's ell
deavor to drive a couple OF thou
sand chattering starlings from the
trees in front of Morgan Memorial,
stood at a round apiece today.
Monday night a company OF fire
men were called to chase away the
starlings with streams of water.
The birds fled, but were back the
next day.
The Health Department prepared
to repeat the experiment.
But just as the firemen drew up
and attached hose to the hydrants,
the girds skipped over to the nearby
municipal building and settled down
to wait.
The firemen couldn't wait that
long, and left after few hours, and
the girds resumed heir old roost.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-08
News Leaks
Continue

London, Dec. 8.-(UP)-Another
in the series of premature releases
of information on Allied confer
ences in the Middle East came to-
day when the Berlin radio reported
that the Turkish news agency had
announced the latest Cairo meeting
at least two hours before the dead
line.
At 1880 p. m, $3.50 p. m. EWT)
the radio said that Turkish agency
had issued a communique on the
journey OF President Ismet Inonu
to Cairo to meet President Roose-
welt and Prime Minister Churchill
Berlin then broadcast the text OF
the official announcement Of the
meetings. (The announcement was
not released in the United States
until 1880 p. m, EWT)
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-08
CordinoI Is
"a Years Old

Boston, Dec. 8.-(UP)-William
Cardinal O'Connell, celebrating both
his 34th birthday and the Feast
of the Immaculate Conception, said
an early Mass at his Brighton resi-
dence today. Later he planned to
pontificate at a solemn high Mass
at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross.
The archbishop of Boston and
dean of the Catholic hierarchy In
America was reported in his usual
good health.
More than 100000 parishioners
of the Boston diocese responded to
the recent request of Pope Plus XII
to join in prayers for peace. His
Holiness appeal was supported Sun
day by a pastoral letter from Car
dinal O'Connell, read in all churches
Of the diocese,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-08
Compensation
Agreements

The following agreements fol
weekly payments during disability
or for specific payment for per-
manent injury were approved to-
day by Compensation Commits
Sioner John j. O'Connell:
Michael Daddona of 1920 Bald
win street against Diamond Ginger
Ale, Inc, of Waterbury, $50 be-
ginning Oct. q, sprain of foot and
ankle.
John Prokop Of Naugatuck
against Scovill Mfg. Co., $15.O6 for
four weeks, hernia, supplementary
payment.
Vincent Andres of Southington
against Scovill Mfg. Co., $4.Os
for weeks, back strain.
David j. Hogan, Jr., of Torring
ton against American Brass Co.
OF Torrington, $50 beginning Dec.
3, injuries to right leg and thigh.
Leon Manos OF Torrington
against American Brass Co. of
Torrington, $25 for disability from
Sept. 81 and for second period
from Oct. 81, injury to left eye.
Louis Knowlton of WATERFOWL
against American Brass Co.,
French Small Tube branch, $231.6
beginning Nov. 20, back injury.
Peter Clapps of Sc Ward street
against Vito Becce of Chestnut
Hill road, SIS beginning Aug. Is,
injury to left ankle.
Antonio Cotello of 1875 South
Main street against Bristol Co.,
$16.19 beginning Sept. IS, injury
to left hand.
George Adams of WatertoWn
against Waterbury Tool division
of Vickers, Inc, $25 beginning
Is and 1-3 weeks, % loss of LEI
little finger.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-08
PSEUDO SAILOR
GOES TO PRISON
Alleged CasabIanca Vet.
Gran Convicted of Using
Uniform Illegally

Hartford. Conn, Dec. Sup
Robert Sullivan, Springfield, Mass,
who claimed to have been a navy
seaman and veteran Of Casablanca
and who was given a medical dis
charge last March because of shell
shock, was sentenced to a federal
correctional prison today for two
years for illegally wearing a Navy
uniform.
The government claimed that Sui
Ivan, who had a criminal record In
Massachusetts, had been warned
several times about wearing the
uniform of a seaman, First Glass,
and that on Nov. he was arrested
after ignoring the warnings.
Sentence was imposed by Federal
Judge j. Joseph Smith.
Howard L. Gilbert, SO, of Evans
vile, Ind, a conscientious objector,
pleaded guilty to violating the Sc
lective Service act i'll failing to re-
turn to a Norwich camp, where he
had been granted leave to visit out
of the state, and his case was con-
tinued until Dec. 28.
Gilbert had been assigned by a
Detroit draft board to a conscien-
tious DIRECTORS camp in Michigan,
and later was transferred to Nor
witch.
Abraham Goldberg, New Haven
meat slaughterer, and among "a per-
sons indicted by a federal grand
jury yesterday, pleaded guilty to a
charge of attempting to bride an
OPA investigator. His case was con-
tinued until Dec. %. He is alleged
to have offered the investigator
money to drop an inquiry into
slaughtering conditions at Gold
berg's place of business.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-08
CONTAGIOUS COLDS
PREVALENT HERE

A wave of heavy colds has con-
fined numerous Waterbury and SUI
burban residents to their homes, and
crowded local hospitals.
Seventy-fiv girls, almost half the
registration of the Westover school
in MiddleEury, were confined to
the schools infirmary with mild in
fluenza cases last week. They are
new reported on the mend.
The waterbury health department
reported only three cases of grip
and 9 cases of pneumonia during
the past five weeks, but explained
that few victims of colds were sick
enough to have their cases diagnosed
as pneumonia, influenza or grip.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-08
M'COOK in Line
FOR POLICE JOB
Attorney May Succeed
Brainard as Hartford
Commissioner

Lieutenant Colonel Arson T. Nc
Cook, widely-known Hartford at
torney, probably will be named by
Mayor Mortensen as a member of
the police board, succeeding Morgan
B. Branford, Jr., reliable sources at
the Municipal Building said Tues
day.
Mayor Mortensen said he had nc
comment to make on the report. 1t
IS understood in Republican quar-
tiers that Mr.. Brainard is expected
to retire from the Police Board
when his term expires later this
month. 1t is also expected that Jo-
seph j. Shapiro, a Democrat, also
will retire from the board at the
cooclslon Of his term thu month.
Colonel McCook is a Republican.
In $40, lie was mentioned promi-
nently fer election as Republican
State Chairman. For the last %
years. Colonel McCook has been
prominent in state and Hartford
politics, and has also been a leader
in state and national affairs of the
American Legion.
He was executive secretary to
Governor Charles A. Templeton and
for time during the Templeton
administration was state treasurer
when that office became vacant fol-
lowing the resignation of the late
G. Harold Fitzpatrick of Putnam.
He has been the Republican nomi-
nee for mayor of Hartford and also
the Republican nomine for Con-
greSs from this district.
Col. McCook was active in alumni
affairs of Trinity College where
his father, the late Rev. DR.. John
J. McCook, was for many years a
professor, and he is also one of the
leading laymen of the Protestant
Episcopal Diocese Of Connecticut.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-08
CHESHIRE ENSIGN
REPORTED MISSING

Ensign George H. Close Of Chesh-
ire, son of Mr.. and Mrs. George H.
Close has been reported missing in
action. He was believed to have
been on the carrier Liscobe Bay, re-
ported sunk last Friday in the bat
tie of the Gilbert Islands.
A graduate of Cheshire Academy,
Ensign Close was a student at the
University Of Oklahoma when he
enlisted in the Naval Air Force.
Three brothers, Frank, Austin, and
Gerard are now serving in the
armed forces. Ensign Closes father
is associated with the Waterbury
Trust Co.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-08
STUDY OF FEDERAL
TAXES SPONSORED

Glasses are now being organized
at Post Junior college of commerce,
under the instruction of Bernard j..
Fucker, c. P. A., to provide more
extensive information and authori-
tative knowledge of federal taxes to
the Waterbury public. The pay-as-
you-go tax system, which has con-
fused so many, is thouoghly analyz-
ed and explained during the course
of study. The curriculum includes
the completely revised Prentice Hall
text which is now being used in over
80 per cent Of the le 1ding colleges
and universities In America which
are offering courses in Federal tax
alton.
Enrolment may be made by call
ing or writing Post Junior college, "a
Central avenue, phone, 4-8772.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-08
AUDITORS ISSUE
ALL CITY CHECKS

According to state auditing laws
the firm of Barrow, Wade and
Guthrie, auditors engaged by the
city to check the city's books, to-
day personally issued the salary
checks of all city employees.
Representatives of the firm, In
accordance with the law, person.
ally contacted each individual, re-
ceivilG a salary check, for the pur-
pose of identifying the individual
to determine his or her right to re-
Give the payment.
The law specifies this must be
done at least once year. City
Paymaster Thomas J. McLarney CO.
operated with members of the au-
diting firm in the procedure.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-08
Chongteh
Falls To Jups

Chungking, Dec. 8.-CUP)-The
rice-boWl city Of Changteh, impor-
tart point in Human Province fell
Dec. 3 after 15-day siege during
which the japanese suffered 10000
casualties and pounGed the city in
to a mass of ruins with continuous
eight-day aerial, artillery and gas
assaults, Chinese communique an
nounced today.
The communique said that in con-
tinuing fighting, Chinese forces had
recaptured Linli between the Yuan
and Ii Rivers on the west shore of
TLng Ting Lake, and that other
Chinese forces were battling jap
anese attacking Tehian, six miles
southeast of Changeth.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-08
BRISTOL BRASS
BONUS APPROVED

Washington, Dec. 8-(UP)-The
War Labor Board today approved
u per cent bonus for about 100
employees of the Bristol, Conn.
Brass Corporation to compensate
them for loss of earnings under an
executive order prohibiting premium
pay for Saturday and Sunday work
as such.
The bonus will affect about 20
per cent of the employees. In an
opinion explaining the decision,
public member Wayne L. Morse
said the premium pay eliminated
by the executive order was an IN
tegral part of the wage structure
and that compensatory bonuses
were permissible under WLB po-
Icy.