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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-25
$4,000 Beseech
Kelly 10 Veto
Highway Bill q.
II, nos GARDNER


LANSING. March - Highway
Commissioner LIoNd b. Reid today
onri with 10000 Michigan cIli-
gems reported 10 have signed pc
ununS hrSccChug Gov. Kelly TO
veto the bin which VIII turn over
nanfeuarce nj state highways 10
county road commissions.
The petitioners. ~ Was under
stood. represent dozens of civic
minded group, interested nm keep
rr. me stat. highway department
intact. particularly I'M view of the
par, iur road system Us playing
I'M Tho war effort
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-25
So Million Voted
For School Aid;
Bill 10 Senate
Times stan Correspondent


|, LANSING, March 25-Michigan
|. school heads today realized their
fabulous dream of $50, 900, 900
"a year appropriation from the
, state government.
{, Back in 1880 they were salts
Tffed with S1S.OOO.0O0, but since
1888 they have stepped up their
, demands annually. reaching a
, peak of $44,500,000 for the cur
, rent school year.
, But under Governor Kelly'S bill
, passed yesterday by the House
, and now enroute TO his desk. the
. appropriation is hiked TO $4,000,
, 000-a sum which once was con-
p, Sidered a wild .hallucination.
DETROIT FAVORED
i, About S32,000,000 of the money
will be distributed on a basis
. discriminatory to Detroit and other
, cities.
In 1899, when SAL 100000 was
distributed. Detroit received 49,.
. $50, 900. The city'S share next year
,will be Sl0,550,000. Thus. while
1.-THE total has climbed $4,000, DOC
since 1889, Detroit'S share has
Increased only 100000. Detroit
taxpayers will contribute $2,700..
1000 toward the 100000 increase
HOUSE AMENDS BILL
:, AS passed by the Senate. Tho
bill next year would have cut tht
school districts of Ann Arbor, Ford
son, ECorse. Crosse Pointe anC
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24
DIVORCE ACTIONS
 RECORDED TODAY
Three New Complaints Are Filed With Clerk of
 Superior Court

Several divorce actions involving residents of Waterbury were filed in superior court today. All are return able June l and may be assigned for hearings after the three-month waiting period prescribed by law.
 Nina Srugis RrshinskaS of Wa terbury seeks a divorce from Jes- eph RushinskaS, also of this city, on the grounds of intolerable cruelty and intemperance. She also seeks permission to resume use of her for mer name. The couple married Aug. g, 1880.
 Cruelty since marriage, Jan. 21. 1921, and intempefance are charged against Harold T. Brew of Bridge port in the divorce complaint filed by Myra Smith Brew of this city. The petitioner also asks for custody of minor child, and alimony.
 Cruelty and desertion are claimed by Phoebe Cypress Darden of Wa terbury in her action against Frank Darden of Homestead, Pa. The marriage was performed July 27, 1924 at Whalleyville, Va. and the petitioner states her husband be- came intolerably cruel July 27, 1927 and deserted her in April, 193O Ali money and change of name also are sought.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24
BAY STATE WAR
 GAMES GO OVER
ParatrOOp Invaders From Connecticut Stymied in
 Attacking Boston

Boston, May 24.-(UP)-Paratroop invaders stabbing at the states three major cities were completely stymied in war games covering most of Massachusetts Sunday, Army ob- servers reported today.
 The defensive action of 1000 'tate guard troops drew praise from Maj,-Gen. Sharman Miles of the first service command.
 Gen. Miles warned, however, that we cannot afford to relax for minute. To do so would be to in- Vite the enemy to strike"
 Invading forces from Connecticut struck at Boston from the south through Quincy. Several small parties attempted to infiltrate the city's defense cordon but were forced around the outskirts and wiped up in major battle in de- iense of cottage farm bridge.
 Springfield area guard units am- 'ushed and captured 100 truck-borne enemy troops and pocketed another force in Ludlow, effectively prevent hg any serious threat to their city.
 At Worcester, pitched battle vas fought in defense of large ibraSiveS plant. Army umpireS said ,tate guard units won after concen- rating superior fire power.
 Civilian defense spotterS and com hunications workers again drew praise from state and army officials Tor continued excellent" work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24

pipes in three rural towns. The towns used to have enough broken plumbing to keep 20 plumbers busy Many holiday resorts are ad- vising prospective guests to arrive expecting to help out on the house. work or not to arrive at all |. Ways here are telling of the Wom- an who called a doctor when her temperature got to 102. The busy medico is reported to have told her:
 Well, if it goes to 103, sell"
 HEALTH: Despite shortages of IL every sort, Britains national health is excellent. Recently re- leased figures for 1942 show second lowest death rate on record, even including air raid victims but not, of course, battle casualties outside the United Kingdom). Infant mor- tality was lowest eyre. Birth rate: highest for a decade. Only black spot in the health picture was ven eral disease-now the subject of an intensive and extremely frank news paper advertising campaign. Esti- mates indicate "VD" may be up 100 per cent over 1889.
 ITS A FACT ACTUALLY: In all l that has been written about how much Americans have influenced the British since our arrival here, the British influence on the Ameri- cans seems to have been Americans seems to have been overlooked. How great the latter has been, speech wise at any rate, is seen here in the recent appearance of "kitties' in certain American offices here into which offenders must pay fines for the use of such Anglicisms as good show" taking a dim view of' d. e., drowning on"), drowned off" ("hore"D, let's get cracking" "lets get on the ball' and the like. In at least one of these offices, how ever, you'll find tea being served at four in the afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24
Swans Grace English Menus
 Washed Down With $2O Gin!
By TOM WOLF NEA Staff Correspondent

T ONDON - If it's any con-
 U soldation to shortage conscious
 America, scarcities at home still don't begin to approach British
 shortages. Here are some random items which made news in Britain
 last month and which shed an in
 teresting light on shortages here.
 FOOD: New items are constantly N turning up on English menus to compensate for the absence of ever-popular dishes. Latest of these is swan. Adult swans are too tough and stringy to be popular, but cyg- nets, cooked like wild duck, can be very tasty Luxury food and drink is more to than ever. A jar of what was reputed to be the last caviar in Britain was purchased and sent to MT. Churchills residence the other day by an admirer. Vim tage day by an admirer. Vintage tage wines and spirits have brought fabulous prices at recent auctions, It's not only Cointreau at $40 the bottle, but even 1oWly gin-$20 bottle when bought by the case.
 COMMODITIES: A still further O reduction in clothing coupons is being considered. Recently the President of the Board of Trade suggested the following summer "austerity" dress for men: No tie, no collar, no socks. And the clergy was recently advised to pass the collection plate for coupons as well as cash if new ecclesiastical vest ments were needed, as no extra coupons would be issued for them.
 MANPOWER: The Press is con- 1A stantly reporting the calling up of the last man in one trade or another in many communities. A recent example is that of the last plumber still mending broken
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24
Late Realty
 NeUs

The following realty documents were filed today at the office of the town clerk:
 Mortgage Deeds Philip Russo to Anna R. Spal- lone, BOughton Park, lot, $500. William H. Moriarty to LOmas and NettletOn Company, Home stead avenue, $2,400.
 William H. MOriarty to LOmas and Nettleton Company, Lakeview avenue, $1,65O.
 Mortgage Releases Esther GOrOwitz and Ephraim Tick, trustees for Rebecca and Rubin GOrOwitZ, to Samuel D. Sil- Ter.
 Waterbury Savings Bank to OrsOIina IzzO.
 Mildred E. Cook to Lomas and NettletOn Company.
 Warranty Deeds Winifred A. Wood to Marry Hinkleman, Bunker Hill road. Anna R. SpallOne to Philip Russo, BOughtOn Park lot.
 Quit Claim Deed William II. MOriarty from the LOmas and NettletOn Company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24
COMPLACENCY
 HIT BY HICKEY
Acting War Adm. Urges Home Front to Be
 on Guard

New Haven, Conn, May 24.-(UP) Acting War Administrator Edward J. Hickey today criticized compla- -cency on the home front, declaring i've cannot let down our guard until final victory is ours"
 "There are thousands of capable men and women who have not lifted a hand to help on the home front, |" he told meeting of the New Haven Advertising club. There are many persons who could become air raid Wardens, auxiliary policemen, auXil- iary firemen-or take some part in a number of other activities in civilian defense.
 "These people owe it to them selves, their families, their neigh bors, their community and country to put their shoulder to the wheel and help. They should abandon their attitude of complacency about letting John-or Bill next door do the work. We must all fight this spirit of complacency which crops up within our ranks from time to time"
 Hickey paid tribute to those work CTS who sacrifice their time and ef- forts in keeping the state on the alert.
 ITO these persons" he said. "the Connecticut War Council is grateful for the help it has received that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24
ALLEGED 'MUCCER'
 HELD FOR TRIAL
Victim Claims $I27 Taken From Pockets; Money
 Intended for Taxes

The case of James Willie Smith, 29, colored, 409 South Main street, charged with robbery and involved with the "mugging" of Lacey Smith, also colored, March Il, was bound over to the June criminal term of superior court by Judge Theobald E. Conway in municipal court Sat- urday.
 Lacey Smith testified that the &C., cused dragged him into Bishop street alley and stole $127 from his pocketbook. He told the court that he had saved the money to pay his income tax. The accused later re- turned $87, said Smith.
 Other cases heard were:
 Sam Stevens, 28 colored, 1892 Bishop street, fined $100 and costs on charge of operating a motor vehicle while his license was under suspension. He was given four weeks to pay.
 Judge Conway remitted $15 of a fine of $25 and costs imposed May on Daniel LaWray, 53, colored, 34 Vine street, on charge of breach of the peace. His son, Daniel, Jr., 23, 57 Bishop street, who was arrested April 20 on charge of non-Support, was given a nolle.
 Stanley Crane, 20, of 125 Easton avenue, reckless driving, $25 and costs; passing a stop sign, nolled; appealed to the common pleas court.
 Robert l.. Moore, 42, colored, 46 Fern street, operating a motor ve- hicle without a license, nolled upon payment of $5.
 Francis Porretti, 51, Watertown, breach of the peace, nolled.
 Charles F.. Blanchard, 23, of Al Clinton street, operating a motor vehicle without a license, nolled upon payment of $5.
 Lucy Duarte, 29, of 34 North Elm street, embezzlement, nolled.
 John ODonnell, 40, of 57 East Clay street, non-support, continued to June 5.
 Robert s. Jurzsyk, 33, of 189 Orange street, assault, continued to June 12.
 Edward Hallock, 22, of IA Eliza beth street, non-support, assault and breach of the peace, nolled.
 Stephen Kendrick, 25, colored, 81 Pearl street, breach of the peace and non-support, nolled.
 Arthur Robinson, 31 colored. 151 Bank street, operating a motor ve- hicle while under the influence of liquor, continued to June 5.
 Kenneth Reinhardt, 30, of 116 Cherry street, breach of the peace, discharged.
 Robert H. Mclaughlin, 49, of 45 Albion street, operating motor ve- hicle without license and evading responsibility, continued to June 4.
 Robert F. Robinson, 37, of 8 Pond street, breach of the peace and intoxication, continued three months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24
HOLDUP ATTEMPT
 PROBED BY POLICE

Waterbury police announced to- day that no new details were re- ported by State Police at Litchfield barracks this morning in the tnves- tigation of a holdup at Watertown Saturday night in which two youths tried to steal money in used car office. All they took were two sets of dealers plates in the attempt.
 State Police Troopers Victor J. Keilty and Edward Dooling and Officer Louis Jordan of the Water town police were summoned after Harry Atwood, proprietor of the place, reported one of the youths with a gun told him to stand back or I'll shoot" and the pair ran away after he tussled with them. They jumped into their parked car and drove south toward either Oak vile or Middlebury, he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24
NEWS ODDITIES

Boston, May 24.-CUP)-A 23-year old Coast Guard invader told today how he and his comrades heated canned beans on the manifold of an invasion barge motor despite heavy enemy gunfire during landing operations in North Africa.
 This was described in an inter view by Machinist's Mate George w Klemchuk of Chicago a Purple Heart medal winner who suffered a shrapnel wound in the right thigh at Fedala, French Morocco, during the North African invasion last Nov. 2.
 we had about eight cans of beans warming on the manifold, '' Klemchuk said. We ate dog bis cults (hard tack) and every one of the barges was supplied with beak- CTS of pure drinking water. I guess I ate one can of beans during the long stretch from midnight until late the following afternoon during the invasion
 Klemchuk said he saw one of his mates, Coast Guardsman George Pajaanen of Warren, O., continu- ously tommy gun enemy planes de- spite a jagged bullet wound in his right hand.
 Klemchuk said that Axis air craft had a field day during the invasion. They strafed our landing barges and maintained whitening fire against invading American soldiers, he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24
SERIES OF LECTURES
 CONTINUES TONIGHT

Speakers representing the Water bury Chapter of the Catholic Evi- dence Guild will resume their series of public addresses this evening at o'clock near the Welton Founda- tion on the east side of the Central Green.
 LaDt week an attendance of nearly 100 heard speakers discuss "The Holy Sacrifices of the Mass. The series will include number of topics of interest to Catholics.
 Joseph Sullivan, national director of the Campaigners for Christ, At torney John Greco and George Ayotte will speak tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24
Compensation Agreements

The following agreements for weekly compensation payments to be made during disability were approved today at the office of Compensation Commissioner John J. O'Connell:
 Albert Loeffler, of 26 Driggs street, Waterbury, against Scovill Mfg. Co. of Waterbury, S20.96 be- ginning May II, deep laceration of left hand.
 Joseph Praines of Naugatuck against U. s. Rubber Co. of Naug- atuck, $17.O3 beginning March 6, muscle strain in lower back.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24
RATION BLANKS
 BEING SENT OUT

Distribution of application 'forms for Ration Book III has almost been completed by postal carriers, the local post office reports, and the majority of local consumers are eX- pected to have them ready for filing by June 1. The state OPA, however has urged applicants not to return the forms before June 1, as ar engagements for processing them have not yet been completed.
 June 10 has been set as the clos ing day of the first period for reg istration. Persons who do not se- cure their blanks by mail may ob- tain them at the post office, it has been announced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24
Building Permits

The following permits were is- sued today at the office of Build ing Inspector John T. Hartley: - Anna Bartiles, chicken coop, Bucks Hill, cost $35.
 Frank ImbimbO, chicken coop, 195 North Main street, cost $2OO.
 Herbet and Mascola, alteration to front store. 23O South Main street, cost $75.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24
POLICE TO ROUNDUP
 TAG" DELINOUENTS

This week is a busy one for the Waterbury police who must fill as signments in addition to their daily routine.
 The emergency act of l943 cover ing the state dimout regulations de- mands that drivers whose head lights do not conform with the dim out regulations or who are operating with lights on high beam, be ar rested.
 A drive against persons who have failed to pay for parking tags will be made. Warrants will IN secured for about 100 persons who have ignored warnings. police declared,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24

Senegalese native troops fought us with "hellish" fury, he added.
 Enroute home with his wounded comrades in early December, Klem- chuk said. "all we did was play phonograph records. I guess we wore out I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas"
 Boston, May "A. CUP)-An inter- natiOnally-knOwn literacy expert whose system of teaching already has been adapted to 12O languages throughout the world is planning new attack on illiteracy in South America, it was disclosed today.
 Dr. Frank c. Laubach, COngrega- tiOnal missionary and teacher, will work with Walt Disney In Holly wood on special teaching films for use in Latin American countries. Dr. Laubach returned recently from a seven month tour in which he worked with educational and gOv- ernment leaders in 10 Central and South American nations, adapting his system to 16 languages. =. ..
 "In Latin America as a whOIe," Dr. Laubach said, "71 per cent of the people are illiterate. The per- centage ranges from a low of 1e in Argentine to a high of almost 90 in other countries in the hemi- phere."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24
Litigation In Local Courts

George and Louis Kaplan of Wa terbury, doing business as Kaplan Brothers, have filed $650 damage suit against Francis J. Casey, do- ing business as Casey'S Garage, of Canaan in common pleas court to- the plaintiffs. Details of the litiga- tion, which was entered on a com mon count writ, will be filed in amended complaint later.
 A fall through a lavatory floor at 39 Chatfeld avenue is the basis of a $10,000 damage suit filed in superior court today by Francesca DiLorenzo of Waterbury against Carmela Schifellite, also of this city. The plaintiff, tenant on the premises, claims he had given mo- tice of the defective condition of the floor at various times over a period of three years preceding the accident, but the landlord neglected to remedy it.
 VaricoSe veins developed on his left leg as a result of the fall and an injury to the left ankle was sus- tained, the plaintiff alleges. The complaint states he was in a hospi- tai for five and a half weeks, and lost three months wages because of the confinement.
 A total of PIT civil actions pend- ing in local courts for more than two years have been discontinued, 158 in common pleas court and 59 in superior court. Counsel in the cases will be permitted to argue for res toration at a special session June
 Two applicants for change of name were filed in superior court by Waterburians today.
 Minnie Frances Fischbein, 43, seeks permission to change her name and that of her son, Marshall, 16, to Raffel The son also wants to adopt William as a middle name. The petitioner states she and her son have been known by the name of Raffel since she was divorced in 1929.
 Marie Nadeau Sicanalfi, 45. asks for permission to use the surname, Grant, which her husband adopted in 1883 when he was naturalized as citizen. She claims she has used that name for the past 10 years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24

would have been impossible to pay for in a monetary sense"
 He warned, however, that civilian defense volunteers must combat suspicion their jobs are not impor- tant.
 This, he said, "is akin to a form of sabotage"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24

For maliciouSly running through George Simpsons wheat field at Tullynacross, Northern Ireland, causing damage to the grain, three boys were sentenced by the Lisburn magistrate to work one afternoon for Simpson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24

Westover Field, Mass, May 24- UP)-Army officials announced that 2nd It. Charnelle P. Larsen, g, of Lakeland, Fla, was the pilot who was killed late Saturday when his plane and another collided in mid-air over Holyoke and crashed into street. The other pilot para chuted to safety and his name was withheld
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24
DRIGGS RESIDENCE
 INVOLVED IN DEAL

Mrs. Andrew M. Larson of 1l2 Prospect street has announced that she has bought the 18-room resi- dence at 147 Prospect street, from Mrs. Theodore I. Driggs.
 Mrs. Larson said that the large dwelling will be remodeled into an apartment-rooming house. A four car garage is included in the prop erty.
 Realty documents connected with the transaction were signed Thurs day the new owner said. She re- fused to divulge the purchase price
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24

A sailfish weighing 167 pounds was caught recently off Acapulco Mexico.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24

Some folks claim they got memries like an elephant, but I notice that sometimes their mem'ries are a leetle vague on such things as gratitude or re- memberin' things they borrowed. Seems like nothing destroys mans mem'ry so fast as tuh loan him a few dollars. It's plumb amaZin'."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24
:DOIN'S ROUND TOWN
MONDAY, May 24th:

MONDA1, May E4tn.
 Meeting at 7:30, Russell School Gym of all sector leaders and wardens.
 A meeting of air raid wardens of Zone A, sectors II, 12, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26 27, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, and Al will be held at 7:30 in the basement of Sacred Heart high school. TUESDAY, May 18th:
 The ways and means com mittee will be in charge of the meeting of the Evening De- partment of the Second Con- gregational church at o'clock at the church.
 WEDNESDAY,, May 26th:
 The regular meeting of the Winona Rebekah lodge will start promptly at 7:30 o'clock at Odd Fellows hall. THURSDAY, May 27th:
 Mrs. William Clarke will be in charge of the rummage sale to be held in the west parlor of the First Methodist church under the sponsorship of the Women's Society of Christian Service.
 q SATURDAY, May 29th:
 The altar guild of St. Johns Episcopal church will sponsor rummage sale at the parish hall from l to o'clock.
 Tt don't take much remem- berin' fer anyone tuh know that Milk is tn best food you kin buy an that's specially true when you git Cashin's Dairy Milk. Breakfast cereals allus taste bet ter when they're covered with Cashin's Dairy Milk or Cream fer Cashin's Dairy Products have a rich, creamy flavor that makes all cereals taste better. Try it on your family tomorrow. Don't fergit"
 ZEKE
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17
PLOTS AVAILABLE
 IN GARDEN DRIVE
HOpeville Residents May Apply at Club Meeting
 Tomorrow Night

The Hopeville Community Clut will hold it's monthly May meeting in the Eopeville School gymnasi- um tomorrow evening at D. m Complete committee reports are to be presented by chairman of each committee.
 Anyone interested In signing ul for Victory Garden plots is cor dially invited to attend the clul meeting, to have their names placco on file for garden plots. To dat there arc approximately 20 mem bcrs of the vile, who have applied for land, and the blowing and har rowing of the land is to be don't during the coming week, and plot assigned to various members, s~ desiring same. There are still plot available to anyone wishing same and may be secured by either for, Warding their names and addresse. to the Park Department or by pre- senting their name to the Hope. vile Community Club at the meet. ing.
 The regular monthly card partl is to be resumed, as the business meeting is to be shortened, so mort time may be allowed playing cards