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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-03-02
Papers Recorded In
Recent Realty Deals

The following documents connect
ed with real estate transactions
have bene recorded at the office Of
the town clerk:
Mortgage Deeds
Patrick z. Fontane, Jr., 10 First
Federal Savings and Loan Assn,
property on Midland street, $4,5O0.
Harvey Lemieux to the Colonial
Trust Co., property on Waterville
street, 5000.
Wanda T.. Thurston TO Zigmunt
B. Matewski, property on Edward
street, $1,000.
Warranty Deeds
The Colonial Trust Co.. TO Har-
vey Lemieux, property on Waterville
street.
Bertha 8. Byrnes to Patrick e.
Fontane, Jro property on Midland
street.
Antonio DiBlasi to Louis Hychko,
property on Division street.
Gertrure e. Champlin Ponard to
Frederick j., and Della II. Bushey,
property on North Main street.
Nellie Zickus to Wanda z. Thurs
ton, property on Edward street.
Quit Claim Deed
James M. Lynch, executor OF
the will OF Carrie A, Wells, to Will
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-03-02
TAXPAYERS KEEP
STAFF ON ALERT
Long Lines Increasing as
DeadIine Nears for Uncle
Sam to Collect

A steady stream OF income tax
payers reported at the local Internal
Revenue Office this morning, and the
crowd at no time numbered less than
o hundred. Gabriel Price, senior zone
deputy In charge Of the Office, stat
ed approximately 1000 persons have
called at the Office during each oi
the past few days, and the crowds
are expected TO increase steadily AZ
tho March IS deadline for filing APP
proaches.
Numerous questions Of deduction
nave been raised by taxpayers and
careful research work Is conducted
by the staff In addition to the regu-
lar task OF receiving returns. More
persons are seeking help in making
out returns than ever before, 1t wal
revealed.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-03-02
POISONOUS GASES
HOLD UP RESCUES

Bear Greek, Mont, March 2 -- ~
P.) Weary miners. groggy from
poisonous gases, were forced tempo
rarily TO abandon attempts TO reach
81 workers trapped and feared dead
in Montana's worst mine disaster.
Rescue crews have recovered the
bodies OF 10 victims Of the explo-
sion which rocked the Smith mine
Saturday morning trapping n min
ers. Three escaped shortly after the
blast.
Five bodies - the latest dlscov-
cred $50 were found early today,
mangled past Identification, not far
from the point where the main
body Of workers Is believed trapped.
They apparently had been killed
instantly by the explosion.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-03-02
DRASTIC CHANGES
IN MENUS LIKELY

Restaurant menus will be dras-
tically simplified within the next few
months In an effort TO prevent
waste, Harmon A. denlot, president
of the waterbury Restaurant Also
citation, predicts. Menus will DO de-
creased In variety and each serving
viii be smaller TO insure greater
conservation, ne stated.
Fish and fowl will be featured and
fresh vegetables will be used IN
greater quantities than before. the
restaurateur stated. The point ra-
tioning also Will bring about greater
use Of macaroni, spaghetti, and po-
tatoes, he predicts.
The change TO starchy foods, how
ever, 81 expected to be followed up by
O revision Of other items on the
menus to insure o balanced diet.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-03-02
ROOSEVELT OMITS
PRESS CONFERENCE

Washington, March --(UP)-The
White House announced today that
President Roosevelt is recovering
from the slight intestinal upset
which afflicted him last week but
will not be able TO hold his regular
Tuesday afternoon press conference
Mr.. Roosevelt planned TO remain
In his residential quarters again
today. He scheduled q conference
with Undersecretary Of state Sum-
ner Welles ana a luncheon meeting
with Economic Sterilization Direc-
tor James r. ByrTles and Postmaster
General Frank Walker.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-03-02
BAY STATE COAL
DEPOSITS DENIED

Boston, March 2.-(UP)--A pub
iished report that huge coal deposits
existed in Massachusetts was denied
today by Charles A. Palache, Har-
ward professor and field
Inineralogist.
Palache, a member OF Gov Sal
tonstall'S development and indus
trial commission, said such deposits
were extremely limited and Of poor
quality.
A Boston newspaper had quoted
Benjamin r. Gibby OF Boston az
saying that tremendous deposits OF
the best coal available anywhere In
the country" we're located between
Martha's Vlnyard and Worcester,
and in the Fall River and Mans
field areas and Rhode Island.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-03-02
ROOSEVELT LODGE
CONFERS DEGREE
Past Chancellor Maurice
Gruskay Officiates at
Ceremonies

Seventy-five members Of Theo-
dore Roosevelt lodge, knights Of
Pythias, gathered In Roosevelt
Castle hall at 81 North Main street
last evening to witness the induce
ton Of six candidates into the Sec
ond Rank Of the order
The degree team consisted Of
Past Chancellor Maurice A. Grus-
kay, ce-chancellor william Koser-
sky, Prelate Haskell Harris, and
Master t-arms Harry Lyshkow.
Past Chancellors Edward Gold
berg and Jacob Reiner assisted In
the work. The candidates were
Daniel Goldstein, David Karess,
Milton Persky, Edward Arnold, Ar
thur Frank and Sydney Goldberg.
Another Second Rank ceremony
will be exemplifled next Monday
evening on five other newly-elected
members.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-03-02

liam M. Mieckevicius, alnd on
Rosemount avenue.
Mortgage Releases
Waterbury Savings Bank 10 Jo-
sefa Brym.
Helen DiBlasi to Giuseppe DiBlasi
Waterbury Savings Bank "
Adolph and Paulina Ulrich.
Sherman Griner TO Anastesia O
ByrneS.
Bessie A. Koran 10 Leon H
Phaneuf.
Waterbury Savings bank ID
Catherine Coyle.
Mary and Natalie Krugelis and
Regina L. Krugelis Dews TO An
tonyna Wolkowyski.
Peter M. Devenis to William M
Miecevicius.
Thomaston Savings bank TO Sam
uel L. Gottlieb.
Waterbury Second Mortgage Corp
TO Lillian G. Kraft.
Mortgage Assignments
Matilda Smith McLenney to Sher-
man Griner.
The Citizens and Manufacturers
National Bank OF Waterbury TO CITY
of Waterbury for the Bronson LII
brary Fund.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-03-02
BRIDGEPORT GIVEN
NURSERY APPROVAL

washington, March q (UP)--
Presidential approval OF 81 more
war nurseries and child care centeri
for children Of mothers engaged In
war work was announced today By
Maj. Gen. Philip b. Fleming, fed
eral works administrator.
The new projects, which will care
for approximately 8,446 children.
included:
Bridgeport, Conn: Board OF edu-
cation; allotted $1,766 for one war
nursery for 90 children from March
/ to April 30; applicants contribu-
ton. Al. 1855,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-03-02
COMMISSIONS FOR
WATERBURY YOUTHS

John ]. Rogers, son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas J. Rogers Of 80 Man.
han street and Harold Glassma1,
SON OF Mr.. and Mrs. James Glass
man Of 275 Pine street, are MEM
bers Of the graduating class Of the
Chemical Warfare Service Officer
Candidate school at Edgewood Ar
senal, Md, and will be commits
stoned second iieutenants In the U.
S. Army on March Q, having sue
cessfully completed their thirteen
weeks training.
The men were chosen from the
ranks for this school because OF
their military records, educations.
and characters.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-03-02
ALIMONY OR JAIL
CHOICE FOR KLINE

Paul Kline OF Hartford was or.
dered to pay $500 back alimony by
the end OF the week to his d.
vorced wife. the former Grace A.
Kline Of Waterbury or face the
alternative Of serving a suspended
30-day jail sentence, when he was
found guilty Of contempt by Judge
Frank p. McEvoy In superior court
this morning. He was also ordered
10 make weekly payments Of $3.50
for the support Of his minor chill
dren. Both Kline and the complain
ant have married again since the
divorce was granted several years
ago.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-03-02
JUDGMENT GRANTED
IN Hole LAWSUIT

A $4,28862 foreclosure judgment
was handed down by Judge John r
McDonough In common pleas court
today in the action brought against
Raymond and Esther Harrigan Of
Waterbury by the Home Owners
Loan Corp. The litigation was
based on a S4275 loan made Sep
TENDER 3 1871, and secured by a
mortgage on Edwin avenue property
Interest was said TO have been
unpaid since last July and taxes on
the 1871 list we're due. The law-day
was set for June IA.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-03-02
CRUELTY ALLEGED
IN DIVORCE SUIT

Susan Del 0obbo Orasso Of Wa
terbury has filed divorce action
In superior court against Daniel
Grasso, also OF this city. She seeks
custody of two minor children, an
allowance for their support and
alimony. Cruelty Is alleged to have
started on the day Of marriage,
November 20. 1884, and the petit
toner claims she was deserted
March Is 1899.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-03-02
CANDHI IN LAST
DAY OF LONG FAST

P0ona, India. March 2-(UP)--
Mohandas X. Oandhi entered the
last day of his three-week fast in
good spirits today and there was
every indication that he would sur
yiye his passive demonstration
against British authority.
A medical bulletin isiaIed by the
six doctors attending the 73-year-
old Indian Nationalist leader said /:
There Is no change In Gandhi's
condition. He Is In good spirits"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-03-02
WALLINGFORD BOY
REPORTED WOUNDED

Washington, March 2.--(UP)--The
Navy late yesterday reported 10 cas-.
ualties, including 1--WE dead. IS
wounded, and 30 missing. This
brings to 1888 the Navy, Coast
Guard and Marine Corps casualties
reported since Dec. 7, i04i. The
total includes 1891 dead, 1924
wounded and 1858 missing.
The list includes:
Connecticut: Kranyak, John, Pfc,
USMC, wounded. Father, Andrew
Kranyak, Wallingford.
Kretz, William Henry. Jr., cleo
trician's mate &c. missing. Father.
william H. Kretz. Sr., 28l Green
wich avenue, New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-03-02
HUSBAND NAMES
WIFE in ACTION

william Jaeger Of waterbury has
filed q 5000 civil action In supe-
rior court against his wife, Augusta
also Of this city, claiming she has
failed to convey title TO property as
agreed when 1t was purchased Aug
/, 1889.
The complaint states the property
was placed In the name Of the de-
PENDANT and she agreed to hold the
half-interest Of the defendant fol
him. following his instructions. He
claims she has refused to return IT.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-03-02
VISITING NURSES
ARRANGE COURSE

A course Of eight lessons on ma
ternity and infant care will be Of
fered on Thursday afternoons by
the Visiting Nurse association at 81
Central avenue, at 2 p. m, begin
ming March 4. Women interested
may enroll In the Mothers club on
completion Of the eight-week course
under the direction Of Mrs. Doris
Lee, will receive diplomas. Glasses
will be concerned with maternal
hyRieue.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-03-02
DETECTIVES NAB
NAVY DESERTERS

New York, March 2-(UP)-Twc
alleged Navy deserters we're arrested
by detectives today and accused OF
fobbing other sailors In the Broad
way area after Turing them into an
automobile on the pretext OF going
10 q party"
The pair, booked today on charges
Of assault and robbery, are Wiley
need Luten. %, of 1888 West Marion
So Elkhart, Ind, and Russell II.
Linn. II, of (l04 Main ST. Stone
ham, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-03-02
SETTLEMENT MADE
IN CIVIL ACTION

withdrawal papers were filed In
common pleas court today In the
$500 civil action brought by the
Aetna Insurance Co., against James
A. Hallock Of Cheshire, Arthur D.
Stein OF waterbury, and 0eghan
Motors, Inc, Of this city. The suit
was based on O car collision which
occurred June 4, 1ci0. The company
sought TO recover for damages TO o
car owned by Mary Dunn when 1t
was struck following a crash OF cars
operated by James Hallock and Ar
thur Stein, agent for the third de-
PENDANT,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-03-02
SHOE RATIONINC
ORDER OPPOSED

Haverhill. Mass, March 2.--(UP)
--Haverhills 5000 Shoe and Allied
Workers prepared today to petition
Washington authorities for modifi-
cation OF the shoe rationing order.
District Manager Joseph g. Coy
cite Of the United Shoe Workers Of
America (CIO). who directed the
circulation Of the petitions. said the
action was being taken TO protect
the workers Jobs, which were
threatened by the imminent hquida-
ton OF several local plants.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-03-02
WESTPORT FLYER
KILLED IN CRASH

Avon Park, Fla, March 2.--(UP)
Two medium bombers c0llided and
crashed during formation train
ing flight near here Sunday and
officials ~ the Avon Park bombing
range announced today that all II
flyers In thetwo planes were killed
The dead included: LIST Lieut.
Prank l.. Wassel, Jr, Westp0rt,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-03-02
SOLDIERS LIMITED
TO WEEKLY SLAVES

WestoyeF Field, Mass, March B.
(UP) Because 80 many OF the young
men at MISSIONER air base tied up
the post BARRIERS with beauty treat
ments" and left little time for those
who came seeking much needed hair
Gusts, new rules have been made.
Only three days q week - Tues
days, Thursdays and satlirdayg--can
be devoted 10 glamoFIzing now ON
those days the boys can have facials
shainpoos and various beauty treat.
nente."
The other three days are reserved
for more essential things Ike hair
cuts, Each Neryiceman Is limited "a
three ghavee q Week now.
sssfart+4+Ifss satyes|
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-03-02
BOOKKEEPER SUICIDE

Leomlnster. Mass. March 2 --(U
p Warren A. Carter, 40, book
keeper at O local factory and q
corporal in the state guard. COM
mitted suicide in the cellar OF his
home today by sJiioting himself in
the head with O pistol.
Medical Examiner Cornelius e
Geary Of F1tchburg said Carter had
been respondent. Carter leaves a
wife and child.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-03-02
BISHOP STILL FAsTs

sampton, N. H., March 2 - ~
P) -- Corbett Bishop, 30, conBcien.
tious objector at o government
camp here, said today he felt no
III effects on what he said was the
10th day Of his scheduled 2l-day
fast In sympathy with Mohandas X.
Qandhi.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-03-02
SIMSBURY YOUTH
KILLED IN GEORGIA

Tampa, Pa, March 2 '--(UP)-
MaedI field Army officials today
announced the names " NIX flyers
killed IN the crash Of AN Army
bomber near Savannah. Ga, sun.
day One Of the victims WA Tech.
SCI. MaYin Y. Chagaon, Bimsbury,
Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-03-02
WOOL MARKET

Boston, March 2 --(UP)-- Pur.
chases Of 1912 shorn twelve months
wool was recorded from Texas at
an r. o. B. creased price Of A.
cents, the u. 8. agriculture depart
ment reported today.
Sales OF Australian good top
making woods Of the following
grades were made: ut 10 cents fol
CAS-, to COS, "a cents for CAS- anc
II to u cents for CAS- to co., clean
basis In bond. Some business was
recorded In fine French combec
LOnH.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-03-02

To seal engine, remove covers Of
OiI-ilIIer tube and crankcase
brcather M there Is one). Seal
BY covering with oiled or waxed
paper, gathering edges abOut the
tube and tying with cord. Seal
taiI pipe and any other openings
into engine In same manner. The
air cleaner can be sealed by COW
ering with . paper bag ana tying
at the solid part on engine side
Of alr.lnEalEe openings.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-03-02
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

The following marriage inlen.
lion has been filed with the regis
tFaf % vital statistics;
Joseph Mcmahon, ~ Niagara
slreel, ard Helen Bowling. 100
cHeosnuf aYenue.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-03-02
BRUSH FIRES

Two brush fires were extinguIshed
by firemen during the noon hour
today. one by the crew Of Engine
4. on Temple street, at 1923, the
other by Engine on Warner street
at 1918.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-03-02

Remove the battery ana store II
in . cool place. Clean battery
connections and wipe with Light
grease. Have specific gravity
checked every six weeks except
IN extremely hot weather, when
inspection should be made every
three weeks. Have water level
checked and corrected ct each in
spectlOn, and recharged ~ neces-
sary TO bring gravity reading (at
80 deg. FL 70 1880 or above.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-03-02

Drain radiator, cylinder Block,
pump. heater, hose and an water
connections, unless cooling system
contains sufficient antl-freese and
rust lnklbitlng solutl0nG Leave
brakes in released position. Block
pedals Of dry clutches IN partially
disengagcd position. Other type
clutches need mot be diSengaged.
Lubricate heed IatcheS, hinges,
brake connections with light oil.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-03-02

Tack your car mp high enough to
take the weight on the tires.
Maintain the air In tires between
one-thIrd and twO.thirds Operat-
ing pressure, 20 that II may be
pushed or tOwed out quickly In
case Of emergency. Tension on the
cords win Be relieved by lower
pressure. Close all doors, windows
and Ventlpanes tightly. Leave
cOwl ventllator open, n II -
acPeened,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-03-02
PUTTING YOUR CAR UP FOR THE DURATION? I.

Drain engine on ana refill with
1t least 1.2 charge Of rust inhlb-
itlng oil. Run engine 5 minutes
at idle speed. Leave this oil In
engine. Drain gasoline tank and
replace cap. Run engine until
gas Is consumed. Remove spark
plugs. Put 2 ounces Of rust-in-
hibitlng oil in each cylinder when
piston II on power stroke. Turn
over engine . few revolutions
with starter. Replace plugs.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-03

from heat. Add diced raw veg
etables. salt and pepper. Mix
thoroughly. Sift together -four.
baking powder and salt. Cut in
shortening. Add milk 10 make
soft dough Turn out on lightly
Toured board and knead gently
y minute. Roll out q inch
thick.
Cut into S-inch rounds. One
half OF each round put / cup
filing Fold other half ~ round
over filling. sealing edge firmly
with finger tips or fork, Bake
on INCREASED baking sheet in
moderate oven 1915 degreeO 30
10 90 minutes.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-03
Lamb Pasfiss

. tablespoons fat
I pound lamb, cuhed.
2 cups diced potatoes
! cup diced carrots
1 cup diced celery
1 tablespoon salt
q teaspoon pepper
4 cups Sifted enriched -four
Ia teaspoons baking powder
! = teaspoons salt
s., cup shortening
i, cups milk
Brown meat in fat Remove
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-03
Wartime Marketing
Mondays Menus and Recipes
BY PRUDENCE PENNY

Here are recipes for two Of
the dishes suggested:
Toasted Cheese Sandwich
! hard cooked egg
"a pound merican cheese,
grated
2 tablespoons minced onion
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-03
Star Wears Novel Afternoon Dress

DOROTHY LAMOUR recently
introduced novel idea for a
really dressy afternoon or dinner
dress-with a short skirt-when
she appeared in a black lace
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-03

dress over a pastel blue. The
lace was cut like a redingote
and under it was a sheathlike
dress with the short sleeves just
A big shorter than the sleeves
on the black lace redingote.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-03
Iron in Cabbaee

RICH IN iron is shredded cab
bage. Cook five minutes in a
little water and toss in melted
butter with minced parsley and
a dash of lemon-adds that extra
flavor.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-03
Mondays Meals

Here are menus planned for
Mondays Gals. Breakfast:
Grapefruit, oatmeal. scrambled
eggs, toast, jelly, coffee or milk.
Luncheon: Toasted cheese
sandwich, tomato salad. dress
Ing, pickles, cookies.
Dinner: Lamb paSties, carrots,
caulifiower, rolls, strawberry ice,
coffee or milk.
Thirteen meat ration points
still on hand viii take care Of
the "a pound cheese which re-
quires 6 points and / pound
boneleSS lamb neck which may
be obtained for 6 points.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-03

VARIETY IN meals plus APP
petite appeal is so important
these days-and the problem is
how 10 accomplish this without
overStepping the bounds OF ra-
tioning. During the past week
we have presented menus with
the complete explanation Of
point spending plus recipes for
the more complex dishes.
Base your future meal plan
ming along this pattern and you
will no doubt he successful in
carrying the system throughout
the entire ration period with
very little difficulty.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-03

rTIHEY' RE something to rave about-these big,
l. roly-poly Florida SeedlesS Grapefruit, so brim-
full of luscious juice you wonder how nature ever
got so much in 'eml
Talk about flavor these plump beauties have
a goodness that's eye-widening And aturally-for
they come from Florida. Mother Nature gives
Florida Grapefruit special delciousness that no
other grapefruit under the sun can seem to equal.
Deliciously tart, delightfully."- tangy-here is real,
full-boded, satisfying grapefruit flavor at its top
most best
They're SeedlesS-but have all the zippy, zesty,
mountaineering goodness of the seed kind.
They're plentiful, too--and inexpensive. Get yours
now. And by all means, be sure you get FLORIDAS
for fdUor!
FLORIDA CITRUS COMMISSION Lakeland, Fla.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-03
u tpaspoon salt

y teaspoon salt
Dash cayenne
] tablespoon butter
tablespoon flour
! tablespoon sugar
. tablespoons vinegar
D cup evapOrated milk
3 slices bread
Chop egg, add cheese. onion.
salt and cayenne. Melt butter.
blend IN -four and sugar, add
vinegar and milk. Cook until
smooth, stirring constantly. Add
cheese mixture and stir until
melted. Spread on slices Of
bread and brown under broiler.
Makes s sandwiches.
Evening star., 1943-04-05
-Four C|0 Men Mentioned
For Kennedy's WLB Post
BY the Associated Press.

os tile hSSOClateQ PRESS.
Choice of a CIO man to succeed
Thomas Kennedy, secretary treas
urer of the United Mine Workers of
America, on the War Labor Board
today appeared to center on four
men:
Van A. Bittner, veteran labor
leader and now assistant to the
president of the CIO Steel Workers
Organizing Committee; John
Brophy, director of CIO union
councils; Emil Rieve, president of
the Textile Workers, and Clinton S.
Golden, also an assistant to the
SWOC president.
The emphasis generally was on
Mr.. Bittner, CIO spokesmen said,
although all of the men are alter
nate members of the board and
could have served at any time in
the absence of Mr.. Kennedy, who
resigned Saturday giving lack of
time as one of the reasons. One
WLB official said Mr.. Kennedy,
now one of the UNIV negotiators in
the coal wage conferences, also said
he disagreed with the boards ap-
plication of the Little Steel" for
mula, contending that it interferes
with collective bargaining.
Mr.. Bittner-said to De CIO Presi-
dent Philip Murray's most likely
recommendation to President Roose-
velt to succeed Mr. Kennedy-also
Is former, UNIV man, but he re-
mained with the CIO when the
miners union Withdrew.