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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-13
FINANCE BOARD SETS UP FUND
$lz,SOO Appropriated to Meet Current Expenses
 of Engineering Dept.

At . special meeting of the City Finance Board held this noon an appropriation of 912,50O was set up in the Special Sewers Fund to de- fray current outstanding expenses. This had been done at the request of the engineering department.
 A special meeting was called 50 that any favorable outcome might be presented to the Board of Alder men at their regular meeting to- night. As part of this appropriation entailed cost of payrolls 1t was felt necessary to submit any favorable decision tonight rather than delay 1t until the routine meeting of the Finance Board this Thursday, and thus not have 1t reach the alder manic board until their next meet ing after this latter date.
 Also requested at this meeting was the transfer of $500 by the tax commissioners oflce for the purpose of erecting Q new counter in the assessors office. However, this motion was tabled by the board with the suggestion that amount be submitted in the budget of that particular Department for the forth coming year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-13
A Washington Trends Preview What Congressmen Found Out When They
 Went Back Home

our duty, and also for selfish req sons." There's universal feeling, of course, that wars such as this must not happen again.
 But beyond that general agree ment there's considerable difference on the mechanics of world organ ization. The idea of an information al police force has the support of about 57 per cent. The split on a new League of Nations was an even 50-50. Public opinion just hasn't jelled yet to any extent on details.
 LABOR: Reaction against labor unions and their leaders appears to be stronger than congressman ex- pected. Eighty per cent, from all parts of the country and from both parties, told of increasing dissatiS- faction with strikes and union eX- cesses. Probably for this reason, there is little fear of labor's politi- cal campaign to get the scalps of those who voted for the anti-strike law. On the question of drafting labor under a national service law, however, sentiment is overwhelm- ingly opposed. More than 81 per cent of the congressman said their constituents were against such a measure.
 TAXES: Increasing taxes have not proved as big headache to va cationing congressman as they fear ed. The general public attitude ap- pears to be that taxes must be in creased, so what's the use of squawking. A Southern member said his people want to 'go ahead and pay for the war while we are fighting it." and a Southwesterner found his constituents anxious to meet war costs while spending power is the greatest in our history.
 Nevertheless. the big majority of congressman don't believe the Ad- ministration will get the additional si2,O00, 100000 in taxes it seeks. Some guess the total won't top half of that, and that it will take sales tax to go even that far. The survey indicates that forced savings as a means of raising part of 1t is has no widespread appeal, and @ per cent of the members boiled think 1t has no chance of adoption.
 PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT: The consensus is that P. D. R., is doing a good joh as Ccmmander-in-C Chief but q poor one as lead of home front. one member put it this way: of I voted against many of P. D. R.g war measures I'd be defeated: if I voted for many hoHe-sront measures I'd be defeated" But bet- ter than el per cent think the President can be reelected.
 REpUBLICANsi Tom Dewey Of New York is about c 2-to-i bet over Wendell Wlllkie for the Re- publican Presidential nomination ln the pollticiana' book. John Bricker's strength centeFs chiefly in Ohio; General Douglas MacAFthur is mentioned.
 HOME PR0NTi The feeling ls general that the public ls willing 10 do whatever la necessary Co win the var. but that Washington Will have Co do Q much better 1oh 0f explala- ina why. Typical iEe-iip; 'sKhe people want to know what e dn, but Washington tells fhem ln such gaEhleA rIHpi6 language that more sael|'a'aa ls a1sa'aa in1a f nelalnE
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-13

The trends that will be Washing ton news in the difflcult months after Congress reconvenes Septem- Der l4 are a-making today in the grass roots. How congressman will act on forthcoming issues depends in large part on what they have heard from their constituents dur ing the current recess. their first real chance to sample home senti- ment since the start of the war.
 To get a preview of what the country is thinking and how 1t is likely to be reflected in Washing ton, NEWSWEEK conducted sur- vey of representative cross section of members of both houses, care fully selected on the basis of geography. politics, influence, and level-headedness. Through its na- tionwide news-gathering facilities. NEWSWEEK interviewed these va- cationing representatives and sena- tors. Their views, given with the understanding that names would not be used, represent the frank thinking of the legislators, not statements made for political effect. Assembled, they present this out look:
 FATHER DRAFT: Congressmen are hearing a lot from their con- stituentS on the drafting of family men. AS they expected, they find considerable disapproval. About 65 per cent of the congressman believe that some sort of legislation ban- ming induction of family men can be expected. But there's some feel ing that the father-draft threat is simply "a club to force men into war industry"
 About 96 per cent jwould like to ban it but most of them admit they'd yield if the armed forces jus tifled their policy of a mass army. But congress must take the initia- tive and, since it has so little time before the general draft begins. family men shouldn't bank on stay- ing at home.
 FOOD: While reaction to rising prices has been considerable. con- gressmen have been on the plan less on that score than they expectedT on that score than they expected The overwhelmingly majority of senators and representatives T6 per cent still oppose subsidies to reduce prices. and many expressed the opinion that all Congress should do IS to prevent prices from rising further. Sixty per cent feel that farmers are already getting Q fair price Tor many items they produce.
 Considerable public fear ie evl- dent over the food supply situation. resulting ia an undercnFFent of de- termination among congressman % keep e close watch on first cell on the food supply, the civilian popu. Iation second. and whatever ls left ever could be sent ebF0ad.
 FOREIGN R0LHCYi Only one conclusion can be drawn from the statements on this subject: isola- tionlsln as understood in this eolln. try prior t0 Pearl MeFhoF is dead. C0nRreaamon showed the keell- est Interest in this topic and were almost unanimous in saying their conaliinenia oxnae1o0 the United HiataH in faha an active nnFt la
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-13

These cadets come from all over China. There are youngsters from Peiping, Foochow, Shanghai, Can- ton, Chengtu. Some interrupted college courses to volunteer; others have spent years in the infantry; still others walked out of Japanese occupied territory. Theyar the pick of China's youth.
 Here they are trained by Chinese officer instructors, more than half of whom learned their flying in America. Training is modelled on American lines, with typical ground school courses in the theory of flight, mechanics, radio. And they are learning English in anticipation of their American days.
 The cadtes are 6 highly discip- lined group, marching to the field to classes and to meals with Q pre- cision that would credit West Point on parade. While I ate with their officers in the general mess hall, I watched cadets eating their Chin csc "chow" erect as admirals on the bridge, talking only in whispers. China intends that they should be- come first class officers. They even used knives and works instead of their customary chopsticks, in practice for the vicissitudes of American life.
 Eager to Learn
 The American check pilots are impressed by their discipline. These chaps follow our instruc- tions to the letter; their discipline is tops," Capt. Joseph K. Hinton, 24, Hope, Ark, veteran of China aerial warfare and with one Japanese bomber to his credit, told me.
 It. Bertrand T. Colyrnoyer, 8, Manville, R. l., declared. They are very much intent on building up their air force. Their enthusiasm makes 1t easy to teach them, to like them and to build up personal in- terest in each cadet. We soon get to be buddies with them and their Chinese instructors"
 Maj. Gen. Clayton Bissell, com- manding officer, Tenth Air Force. was so impressed by the work of the American check pilots that he sent them each the following commen- dation:
 "The Director of the Commission of Chinese Aeronautica1 Affairs has been pleased to commend American instructors at the Chinese School of Aviation - of whom you are one and wishes to thank you all most heartily for your friendly and effi- cient services. The Tenth Air Force concurs in this well-deserved com- mendation."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-13
DOUCHBOYS LEARN
 ENGLISH SPORTS
Requests Received From Prisoners Camp to Send
 Cricket Sets

There may be change in Johnny Doughboy's sports leanings when he returns from the war front. At least Johnny must be learning esomething about cricket-the sport that enthuses British fans as much as baseball, football or hockey in the U. S. A.
 A report of the War Prisoners Aid, Y. M. 0. A., reveals that United States prisoners of war in Axis camps have requested 20 complete cricket outfits. This was revealed in a report received today by Aus tin L. Adams, President of the Community and War Chests, Inc. of Waterbury.
 War Prisoners Aid is one of the 1T war relief agencies which will benefit in the united campaign be- ing held between October 18th and 28th.
 War Prisoners Aid, working through such neutralS as Sweden and Switzerland, is able to supply sporting equipment, musical instru- ments and educational and hand icraft material to war prisoners to help counteract the enervating ef- fectS of life behind barbed wire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-13

Amererican girl cracked that there are two kinds of weather here-bad and worse. But they know 1t pays to be cautious and are.
 "Our motto is Aircraft First" said Emily. We're here to deliver planes in good condition. We never put unnecessary strain on the er1- zine and our maximum speed is be- low that of the RAF. When you re- member that the plane you're fiy- ing may be over Germany the very next night, and lots of nights after that, you don't do anything that might jeopardize the pilots control of it-for his control means his life"
 In the days of the Battle of Britain ATA pilots frequently had to dodge enemy fighters. Now they rarely see Axis craft. Only once have Roberta and Emily come near a scrap. They were returning to their base in an Ansor, piloted by the famous Capt. Jim Mollison, also of ATA. They found themselves too close for comfort to a raid over Reading. "The Jerries did shoot at us, but Captain Mollison went into a cloud and we saw no more of them,' said Emily.
 Serving in a British organization, the American ATA's have a rare opportunity to know Great Britain and the British people. They are familiar with every inch of the island-from the air, at least. They claim that on the ground, they couldn't find their way for 10 miles Being billeted in British homes has made them unofficial ambassadors of goodwill, and the cosmopolitan touch Is added by their contacts with foreign squadrons, such as the Dutch, Polish and Fighting French
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-13
NEW RATIONING
 BOOKS NECESSARY

Although no date has been set as yet for distribution of new "A" gaso- line ration books, the state OPA has announced the renewals will be handled by mail. The current No. 6 coupons expire Nov. g. Application forms will be available at the local ration board headquarters and cAr owners will eb aswed to return them there by mail together with the cover from the present book and the tire inspection record.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-13
LATE REALTY NEWS

Carmelo and Concetta Dcnaa1ia to Pauline 6. Freeman. ward street, $S,7OO.
 Warranty Deeds Pauline s. Freeman to Oaxznela and Concetta Donaglia, Ward street. Katherine A. Waters to SaIva- tore and Vincenza Longo, Gen. tral Park.
 Quit Claim Deed Leo Pelon to Carmel and Dora Pelon, Grandview avenue.
 Mortgage Releases Calvin l.. Martin to the Welkon Realty Go.
 City & Manufacturers National Bank of Waterbury, trustee Of Estate of Mary B. Fudge to Iu- cretia Menson.
 Waterbury Savings bank to Pauline s. Freeman.
 Trustee Deed
 The Citizens & Manufacturers National bank, trustee for Susan R. Byrne to Alice D. LaBreigue. The following realty documents were recorded today at the office of the town clerk:
 Mortgage Deeds Arthur Fortier to statia McDon- aid, Sylvan Ave, S3,4O0.
 Anthony Caggiano to Waterbury Trust O., property on Meriden Road.
 John P. and Mildred l. Wander Nicer to A. J. German, property on west side of Evans street. Floyd and Etta King to Them aston Savings Bank, property at Inman and Bishop Streets.
 Joseph and Lena M. Ciaccio 70 First Federal Savings and Loan Association, property on west dde of Traverse Street.
 Warranty Deeds
 Statia Mcdonald to Arthur Eor- Ter, sylvan Avenue.
 Pietro and Domenica Hetruza to Floyd and Etta King, property at Inman Avenue and Bishop St. Louis Massilno to Rocco Ciampi. property on Addison Street. William E. and Johanna D. White to Albert Gagner, north side of Pearl Lake Road.
 Mortgage Releases Oliver Roulier to Elexis Chevrst~ te.
 Maude M. Egan, Thomas W Egan and Frank J. Egan Co Statia M. Mcdonald.
 T,auranNa T.anR kN Ya1aSa WTnHosa-. Jennie S. Pennington to John Walner.
 Fannie o. Johnsan to Qe0rgo n and Jennie S. Pennington. Second Congregational Church Society to Gengamin D. Margo1ia.
 Quite Claim Deeds Waterville Corp. to Angelina Sanzeri, Shades Pond section 0f Waterville.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-13

were said at all" Many reported re- action against conflicting state ments" from Federal officials on food, the draft. rationing.
 A sidelight is the reaction of some congressman to the beefS they hear. "It's amazing" said one, ''how willing people are to have some body else sacrifice for the war" Said another: Voters say they're willing to make more sacrifices but they bellyache if any of their gas or food is taken away"
 Chief complaints concern ration ing, with the recent cut in Midwest gasoline the sorest subject. A Kan san stated their basis this way: These people believe that ration ing is being handled by a group of bureaucrats in Washington who are more concerned about keeping their jobs and making us war conscious than in winning the war.'
 Few congressman are finding much evidence of black markets. and most were inclined to depre- cate their importance. This indl- cates that black-market operations may have been over-enaphaslzed and blamed for shortcomings due to other factors.
 ISSUES; Congressmen don't agree on which issue will be the hottest in the coming seasion but these are the topics most frequent ly mentioned: taxes and other money-Faislng measures: slze of the armed forces Con which the dFaft- Ing of fathers win hlngel: postwar planning; price control; food sup- ply and lnteTnational currency sta- bilizatlon. There is general agree ment on thiss that Congress must play an inereaalnaiy important part ln running both the var and home fronts, and the forthcoming nen- nian viii sec ih8 legislative branch reach ouf ngnin fnf mere wnEiime ne#4E ana NEaalA41.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-13
POLIO DISEASE
 SPREAD CHECKED.
Child Welfare Centers Re- sume Normal Activities
 With Godfrey's Okay

pe. Edward ]. Godfrey, city health officer, issued an order to- day permitting all child welfare centers to resume normal activities since the spread of the dread dis east "polio" appears to be under control in this area.
 "The disease hasn't spread to any new cases in New Haven" said pr. Godfrey, land there haven't been any new cases in Waterbury for some time, q therefore see no neces- sity to continue the ban."
 Miss Pauline Moor, director of the Kingsbury Child Care center, an- nounced that the center will now actively enroll children whose par- ents, both, are engaged in some oc- cupation outside the home during the day. At the present time there are 32 children at the center, Miss Moor pointed out, consequently there is room for 28 more children. The center contains a staff and facilities capable of providing care and attention for 60 children.
 Miss Alice Peaks, director of the Visiting Nurses Association also announced beginning Thursday, nor- nal activities will be resumed ac- cording to the schedule she has out. lined: Well Child conferences to take place in the Salvation Army rooms Thursday and in the North End "" on East Farm street Fri- day of this week. Parents desiring to make an appointment concern ing the Day Nursery should call Miss Peaks at 5-l135. Next week con- ferences will take place at the Dug gan School on Monday. Also on Monday at the Christ Chapel, East Main stret, and the Silas Bronson Library branch on Baldwin street on Tuesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-13
BY ANN NEWDICK, ARC Written for NEA Service


 London.-American women can be proud that they are represented on this combat-front isle by an Eagle Squadron" of intrepid girl pilots They are the 20 Tank members of the British Air Transport Auxiliary, the organization of some 600 flyers who deliver planes from the assem- bly, line to RAF squadrons all over the British Isles.
 met two of them recently Second OfficerS Roberta Sandoz of Evans, Wash, and Emily Chapin of Rye N. Y.-at the Red Cross Charles Street Club, which Is head quarters for American ATA'S on leave. Sitting over late lunch, they ff-handedly discussed Spitfires and Ansons and Wellingtons with all the authority of veterans.
 Both girls were seasoned pilots before they were chosen for the ATA, in which they are Class Two pilots. Roberta was a flying secre- tary. As the name implies her boss paid her for typewriting shorthand and her skill at getting him places safely in his flying office." Emily Chapin was weekend" pilot-one of those hundreds of working girls and boys whose love for flying moved them to spend what money they could save and their days off learning to fly.
 Women of the Air Transport Auxiliary are not coddled and they don't ask for it. We don't want to be 'glamorous' they declare, Walking back from the plane they've just landed,( they carry their own parachuteS and kits, even though any man walking beside them might be unencumbered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-13

What planes they are allowed to fly depends on the class they're able to handle and the tests and prelimin- ary training are the same for both men and women in the ATS.
 There aren't many women who are qualified to handle a four-en- gined bomber. None of the score of American girls has reached Glass Five" yet, but they're on their way. Several of them fly two-engine bombers and fighters, Blenheims, for instance. The girls sizes have little to do with 1t. There's British girl who is five feet two, slim and dainty-the type you picture behind a silver tea service-that is If she's strong enough to lift the pot. She flies those monster Sterling bomb- CTS, which are so big you can drive an automobile underneath the fuselage almost all the way down to the tail.
 Roberta Sandoz and Emily Cha pin fly single-engined fighters such as Hurricanes and Spitfires, the fastest planes in the world.
 They always fly "contact"-with the ground in sight-rather than blind" with instruments. Before a flight they go to the maps and signals department for secret in- formation about the balloon bar rage that floats apparently hap hazardiy over the cities; about sig nalS Of the day, which identify them as a friendly plane. The lat ter are very important when flying over Bristol and Liverpool channels convoy ack-ack gunners are espe- cially touchy!
 They have to fly often in weather minimums that would give the Civil Aeronautics Administration in Washington nightmare. One
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-13
NORTH MAIN ST.
 PROPERTY SOLD

Brass City Realty, Inc, a recently organized corporation in this city, has purchased the property at 5l7- 52S North Main street from the Mer- iden Savings Bank for approximate ly $3s, 800, according to realty papers filed today at the office of the town clerk.
 The property consists of a four story brick building which contains g apartments in 1t and an adjoin- ing three-story wood frame building in the rear which contains 12 apart ments. The building was assessed for $59,000, however, internal rev. enue stamps were in the amount of $38. Charles Rosengarten was the broker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-13
WARD s, DISTRICT2
 FARLEY TOMORROW

Administration workers in Ward 5. District 2, who are planning to take part in the primary contests next Friday have been requested by Town Committeeman James EitE- gerald to meet tomorrow evening at e:is o'clock ia the Washington Park Community House. Other resi- dents Of the Hlll interested in the success Of the ticket headed hy Mayer John &. Monagan are invited to attend the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-13
39 CASES LISTED
 FOR TRIALS HERE

Thirty-nine cases appear on the common pleas court criminal docket which will be called before Judge Thomas J. Wall of Winsted tomor- mw morning at 10 o'clock. All of As cases are appeal from fines or entences imposed in the city court. The courts session opened officially ast Tuesday, but was adjourned ,ntil tomorrow for the actual hear ng of cases.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-13

Here's how the Army makes for newly nduced soldiers many of them husbands and fathers to provide family ao ances for their dependents quickly Each nductee is given this printed form telling him how to apply and containing necessary information The soldier s out this and brings with him with required documents when he reports for active duty. Then proper forms filed with Departments
 dependency benefits office. E~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-13
American Pilots In India Help
 Chinese Ready Fort Course
BY WALTER L. BRIGGS United Press Staff Correspondent

Airfied pilots Chna pilots the in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-13

GREENHOUSE-transparent ob- servation enclosure on bombers pro- tecting crew from the clements, so- called because of it's resemblance to a conservatory. Back the attack of the Flying Fortress with extra War Bonds during the 3rd War Loan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-13
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

Ernest Y. Robinson. e Waoa- hlna eiEael and MaFiaFia Olson, ices Highland avenue.
 0eaENa W, 0Tlane. s Nasa MoENE a1Hnet Hma Anna Nu9ile1fa, NHn H1z|&a street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-13
COP CANDIDATE
 ACCIDENT VICTIM
John Kearney Hit By AutO- mobile on East Main St;
 Driver Held

John J. Kearney, who is expected to be named Republican candidate for mayor, and Mrs. Frank Bowes were slightly injured Saturday night when they were struck by car while crossing East Main St. near the Scovtll plant. MT. Kearney suf- fered lacerations of the forehead, while Mrs. Bowes sustained a scalp lacerations and a bruised right knee The driver of the car, Francis H. Ellis, g, 3S Wildwood Ave, who is on furlough from officers can- didate school at Princeton Univer- sity, was booked by Motor Patrol man John Walsh on a charge of reckless driving.
 Mrs. Rose Santopietro, 22, 25 Brewster St.. was reported in good condition by St. Marys Hospital this morning, where she was taken yes terday suffering from a possible hip fracture, after she was struck by an automobile at Tudor and North Main streets. Motor Patrloman Joseph Tierney arrested Eugene F. Massa, New Haven Road, Nauga- tuck, who he said was teaching Miss Anna Genovesse. 19, s4 Barnes St. Extension, to drive when the mis- hap occurred.
 Raymond Doucette, 8. 26 Hamil- ton avenue, was treated and dis charged by St. Mary's Hospital last night after he ran into a car driven by Harry Churchill of Greenwood Avenue, Naugatuck on South Street, near Union Street. No charges were pressed against the driver.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-13

There are 2,5OO known species of Sponges.