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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-04
Minute Limit On Sundays Daylight
FIRM PROTESTS $4,555 AWARD
 GIVEN WIDOW
Farrell Birmingham Com= pany of AnsOnia Files
 Notice of Appeal

Appeal papers were filed in superior court today by the Farrel, Birmingham Co.,, Inc, of Ansonia, employer of the late Louis Cascone of Derby, whose widow was awarded compensation pay ments amounting to $4,555.- 20 in a finding and award handed down last week by Compensation Commissioner John J. O'Connell.
 The worker died July 1, 194l while engaged in electric arc welding on a large steel gear case, and death was attributed by several medical examiners to heat exhaustion. In- formation submitted to the compen- satlon commissioner showed thatt he worker had played softball during his lunch hour and few minutes
 later complained to the factory nurse of a pain in his left arm. After receiving treatment by a heat lamp he resumed his work and shortly after collapsed, dying few minutes later.
 The commissioner found that death was due to heat exhaustion and that the heat exhaustion was due ito conditions under which the employees work was performed, his equipment and physical exertion all of which factors created sub stantially greater exposure to in- furious results than the exposure to which persons generally in the locality were subjected" The work CT had been wearing heavy equip ment to protect him from sparks during the welding process.
 Payments of $14.60 weekly for 312 weeks were provided for the widow, Mrs. Anna Cascone. The couple had been married less than two years and the husband was 26 years old at the time of the accident. Payment of $20O extra was provid- ed for burial expenses, and the com- missioner ordered the respondents, the company and the Liberty Mu- tual Insurance Co.,, of New Haven, to pay whatever medical expenses were incurred.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-04
BLOOD OFFERINGS
 FAIL IN CRISIS
60 Volunteers Give 30 TransfusiOns in Futile
 Attempt to Save Woman

Mrs. Frederick Fairchild, 375 Wa terville street died in Waterbury hospital yesterday afternoon from penumonia and complications aris- ing from the birth of a son, Charles, on July 13.
 During Mrs. Fairchild's illness, she received more than 30 blood trans fusions, as radio and newspaper ap- peals brought forth 60 volunteer donors.
 Mrs. Fairchild was born Aug. 23. 1913, in Atlanta, Ga., the daughter of Hamilton and Grace (Paradise) Martin. She is survived by her hus- band Frederick, an employe of the Pratt and Whitney plant in South ington, two sons, Charles and Fred erick; her mother of Hampa, Fla, a brother, Ralph Martin, Tampa; four sisters, Mrs. A. s. FaWler, Tampa; Mrs. Hershel Atkins. St. Pe- tersburg, Fla; Mrs. Malcolm Rich ardson, New York City, and Miss Rachel Martin. Orlando, Fla.
 Friends may call at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, to- day from to g p. m. The funeral will be held in St. Petersburg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-04
U. s. Soldier
 Takes Town By Himself
BY c. R. CUNNINGHAM United Press Staff Correspondent


 With an American reconnaissance platoon, Cerami. Sicily (delayed Aug. 1-UP)-One man walked through the American artillery bar rage and captured" this town Fri day. He wanted to "save the divi- sion some ammunition.
 He is tall blond Pvt. Edmund Wheeler, former New York City bank clerk, from old Chatham, N Y. He belongs to this super recon naissance outfit which goes in a. head of regular reconnaissance units.
 Wheeler was on reconnaissance mission about three miles from Ger ami, when T went forward and got lost"
 Our mission was to locate a Ger man self-propelled artillery piece on our right flank, but the damned thing must have ben moved" he said. "e kept getting higher and higher in the mountain and when I got lost. rem embered the division s objective was Cerami.
 Our artillery was working ahead of me and I wanted to save them some ammunition if possible"
 Royal Reception
 By now it was getting dark and I saw house about three-quarters of a mile outside the town and when I approached 1t I heard lot of kids talking. I went to the house and the Italian family gave me royal re- ception, shouting Americana, Amer. icano'
 This family asked me if I want ed to sleep there. agreed if they promised to wake me at 4 a. m.
 Early in the morning I heard a heavy explosion followed by the noise of trucks and figured the Heinies were pulling out, so I went back to the house. The old guy had sobered up and I sent him into the town to look around.
 He came back and said the Heinies had gone, but the Ameri- cans still were shelling. I started for town. I didn't want this to be another Enna if could help it and I figured maybe I could send a message back saying I was in the town and that the smelling should be stopped and endorsements sent in.
 German Straggler
 "The only German in the town was a straggler. made him a pris- oner and as I started out of the town with him, ran into the Ninth Division, I stopped at the house and they were tickled to see my pris- oner. Then I started hitch hiking back to my outfit.
 T sure had lot of fun"
 Old Chatham, N. Y, Aug. 4-(UP) To his family, Pvt. Sdmund
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-04
MARSEY APPEALS
 LIQUOR PENALTY
Restaurant License Re- vOked When Ownership
 Change Is UnrepOrted

His restaurant liquor permit re- voked July "A because he allegedly failed to notify the Liquor Control Commission of change of owner ship, Charles F. Marsey of Water bury, operator of restaurant on Meriden road in Wolcott, today filed notice of appeal in common pleas court claiming the commission act ed in "an unreasonable, arbitrary. unWarranted and unlawful manner.
 The petition states the commis- sion gave notice of revocation July 24 following a hearing two days previously. The action, which was filed by Attorney John F. Tobin, will be returnable to the court Oct.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-04
WASHINGTON PARK
 TO GET CONCERT

Hamilton parks summer band concert last right under the aus- pices of the park department was an impressive success as few thousand persons turned out for the second concert of the season to hear an open air musical program played by the Fulton American band.
 Spirited marches, Viene waltzes, colorful folk pieces and other descriptive pieces made up the varied program.
 The concert ended with the play ing of "The Star Spangled Banner" Next weeks concert will take place at Washington park.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-04
The Wagner Brothers "Tom' and "Jim'' Outstanding Athletes, Mill. tary Figures of Yesteryears of
 "Tom' mourned by One of Many
 Admirers, the Out Easter''

Their outfit was old Company G., Like ali of the other military men of the day. they spent their training period for two weeks at the old Mantle camp. It was also great to be soldier even in those times, because much attention was given to dress, and the men were anxious and willing to make themselves fit for every occasion. The regulation blue was for dress duty with the white trousers worn for the annual appearance of the governor for review of the entire Connecticut Guard. Upon one of these particular occasions, Tom Wagner was selected as nmong the finest looking men in line, and assigned as regimental staff sergeant of the day. Why. say, talk about a smartly dressed sol- dier, full of life and ambition, that was Tom Wagner that day. and other days, also, for he was highly complimented by the reg imental officers for the part he played in the exercises. And upon another occasion he and his brother Jim were selected to lead a company of six footers before the Governor and his staff at review.
 There wasn't an order or ma neuver Tom Wagner couldn't do, he was quick in step and action, and seemed to be able to do the exact thing at the proper moment.
 Tom Wagner. like all of the Magners, was Democrat. All Brooklyn was the same in Toms early days of life. He dabbled in the primaries, and took an active part in all of the battles for su- premacy across the Bridge.
 He was a member of the Dem- ocratic town committee under late Tim Brennan and Jim Ere ney; he served the fourth ward in the Board of Aldermen with two other members from that district. There were Is members then, with three from each of the five wards; now, We still have IS members. but with no out and out ward representation.
 Tom Wagner devoted such of his time to the interests of the Democratic party: he was one the chairman could rely upon to car " out the instructions and or ders in relation to getting out the vote on election day. A great deal of this extensive detail was ar ranged and left to the judgment of Mir. Wagner. He was a recog-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-04
LAY M EN PLAN
 ANNUAL RETREAT
Local Manresa Band Larg- est to Visit Staten Island
 During Year

Of the 46 bands of retreatants which visit Mt. Manresa and par ticipate in weekend spiritual exer- cises during the course of a year, Waterbury sends the largest delega- tion. In addition to this feature, Secretary Roger J. Walsh was in- formed today, the local band travels the greatest distance and rates tops in the spirit in which the members participate in the impressive exer- cises.
 Nearly 70 Waterburians will leave next Friday morning for the retreat house on Staten Island. Many will leave on the 7:50 train. They will be joined at Manresa by a delega- tion of twenty from New Haven headed by Corporation Counsel Vim cent A. Dooley, who recently spoke here as guest of the Holy Name Society of the Church of the Blessed Sacrament.
 The Waterbury Band will include several new members this year. The program of exercises will be dedi- cated to the memory of former Mayor Vincent A. Scully with spe- cial prayers of remembrance also for Waterbury's men and women in the armed forces. Rev. Thomas H, Moore, s. J., will be the spiritual director. Father Moore and the late mayor were classmates at Holy Gross College.
 During the course of the year spe- cial bands of refreshments formed of members of the New York City fire and police departments, stu dents of colleges in the general vi- cinity of New York and outstanding professional and business laymen attend retreats at Mt. Manresa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-04
BUS SCHEDULE
 CHANGES MADE
Winsted=Waterbury Route Included in Several Time
 Amendments

The New England Transportation Company has announced that be-. ginning August 10, the following schedule changes will become ef-. fective on the Hartford -Torrington- Winsted, Winsted- Waterbury. and Danbury-S South NorWalk bus routes:
 The 11:05 a. m. trips Hartford to Winsted and Winsted to Hartford will operate five minutes earlier, as will the 11:44 a. m. trip Canton to Torrington and the 10:57 a. m. trip Torrington to Canton.
 The 9:17 a. m. trip Winsted to Waterbury will make side trip into Torrington Railroad Station, and will operate three minutes later than at present from Torrington Center.
 The 12:17 noon, and 3;20 p. m. trips from Winsted to Waterbury will leave five minutes earlier, in order to make a side trip into Tor, rington Railroad Station, and will operate two minutes earlier from Torrington Center to Waterbury.
 The 7:55 a. m. trip from Danbury to South NorWalk will leave Dan- bury five minutes earlier, arriving at South NorWalk 9:07 a. m.
 New timetables, giving complete bus schedules, are available at all N. E. T. Go. bus stations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-04
BY THE OUT EASTER

Thomas Wagner of 53 Wildwood avenue died a short time ago. Probably you knew the man, or it may have been you never met him. But if you had any busi- ness with the street Dept. for a number of years past, you must have had contact with him, for he was asst. Supt. under the Guilfoile administration, and for a long time afterwards. He re- tired few years back.
 There was little newspaper comment on his death, and yet 1t was, his life was such as to en- title him to much more space. Tom Wagner was a resident of Old Brooklyn; he wasn't born there, but it must have been, he was there at very early time in life, and everyone of the old time resident knew him as boy, and later when he grew to manhood. Just like his brother Jim, the Lieut.. of police. now sick, and un- able to do duty, Tom was six footer. What strapping pair of young men. And, too, they were just as healthy and strong as they appeared to those who look ed at them.
 Tom Wagner was an athlete of recognized ability. He was a tug of war man and weight throw CT, the dangling iron, ball and the heavy hammer. Years ago, there wasn't an athletic meet in the city without his presence. He walloped all competitors, men from his own city. and others from out of town. brought here especially to compete against this great athlete of our own style and knowledge. You know. years ago. the old West End athletic grounds had various meets of this nature, and some of the best in the coun- try were brought here. There was for instance the Firemen's picnic, the Hibernian picnic. and the Forester's Outing. At every such affair. these athletes were brought into play. and the Mag ner boys were always on the pro- gram.
 But 1t was really in military parades where these two young men were noticed. They were constantly at the head of the line. on account of their great build and size. They were perfect specimen of the humanity. We used to notice them long before we actually knew their names.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-04

The Connecticut Association of Boards of Education today under took statewide study of wartime juvenile delinquency.
 The association forwarded to ev- cry school board in the state two- page questionnaire designed to pro- vide information on symptoms of de- linquency, causes and possible solu- tions.
 An accompanying letter from Roger B. Ladd of Hartford, presi- dent of the association, explained:
 Juvenile delinquency has become one of our major home front prob lens urgently in need of attention anC study by the schools ...
 "When our schools open in the fall, the public may look to them not only to combat but to take the lead in solving the problem of youth de- linquency. The public probably be- lieves, and right so, that the schools are the first agencies, outside the home, to see the signs of youth up- sets and are probably in the best position to offer at once an intelli- gent and definite program which will tend to prevent any further in- crease in juvenile delinquency in our communities.
 MT. Ladd asked that the ques- tionnaires be returned by August 20 so that information might be con- piled before the opening of schools in September.
 "Various attacks on the problem" 1" he said, should be considered, re- viewed and the findings submitted to all the school boards if the work is to have any value whatsoever"
 The questionnaire lists, under
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-04
THE WAR ON MANY FRONTS.
The United Press

Allied armies edged forward through the rugged fastnesses of Sicily in bitter fighting today and their blows against the center of the Etna line threatened to split the Axis defenses.
 Lieut.. Gen. George s. Patton's Seventh Army advanced six miles on the north flank, capturing Car onia, while American warships shelled Axis forces falling back to- ward Messina. Gen. Sir Bernard L. Montgomery's Eight Army moved up several miles.
 Using Mount Etna as an anvil, the Americans, Britons and Canadians pounded nightly at the Axis de- lenses before Adrano, main pivot of the Etna line. When the pivot is crushed, the whole line is expected to collapse.
 A United Nations victory also was taking shape on the Russian front where a German army estimated at 250,000 was reported in general re- treat from Orel between the jaws of a Red Army pincers closing be- hind the big base.
 Bad weather kept the Royal Ali Forces heavy bombers at home last night, but light planes stabbed at German targets along the French coast to keep up the big offensive now in it's second week.
 On the air front of southern Europe, American and British planes supported the ground fighting in Sicily, delivered cargo of block busters to Naples for the second con- secutive night, and blasted Reggie Calabria, on the toe of Italy.
 As prospects dWindled for the equalization of Italy, the London Daily express said the Allies might invade that troubled country at "any time," perhaps even before the Sic- ilian campaign is completed.
 Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden again made it clear that uncondi- tional surrender was Italy's only way out.
 Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower's headquarters reported "very satis- factory progress in Sicily.
 Focal point of the struggles was Adrana, on the western slopes of Mount Etna, toward which the AL lies were driving. Once the Axis lines through Adrana are cut, Cat ania will be outf1anked.
 American cruisers and destroyers, moving in to support Patton's land forces moving along the north coast, bombarded Axis positions along the
 To the south, gratifying results coastal road.
 were reported in the push by British and Canadian forces from Agira and Catenanuova toward the slopes of Mount Etna.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-04
169 Towns, Cities In
 Statewide Test Of
 Emergency Defense
Factories Requested to Stage Plant Incidents; Gen. era Public Not to Be InCOnvenienced Declares
 Administrator WOOdCOck

The length of time from the first audible signal to the all clear signal in any one community will not ex- ceed 40 minutes during the statewide osrlight air raid drill, scheduled for Sunday, August 8, State War Coun- Gil Administrator Harold F. Wood- cock said today. From a statewide point of view the entire exercise cov- ering 169 cities and towns will be staged sometime between 1:30 and 5 D. m, MT. Woodcock said.
 He pointed out that communities in the various warning districts would be alerted at different times in line with the assumed flight of an imaginary air armada attacking Connecticut industries and public installations. Local communities will stage various incidents to give civilian defense personnal practice in handling these situations.
 "Take Cover"
 "As far as the public in any one city or town in the state is con- cerned the drill will not last any longer than 40 minutes. The actual period of the red signal which, among other things, calls for ped estrians to take cover and motor traffic to stop will be limited to 10 minutes or less"
 MT. Woodcock emphasized that ex- cept for the duration of the red sig nal communities and industries as a whole would not be affected as pedestrians and householders are permitted to carry on their normal routine during the periods of the blue signal which precede and follow the red signal
 The exercise is designed primarily for sivilian defense personnel and signal the public will not be af- except for the duration of the red fected because blackout conditions will not be called for since the drill will occur during daylight hours, MT. Woodcock said.
 Aside from civilian defense per- sonnel which will be alerted, the public should not cancel any plans made for Sunday because of the exercise MT. Woodcock said. "EX- cept for the 10-minute period of the danger signal the general public will not be inconvenienced"
 Likewise, I see no reason for re- arranging of any shifts at factories because of the exercise" he said. Workers will be able to travel to and from work during the periods of the blue signal immediately pre- cediHg and following the red signal. !"
 Plant Incidents
 q have asked that plants stage incidents, at least one of which will require the contracting of the local control center for help" he said. The number of these incidents is up to civilian defense officials and plant officials entirely"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-04

All industrial plants, office build ings and commercial establishments have been requested to participate in the exercise whether they are open or closed on the day of the drill
 U. s. Army officials, OCD observ- CTS, staff members of the War Coun- cil and local umpires will witness the incidents in many local communities
 One of the primary purposes of the drill is to test the mutual aid program of the War Council which will involve the stimulation of des- patching of equipment and person nel by state operations headquarters to areas which have sustained the oretical damage as the result of the supposed attack.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-04
6 NEGROES SEEK
 POLICE UNIFORMS

Ernest Bush, chairman of the Bet ter Race Relations committee, said today six negroes now have the rer- ommendation of his committee for appointment to the police depart ment.
 Two of the men, Cicero Booker and William Leary are auxiliary policemen, he said. The others are: Frank Faust, Conway Russell. Will liam Evans and Dent Barnes.
 Police Board Chairman William verriker said yesterday no appoint ments are planned at today's board meeting. The board has already said it has no objection to appointing colored men to the force if they possess the qualifications.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-04

n1zed ward worker for the good of the party, and more than did his share in the interests of the Democratic party. Whatever lit tie reward followed, was well earned, indeed.
 We were sorry when we learned of Tom Magner's death, for with us We have had profound respect for these Wagner men for num- Der of years back. Tom appeared more distant than Jim, and yet in groups, he was mellow. friendly and entertaining. Of late years he had lived up Willow Street way, and was prominent in the affairs of the Holy Name Society connected with the Roman Cath olic church of that district.
 Tom Wagner lived good life He had good reputation from the beginning. and held it right up to the very end.
 Of course we know that Deat.. is nearby for many of us: Tom Wagner has felt it and is now gone; now and then some of us get little warning by the twitch of a muscle or an ache or pain about the heart or elsewhere. that's just the period for all Of us to beware, and try and make amends for our wrong -doings Some churchmen can do this. but they forget and then they are stricken. But many of us outside lack this privilege. possibility for our own neglect in the past.
 After all we think 1t wonder full for those who are able to pre- pare and die in state of grace and happiness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-04

Wheeler, is "just an ordinary boy, like the rest of them fighting"
 The 22-year old soldier, always has been "very saving" said his mother, when informed he captured town to conserve ammunition.
 MT. and Mrs. Nelson Wheeler, parents of the youthful hero, didn't know he was in Sicily for sure until. today, but they had heard some of' his company was there and thought. he might be with them. Mrs. Wheel. CT said they were livery thrilled. when they heard tn nws.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-04
Compensation Agreements

The following agreements for weekly payments during disabil- ity were approved by Compensa- tion Commissioner John J. O'Con- nell:
 Anna Dahlefsen of Middlebury against John M. Russell Mfg. Co.,, Ins. of Naugatuck, 1923 beginning June A, injury to right forefing- CT.
 William Ayers of Naugatuck against John M. Russell Mfg. Go. of Naugatuck, $11.81 beginning July T, injury to right knee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-04

Kansas is engaged in mobilizing and training 35,000 additional farm workers for this season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-04
STRANGE JOR

Elizabeth Russell drew the strang- est screen assignment of the year. Shre plays ghost in Paramount's "The Uninvited." Two portraits of her appear in many scenes but she herself has but one brief shot at the end of the picture.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-04

Great traveller of World War II is Germany's Field Marshal Erwin Rommel. After shutting back and forth across the North African desert and being booted out of Tunisia he is now running across southern Europe. He was first re- ported fortifying the coast of southern France, was later said killed in plane crash, and is now believed to be in Greece, checking defenses at Salonika.