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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-18

man-days lost due to strikes has de- creased greatly since Pearl Harbor."
 The strongest testimony to the spirit of reasonableness on both sides lies in the fact that although the War Labor Board had been set up as a forum of ultimate jurisdic- tion, Cancellation Commissioners were able to settle thes 12,315 dis putes themselves and had to refer only 2,539 to the Board. Tn these latter cases, almost without excep- ton, they were able to reduce ma terially the number of issues involv- ed. In addition, 647 cases were re- ferred to other State and Federal agencies and 2,031 were pending at the close of the year. Arbitrations numbered 1909 against 453 the pre- vious year and 192 the year before. Almost 2,000 other services, such as investigations and consent cleo tions were handled in the period.
 "The facilities of the Service" |" Dr. Steelman said, "were used dur ing the year in 29 major industrial fields, such. as building trades, man. ufacture of food, war and steel, tex tiles, transportation equipment, etc., and were utilized by employers and employees in 48 states, the District of Columbia, Alaska, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the Virgin Islands.
 Public May Apply
 "The Consolidation Service comes into an industrial dispute at the re- quest of either party or by public. Its job is to bring the organized in- telligence and procedures of concil- iation to the points of difference in the shortest possible time. It has no questionnaires to submit, no red tape to untangle. In difficult situa- tions where human relations have been strained and tense it seeks to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-18
State Motor Vehicle De- partment Estimates 5l
 Saved in 6 Months

Connecticut's automobile accident death rate indicates that at least 51 persons now alive in Connecticut would be dead if 1t were not for war time driving restrictions, it was pointed out today in Motor Ve- hicles Department bulletin.
 While the number of persons killed by automobiles in this state during the first six months of this year was 97 as compared to 148 last year, Q drop of 51, the number of persons killed per hundred million miles travelled by automobiles was the same, Fl.
 According to the bulletin, 1t can be safely assumed that since the rate did not drop, in spite of the fact fewer cars were on the road
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-18

THE Navy's newest and fastest Il fighter, the Chance Vought Corsair (above) is winning fame in the Southwest Pacific against the Japs as the United States takes the offensive.
 This is the latest Corsair in a line which started with the O2U-1 (right) built for the U. S. Navy in 1927.
 Powered with one of the earliest Pratt & Whitney Aircraft engines "a Wasp of 425 hp.-the O2U-1 set four world records, three for speed and one for altitude, for class C-2 seaplanes.
 The latest Corsair, designated the F4U-l, also has Pratt & Whitney engine-a 2.00O h.p. Double Wasp.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-18
COMMUNITY SING,
 FILMS ENJOYED
25O Attend Program Held at Pearl Street Neighbor.
 hood House

Films pertaining to the war effort were shown at the Pearl Street Neighborhood House last night and community sing was held by the 250 persons attending. Roy II Walch. director Of public informa- ton for the Connecticut War Coun- ell. was in charge Of the film pro- gram, with Walter Levin as assistant
 Including in the showing were I'm Behind the Army. "Yanks fn- wade Africa. Swim and Live, Washington in Wartime; and Troop Trains"
 Miss Viola Jones led the singing, assisted by Mss Julia Sturdlvant as aeeompanist,
 Arrangements were made by Alex ander Graves. Arthur Wynkoop and Mrs. Mabel II. Ward.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-18
Gasoline Ban Saves
 51 Connecticut Lives

that the number of deaths would have been as high, if not higher, this year if driving were unrestrict- ed.
 The number of miles travelled is arrived at by multiplying the num- Der of gallons of gasoline sold for use on Connecticut highways by 13, an arbitrary figure used by the National Safety Council for statisti- cal purposes.
 This year up to July 1 the num- Der of gallons of gasoline certified to the state treasurer by the motor vehicles department for ax collec- tion was 105, ,406, 663 as compared to l60,056,624 during the same period last year. This indicated an ap- proximate 1870 ,286,619 miles driven this year up to July l as compared to 2,080, ,736,112 up to the same date last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-18

Ground meat should be stored with especial care. Place it In a covered enamcled dish directly un- der the freezing unit of the refrig- eratnr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-18

Fox Talbot was the first person to use negatives in the making of photographs and was the inventor of the calotype process.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-06
BIDS CALLED FOR
 ON NEW DOG POUND
Board of Works Author izes City Engineer to
 Proceed With Plans

The city engineer was last night authorized by the board of works, at their regular meeting to advertise for bids on the construction of the proposed new dog pound. It has been planned that erection should cost about $7,500 and although its plans have been drawn up on for some time, action has been withheld until now to make certain that the funds were available. The pound will be erected on land near the city abbatoir and will replace the present outmoded building in the city yards.
 The board rAotioned to request the board of aldermen to authorize the city engineer to advertise for bids for the construction of storm sewers on Stephana Lane and Will Hanson Drive and asked the same board to authorize holding of hear ings for discontinuance of the pres- ent layout of Frank street and an establishment of a new layout and grade for the street.
 The board advised residents of Burr street, who had complained about damage from surface water on their street, that it can do noth- ing until authorization from Wash- ington is received to buy pipe for a storm sewer.
 Other similar complaints and sub sequent actions pertained to such streets as Esther avenue in which request for layout and grade was referred to street committee and an attempt will be made to provide temporary relief from surface water on the street; Fuller street and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-06

"A Fight For Life," is a high school students appreciative de- scription and summary of the daily activities of the Waterbury Anti Tuberculosis society, a participating agency of the Community Chest fund. Speaking over the facilities of Station WATR yesterday after noon, Miss Louise Markham of Mid- dlebury, Crosby high school pupil, reviewed the leagues work and ap- pealed to Waterburians to give gen. erously to the coming Community Chest and War Fund campaign.
 Miss Markhan1's paper represent ed one of the ten best submitted by high school students and pupils of St. Margaret's private school in a competitive contest sponsored in the interests of the campaign drive by the Waterbury Democrat and Sta- ton WATR. At the conclusion of ten broadcasts, Saturday, October 18th, the names of the two grand winners will be announced and they will received war bonds at the cere. monies attending the opening of the actual campaign. The bonds will be the gifts of the Civilian De- fense council and the Waterbury Council of Catholic Women.
 This afternoon at 6:l0 o'clock over Station WATR, Miss Martha Bowes, a pupil of the Catholic High School, will speak on the Visiting Nurse Association. Tomorrow af- ternoon over the same station and at the same time Miss Mayrose Clarkin, also of Crosby High School will read her paper on the Water. bury Mental Hygiene society.
 Following yesterday afternoons broadcast O. Raymond Ganung, ex- ecutive secretary of the league, thanked Miss Markham on her splendid paper and for her tibute to the work of the organization.
 Miss Markham's contribution to the campaign effort and her tribute to the Anti- Tuberculosis League IS as follows:
 A FIGHT FOR LIFE
 Have you every stopped to
 realize that there is @ fight going
 on in your own town, neighbor-
 hood, or, possibly without your
 knowledge, in your own homep
 It is not @ fight in the sense that
 guns, tanks, and men are em-
 ployed. but fight for life against
 the dreaded disease-Tuberculosis.
 For centuries science has made
 an effort to cope with this dis
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-06
OBITUARY
(NEA Teleplnoto)

BROPHY = William E. Brophy, husband of Dorothy (Smith) Brophy of IA Academy avenue, died yester- day afternoon ct St. Mary's Hos pital following a short illness.
 Born in Woodbury, he was the son of the late William and Mary CCarrolD Brophy. He was an em- ploye of the International Silver Company and life long resident of this city. MT. Brophy was a conn municant of SS. Peter and Paul church.
 Besides his wife, he Is survived by a son, Robert; four daughters, Mrs. John Horrigan, Miss Edith Brophy, both of Waterbury, Mrs. Samuel Albaro of Boston and Mrs. Michael Rice of Hartford; seven grandchildren; and three brothers, Martin, Robert and John, all of Waterbury.
 The funeral will be held from the Bergin Funeral Home, 200 East Main street, Friday morning at 6:S0 o'clock to SS. Peter and Paul's church at g o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home tonight and tomorrow afternoon and evening.
 CHAMPAGNE = Noe Joseph Champagne of 64S East Main street, husband of Evelina (Boisvenue) Champagne, died yesterday in St. Mary's Hospital after a brief ill- ness. He was born in Canada and had lived in Waterbury for the past 6l years. He was employed by the Scovill Manufacturing Company for the past 50 years.
 In addition to his wife, he leaves one son, Noe. who lives in New Haven; one daughter, Mrs. Maurice Breen of Waterbury; two brothers, Edward of Oakville and Fred of Waterbury; one sister, Mrs. Paul Leclaire of Canada; one grand daughter; one great grandson and several nieces and nephews.
 The funeral will be held tomor- row from the Belleville Funeral Home, 68 East Clay st., at 8:l5 a. Ila., to St. Anne's church at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home until 10 p. m. today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-06
Race Fight In Britain

London, October 6. = (UP) = A free-for-all fight among American soldiers was disclosed today to have occurred in a Wiltshire village on September %, the same day on which two military policemen were wound- ed during an American shooting af- fray in a town in Cornwall.
 A number of soldiers were in- jured in the Wiltshire battle, several of them seriously, when Negro and White troops fought with knives on the towns main street..
 American troops have been barred from the town by U. s. military au- thorities pending an investigation of the incident. and military police are patrolling the streets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-06
Anti Tuberculosis League
Local Organizations Daily Community Effort Described as "A Fight For Life" = Broad cast Over Station WATR at 5:1O
 p. m. Today to Feature Mental
 Hygiene Society.
Hygiene Society.

ease and has made some head, way. It has been found that tuberculosis, if discovered in its early stage, may be cured by fresh air, good food, rest, and proper medical attention.
 The Anti-Tuberculosis League is one of the organizations which shines the brightest in the fight. This is the local organization which sponsors tuberculin tests in our public schools.
 At one time or another your child has brought home a slip which requests that you give your permission for 8 tuberculin test. Please do not send this slip back unsigned. It is for your own safety as well as your child's that this request is made.
 About half million people in our country have tuberculosis, many in a communicable form. Any one may contract tuberculosis No one is immune. This fact, as well as others of great import ance, was discovered by Dr. Robert Koch in 1882.
 If you think you have con- tracted tuberculosis, have an x-ray made of your chest. The Anti Tuberculosis League will be glad to aid you in obtaining one free. if you cannot pay for 1t yourself. This test is of great help to those fighting to stop the spread of this disease.
 The fight against tuberculosis is by no means won, but we have made great strides toward victory in the past few years. Experts believe tha t tuberculosis in the United States cannot only be con- trolled but can be completely wip- ed out.
 When you are asked to give to the Community Chest, give gen- erously remembering that the Anti Tuberculosis League is one of the twenty-three organizations that will benefit by your contribu- tions,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-06
CONFERENCE HERE
 ON HOUSING NEEDS

A meeting is to bc held in the ofIice of Mayor Monagan Thursday afternoon, Oct. 2, for the purpose of meeting with Charles A. Newton, dis trict director of the War Produc- ton Board, which agency contem- plates making survey of Waterbury in an attempt to ease over-crowded living conditions in this critical area.
 Frank J. Green, secretary of the Waterbury War Council will be one of the principals at the meeting, to- gether with ofticials from war hous- ing committees and others.
 The WIPE has announced that the forthcoming survey will take into consideration such matters as public health utilities, transportation, housing, safety, food and the like.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-06
FALL RECEPTION
 TOMORROW NIGHT
Rev., Mrs. R. A. Dudley to Be Guests at Second
 Church Program

The Annual Fall Reception of the Second Congregational Church and Parish will be held in Davenport Hall tomorrow evening at o'clock. The guests of honor will be Rev. and Mrs. Raymond A. Dudley who have recently returned from India and Miss Elizabeth s. Nettleton and Miss Ruth Larson, new student as- sistants from Yale Divinity School at the Second Church.
 MT. Dudley Is the Congregational District Missionary at Aruppukkot- tai, South India, @ man who carries
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-06
NEW WAR PICTURES
 TO BE EXHIBITED
Salvage Campaign Direc- tor to Attend Meeting
 Here Friday

L. P. Sawyer of New Haven, a member of the industrial salvage de- partment of the War Production Board, and J. T. Riley of the regional ofiice in Boston will be speakers at a meeting of the local industrial salvage group Friday at { p. m. at the Waterbury club, 1t was an- nounced today.
 Two films released by the Navy Department will be shown. One of them "The Life ami Death of the Hornet" has not been presented publicly as yet, 1t was disclosed, and the local showing will be one of the first. The other filIn is titled Full Speed Ahead" and depicts shipyard activity and various vessels, includ- ing German U-boats.
 Fridays meeting will be a fore runner of a salvage drive to be planned here later in the season, 1t was reported.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-06

Bridge street action on which was referred to the street superintendent for repairs on a gutter; and r. port piacd on file from Henry Whit. lock, assistant city enginee. stat- ing that in order to place Q sewer on Coolidge avenue 1t will first be necessary to construct sanitary sew- CTS on Edwin avenue connecting with the Aurora street sewer, and to lay out and grade Edwin and Cool idge avenues.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-06
NEW HAVEN ROAD ANNUAL PROFITS
 S26,OOO,OOO.OO

New Haven, Conn, oct. 6 -- (Up)--- Creditors Of the New York, New Haven 8 Hartford Railroad, oppos- cd to an interstate commerce coan- mission plan for reorganization of the read. argued in federal court today that there was no need now for the 100 recommendation be- cause the war boom had 90 ifi- creased It's earnings that it was comparable Go finding ian oil well on the property"
 Common and preferred stockhold- ers especially opposed the plan, which would nullify their holdings,
 It was testified before Judge Car roll o. Hincks that the road now earns approximately e26,OO0,O00 a year, or SlS per share of common and $67 per share of preferred stock.
 It was suggested to the court that the 100 plan be held 1T, until after the war when the earnings would return to g normal level and it would be easier to gauge the earn ing capacity of the railroad.
 Henry s. Drinkwater, counsel for the Pennsylvania roalroad. told the court that nobody knows what is going to happen for the first few years after the war. Here is a corn- pany that was in trouble, went into receivership and then Eounc an oil well on the property. Reorganization ought to wait until we see how long the oil well is going to gush."
 Robert E. Smith, speaking for the stockholders, said the roads vlue had increased $S5 100000 since the plan first was proposed in i040 and there was likelihood the 100 had llnderestimated future revenues.
 Edwin B. Sunderland, New York, representing insurance groups, and the REC, urged that the plan not be returned to the ICC because 1t was most unlikely" the conninis- sion would revise 1t.
 New Haven, Conn, Oct. 6 (UP)-- Trustees of the "New Haven" Rail- road were authorized by federal Judge Carroll 0. Hincks today to pay $475,475 in bond interest, pay ments include $300,000 on Harlem river Port Chester Railroad bonds: $50,000 on Naugatuck Railroad bonds $70,470 on Housatonic Rail- road bonds: $70O0 on Darbury and Norwalk Railroad O., bonds, and $48,000 on bonds of the New Haven and Northampton company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-06

lfh representatives of various To- HAl teterans' groups as their guests Elorio Post and auxiliary, Italian American World War veterans will hold point installation ceremonies in the post headquarters n sxt Saturday eVening. Past officers as well us oxecutives of the state department Wiil 0fficiate.
 Both the post and the auxiliary .experienced substantial gains in smelnhership during the past year. With several thousand of young men Nnf italian extraction eligible for lnembershlp 1t is expected that ElGfio Post will continue to increase lts membership until the organiza- 2ion becomes one of the largest and most influential in the state. The work of tpast commanders has been outstanding in past years and Florio Wust has many reasons to feel proud tf It's record of achievements.
 \ Vlce.commander Daniel Sumrna was recently elected commander, Succeeding Joseph LaPorta.
 Other officers elected, included Michael De zinno, senior vice com- mander: Donate Di Andrea, Jr, vice commander: John SforZa, quarter master; Michael Di Primio, chap 1aih; Leonard De Via, officer of the da9s Anthony Serafino, sergeant at krIns, John Marciano, historian; Leonard Mecca, rehabilitation off, ger; Atty. Frederick w. Palomba, Judge advocate; Joseph La Porta, John Fabiano and Euatachio gchiappa, trustees; Donald .Lucian was reappotnted adjutant.
 The nominating committee con- sisted of Eustacclio Schiappa, John De Pastino and Michael Di Primio.
 Mrs. Josephine Di Primio. who is already a past president of the Elorio Post Ladies Auxiliary, was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-06

heavy responsibilities including the supervision of schools, the writing of books for Indian pastors and teach CTS, the promotion of literacy for adults using the famous Laubach system and the spread of the Chris tian religion through movies and well planned study groups.
 Mir. Dudley has been chairman of the South Local Council of the Ma. dura District for some five years past. This Council includes some g.. 900 Christians Tn five years there has been an increase of 1900 in the membership of the churches.
 MT. Dudley will give a short ad- dress and Mrs. Dudley will speak briefly. There will be musical pro- gram consisting of solos by Mir. 0. Wayne Clark, baritone soloist at the Second Church and Miss Arlene Bauden, contralto, accompanied by Mrs. William G. Russell. Refresh- fnent will be served by the Social Committee of the Women's Associa- ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-06
lorio Post, Auxiliary
 To Install Officers
Joint Ceremonies to Be Held at Post Headquarters
 Next Saturday Eening; Membership Gaining

again honored by election to that ofiice at a recent election held by the Auxiliary at it's annual meeting.
 Other officers elected, include. Mrs. Ada Summa. Sr., vice pres ident; Mrs. Bluette Deschino treas urer; Mrs. Mary Sestilli, chaplain; Mrs. Edith Jones, conductress; Mrs. Molly Serafino, guard; Miss Jennie Summa, historian; Mrs. Phyllis Man gini, Miss Edith Giordano, Mrs. Louise Schiappa, trustees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-06
FUNERALS

The funeral Of Mrs. Marjorie (Wood) Bethancourt, wife of Rich ard A. Bethancourt, IA Grove St., was held today at 3 p m. at the Lunny funeral home, 25 Central avenue, with Rev. Francis O. Ayres, rector of St. Johns Episcopal church, officiating. Burial was in new Pine Grove cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Ella (Orms- by) Marshall of New Salem, Mass, mother of Miss Wilma V. Marshall, Watertown high school teacher, will be held tomorrow from the Higgins funeral home in Athol, with burial in New Salem ceme- tery, New Salem.
 The funeral of Marita N. Sheehy, daughter of Willima and Nora Sulli- van Sheehy, 39 Idylwood avenue, was held from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, today at 2 D m. Burial was in new St. Jo- seph's cemetery.
 The funeral of Patrick Shugrue, 55 Laurel street, was held from the Mulville funeral home. 270 West Main street, today at 8:15 a. m, to Sacred Heart church at g, where a solemn high Mass was celebrc ted by Rev. John Dial, assisted by Rev. Albert Callahan as deacon, and Rev. Franklin Corrigan as subdeacon. William O'Brien was soloist. Burial was in Calvary cemetery, with Faith CT Corrigan officiating. Bearers, all members of the Scovill Foremen's Association, included Michael Capu- to. Timothy Lawlor, John Hennessey, Patrick Cronin, Charles Surginer and Phillip McGrath.
 The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Ola Granger, a former resident of Wa terbury, was held yesterday from the Gleeson mortuary, Torrington.
 Mrs. Granger, 27 Norfolk street. Torrington, died Saturday evening at the Charlotte Hungerford Hos- pital where she was Q patient for a week. Burial was in Pine Grove cemetery, Waterbury.
 The funeral of Mrs. Maria c. ColIoty of 77 Central avenue will be held from her home, tomorrow morning ct e:l5 to Immaculate Conception church at Q a. m. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the home until 10 ?. m. today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-06
Hovord Gets Nice BeQuest

Newport, E. T., october 6.--(UPl = The principal of a trust fund ultimately will go to Harvard Uni- versity under the will of the late Maximilian Agassiz, clubman and philanthropist, who died two weeks ago.
 The will, probated yesterday, did not reveal the amount of the trust fund, but of the e200,000 estate, $S0O0O was left to relatives and Si0,- 900 to servants. The bulk of the estate, the trust fund. goes to Har- yard at the death of Agassiz' widow.
 The Watusi. natives who tower eight feet tall, rule Q high plateau in the eastern Belgian Congo of Africa,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-06
HOSPITAL BULLETINS

Robert Beerf, 75, 1S7 Bank street was treated at Waterbury hospital this morning for scalp laceratlons suffered in . fall on the stairs ct his home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-06

Little squeals, rattles and strange noises often develop into big repair bills when they are neglected. Im- mediate service saves money and loss of the use of your car.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-06
Full Weather Report

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-06

Hot weather causes the water in an automobile battery to evapo- rate rapidly-have it tested and filled in time to eliminate failure on the first cold day of winter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-06
Pastor
Presldent

Pastor President
 fall will be held by members of the Blessed Friday evening o'clock President T. Cassidy announced that important from Rev. Edward L. orson pastor address speaker Refreshments will be served
 expected Father Morrison in his brief talk will outline for the parh annual harvest festival which will Do held In
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-06
BETTRB BAnIBs

Two centuries ago. oniy one child ia o40FV four born in knoaon lived la fhg ago of s. Nearly nlne ont of eFek3 ia Feeeh Aaaf aEe neW.