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Evening star., 1943-04-04
Park Commission
Asks $4,000 for
Recreation Areas
Wants New Facilities
In Prince Georges ond
Montgomery Counties

A Lanham Act grant OF $160,00C
to extend recreational facilities or
undeveloped park land in the Mont
gomery and Prince Georges County
portions of the Maryland Washing
ton Metropolitan District was re-
quested in an applica ton filed yes
terday with the Federal Works
Agency by the Maryland National
Capital Park and Planning Com
mission.
In an accompanying letter to
Henry j. Sullivan, assistant FWA
regional director, Fred w. Tuemm-
Ter, planning director of the COM
mission. said present facilities had
been planned to take care of the
needs of normally increasing popu-
lation. He added that in the last
three years, however, $4,000 new
residents had come into the area
almost 10000 more than the in
crease for the decade prior to 1910
Increased Need Seen.
He pointed out that use of the
present recreational facilities has
been intensified by travel restric-
tions imposed by rationing and by
an actual decrease in available
recreational land because of it's use
as sites for temporary Federal build
ings
The commissions objective is to
expand the types Of facilities that
will provide recreatio for the great
est number of people, Mr.. Tuemmler
explained. Included in the develop
ment plans accompanying the appli-
cation are several picnic groves, hik-
ing trails and areas for softball,
volley ball, horse shoe games and
badminton.
Park areas in Montgomery County
which would be benefited include
Cabin John Park, Unit !: Bethesda
Chevy Chase Recreation Center:
Rock Greek Park. Units /, and 3,
and Sligo Greek Parkway, Units l,
z and g.
In Prince Georges County, Ana
costa River Park. unit /. sec
tions A. B and c, all of which are
now undeveloped, would be bene-
fitted.
All Parks Accessible.
All of the parklands proposed for
development are accessible, not only
locally, but from the District by
public transportation facilities, Mr..
Tuemmler emphasized.
The proposed Improvements would
be of a permanent nature and would
be operated and maintained by the
Park and Planning Commission.
He added that the proposed pro-
gram would include establishment
of day nurseries for pre-school chill
dren and adequate supervision of
school children during hours when
school is not in session and on Sat-
urdays and holidays.
A broad program of planned
recreation for all age groups is now
being mapped and will be extended
to the areas proposed for develop
ment, If the funds are made avail
able, he asserted.
Evening star., 1943-04-04
By ALICE EVERSMAN.

The return of Nelson Eddy last
night in recital at Constitution Hall
drew the same number of admirers
which has made a capacity house
the rule for his appearance. The
popular baritone has never been
in better voice or sung with more
flnesse and his kindly desire to give
the utmost to those coming to hear
him adds special interest to his
programs. 1t resulted in fine pro-
lection of his selections and many
encores, all evidently requests with
which he tried to comply. The audi
ence was moved to laughter, to tears
and to great enthusiasm in the
course of the recital.
In more respects than one, the
program was rewarding. The
greater portion of the numbers were
new In the sense that they are not
often chosen by singers and showed
research into the overlooked out
put Of the best known composers.
Also the artist himself showed
marked progress both vocally and
Unexpectedly, many of his vocal
hindrances being overcome and his
delivery freer and more polished.
Voice Is Raised.
Several numbers demonstrated
this. particularly Gretchaninoff' S
My Native Land the lovely You
Are So Young by Erich Wolff and
remarkably fine song by his ac-
companist, Theodore Paxton, He
Was Alone" The rather dull,
pressed quality which so often ap-
peared in Mr.. Eddy's singing has
been eliminated and his voice is
rounder and richer in consequence
These songs were sung not only
with great vocal beauty but with
deep sentiment, especially Mr.. Pax
tons which is a sacred song destined
to rival Malotte's The Lords
Prayer" in popularity. To these,
at first choice of the program, might
be added the encore Danny Boy
which was a serviceman's request.
Mr.. Eddys second group was en-
tirely Russian, concluding with the
aria The Moon Is High" from
Rachmaninoff's first opera, "Aleko, y
Evening star., 1943-04-04

lens of our day with clarity and
fortitude which have won for him
pre-eminence as an apostle of
truth
Mr.. Woodlock, Irish-born and
English-educated, came to America
in 1892. He Joined the Wall Street
Journal staff in 1895. The late
President Coolidge appointed him to
the ICC in 1925 He is we'll known
as an author, particularly in the
field of analytical writing and
apologetics.
Evening star., 1943-04-04
Il Injured in Omaha
As Elevator Falls
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated PreGS.
OMAHA, April 3.-Twelve passen-
gers, all women and children, were
injured when an elevator fell about
Is feet at the j. c. Penney depart
ment store in downtown Omaha
this afternoon. Two suffered broken
ankles, the others bruises and shock.
The elevator. carrying about Is
passengers, fell to the basement
while going from the second to the
first floor.
D. B, woodward, store manager.
said the accident occurred when
the cable pulled loose from the top
of the car
Youngest passenger was 4-year-
old Ronny Byrne, who suffered
shock.
Evening star., 1943-04-04

Do you long to commit the perfect
crime? Murder the Axis by invest
ing in War bonds.
Evening star., 1943-04-04
Black Murketers Fined

Fines totaling $4,000 were i'm
posed recently in Belfast, Northern
Ireland, on five men charged with
dealing in flour, which is prohibited
Evening star., 1943-04-04
Is WAAC5 Leave
For Arkansas Center

A group of Is WAACS from WASH
ington and vicinity left last night
for the 5th WAAC Training Gen.
ter at Camp Monticellor, Ark. They
Evening star., 1943-04-04

CUSTOMERS TO THE RESCUE-It food at Sey
Ric restaurant in the 800 block of street NV yeser
day. when OF nine employees only waitress and showed
to breakfast So the customers the floor
the tables while the proprietor cooked At lunch two
helped Jack Beser at left w. Schwartznberg
right with Mr. Rich looking gratefully in the middle More
employees had arrived by dinner time Beser
ised to help again if the staff dwindles by tomorrow.
Star Staff Photo
Evening star., 1943-04-04

Simpson. Dorothy
Sherman. Fay
Alden. Alice
Henry. Margaret j.
Bohn. Ma dene D.
Neach. Minna M.
Benedict. Myrtle NJ.
Nersesian, Mary c.
Reed. Thelma F.
Borgandale. Ruth M.
Garges. Helen F.
Zitowitz. Maxine
Lee. Alma A.
Another group
this section will
2nd WAAC Tr;
Daytona Beach,
McNelly. Betty L.
Bal BIB. Kathryn r.
Enmet. Pauline T.
Glovick. Irene c.
Kahl, Elna M.
McGarry. e. K.
MONTGOMERY. Mary +
Conern. Marian Z.
Chambers. X. r.
Panagos. Demetra
Sweeney. Eleanor I.
Vacchisro. Fi'omena
Muledris. Viola
Turlington. Peesie
Kinder. Dolpha
Baueh. Ruth M
Evening star., 1943-04-04
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Distinctive. refined. lakes. Rodeos.
80 horses, all sports. Rates &36 up weekly.
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Evening star., 1943-04-04

Robins. Marion E.
Robertson. Mary E.
Jones. Virginia K.
ketcheum. Frances A.
Rayhill. Genevieve E.
Keller, Rita J.
Skipper. Ruth
Shaw. Ida L.
Welden. Frances M.
CaStell, Elizabeth A.
Flanagan. Eileen C.
Burrill. Edna V.
Of 81 WAACS from
leave today for the
aiming Center at
Fla. They are:
Lansbehn. M. A.
Thompson, Genevieve
Harris. Bessie M.
Juckem. Eleanore M.
Watson. K. G.
Petro. Margaret c.
J. Herndon. Mabelle E.
Blackwell. Martha E,
Reese. Carmen
Stealey. Frances N.
Cora. Pauline
Powell, Eliza seth
Jones, Elsie A.
Fnos. Ethel F.
Goettel. Gertrude NJ.
Evening star., 1943-04-04
Boulder Greens Ranch

WarrenAAnsE- In ondaeks. n. r.
q horses. All sports. nestkietol ellen tele.s
oDsA My I. Write new for beckett ".
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-05
REPORT FILED ON
 FIRE EQUIPMENT
Few Suggestions Offered Fire Commissioners By
 Aldermanic Committee

Democratic Leader Daniel J. Dris- coll of the Board of Aldermen, sub- mitted report last evening which cleared the fire commissioners of charges of permitting the fire de- partment to continue without de- cent rubber equipment for per- sonnel.
 The report of the boards investi- gating committee said that 1t found raincoats and boots in the various houses to be up to par and that in one or two stations where the supplies were not adequate, replace- ments are on order. Beds, linen and all other equipment used by the flremen were found in satisfactory condition.
 Burton IT. Walker, @ Inember of the committee, informed the board that while Chief Thomas F. CaVa- naugh Is "doing Q good job," he found fault with Q few of the com missioners. He declared that they do not frequent the engine houses as often as they should to gain first hand information concerning the mems problems of the department
 On the night of the Willow St. apartment fire, MT. Walker declar- ed that the department was without ample boots and coats to clothe members of the off-shift when they responded to duty on the seconC alarm, He said that the condition will be taken care of as soon as the new goods arrive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-05
FINALE WRITTEN
 IN 'SNEEZE' CASE
Settlement Reported To- day in $l5,OOO Action
 Over Auto Fatality

Frank Poiieta of Waterbury, who was found guilty of homicide in con- nection with the automobile death of Paradise Giusti, has settled out of court $l5,000 damage suit inc stituted in superior court by Albert Giusti, administrator of the accident victims estate. Papers withdrawing the case from the court docket were filed today, but no disclosure was made of the terms of settlement.
 The fatal accident occurred Jan- uary 30, 1942 on North Main street near Chestnut Hill road where MT. Giusti was working with two other city street department employees. A truck driven by Polletta crashed through warning signs into the men, inflicting fatal injuries to MT. Giusti and severe injuries to the other two workers.
 Polletta when arraigned before Judge Edward J. Daly on the homi- eide charge claimed he was seized by a sneezing spell and could not control the vehicle. A suspended jail sentence was imposed when he was found guilty of gross negligence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-05
LARGE KEROSENE
 SHIPMENT COMING
10000 Gallons Due Here Today; Supply of GasO'
 line DWindling

Approximately 10000 gallons or Kerosene are expected to arrive in tho city today, said William r, Wes- son, chairman of the mayors petro.. leum committee. No shipments Of either gasoline or No, 2 fuel oil have been receveid and the outlook continues to remain serious.
 Kerosene continues to come into the city In comparatively small al" lotments but No. 2 oil Is now be- coming more scarce than ever and Wesson added that there Is Q serious shortage of gasoline" such as Waterbury has never felt,
 The number of calls at the office yesterday was particularly high be- cause of the almost zero weather, but lessened today because of warm- or temperature,
 Local dealers were said to nave received small shipments through their regular sources and the pros. pect of handling calls for No. 2 oil was seen at the office, although none was reported taken. :,
 Some gasoline retailers limited sales to three gallons customer, or the value of an A, B, or 0 coupon
 Wesson waXed pessimistically when asked about any prompt gas- oline shipments and said Water burians will do little pleasure driv- ing March 22, presuming the ban Is lifted then, unless something is done about the situation on hand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-05
Mayor Attacks Spirit
 OfEditoridL Comments
Republicans American Confusing Issue-Charge Papers With Msconstruing His Remarks, Creating Partisan Controversy on
 Finance Boards Actions.

Mayor John g. MonagNn for the second time this week took issue with the Waterbury Republican. American on the question of reeov- cry of money alleged to have beer received Illegally by persons linked to the conspiracy" case of several years ago,
 Earlier this week Mayor Monagar had defended the finance board fol It's stand with regard to the prose. eution of such suits, which in c subcommittee report submitted last month were said to Do non-reeoVer' able ct the present time.
 Today the mayor In 0 short state' ment declared that his remarks were not being construed properly and that the Issue was being con- fused. He also added that the edl- torials in question have not beer directed toward the honest discus sion of Q public problem but toWart tho creation of 0 partisan S' sue ."
 His statement follows:
 The Waterbury American edi- torial of March 3, i043, accused me of making complex the Issue raised by tho recent report Of the Board of Finance subcommittee, I was criticized for using legal words In talking about legal mat- ters, thought that tho State- ment was clear.
 I return to the subject because I believe it Is essential that the people of the city understand the issue.
 The committee felt that suits should not Do brought simply for tho sake of punishment when the city could not profit from such actions believe that this deei- sion is correct.
 am merely repeating the DO. sitlon stated previously, I am sorry that the Waterbury Ameri- can is not willing to meet the question with equal frankness. The editorial referred to chose to jeer at me because am 0 lawyer and to criticize my literary style Instead of answering the ques- tons ct issue. Apparently I was mistaken in using words or more than ono syllable.
 If the Waterbury American be. lieyes that suits should be started for the purpose of punishment, 1t should, in fairness, defend that position. The alternative would be to admit the impropriety of taking action for such reasons.
 The editorial closes with the statement that we have stood "be-' side Q swamp of stagnant, foul-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-05

smelling, scum-covered water too long, to hA finally told there is no road of escape from the smell, but that we must just lie down and endure It." Thero Is no justi. fieation for such remarks. The people of Waterbury will not lie down and endure any "foul-smell- ing" condition, believe that they prefer to look to the future, A constant interest on the part of the publis In improving our city Is tho best way to escape from the smell"
 Actually 1t appears to be the policy of the Republican and American to clamor insistently concerning Q disgraceful episode In our eity's history, l believe that tho public would be happy to escape from the unpleasant and unsanitary conditions described, but these papers will not permit 1t. They insist on returning to the subject with gusto at every op- portunity.
 I cannot escape the conclusion that these editorials have been di- rected not toward the honest dis- cussion of Q public problem but toward the creation of a partisan issue, have published my state- ments SO that the public should not have 0 distorted view of the real problem.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-05
Orton P. Camp Issues Statement On Finance
 Committees Inquiry
Question of Pressing Actions Against Alleged 'COn. splratOrs" Now Before Board of Finance, Alder.
 men as "Open Issue"

Recovery of money, alleged to have been illegally taken from the city of waterbury during the years of the so-called conspiracy, was brought forcibly to the attention of two city boards by Republican nem- bers yesterday.
 At c meeting of the Board of Fi- nance yesterday afternoon, Comnis- sioner William derardi, Republican, asked for further explanation of tho report submitted ct the boards last meeting (February iN by the subcommittee named to prosecute action against the alleged conspira- tors for recovery of money. He stated that he wished to be pre- pared to explain the sub-eonnmit. tees position at the aldermanic meeting held last evening.
 At the suggestion of Republican leader Burton IT. Walker, the board of Aldermen voted to ask the board of finance to furnish 0 copy of tho report of It's subcommittee.
 Disappointed
 Com. Orton P, Camp, Republican, definitely stated that if there were any means of legal recovery tho committee would have found them, for It's Investigations had beon ex-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-05
HEARINGS SET
 FOR AUTOISTS
Six Waterburians Among Number Summoned Be.
 Before M. V. Official

Six Waterbury drivers were among Q number given hearings on motor vehicle violation charges by Francis M, Hogan of the state de- partment of motor vehicles in city court yesterday, Following are the drivers, the charges against them, and the disposition of the case: Michael E, Rutkowski, S7 Middlesex street, operating under the influ- ence, all right on financial respon- sibility. case closed,
 Fred Mosley, 9S6 North Main street, evading responsibility, to file financial responsibility cert!ficate; Paul Ives, 2S0 North Main street, failure to notify change of address, no suspension action taken, warned; Pegi 0. Puhakka, TAO Proctor street, evading responsibility, to file fi- nancial responsibility certificate; John zaecagnini, l057 East Main street, eVading responsibility to file financial responsibility certificate; Robert M. Golden, 2l0 Meriden road, evading responsibility, unregistered car, improper markers, to file finan- cial responsibility certificate; Jo- seph J. Ilokis, S7 Milton avenue con- sider elimination of financial re- sponsibility, speeding, financial re- sponsihllity case closed, reinstated.
 Frank Strusktnski, 88 Bridge street, Union City, accumulated rec- ord, no suspension action taken, warned; Henry PapNle, Cook Hill road, Cheshire, second conviction speeding, to file financial responsi- hllity certificate; Charles B. FriS- Eell, Roxhury, second conviction op- erating under the Influence, license to he Issued according to certificate on file in Hartford office.
 Thomas Zastko, RED {, Wolcott, operating under tho influence, to file financial responsibility certifi- cate; Walter Wernielsi, l22 ruggles ROW, Milldale, operating under the influence, to take test, Cyrille A, Fortier, Woleott Bristol road, Vol colt, speeding, didn't appear; olga Elinor Hill, Winsted road, Torring- ton, complaint, reckless driving, no suspension action taken, warned R, O'Dell, Sharon, leaving scene ot aecidcnt, didn't appear Roger d. Clark, Bethlehem, consider elimina- ton of financial responsibility, op- erating under tho Influence, nnan- cial case closed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-05

haustive. He further said that in the past three years his entire atti- tude towards recovery of money had changed and that he was disNp- pointed not to Do abl0 to report progress along such lines, but cer- tainly the committee was not ashamed of it's efforts or what 1t had to report,
 Com derardi made reference to Q rumor that the city had deliher- ately overlooked 0 chance to mako recovery of 0 definite amount Of money from Daniel J. Leary, 0 S7e,000 item on deposit in Q local bank, Both Commissioners Camp and Mayor John S. Monagan pointed out that tho city had not overlooked this but were still arguing, together with the Good Government Assn, with the federal government on pri- ority in recovery suits, tho govern ment having c blanket attachment on oil Leary holdings which 1t claimed could not be superseded.
 Assuming the initiative, MT, Camp explained that the subcommittee had carefully checked all stories rumors claims, etc., about the as- sets of individuals or concerns linked to the conspiracy, but could find no visible ones which would allow re- eovery equivalent In any degree to what the costs would be.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-05
&>s4MS7ya>vt esIADLlsHED 1888
0IAsLIsHED 1888

Spend $45 For Your Spring Suit On Topcoot-You'II Figure Within The Year Your $45 Was Wisely Spent. Glorious shades of sI0mOrOus Covert and Gobordine topeoots as viriIe e poir of fabrics and as fine piece of hand craftsmen ship as you'd went 10 pol with with plentiful dOsh of style dis tinction as befits the fobrics end hand toiIorins.
 Fine worsted hand done suits moke their own oppeoI ot $45- they're irresistible.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-05

entrusted figuring of prices and point values to their grocers, ex- pressing the attitude the owners and clerks know better what 1t is all about"
 As consumers indicate belief in the honesty of grocers in marking values and deducting coupons, Aaron Paur, office manager of the Wa terbury ration board. has expressed words of praise for the honesty of ration book registrants. A number of "eXtra" books have come back to the issuance headquarters, with explanations that they were stuck to the official book, he said. Fault in binding resulted in a number of double books" and although care- full examination was conducted by registration workers number of incorrect issuances were made, 1t has been discovered.
 No figures on the total number of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-05
TWO DRIVERS HELD
 IN MISHAPS HERE
Children Injured in Coast ing Accidents; Other
 AutOistS' Cases

Continuances under bond of $20C each were granted by Judge John L. Gaffney in city court today to drivers of cars involved in coasting accidents Feb. 18 in which two chil- dren were injured. William Keavney l6. of IA Wall street, driver of truck which struck and injured Dolores Julian, 10, daughter of MT and Mrs. Emil Julian of 29 Wood- ward avenue, as she was sliding on Beecher avenue, charged with evad- ing responsibility and driving with out an operators license was given a continuance to March IS.
 William Ferraro, 19, B Sumac street, who according to police was the driver of a car which struck and injured thirteen year old James Moore. Jr., son of MT. and Mrs James Moore. l97 South Leonard street, as the boy was sliding on Fifth street, was given a continu- ance to March i9, He was charged with driving with defective equip ment. Both children were hospi- taIized as a result of the accidents Other cases called today include: Clyde w. Garthwait. 22. Marion road, West Cheshire. speeding. nOll- ed on payment of si0: Harold c Curtiss. 34. RED {, Bucks EIill road violation of rules of the road. nolled Clemens F. Katilus. 54. 59 Alder street, breach of peace. 90 days sis- pended jail sentence. placed In cus- tody of Probation Ofncer stephen Homick. Harold J. Tripp, 8, l6e Division avenue. shelton, charged with violation of the motor vehicle law. was given a continuance tc March iB; Roy Smith. 40 Scovill street, inioxlcation. prior jail sem tenee of co days invoked,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-05
RHINO HIpE ORNAMENTS

Hide of the rhinoceros when properly treated has the appearance of tortoise shell and can be made into beautiful ornamental objects.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-05

Imported foreign women laborers in Germany are forced to work lS to IS hours daily. many in un- healthful occupations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-05
eking ''Tips" On Hidden Cash Or Assets
Little Interest Shown
 Here In c Ceiling Prices
Public Apparently Imposing Implicit Confidence ia
 GrOcers, Meat Men; Extra" Books Returned

While the ration board continues to administer the new food point ratoning system and retailers bus chasing public is showing general indifference accord ing to indications as the end of the first week of the ratoning program approaches Very few requests ce
 ing price schedules have been made by consumers at the ration headquarters, and the whole housewives have
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-05

new books issued have been com piled as yet and the local board has been given an extension Of the deadline for submitting Q report to the state OPA. Originally it was believed issuance would be completed by today and final reports would be available, but long lines of ap- plicants continue to form ct tle food panel division.
 Industrial and institutional users who have until March 10 to regis- ter, will be required to keep Inonth~ ly records on use of rationed food according to an announcement by Mrs. Charlotte Root, chairman of the food panel. So far about 75 institutional applications have been filed.